Posted on: January 16, 2021
Queen Anne’s County Update on Vaccine Distribution
Queen Anne’s County has an efficient procedure in place for vaccine distribution. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our vaccine deployment team, we are now leading the state in vaccine di...
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County News
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Commissioner Corchiarino Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Trust Board of Trustees
Commissioner Chris Corchiarino was appointed as a member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust Board of Trustees by Governor Larry Hogan. Commissioner Corchiarino will fill the o...
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County News
Posted on: January 13, 2021
Queen Anne’s County Adjusts Testing Dates and Times as They Transition to Vaccination
Queen Anne’s County Health Department continues to offer FREE COVID-19 testing. Starting next week, we will transition our operations to va...
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County News
Posted on: January 12, 2021
Are you interested in getting vaccinated for COVID-19?
Sign up and we will notify you when it is available.
As we prepare to move forward with Vaccinations in Queen Anne’s County, we have established an interest form. Please fill out the...
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County News
Posted on: January 8, 2021
On January 7, 2021, County Commissioners send a letter to Governor Hogan updating him on the vaccine distribution in Queen Anne’s County. Read the full letter below:
Dear Governor Hogan:
The County greatly appreciates...
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County News
Posted on: January 7, 2021
Dear Queen Anne's County Citizens,
Across the United States COVID vaccines are out but are not yet fully administered. However, in Queen Anne's County your local government is concentrated on getting vaccinations to the public as promptly...
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County News
Posted on: January 5, 2021
Queen Anne's County Restaurant Relief Grant RE-OPENEDFunding for the Queen Anne’s County Restaurant Relief Grant was provided by the State of Maryland Governor’s initiative. Queen Anne’s County has been awarded an ad...
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County News
Posted on: January 5, 2021
In MD, we find out from the CDC how much vaccine we will get one time a week. After it goes through approvals, local health departments find out how much they will get that week. Then they can scramble to get appointments scheduled for the targeted group(...
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County News
Posted on: December 30, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Continues to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in January
Queen Anne’s County Health Department continues to offer FREE COVID-19 testing in January 2021. The first two weeks of January testing will be offered on ...
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County News
Posted on: December 28, 2020
New Traffic Pattern Coming for Ellendale and Bay Cove Residents
Soon you will notice a new traffic pattern on Kent Manor Drive near the neighborhoods of Ellendale and Bay Cove. The start of the detour depends on weather and we are estim...
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County News
Posted on: December 18, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Asks Customers to Utilize Online Systems
Queen Anne’s County we would like to make sure you have all the information you need for the upcoming tax season. We are encouraging citizens with county business t...
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County News
Posted on: December 18, 2020
KENT ISLAND TO WELCOME TARGET STORE
TO ANCHOR KENT LANDING SHOPPING CENTER
Kent Landing Location Marks First Target to Open in Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County and Cordish Companies are excited to anno...
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County News
Posted on: December 11, 2020
Queen Anne’s County COVID-19 Testing Through the End of 2020
Queen Anne’s County Department of Health continues to offer free COVID-19 testing through the end of the year but will have an abbreviated schedule due to upcoming h...
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County News
Posted on: December 14, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation recently completed a proposed agreement with representatives from MORE (Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiast) to build and maintain a single-track mountain bike trail in Terrapin Park.
The ...
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County News
Posted on: December 14, 2020
CENTREVILLE – 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.
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County News
Posted on: December 10, 2020
At the County Commissioner’s meeting on December 8, 2020 Dr. Ciotola gave an update on where we stand with COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County. Dr. Ciotola started the presentation by saying, “there is some good news and some bad...
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County News
Posted on: December 2, 2020
The November 24th meeting started at 4:30 pm with a Closed Session to discuss Boards & Commissions.
The regular meeting convened at 5:35pm Commissioner Moran announced the following Board and Commission Appointments: &am...
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County News
Posted on: November 30, 2020
QAC Announces New Website for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update
Queen Anne’s County announces a new website for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update. The website can be found at www.qacplan2021.com and includes upcoming meetings and workshop...
