QAC Area Agency on Aging Presents the 2023 Caregivers Conference

QAC Area Agency on Aging Presents the 2023 Maryland Access Point Caregivers Conference: "Embracing the Caregiver"

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to present the 2023 Maryland Acc...

Public Information Notice from the QAC Plumbing Board

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE Date: 9/28/2023

FROM: Queen Anne’s County Plumbing Board

Important Alert: Gas Appliance Safety

The Queen Anne’s County Plumbing Board has raised concerns about incorrect orifices and regulators being used by some...

QAC Parks & Recreation Staff and Public Safety Community Recognized for Heroism

QAC Parks & Recreation Staff and Public Safety Community Recognized for Heroism

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners recognized the Department of Parks and Recreation Staff and our Public Safety Community for heroism demonstrated o...

Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission - Oct 12

Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 8:45 am

110 Vincit Street, Centreville

Citizens may come in person or watch the Planning Commission meeting live on our QAC Website at qac.org/live, Facebook.com/QACTV...

QAC Parks and Recreation Announces Corsica River Fall Festival on October 7

QAC Parks and Recreation Announces Corsica River Fall Festival on October 7

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Corsica River Fall Festival, scheduled to take place on October 7th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM...

Traffic Alert from Maryland State Highway Administration ***TRAFFIC ALERT*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINIST

Traffic Alert from Maryland State Highway Administration

 ***TRAFFIC ALERT*** STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION RESURFACES MD 304 NEAR CENTREVILLE IN QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY 

Overnight Work Will Minimize School Impacts, Expedite Completio...

QAC Commissioners Answer Questions Regarding the 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Jim Moran and Chris Corchiarino answer many of the questions you have about the US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program. We are still planning to hold Town Halls for feedback in November and will announce those ...

Blue Heron Golf Course Back Nine Closed Oct 3

The back nine at Blue Heron Golf Course will be closed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, for aerification. We appreciate your patience while this work is performed. For more info about Blue Heron Golf Course, visit blueherongolf.org

Experience a Day of Art, Music, and Fun at ARTOBERFEST in Historic Stevensville!

Experience a Day of Art, Music, and Fun at ARTOBERFEST in Historic Stevensville!

Get ready for a day of creativity, entertainment, and community spirit at the annual ARTOBERFEST, taking place on October 7th from 10am to 4pm in downtown Historic Stevensvill...

County and State Leaders Recognize Kenneth R. Scott for His Service on Board of Appeals

On Wednesday, September 13, County and State Leaders recognized Kenneth R. Scott for his dedication and service to the community throughout his tenure on the Queen Anne’s County Board of Appeals. Scott received a proclamation from County Commiss...

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services to Host Community Open House on October 21st

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services to Host Community Open House on October 21^st

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services (QACAS) is excited to announce their upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event pr...

Sudlersville Park, is set to undergo a transformative renovation starting Monday, August 21.

Parts of Sudlersville Park Closed for Renovations Starting August 21

Sudlersville Park, is set to undergo a transformative renovation starting Monday, August 21. The basketball and tennis courts will be closed until further notice as the park undergoes an ...

Presentation from 4-H Japanese Exchange student Ms. Maari Murakawa from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

At this weeks County Commissioner meeting we had a presentation from Ms. Maari Murakawa a Japanese Exhange student from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Maari is being hosted by one of our Queen Anne’s County University of Maryland Extension Office Educ...

QAC Department of Community Services Lobby Closed for Renovations

QAC Department of Community Services Lobby Closed for Renovations

The Queen Anne's County Department of Community Services announces the temporary closure of its main lobby located at 104 Powell Street in Centreville, Maryland, due to renovations....

QAC Launches the Long Driveway Grant Program to Bridge the Digital Divide

QAC Launches the Long Driveway Grant Program to Bridge the Digital Divide

Queen Anne's County is pleased to announce the establishment of the Long Driveway – Category 3 Grant Program (LD-Cat3), an initiative aimed at providing financial ...

QAC Announces Reopening of Renovated Front Nine Hole at Blue Heron Golf Course

QAC Announces Reopening of Renovated Front Nine Hole at Blue Heron Golf Course

Queen Anne’s County is thrilled to announce the reopening of the front nine holes at Blue Heron Golf Course on July 27, 2023. After months of renovations, go...

Queen Anne’s County Character Counts! Seeking Volunteers

Queen Anne’s County Character Counts! Seeking Volunteers

Ready or not, school starts next month! While you're enjoying the rest of summer break, we are busy at work preparing for the new school year.

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Water Main Construction on Route 18 to Start Aug 7

Water Main Construction on Route 18 to Start Aug 7

Starting on August 7, construction will start on an extension to county water service. This work includes a 3,300-foot extension from Castle Marina Road to Shopping Center Road on Main S...

