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QAC Seeking Citizen to Serve on Board of Electrical Examiners

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Electrical Examiners. The deadline for applications is December 30, 2022. Read on...
Planet Word Museum Visit with Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation During Spring Break

Join Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation, on April 6, 2023, for a visit to Planet Word Museum. This event is for ages 9 and up and includes roundtrip transportation; chaperones; all museum fees; snacks, games, and the ability to drop Read on...
Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

On Tuesday November 15, several agencies and departments thanked County Commissioner Steve Wilson for his service to the county for the last 8 years. Among those were the Department of Emergency Services and the Fire and EMS Commission. Read on...
Connie Dean Receives Proclamation from the Governor for National Apprenticeship Week

Connie Dean, our Career Technology Liaison with the QAC Economic and Tourism Development Department was presented with a proclamation from the state of Maryland for National Apprenticeship Week along with Adam Tolley from Queen Anne’s County Public Schoos Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation Presents Improv Workshop in December

On December 17 the Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation presents an Improv Workshop. This workshop is intended for ages 15 and up and is $40.00 per person. The event will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Matapeake Clubhouse Read on...
TNR Program Having Positive Impact on QAC Animal Shelter and the Community

Since introducing TNR in QAC there has been a positive impact on our shelter and the community. For more information, call QAC Animal Services at 410-827-7178, follow them on social media @QACAnimalServices or visit qac.org and search “Animal Services”. Read on...
QAC Health Department Update - Oct 11, 2022

Dr. Ciotola, Health Officer for Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, presented his quarterly update to the County Commissioners at the October 11 meeting. To watch the entire update, visit: https://youtu.be/TwNbDI3mq4o Read on...
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics for October and November

Testing is offered on Mon and Wed from 9:00 AM to Noon. Walk-ins are welcome. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are on Tue and Fri in Oct and Nov from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. appointments and can be made by visiting www.marylandvax.org or by calling 1-855-MD-GOVAX Read on...
QAC Department of Health Seeking Applicants for Community Anti-Tobacco Mini-Grants

Queen Anne’s County Department of Health is seeking applicants for the Community Anti-Tobacco Mini-Grants. These grants are to be used to help educate the community on tobacco prevention and or cessation. These mini-grants can be awarded up to $1,000 each Read on...
Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

A collaborative effort between Queen Anne’s County Board of Education, Commissioners, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works successfully coordinated the rapid construction of the new state of the art synthetic running track for the Kent Island High School Read on...
QAC Broadband Advisory Council Needs Your Help to Identify Areas that Still Need Reliable Interne

If you are currently without reliable high-speed internet the Queen Anne’s County Broadband Advisory Council wants to hear from you. The Council would like to collect addresses from areas of the County where service is poor or nonexistent. Read on...
County Commissioners Support Several Projects Funded by Maryland’s Local Parks and Playground Progra

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners support several projects for the Department of Natural Resources-Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure Grant totaling one million dollars in grant funds. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Announces Kelly Hamilton as the New Chief of Animal Services

QAC announces Kelly Hamilton as the new Chief of Animal Services. Picture Caption: Keira is a 7yr Siberian Husky. She is spayed up to date on all her shots and is patiently waiting to meet the new family. Read on...
QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

Update: We still need additional applicants for the Planning Commission. The deadline to apply has been extended to November 30th. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Shari Hershberger at shershberger@qac.org. Read on...
Maryland Transportation Authority Bay Crossing Study Open House

Last the night the Maryland Transportation Authority held an open house on Kent Island at the American Legion to inform the public about the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. the materials that were available at the meeting are also online. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services and AT&T* have successfully launched AT&T ESInet™ as part of a total upgrade to the county's 9-1-1 operations center. Read on...
Projects Identified for Rural MD Economic Development Grants

County Commissioners signed a letter of support for the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund grant application at the August 9 meeting. Heather Tinelli, Director of Economic and Tourism Development and Rebecca Lepter, Economic Development Read on...
QACAS Now Offering a FREE Trap Neuter Release Program

QACAS is now offering a free Trap Neuter Release program (TNR). Each cat that is part of this program is spayed or neutered, vaccinated and ear tipped so they can be easily identified as part of the program, then returned to the original home. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS “GOLD PLUS” Achievement Award for their commitment to offering rapid treatments and research-based care treat patients Read on...
Information on Kent Island Crossing Project and the Planning Commission

There have been some recent conversations about an agenda item for this week’s Planning Commission Meeting regarding the Kent Island Crossing project. At Thursday’s meeting, the Planning Commission will review the amended concept plan. Read on...
Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s County Officials Want Your Support for a Replacement Bay Bridge

Queen Anne's Commissioners & Anne Arundel Council have now partnered with multiple Maryland counties in agreement that it's time to build a replacement span, and to move forward with the Tier 2 NEPA Study. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/5-nNB4dRtoM Read on...
County Commissioners Announce Funding for the Sudlersville Memorial Library

At the final budget hearing on May 25 in Sudlersville, County Commissioners announced a funding source for Sudlersville Memorial Library for this fiscal year and moving forward. $65,000 was included in the tax set off for the Town of Sudlersville Read on...
QAC Department of Health Anti Stigma Campaign Wins National Recognition

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, Nielsen Center has won a Gold Aster Award for its anti-stigma campaign, “Don’t Label Us.” The national award recognizes the most talented healthcare marketing professionals for outstanding excellence Read on...
Tennis & Basketball Lights at Old Love Point Park

Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the addition of lights at Old Love Point Park. The lights are located at the tennis and basketball courts and are already operational. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Officials Warn Residents of Recent Rabid Raccoon Attack

Officials from Queen Anne’s County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services warn residents to be aware of a recent attack by a rabid raccoon. Read on...
Parks and Recreation Staff Recognized for Heroism

At the recent County Commissioner meeting, several employees from the Parks and Recreation Department were given Proclamations, for demonstrating heroism and setting an example for their colleagues as well as the citizens of Queen Anne’s County. Read on...
County Commissioners Declare April 10-16 Public Safety Dispatcher Week

Therefore Be It Resolved that the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County declares the week of April 10 through 16, 2022 to be National Public Safety Dispatcher Week in Queen Anne’s County Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Proposes a Dog Park at White Marsh Park

The QAC Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation are proposing to build a Dog Park at the White Marsh Park. Our Parks and Recreation staff are currently determining the optimal site for this desired amenity in the park. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Launches New Online Look

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation has launched a new look to their website. The new look incorporates the recent rebranding for the county and makes for a more user-friendly experience. Read on...
County Ride Expands a Northern Route

Queen Anne’s County began a new northern route with our County Ride this month. The Northern Route will serve clients from Chestertown to Denton and back twice a day. The fixed route will begin at Redner’s in Chestertown before traveling through Kingstown 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...
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...
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...

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QAC Seeking Citizen to Serve on Board of Electrical Examiners

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Electrical Examiners. The deadline for applications is December 30, 2022. Read on...
Planet Word Museum Visit with Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation During Spring Break

Join Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation, on April 6, 2023, for a visit to Planet Word Museum. This event is for ages 9 and up and includes roundtrip transportation; chaperones; all museum fees; snacks, games, and the ability to drop Read on...
Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

On Tuesday November 15, several agencies and departments thanked County Commissioner Steve Wilson for his service to the county for the last 8 years. Among those were the Department of Emergency Services and the Fire and EMS Commission. Read on...

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November 2022

Tue Dec. 6

Commissioners Swearing in Ceremony
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Thu Dec. 8

Planning Commission Meeting Regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. End t...
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