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County News
Posted on: November 13, 2020
QAC Public Works Releases Website with Information about Drainage in Cloverfields
Queen Anne’s County Department of Public Works published a new website with information about the drainage in Cloverfields. You can visit the website at h...
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County News
Posted on: November 3, 2020
QAC Division of Housing and Community Service Still Has Funds Available for Rental Assistance
Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing and Community Service still has funds available for rental assistance. Earlier this year we received funding to ...
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County News
Posted on: October 28, 2020
QAC Commissioners Proclaim Oct 6 as Girl Scout Caroline Hazuda Day
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners proclaimed October 6, 2020 as “Girl Scout Caroline Hazuda Day” to recognize Caroline for demonstrating her leadersh...
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County News
Posted on: October 16, 2020
Queen Anne’s County announces that Amy Moredock has been named as Director of Planning and Zoning. Amy formerly served as the County Principal Long Range Planner since June of 2019.
In her role as County Principal Long Range Planner she...
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County News
Posted on: October 16, 2020
CENTREVILLE – 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.
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County News
Posted on: October 16, 2020
October 2020
Dear Queen Anne’s County Citizens
As fall arrives and we are more than halfway through this remarkable year, it is a good time to give our County Citizens an update from our perspective. We are focusing this letter on three ...
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County News
Posted on: October 15, 2020
Historic Centreville Courthouse Will Maintain Original Brick Appearance
CENTREVILLE - The Commission evaluating the use and condition of the Historic Centreville Courthouse, established by the Queen Anne's County Commissioners,...
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County News
Posted on: October 13, 2020
We Need Your Help with a Survey about Connectivity to Businesses and Farms
Queen Anne’s County is working to gather information from our businesses and farms about connectivity in rural areas. To help us with this we are asking that you...
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County News
Posted on: October 7, 2020
Gayle Wilcox Wins the Queen Anne’s County Virtual Talent Show
To celebrate National Senior Center Month in September, we asked our senior community to send in a video showing off their special talent. At least one person in the video ne...
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County News
Posted on: October 6, 2020
CENTREVILLE – 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.
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County News
Posted on: October 1, 2020
During the August 25th County Commissioner meeting, the timing and collection of development impact fees and the assignment of an administrative fee was approved and will go into effect on October 10, 2020.
The administrative fee is for the proc...
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County News
Posted on: September 29, 2020
The September 22nd meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session to consult with counsel and to discuss Personnel (vacant position).
The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm
The Board approved to fill ...
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County News
Posted on: September 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update in Queen Anne’s County, Tuesday September 8
On Tuesday, September 8 Dr. Ciotola gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Queen Anne’s County. Click the video below to watch the entire update. https://youtu.be/Mcl5FyHPY...
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County News
Posted on: September 3, 2020
Queen Anne’s County plans to follow the Governor’s re-opening plan for stage 3 in the Roadmap to Recovery. Previous local orders pertaining to youth contact sports and limits on gatherings will be rescinded on Friday, September, 4 at 5...
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County News
Posted on: August 27, 2020
Kent Island Tar and Chip Resurfacing Starts September 8th
Queen Anne’s County Public Works, Roads Division announces the 2020 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Program. The project will start September 8th and last for approximately two weeks depending on...
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County News
Posted on: August 26, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Drug Free Coalition Announces QAC Goes Purple in September
The last several years, Queen Anne’s County has stood up against substance abuse by going purple in September. This year Queen Anne’s County Drug F...
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County News
Posted on: August 20, 2020
Effective today, 911 call centers across Maryland, including Queen Anne’s County will begin accepting text messages via text-to-911 service.
“I am proud that Queen Anne’s County has had this capability since August o...
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County News
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Reminder when visiting a county building.
All visitors will need to have a health screening including a temperature check before entering. Face coverings are required in all buildings.
Alternative options include doing business by mail or online. Visit qac....
