The originally scheduled Animal Matters Hearing Board for tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 5 has been canceled.

The Animal Matters Board generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month, in the Commissioners meeting room at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore St., La Plata). The next scheduled meeting of the Animal Matters Board is Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Visit www.charlescountymd.gov/…/boar…/animal-matters-hearing-board for Animal Matters Hearing Board agendas and minutes.

For more information, contact Maria Team at 301-645-0555 or TeamM@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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