LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) continues to seek input from the community as the county’s Comprehensive Plan, “St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow” is updated.  By completing a short survey, members of the community can provide targeted feedback on certain topics shared during the Community Visioning Sessions and activities held earlier this year.

LUGM staff will be attending events across the county to engage community members and encourage participation. Hard copies of the surveys will be available. Please stop by and visit the Project team at the following events in June:

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 (12 – 6 p.m.): UCAC Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds located at 42455 Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown.
• Saturday, June 7, 2025 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): St. Clement's Island Heritage Day at St. Clement’s Island located at 38370 Point Breeze Road in Coltons Point.
• Saturday, June 14, 2025 (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.): St. Mary's County Crab Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds located at 42455 Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown.
• Saturday, June 14, 2025 (6 – 8 p.m.): Flag Day Celebration on the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center Lawn located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown.
• Sunday, June 15, 2025 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.): Lavender Days Festival at Dixon Family Farm located at 27075 S Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville.
• Saturday, June 21, 2025 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Barns at New Market Farmers Market located at 29133 Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville.
• Saturday, June 28, 2025 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Community, Culture, and Cuisine event at Lexington Manor Passive Park located at 21675 S Coral Drive in Lexington Park.
• Saturday, June 28, 2025 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.): Home Grown Farm Market located at 21078 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park.

Please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/StMarys2050 to get more information and to stay updated as more events are announced.  This online survey will remain available on the Project website through Monday, June 30, 2025.

About St. Mary’s 2050

St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow is an update to the County’s existing Comprehensive Plan, which will guide future land use in the County through 2050 and beyond. St. Mary’s 2050 will chart the course for ensuring St. Mary’s County continues to be a great place to live, work, and play. Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/StMarys2050 today to learn more, stay engaged, and add your voice in shaping the future of St. Mary’s County.