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County News
Posted on: August 18, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Continues to Have an Award Winning EMS System
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline®EMS Gold Award for a third year in...
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County News
Posted on: August 18, 2020
Island Dog Park Closed Wednesday – Thursday for Improvements
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation announces improvements and maintenance to the Island Dog Park located at the end of Church Street and next to Bayside Elementary Schoo...
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County News
Posted on: August 7, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Recognized by Maryland Healthiest Business Collaborative with Gold Award for Wellness at Work Program
Queen Anne’s County Government receives the Wellness at Work Award from the Healthiest Maryland Business Collabora...
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County News
Posted on: August 6, 2020
Queen Anne’s County continues to offer COVID-19 testing next week with later hours. Starting on August 11 testing will be offered from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Testing will st...
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County News
Posted on: August 5, 2020
Queen Anne’s County is seeking someone to join our team as Planning and Zoning Director.
The Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning is a senior member of the County’s management team and responsible for managing and directing...
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County News
Posted on: August 3, 2020
Due to the impending tropical storm all County Ride services will be suspended for Tuesday, August 4. County Ride will provide emergency transport under the direction of Queen Anne’s Emergency Operations Center tomorrow.
Available services for We...
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County News
Posted on: August 3, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Continues to Monitor Tropical Storm Isaias
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services continues to monitor Tropical Storm Isaias and urges residents to prepare. We have the ...
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County News
Posted on: July 31, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Monitoring Hurricane Isaias
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, urges Queen Anne’s County residents to prepare as we closely monitor the track of Hurricane Isaias.
We understand that your p...
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County News
Posted on: July 30, 2020
The July 28, 2020 meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions, Personnel and Consult with Counsel.
The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
Broadband Advisory Council ap...
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County News
Posted on: July 30, 2020
QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions
CENTREVILLE – The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications wil...
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County News
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing & Community Services
Provides Rental Assistance and Emergency Shelter to Those Affected by COVID-19
Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing & Community Services has received fundi...
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County News
Posted on: July 21, 2020
The July 14th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session.
The regular meeting opened at 5:45 p.m.
Motion to appoint Commissioner Jack Wilson as the County’s liaison to the National Association of Counties (NACo) -APPROVED 5-0
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County News
Posted on: July 17, 2020
Women’s Museum seeks New Home
The Mary Edwardine Bourke Emory (MEBE) Foundation announced Wednesday they will not be continuing their quest of opening a Women’s Museum at the Bloomfield Farmhouse. The County was approached in ...
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County News
Posted on: July 16, 2020
Employees Test Positive for Covid-19 at Two Grasonville Restaurants
Department of Health Responding
Grasonville, Maryland On July 14, 2020, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Health was notified immediately by management of Annie&...
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County News
Posted on: July 6, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board’s
Out of School Time Grant for Programs
Request for Proposals
Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board has issued a Request for Proposals on June 26, 2020 for the Queen Anne&rsquo...
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County News
Posted on: July 6, 2020
QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions
CENTREVILLE – The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications wil...
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County News
Posted on: July 2, 2020
Capacity Restrictions on Queen Anne’s County Beaches
At their last meeting, the Commissioners voted to implement residency restrictions for access to Matapeake Beach and the beaches at Terrapin and Ferry Point Nature Preserves during periods of o...
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County News
Posted on: June 24, 2020
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health will be offering COVID-19 testing for county residents starting Tuesday, June 30th. This drive-thru testing is available from 8:30am - 1:00pm at QAC Department of Health, 206 N. Commerce St. Centrevil...
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County News
Posted on: June 24, 2020
Public Health Changes to County Beaches and Fishing Piers
The County Commissioners voted at their June 23 meeting to implement operational changes at certain county beaches due to Public Health and sanitation concerns. Due to a compelling interest to mitig...
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County News
Posted on: June 17, 2020
The budget and finance department has reopened their MVA services at the Liberty Building located at 107 N Liberty Street in Centreville. The counter is open from 8:00 am – 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday. Cash and check only are accepted at this...
