Current Town Happenings

For the most up-to-date version of this notice, click here. To view upcoming town meetings, please click here.

Town Notices: 

2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Election preparations: The Town of Chesapeake Beach Board of Elections is preparing for the 2024 Town election. To view the 2024 election information page please click here. The 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach election page offers a range of information including information on how to register to vote, read more here. Plan ahead and register today!

Maryland primary election: it is essential for residents to be informed about important voting information. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and it is crucial for all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. Learn about voter registration, sample ballots, early voting, vote by mail, transportation services and more at https://ow.ly/Y7Oa50R7MNb.

Help Keep State Streets Clean: Customers can help by reporting litter on state roads by clicking here or they may call (410) 545-0300. They may also contact the SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-5603. SHA appreciates the continued partnership and support for these beautification & environmental stewardship efforts. 

Kellam's Field Open Green Space: 

Kellam's Field is open for free play activities this weekend from dawn to dusk. Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather on the open green space available to you. To view the full list of park rules please click here. 

Upcoming Town Events:

Shatter the Stigma 5K and the “Be Kind to Your Mind” Health Fair May 18th at the Kellam's complex a partnership between the Calvert County Health Department, the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and the Twin Beaches Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition. The event will kick start with a 5K, and the day will be filled with health screenings and activities focused on health and wellness at the center of the Town. Register today for the 5K and mark your calendars for this event offering family fun, access to health care resources, vendors, and more! 

Join the Mayor and Town Council for the ribbon cutting on our newly named pocket parks, an access point to Kellam's field and Favret Way. The Mayor and Town will officially cut the ribbon of "Shisler Park" and "Favret Way" located on the Bayfront at 29th street, the "Buc's Corner" access point on the northern side of Kellam's field and the "Old Campgrounds Park" located on the B street waterfront overlook. The Town will host fun activities at each location and offer light refreshments at "Shisler Park" and "Favret Way" in partnership with Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar. More details to follow. 

Join us for the George W. Owings, III Stars and Stripes Festival May 25th starting at 10 AM with a ceremony at the Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park followed by the Town's Family Fun Day at Kellam's Field. This year, the Town of Chesapeake Beach is proud to host a Patriotic Parade on May 25th, at 12:00 pm, starting at Kellam's Field! Show off our Nation's colors through colorful floats, wagons, marching bands, community groups, and more to showcase our American pride. We invite you to come dressed in your best Red, White, and Blue attire in honor and respect for our Fallen Heroes. Families, community groups, and residents of all ages are welcome to participate, observe, and enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating our Fallen Heroes and the freedoms we enjoy everyday as a result of their sacrifice. Register for the parade by May 17th. Detailed information about requirements, parade route, and participation guidelines will be provided to all registrants.

Sustainability & Outreach: 

Town of Chesapeake Beach Volunteers Making a Difference

Check out our new Town of Chesapeake Beach Sustainability Page where you can access information from the Chesapeake Beach Green Team and the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society! View the Treasures of the Tidal Creek, access information on creating your own buffer garden, the Field and Flora Guide, the Pollinator Hotel and Garden and more!

Attention homeowners of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland! Are you passionate about supporting local wildlife and preserving biodiversity? Take a step towards creating a wildlife-friendly environment right in your own backyard by certifying your garden with the National Wildlife Federation. By registering your garden at https://www.nwf.org/garden, you'll join a community dedicated to providing essential habitats for birds, butterflies, and other precious wildlife species. Ensure your garden meets the necessary criteria to be recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and contribute to the conservation efforts in our beautiful town. Join us in nurturing nature and making Chesapeake Beach a haven for wildlife!

CBOC'S thanks our volunteers for signing up to help building reef balls to improve the quality of our waterways! Volunteers signed to help from March to May. Background on the program: This program is in partnership with Calvert County Public Schools and the 5th graders do ALL the work.  The Build consists of students putting  molds together with bolts and plates; mixing and pouring concrete; and then "Hatching" the reef balls on the second day.   

The World is Your Oyster, but don't forget to share the shells with the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS). The shells are needed for spat so to clean the Bay. DID YOU KNOW......A single adult oyster can filter up to FIFTY gallons of water in ONE day!! ((That's about as much water as we use in a 10-minute Shower!!)) To find out more interesting facts about oysters, click here! Shells can be placed in the large blue bins on the western side of Town Hall, the back of the building. CBOC'S will transform them into many new oysters and put them to work for our waterways. 

Community Happenings: 

Happenings in and Around the Town of Chesapeake Beach by month

APRIL:

• The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) will host its annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, 2024. Games will be held at Hallowing Point Park, located at 4755 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick. Learn more at https://ow.ly/6prQ50R4eY1.
• April 27th Mental Health Run/Walk 5 K: see details below. 

• April 27th Prescription Take-back Day will be held from 10 AM - 2 PM with several drop off locations throughout the County (see below)

MAY:

• Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Spring Family Fun Day Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Mini-Gym: Crafts, Amusements, Facepainting, Goody Bags 2:45 p.m. in the Large Gym: The Science Guys of Baltimore Show Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.
• Thursday, May 9th & Friday, May 10th: Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOC's) could use your help at Windy Hill Elementary School!!
• Tuesday, May 28th & Thursday, May 30th: CBOCS could also use your help at Beach Elementary School!

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum:

• Sunday, May 4th: Spring Family Fun Day (1-4pm)
• Saturday, May 11th: Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Heritage Tour (10am)

Local Businesses:

Resources & More!

Did you know the Calvert County Department of Economic Development has a calendar that compiles information on upcoming business training and events from various local, state and federal resource partners? To view upcoming business trainings and events or to add your own, visit the calendar on the Economic Development website at https://ow.ly/BXyX50QZ0gX.

MD Commerce Training Grant – Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) provides 50% reimbursement, up to $100,000 for small and mid-sized manufacturing and technology companies. Planning to increase your employee’s skills on new technologies and production processes, or improve employee productivity and increase employment stability?  Contact me (Steve) to apply. PWQ application must be approved before training is conducted. Helpful Q&A found here.

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