Hughesville Village zoning public hearing Sept. 19
The Charles County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed new zoning for Hughesville Village on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata.
This zoning change would promote a traditional, walkable pattern of development in the village, as envisioned by the Hughesville Village Revitalization Plan, adopted by the county commissioners in 2007. The proposed Hughesville Village Zoning District consists of four sub-zones: Core, Gateway, Residential and Employment. More information on the proposed zoning and proposed map can be found on the county website at www. charlescountymd.gov/ pgm/planning/hughesville-village-revitalization-plan-and-implementation.
County commissioner meetings are aired live on CCGTV, which broadcasts on Comcast channel 95 and Verizon channel 10. County commissioner meeting agendas are available for public viewing at www. boarddocs.com/md/ chrlsco/Board.nsf/Public.
Citizens wishing to make oral or written comments are encouraged to attend the public hearing. For more information, contact Amy Blessinger, Planner III at 301-6450650 or BlessingA@ CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Listings sought for 2017 SMADC Farms for the Holidays
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is now accepting listings for the 2017 Farms for the Holidays Guide, a guide to Southern Maryland winter farm products.
Southern Maryland farms, aquaculture and agricultural producers of all kinds, as well as restaurants, stores, wineries, breweries, distilleries and other businesses that offer Southern Maryland grown and produced products are encouraged to apply. Listing is free.
The annual full-color mini brochure helps consumers find regional farm products, events and services during the holiday season and throughout the winter months. Free copies of the guide will be available to the general public commencing early November at participating farms, businesses, regional libraries, visitor centers and to view or download on the ‘Get the Guides’ page at www. smadc.com.
For more information and to submit a listing, go to ‘What’s New’ at SMADC.com and select the ‘News and Announcements’ page, or call SMADC staff at 301274-1922, ext. 1. Listing deadline is Sept. 22.
Shred event, rain barrel, compost workshops to be held Sept. 23
The Department of Public Works is hosting an environmental outreach event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Backyard composting and rain barrel workshops, as well as free document shredding are available. Advance registration for workshops is required.
Charles County Government
and the University of Maryland Extension staff are offering one hour workshops for rain barrels and composting. The first rain barrel and compost bin workshops begin at 9:30 a.m.
Shred event: Free, secure, on-site shredding services available from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring up to five boxes (per vehicle) of personal documents for shredding and recycling. Event is for Charles County residents only. For more information, call the Department of Public Works’ Environmental Resources Division, 301932-3599 or 301-870-2778. Rain barrel workshop:
Take home a rain barrel and learn proper in-home installation techniques, practical uses for rain barrels, and how to reduce the impact of runoff on local waterways. Become eligible for a stormwater remediation fee credit. Advance registration is required. Register at ter. ps/ccrbsept2317, or for more information, call Erica Hahn at 301-3965237 or Jackie Takacs at 240-393-6508. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 18. Composting workshop:
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of home composting. Registrants can receive a free plastic GEOBIN or get instructions on making a wire bin at home. Registration is required. Register at www.compostworkshop.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Department of Public Works’ Environmental Resources Division, at 301-932-3569 or Luke Gustafson at 301-9345403.
Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 18.
For registration forms and additional information, go to www. CharlesCountyMD.gov/ Outreach. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-7352258.
Auxiliary seeks support for Wreaths Across America
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82, La Plata, has joined with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans. The project began in 1992 and has grown every year. The unit will sponsor wreath sales in the “3 for 2 program.” For every two wreaths sponsored, a third will be placed at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
The unit is seeking $15 donations for each wreath (one free for every two $15 donations). Checks can be made payable to Wreaths Across America, and can be mailed to: American Legion Post 82, P.O. Box 1035, La Plata, MD 20646, Attention: Linda Rollins. Donations may also be made at the legion booth at the Charles County Fair on Sept. 16.
The wreath-laying service at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery will be noon Saturday, Dec. 16. All are invited to attend and participate.
This effort is only possible because of individual and corporate donations, the donations of trucking and shipping companies and thousands of volunteers offering helping hands. Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)3 organization, meaning donations are tax deductible and qualify for matching gifts from many companies. For more information about the organization, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.