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County News
Posted on: June 15, 2020
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. The Partnership serves as the primary structure in the County t...
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County News
Posted on: June 15, 2020
QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions
CENTREVILLE – The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications wil...
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County News
Posted on: June 11, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Will Enter Next Phase of Stage Two in the Roadmap to Recovery Starting Friday, June 12
Queen Anne’s County announces they will be following the latest guidance from the state of Maryland announced yesterday...
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County News
Posted on: June 10, 2020
Be Prepared for the Effects of COVID-19 on 2020 Hurricane Season
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services is updating response procedures to include COVID-19 as we plan for the 2020 hurricane season, and encourages everyone to do the ...
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County News
Posted on: June 10, 2020
Queen Anne’s County announces partial reopening of the County Ride Public Bus Service
Queen Anne’s County announces limited fixed route bus service starting on Monday, June 15, 2020.
County Ride Route One (Easton Shuttle) and R...
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County News
Posted on: June 8, 2020
UPDATE
Due to weather work was not started last week. Below is an updated schedule. This is weather dependent.
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled re paving to be done on the Cross Island Trail beginning on Wed...
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County News
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Back to Business in Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County begins Phase Two of the Maryland Roadmap to Recovery and announces the development of additional resources for businesses that are allowed to re-open this Friday, June 5th at 5...
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County News
Posted on: June 4, 2020
The May 26th County Commissioners meeting started at 6:00 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Item #
1. 20th Anniversary of the Judy Center Early Learning Hub Proclamation - Commissioner S. Wilson read.
2. FY 21 Sewerage and Water Rate Increase
In 2011, the Sanitary C...
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County News
Posted on: June 3, 2020
Due to Construction of wetlands/wildlife habitat, and general restoration efforts on the parkland of Blue Heron Nature Preserve, home of the Nemo Equestrian Trail, the Park is closed at this time. As this work is weather related, we will provide...
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County News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
Chesapeake College Alternate Testing Site Transitions to Mobile Testing for Queen Anne’s County Residents
Queen Anne’s County announces the transition of the alternate testing site located at Chesapeake College after Friday, June 5, 202...
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County News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
The County Commissioners will be holding an additional Budget Workshop Today, June 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM. This session will be streamed live on qac.org/live or on QACTV’s TV Channel Atlantic Broadband (channel 7 or 77), and streamed on QACTV Facebo...
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County News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Backpack Committee is Awarded $20,000
Queen Anne’s County Community Partnerships for Children and Families, aka Local Management Board, and the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce, recognized the strong...
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County News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
To ensure social distancing and reduce the amount of people in our building, Planning and Zoning will be closed to the public on Tuesday, June 2 for Election Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday. If you have any questions visit qac.org and search P...
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County News
Posted on: May 28, 2020
Guidance for Queen Anne’s County Restaurants and Bars
Queen Anne’s County is ready to assist our restaurants and bars in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order which allows for the reopening of outdoor dining this Frid...
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County News
Posted on: May 26, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation summer camp program will be cancelled this year. We are not able to adequately meet CDC guidelines for social distancing, school facilities are inaccessible.
“We are disappointed that we need to ...
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County News
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Queen Anne’s County announces playgrounds located in county parks and schools will reopen Saturday May 23, 2020. Families should still continue with social distancing and to wash or sanitize hands frequently. Gatherings of more than 10 people ar...
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County News
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Housing Division is seeking projects as a coordinated effort of services to include in an application submission to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) COVI...
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County News
Posted on: May 21, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Announces Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund
Queen Anne’s County announces the Queen Anne’s County Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund to assist local businesses that are in need during the...
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County News
Posted on: May 20, 2020
There are a lot of questions and concerns from our businesses regarding stage one reopening. We have put together a lists of frequently asked questions.
Do I need to purchase expensive cleaning supplies/disinfectants for my store?
