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QAC Department Of Health Announces Additional Locations for FREE at Home COVID-19 Test Kits AND KN95

The QAC Department of Health recently announced they will providing FREE at Home COVID-19 Test Kits and KN95 Masks. To make sure there are locations throughout the county the Health Department has partnered with several volunteer fire departments to help Read on...
QAC Department Of Health Announces the Availability of FREE at Home COVID-19 Test Kits AND KN95 Mask

Update 1/20/22 Supplies are currently out of stock. We will update when they are available again. Kent Island Fire Department and United Communities Fire Department will be handing out supplies tonight and Sudlersville Fire Department on Sunday. Read on...
High School Seniors Complete Community Emergency Response Team Training

Seniors at the Queen Anne’s County High School enrolled in the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, recently completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training. CERT Training educates volunteers with basic disaster preparedness and Read on...
Upcoming Meetings for the QAC Comprehensive Plan

The public comment period for the Queen Anne’s County Comprehensive Plan and Kent Narrows Community Plan has ended. So, what happens now? Our Comprehensive Plan team has finished reviewing all comments that were submitted and made Read on...
REGIONAL HEALTH OFFICIALS REQUEST PUBLIC’S HELP TO REDUCE STRAIN ON SYSTEM

Regional county officials, including the emergency medical services (EMS) departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, the chief clinical officer of Choptank Community Health, and the chief medical officer of Read on...
QAC Health Department Expands Testing Operations

Update 1/11/22: Walk ins are welcome but appointments are still preferred. The Health Department is expanding testing operations to five days a week starting on Monday, January 10. Testing is dependent on weather. Read on...
Maryland Homeowners Assistance Fund is Taking Applications

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced they are taking applications through an online portal for Maryland homeowners who have experienced a hardship during the pandemic to avoid loss of residence. Read on...
Emergency Rental Assistance Available

Attention renters and Landlords. Emergency Rental Assistance is Available. do you need help paying rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Applications are available at www.qachousing.org or by calling 410-758-3977 Read on...
Heather Tinelli Receives the Queen Anne Prosperity Award

At last night's Celebrating Business 2021 event, Economic and Tourism Development Director Heather Tinelli received the Queen Anne Prosperity Award for her work on administering critical grant funding to local businesses during the pandemic. Read on...
QAC Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Queen Anne’s County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA) for the 22nd straight year. The Department of Budget and Finance submitted its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that Read on...
QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications will remain open until filled. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Announces Anne Sparks as First Chief of Aging and Transportation

Queen Anne’s County announces Anne Sparks as the first Chief of Aging and Transportation at the Department of Community Services. Prior to this role she served as the Senior Center Administrator and has been with Queen Anne’s County Government for 9 years Read on...
Will Your Cell Phone Still Be Able to Call 911 in 2022?

If you are currently using an older cellular device, you may need to upgrade before your provider shuts down the 3G network in 2022. This will affect being able to text and make calls including 911. Read on...
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center Bulkhead will be Closed to Pedestrians Starting October 12, 2

Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center Bulkhead will be Closed to Pedestrians Starting October 12, 2021 Read on...
Perry’s Corner Road in Grasonville will be Closed to Traffic Starting October 18

A portion of Perry’s Corner Road in Grasonville will be closed to all but local traffic beginning October 18, 2021 and remain closed until construction is completed. Construction is expected to last four months. Read on...
Queen Anne’s Introduces a New Place Brand -- Where Shore Living Begins

Queen Anne’s County today debuted a new place brand – Where Shore Living Begins. The unified marketing identity strengthens the county’s connection to Maryland’s mainland and reinforces its position as a beautiful and bountiful home for new businesses Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fourth Year with the Gold Plus

QAC Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS “GOLD PLUS” Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks Read on...
Matapeake Beach is Open

Over the weekend our Parks and Recreation Department announced that Matapeake Beach in Stevensville Maryland would be closed until Friday due to a large amount of debris. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Releases 2020 Year in Review

2020 Year in Review is now available by visiting qac.org or directly here: https://www.flipsnack.com/qacgov/queen-anne-s-county-2020-year-in-review/full-view.html Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Announces the Expansion of Broadband

Queen Anne’s County has partnered with Atlantic Broadband, Talkie Communications and ThinkBig Networks to secure State funding for the expansion of the broadband footprint in Queen Anne’s County. Read on...
Visiting Queen Anne’s County Nature Parks and Beaches

With summer almost upon us, it is a great time to visit the beautiful parks and nature preserves in Queen Anne’s County. With the increased popularity of our amenities, the Dept of Parks and Recreation will be adopting new rules and regulations this year Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Recycling Drop Off Sites

Our recycling drop off sites in Queen Anne’s County accept plastic, metal, paper, cardboard and glass. The Harper Road location (401 Harper Rd, Centreville) also accepts cooking oil but is the only location in the county that does Read on...
QAC and Plastic Free QAC Announce New Fishing Line Recycle Program

QAC Parks and Recreation, Public Landings Division has partnered with Plastic Free QAC, town of Centreville, Berkley, and Chesapeake Environmental Center to encourage recycling of used fishing line. Read on...
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to be Installed at 10 County Parks and Trails

To ensure our parks and trails are safe for all our users, the Department of Parks and Recreation is now in the process of installing Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at various park sites. The next 10 sites are listed below: Read on...
YMCA in Centerville will Break Ground on June 30

As most people have heard the YMCA has had plans for some time now to expand from the location on Courseval Drive in Centreville to Vincit Street next to the county building and across from Queen Anne’s County High School. Read on...
QAC Broadband Advisory Council Answers Your Questions About Broadband

One of the most common questions and complaints in our local community groups tends to be related to internet service. Did you know that Queen Anne’s County established a Broadband Advisory Council in 2018? Read on...
Nichole Hepfer Named Director of Budget & Finance

Queen Anne’s County announces that Nichole Hepfer has been named as Director of Budget & Finance. Nichole most recently served as the county Accounting Supervisor since 2015. She has been with QAC Budget & Finance for 14 years and began as Accountant II. Read on...
Brian Riley Named as Director of Information Technology & Communications

Queen Anne’s County announces that Brian Riley has been named as Director of Information Technology & Communications. Brian has served as the Management Analyst for the Department of Public Works since December of 2015. Read on...

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County Senior Centers Launch Virtual Grocery Bingo April 21st

Starting Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM, QAC Senior Centers will host an online Grocery Bingo via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month. Printed bingo cards will be available for pick up at your local Senior Center Read on...
Jan 11 County Commissioner Meeting Wrap Up from Todd Mohn

The Commissioner’s January 11th meeting was held at the Vincit Building and started at 5:15 p.m. with a Closed Session for Personnel. The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Recycling Drop Off Sites

Our recycling drop off sites in Queen Anne’s County accept plastic, metal, paper, cardboard and glass. The Harper Road location (401 Harper Rd, Centreville) also accepts cooking oil but is the only location in the county that does Read on...

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January 2022

Mon Jan. 24

Ethics Meeting Regular monthly meeting of the Ethics Commission. ...
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Commissioners Meeting Regular Commissioners Meeting.
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