On the agenda

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009

Maryland State Highway Administration will hold a public meeting for the Americans with Disabilities Act from 6-7:15 p.m. Feb. 4 at Theodore Davis Middle School, 2495 Davis Road, Waldorf. Displays will explain individual ADA element compliance on sidewalks. Representatives from SHA will be available to discuss ADA compliance issues and answer questions. Call Linda I. Singer at 410-545-0370 or 866-910-8866 or e-mail ADA@sha.state.md.us.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Potomac River Crab Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, 222 Taylor St., Colonial Beach, Va. The committee will review the 2008 crab harvest, and discuss crab pot depth restrictions, the permit allowing two crab pot licenses on one boat and the effects of the winter crab dredge survey on the 34 percent harvest reductions that took place last year and the 2009 crab season, and the idea of closing the crab fishery on Sundays. Call 804-224-7148 or 800-266-3904.

Thursday, Feb. 12

Potomac River Finfish Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, 222 Taylor St., Colonial Beach, Va. Items on the agenda will include developing recommendations for the 2009 seasons and size and creel limits for the recreational and commercial fisheries. The committee will receive an update on the sport fishing federal registry. Call 804-224-7148 or 800-266-3904.

Charles County Republican Central Committee will hold its Lincoln Day dinner Feb. 12 featuring former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. The dinner will be held at Middleton Hall, Renner Road, Waldorf. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. There will be a cash bar. For reservations send a check to CCRCC, 3195 Old Washington Road, Suite 218, Waldorf, MD 20601 or purchase tickets at www.gopcharlescounty.org by Feb. 10.

Monday, Feb. 16

Charles County Commissioner Reuben B. Collins II (D) will conduct a district meeting for Commissioner District 3 residents from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf. Residents are encouraged to bring their concerns to the meeting. Call 301-638-2402 or e-mail langj@charlescounty.org.

Charles County Board of Education member Jennifer S. Abell will hold a question-and-answer session for interested residents 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Unique Sports Academy, 109 Post Office Road, Waldorf. Call Abell 301-659-4112 or e-mail abell4edu@verizon.net.

Monday, Feb. 23

Charles County Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the county commissioners' meeting room in the county government building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. Call 301-645-0540.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Charles County Board of Zoning and Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 in the county commissioners' meeting room in the county government building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata. Items on the agenda include a request by Charles County Sand & Gravel Company Inc. for a special exception to build a youth baseball field on about two acres of a 143-acre parcel in the rural conservation zone at the intersection of Route 5 and Cedar Hill Place in Waldorf. Call 301-645-0540.

La Plata Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the town hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata. Call 301-934-8421 or 301-870-3377.

Thursday, March 26

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Board of Governors will meet at 5 p.m. March 26 at the center, 44219 Airport Road, California. Call 301-737-2500 or go to www.smhec.org.

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