Unexpired household bleach...
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County News
Posted on: May 18, 2020
The County Commissioners will be holding an additional Budget Workshop on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM. This session will be streamed live on qac.org/live or on QACTV’s TV Channel Atlantic Broadband (channel 7 or 77), and streamed on QACTV F...
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County News
Posted on: May 15, 2020
There are a lot of questions and concerns from our citizens. We have put together a lists of frequently asked questions in regards to the start of stage one.
Are face coverings still required inside stores by the employees and customers?
Yes
Are face coverin...
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County News
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Begins Stage One on Friday May 15 at 5pm
Governor Hogan announced the start of Stage One in the Roadmap to Recovery for Maryland starting at 5:00 pm on Friday May 15th. The individual counties are empowered to make decisions o...
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County News
Posted on: May 7, 2020
The Maryland State Highway Administration will resurface MD 213 through Centreville beginning in early June. This includes all of Liberty and Commerce streets between the two bridges that recently were replaced. Essentially, we’ll be going from ...
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County News
Posted on: May 6, 2020
Where to Find COVIVD-19 Information for Queen Anne’s County
There has been some confusion online with where to find correct and up to date information regarding COVID-19. When information is released for Queen Anne’s County, it comes di...
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County News
Posted on: May 5, 2020
The April 28th meeting started at 5:15 p.m. with a closed session to discuss Personnel.
The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
The County Administrator announced that it was the consensus of the Board to hire Crystal Richar...
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County News
Posted on: April 24, 2020
Sharing on behalf of the Maryland Department of Labor
New One-Stop Unemployment Insurance Application Launching Tomorrow on Friday April 24
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County News
Posted on: April 22, 2020
Rockfish season officially kicks off on Friday, May 1. Many citizens are wondering where they may purchase landing permits.
With the Executive Order regarding social distancing and the ban on recreational boating, you are still allowed to do limited fishin...
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County News
Posted on: April 20, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Business Community Steps Up in the Fight Against COVID-19
In Governor Larry Hogan’s Friday afternoon press conference, he announced several Maryland Companies that were awarded grant funding to produce personal prote...
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County News
Posted on: April 17, 2020
Queen Anne’s County announces the largest jump in reported positive COVID-19 cases to date. Today an additional six positive cases were reported bringing the total positive cases to 26.
While the numbers are still climbing, this is due in part, t...
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County News
Posted on: April 17, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Health Department Investigating Possible First Coronavirus Death
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Queen Anne’s County Health Officer; Dr. Joseph A. Ciotola was informed of a death in our county related to COVID-19. Durin...
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County News
Posted on: April 16, 2020
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are holding a special segment of Ask a Commissioner question and answer event with Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Dr. Ciotola on Monday, April 20, from 5-6.
QACTV Host, Bruce Grove will intervi...
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County News
Posted on: April 15, 2020
CENTREVILLE - Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Ciotola urges all Queen Anne’s County citizens to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations to wear some type of face covering when they go out in public fo...
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County News
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Return to Work after being Diagnosed with COVID-19
People diagnosed with COVID-19 (confirmed by testing or based on clinical assessment and guidance)
- Minimum of 7 days after symptom onset and
- No temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or greater for 72 hours (no antif...
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County News
Posted on: April 14, 2020
CENTREVILLE – The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications is will remain open until filled.
The following bo...
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County News
Posted on: April 13, 2020
To comply with the Governor’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, and to minimize community spread of COVID-19, we ask that citizens stay home and watch the County Commissioner’s meeting online. The County Commissi...
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County News
Posted on: April 13, 2020
The alternate testing site at Chesapeake College will be closed today due to weather (April 13, 2020)
Any patients scheduled for today will be tested Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
County News
Posted on: April 11, 2020
Use your head — Slow the spread
All Marylanders are advised to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Av...
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County News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Identified as a Hot Spot, What it means.
The inclusion of Queen Anne’s County in Governor Hogan’s list of “hot spot” areas does not mean a surge of positive COVID-19 cases above and beyo...
