March 23, 2016

It was a festive atmosphere at the DGS legislative reception on St. Patrick’s Day in Annapolis. Green tablecloths and green carnations adorned the tables, and green beads – small mementos for the guests – made everyone ‘Irish’ for the day. It was the department’s first reception for state legislators, which  ...Learn more

March 23, 2016

 Today, I am pleased to present a guest post by Maryland Capitol Police Chief Michael Wilson Secretary Gail Bassette Background The history of the Department of General Services – Maryland Capitol Police (DGS-MCP) can be traced back to 1862, when an act of legislation made the Governor responsible for appointing  ...Learn more

March 21, 2016

The Department of General Services supports its sister agencies in their missions, whether it is the construction of a new facility, renovations to historic buildings or HVAC equipment repairs and replacement. The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is one of many examples of the variety of projects DGS undertakes to enhance the  ...Learn more

March 11, 2016

On any given work day – rain or shine, snow or gusty winds – Daris Watkins can usually be found outdoors tending to the grounds around the Tawes state building complex in Annapolis. The complex includes quite a few buildings: the Department of Natural Resources, the Court of Appeals, the  ...Learn more

March 1, 2016

The Louis L. Goldstein District Court & Multi-Service Center in Prince Frederick has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR for reducing its energy consumption. Owned and managed by DGS, the building is a 74,500 square foot facility that houses the Calvert County District Court and other government offices, including  ...Learn more