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The three-member Board of Public Works is composed of Gov. Martin O'Malley (D), state Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot (D). It is authorized by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurements.
Calvert, Chesapeake Beach Might Be Sued Over House
Calvert County and Chesapeake Beach have been notified for a second time that they might be sued for damages in the collapse of a house under construction in May. The two localities were first notified in July, but their insurance companies said they had not received proper notice, a lawyer working on the case said.
A house under construction at 7429 B St. in Chesapeake Beach caved in during a storm May 11, destroying a house next door and seriously injuring its owners, Frank and Karen Hudson. The house under construction is owned by Frank Leniek, who is being sued by the Hudsons.
"There are some factors that would suggest liability on the part of all entities," said Scott A. Bowling, the Hudsons' attorney.
Public Meeting Will Focus On Status of Death Penalty
The Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment will conduct a public meeting on the status of capital punishment in the state at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Joint Hearing Room of the Legislative Services Building in Annapolis. The meeting is not a public hearing, so there will no opportunity for testimony from the audience. The commission's final meeting is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the same place, with a report expected Dec. 15.
The commission's work can be seen at http:/
SMCM Is Rated Top Value Among Public Schools
St. Mary's College of Maryland has been listed among Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine's top 100 best values in public colleges for 2008-09. Kiplinger placed the St. Mary's City college second in Maryland for best value, behind the University of Maryland at College Park. The college was also ranked No. 32 in the nation for in-state schools.