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County News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
The March 24th County Commissioner meeting started at 5:15 pm with a closed session for Land Acquisition.
No Decisions were made in closed session.
The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
ACTION ITEM &...
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County News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
NOTICE TO QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
RELATIVE TO GOVERNOR HOGAN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20.04.05.02
By Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D.
April 8, 2020
While most of our retail establishment...
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County News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services wants you to know that we are still offering services during COVID-19.
We are still offering the following services:
Referrals to Inpatient / Outpatient Treatment
Resources
St...
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County News
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Queen Anne’s County has a need for masks for employees in a variety of departments which must remain operational during these challenging times. If you like to sew and have material you are willing to donate, we would love for you to u...
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County News
Posted on: April 7, 2020
COVID-19 Alternate Testing Site will be closed Friday, April 10
The Alternate Testing Site at Chesapeake College will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 and reopen again Monday, April 13, 2020.
The drive through testing site was set up at Chesapeake Colleg...
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County News
Posted on: April 7, 2020
COVID-19 INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER
In Queen Anne’s County, did you know that we have an Incident Command Center that is working tirelessly to minimize the impact of COVID-19. We have been up and running for several weeks now. This...
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County News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
Portions of the Kent Island South Trail will be temporarily closed starting April 7th
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled major work to be done on the Kent Island South Trail beginning on Tuesday April 7, 2020...
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County News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Local Care Team Offering Virtual Meetings
The Queen Anne’s County Local Care Team (LCT) is here to help. We remain here for you during the COVID-19 health emergency. We are now offering Virtual Face-to-Face meeting.
T...
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County News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
As of Wednesday, April 8, all fixed routes will be transitioning to a demand service only. What this means for our ridership is that while there will not be a bus making timed stops along these routes, you will still have the ability to get from one locat...
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County News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
Resources for Queen Anne’s County Businesses
Queen Anne’s County Economic Development and Tourism would like to let our small businesses know about updates and programs available during COVID-19
The Maryland Department of Commerce has a ...
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County News
Posted on: April 2, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Unites to Slow the Spread, Reduce the Hospital Surge, and Save Lives
Our Queen Anne’s County community members are anxious, and frustrated with the social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions in place. Some of yo...
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County News
Posted on: April 1, 2020
Donations Appreciated
The health department appreciates your donation of items that can be used in our fight against COVID-19. All donations must be new and be in its original packaging.
What supplies are on the list?
- Vinyl Gloves
- Medical Disposable Gowns
- Dust...
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County News
Posted on: April 1, 2020
Updated Numbers of Positive COVID-19 Cases in Queen Anne’s County
As COVID-19 continues to spread in our community, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the current number of positive cases. We will no longer be sending out a press release f...
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County News
Posted on: March 31, 2020
As of Wednesday, April 1, the following fixed routes, Annapolis AM/PM and Easton Overflow AM/PM, will be transitioning to a demand service only. What this means for our ridership is that while there will not be a bus making timed stops along these route, ...
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County News
Posted on: March 30, 2020
Since March 21, 2020, Queen Anne’s County Maryland has reported five positive cases of COVID-19. The majority of Queen Anne’s County cases have not had travel history or a known connection with another positive case. This means that th...
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County News
Posted on: March 29, 2020
Fifth Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announces an additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, M...
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County News
Posted on: March 27, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announces two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, Friday March 27, 2020. This brings the total of confirmed cases to four....
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County News
Posted on: March 27, 2020
Yesterday the State of Maryland announced, beginning at the end of the day on Friday, March 27, 2020, all child care programs are to be closed. During this State of Emergency, child care programs have been established by the State to serve only designated...
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County News
Posted on: March 27, 2020
Contact information for Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services, Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services and Haven Ministries during COVID-19
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County News
Posted on: March 26, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Encourages Residents to Use Caution
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation urges our residents and visitors to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19...
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County News
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Second Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Mar...
