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: 

Fallen Heroes Day in Observance and Hon​​or​s of the service and sacrifice of first responders Join us in honor of the Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical and rescue personnel who died in the line of duty. Read more here. 

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. 

Quick Facts on Recreational Amenities: 

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park, and More!

Seeking information on the Water Park and recreational amenities in Town? Click here to learn more about how the Town is offering spaces for community gathering and fun during a period of improvements to infrastructure. 

Swim Lesson Interest Form: 

The Town of Chesapeake Beach is coordinating with Calvert County Government to offer life saving swim lessons at Calvert County facilities by employing our award winning Town of Chesapeake Beach Aquatics Team! If you are a Town resident and are interested in swim lessons for your child please complete the interest form linked here. Pending final approval by Town Council and the Board of County Commissioners, 3 levels of classes could be offered:

Tadpoles (ages 3 to 5) - Water exploration – children learn basics of swimming: bobbing, flutter kicks, front/back float, blowing bubbles, etc.

Jelly Fish (ages 5 to 7) - Swimmers will enhance their skills and develop new techniques: alternating arms, front/back glide, arms & legs together, submerging face.

Sting Rays (ages 7 to 10) - Swimmers enhance their skills and develop new techniques: rhythmic breathing, front/back crawl, treading water, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke.

Kellam's Field Open Green Space: 

Kellam's Field is open for free play activities. Get out and enjoy 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 of 'Shisler Park' & 'Favret Way'. The Mayor and Town will officially cut the ribbon of "Shisler Park" and "Favret Way" located on the Bayfront at 29th street just after 5 PM in partnership with Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar. Come by to celebrate community gathering and new Town amenities positioned to view the Chesapeake Bay. Stay tuned for fun activities to come to recognize 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. 

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. 

News from the Twin Beach Library: 

Looking Mobile Drop off Services? The book mobile will be at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am-1pm. Click here to learn more.

NOTICE: The Twin Beaches Branch Garage will be closed for painting from 8AM-5PM Sunday, May 5 - Monday, May 20. The garage is expected to be open from 5PM-8PM on those days. 

Community Happenings: 

Happenings in and Around the Town of Chesapeake Beach by month

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.

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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