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Queen Anne’s County Annual Fireworks and Family Fun Celebration set for July 4th

The Annual Fireworks and Family Fun Celebration is scheduled for July 4, 2022. We will be having family fun activities at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center. Residents can bring a chair or blanket and enjoy dinner and a firework show Read on...
Grasonville Park Closed July 6-8 for Improvements

Grasonville Park will be closed from July 6th through July 8th for parking lot paving. We apologize for any inconvenience as we are working to improve our park. Read on...
Health Warning Lifted at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville

UPDATE 6/30/22 The Health Advisory for Matapeake Beach is lifted. Matapeake Beach is currently operating under a health warning against swimming due to high levels of bacteria found in the water sampling. Effective June 24, 2022, 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...
Route 18 Park Playground is Now Open!

Route 18 Park Playground renovations are done and the playground is open! Come visit us at 1945 4-H Park Road in Centreville MD. Read on...
Sign Up for the First Ever Critters Camp!

Now accepting applicants ages 8-10 years old for their first ever ‘Critters Camp!’ Held at our location your child can expect a week of both fun and educational activities all focused on animals! Held from July 19th -July 23rd from 10 am-5 pm. 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...
QAC Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Historical Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District Advisory Boar

Queen Anne’s County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Historical Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District Advisory Board. We are in search of volunteers that represent the diversity of our population as well as artists, organizations and 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...
Seeking Board Members for QAC Community Partnerships for Children and Families

The Queen Anne’s County Community Partnerships for Children and Families, a Maryland Local Management Board, is looking for citizens interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Read on...
Queen Anne’s County Partners with Chesapeake Bay Trust for Outreach and Restoration Grant Program

QAC has partnered with Chesapeake Bay Trust to offer funding for the Outreach and Restoration Grant Program. The deadline is Aug 10. Request for Proposal (RFP) https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Outreach-and-Restoration-RFP-FY23_Final-050922.pdf 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...
2022 Junior Golf Camps at Blue Heron Golf Course

Blue Heron’s Junior Golf Programs make learning the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf fun and rewarding. The registration form can be found here http://blueherongolf.org/wp-content/uploads/BHGC-Program-Registration.pdfblue 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...
QAC Seeking Residents to Fill Vacancies on the Police Accountability Board

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are seeking civilians to fill vacancies on the new Police Accountability Board. This is a voluntary position and the deadline for applications will remain open until filled. 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...
Fireworks and Family Fun Event on July 4th

Save the Date! Fireworks & Family Fun Event on July 4th. Queen Anne's County Fireworks and Family Fun event will be on Monday July 4th at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center. Our musical guest this year is Dell Foxx Company 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Grasonville Park Closed July 6-8 for Improvements

Grasonville Park will be closed from July 6th through July 8th for parking lot paving. We apologize for any inconvenience as we are working to improve our park. Read on...
Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the June 28th County Commissioner

The Commissioners June 28th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions. The regular meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. If you would like to watch the meeting https://youtu.be/ASE6PLBaFZc 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...

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July 2022

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