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County News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
To comply with the Governor’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, to minimize the person-to-person spread of COVID-19, we ask that citizens stay home and watch the County Commissioner’s meeting live on ou...
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County News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
CENTREVILLE Walgreens Closes Doors
CENTREVILLE - Corporate managers at Walgreens reported that an employee at their Centreville location was tested on Friday, March 20 for the COVID-19 virus and test results are pending. Queen Anne’s County Healt...
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County News
Posted on: March 21, 2020
Questions and Concerns about Confirmed Case in Queen Anne’s County
Earlier today, Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s Count...
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County News
Posted on: March 21, 2020
Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, S...
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County News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
March 20, 2020
Beth Malasky
bmalasky@qac.org
Queen Anne’s County Closures and Updates Due to Novel Coronavirus
CENTREVILLE, MD. – There are ZERO confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus i...
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County News
Posted on: March 18, 2020
QAC Officials Restrict County Buildings to Minimize Risk of COVID-19
CENTREVILLE - In order to minimize the risk to our staff and the public, County Government Buildings are being restricted to official and urgent business only. We encourage all citizens w...
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County News
Posted on: March 16, 2020
The Governor’s office released a statement that all restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theatres throughout the state must close as of 5pm today until further notice. Drive-thru, Carryout and Delivery Options are still allowed to continu...
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County News
Posted on: March 2, 2020
The February 25th County Commissioner’s meeting started at 4:45 p.m. with a closed session under Section 3-305(b)1 of the General Provisions Article.
No decisions were made in the closed session.
The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
A...
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County News
Posted on: February 29, 2020
CENTREVILLE – The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County announce the dissolution of its contract with Smith Planning & Design for consulting services to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Through no fa...
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County News
Posted on: February 19, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing and Community Services is putting together a list of contractors interested in bidding on and performing repairs to homes of residents in Queen Anne’s County. Repairs will focus on heal...
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County News
Posted on: February 13, 2020
The February 11th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Administrative Function Boards/Commissions and Personnel.
No decisions were made in the closed session.
The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
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County News
Posted on: February 3, 2020
Miltec UV of Stevensville, a family operated business, is celebrating 30 years in business. The company has changed dramatically over the years from being a distributor of industrial UV (ultraviolet) products to becoming a global equipment manuf...
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County News
Posted on: February 3, 2020
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted Jan 28th to pass Ordinance 19-17 concerning expansion of a use and tenant space in a structure more than 65,000 square feet of gross floor space in the Urban Commercial Zoning District Density and Intensit...
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County News
Posted on: January 30, 2020
Queen Anne’s County has hired a weed control coordinator, Douglas George, to assist in the management and control of noxious and invasive weeds.
As a service to local residents, the QAC Department of Public Works, in cooperation with th...
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County News
Posted on: January 17, 2020
Attorney Courtney Billups, a former Queen Anne’s County Commissioner was appointed January 14, to the QAC Housing Authority Board.
"It has always been a privilege to serve the citizens of Queen Anne’s County,&q...
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County News
Posted on: October 16, 2019
At today's Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Hogan announced a series of actions that his administration will take to expedite the Chesapeake Bay Bridge rehabilitation project.1) MDOT will make every effort to expedite the project, and crews will wo...
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Hogan Discusses Bridge w/Board of Public Works
County News
Posted on: June 13, 2019
Bill Faust, chairman of the county’s Fire and EMS Commission, represented all 9 volunteer fire companies when he spoke in favor of Emergency Ordinance 19-11, on June 11.
CENTREVILLE - The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners received a har...
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County News
Posted on: April 18, 2019
In 2017, the Queen Anne’s County’s Visitors’ Guide was selected as the Best Destination Guide during the Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit. That guide was offered in glossy magazine style and online as a digital fl...
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County News
Posted on: December 6, 2018
A few months ago we asked the public to help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan by answering a survey. To read the updated plan go to www.qacdes.com and click on the Hazard Mitigation link on the left side.
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