County Commissioners Greenlight an Array of Parks and Recreation Projects in Queen Anne's County

County Commissioners Greenlight an Array of Parks and Recreation Projects in Queen Anne's County

In an effort to promote healthier and more active communities, the County Commissioners of Queen Anne's County have given the go-ahead to sev...

QAC nationally recognized for commitment to quality care for heart attacks & strokes by AHA

QAC nationally recognized for commitment to quality care for heart attacks & strokes by AHA

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received its sixth American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline^&...

Queen Anne's County Announces Jeff Rank as New Budget and Finance Director

Queen Anne's County Announces Jeff Rank as New Budget and Finance Director

Queen Anne's County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Rank as the new Budget and Finance Director. With an extensive background in treasury ...

Queen Anne’s County Announces Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

Queen Anne’s County Announces Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

The Queen Anne’s County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, known as Chapter 18:1 or the Zoning Code, is set to undergo a comprehensive update. The last Zoning Code update o...

Historic Elm Tree in Centreville Facing Potential Dutch Elm Disease Outbreak

Historic Elm Tree in Centreville Facing Potential Dutch Elm Disease Outbreak

The iconic elm tree located in front of the Historic Courthouse in Centreville has recently displayed concerning signs of distress. The upper canopy of the tree is wilti...

Shining a Spotlight on Good Character

Shining a Spotlight on Good Character

Queen Anne's County Launches Character Counts! Commissioner's Spotlight

Queen Anne's County is proud to announce the launch of the Character Counts! Commissioner's Spotlight...

The Queen Anne’s County Backpack Childhood Hunger Program Receives a Donation from Food Lion Feeds C

The Queen Anne’s County Backpack Childhood Hunger Program Receives a Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

The Queen Anne’s County Backpack Childhood Hunger Program has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable F...

Mid-Shore Pro Bono Offering Free Elder Law Clinics

Mid-Shore Pro Bono Offering Free Elder Law Clinics

Mid – Shore Pro Bono is offering FREE Elder Law Clinics at the Department of Community Services in Centreville. To schedule your appointment, call 410-200-5027. These clinics provide clients with...

Rescued Kittens Vincent and Vinny Seek Foster Homes at Animal Services

Rescued Kittens Vincent and Vinny Seek Foster Homes at Animal Services

A heartwarming tale unfolded at the Vincit Building in Centreville on Tuesday morning when an employee discovered a tiny kitten seeking refuge under one of the county vehicles. The adve...

Queen Anne's County Character Counts! Re-Launches Business of Character Program

Queen Anne's County Character Counts! Re-Launches Business of Character Program

Queen Anne's County Character Counts! is thrilled to announce the re-launch of their "Business of Character" program. This initiative aims to unite ...

Queen Anne's County Commissioners Announce Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rates and Budget Adoption

Queen Anne's County Commissioners Announce Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rates and Budget Adoption

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners, at their regular meeting on June 13, announced the adoption of the tax rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2024 ...

Andrea Schulte Recognized as Queen Anne's County's Teacher of the Year 2023-2024

Picture L-R: Commissioners Jim Moran, Chris Corchiarino, Patrick McLaughlin, Superintendent Dr. Patty Saelens, Andrea Schulte and family, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Sprankle, Commissioner Jack Wilson, Kent Island High School Principal Sean Kenna,...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2023

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2023

Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed June 15, 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and vital pa...

QAC Urges All Residents to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

QAC Urges All Residents to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Be Prepared: Know Your Zone, Have a Plan, Stay Informed and Have a Kit

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts Thursday, June 1, and Queen Anne’s County o...

Building Safety Month — May 2023

On Tuesday night at the County Commissioners meeting, the month of May was proclaimed as Building Safety Month in Queen Anne's County. This month focuses on the recognizing our dedicated professionals that assure us of safe, sustainable and affor...

Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the May 9th County Commissioner Meeting

The May 9, Commissioners meeting started at 5:15 pm with a closed session for Boards & Commissions and Potential Litigation. 

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm           &...

Paramedic Casey Amos Clinician of the Year

Paramedic Casey Amos is recognized as the Queen Annes County Department of Emergency Services overall Clinician of the Year.  

Casey joined the Department of Emergency Services in February of 2012 as the departmental secretary, an entry level admi...

EMT Terry Williams BLS Provider of the Year

EMT Terry Williams is recognized as the Queen Annes County Department of Emergency Services BLS Provider of the Year.

Terry joined the Department of Emergency Services in February of 2012 with significant prior experience in public safety. He had served as...

2023 Opioid Awareness Poster Contest Winners

Department of Community Services Update from 5/9/23

Last night at the County Commissioners meeting, Director of Community Services Cathy Willis and Executive Director of Housing and Family Services Mike Clark gave a department update. One of the accomplishments they highlighted was the amount of grant fund...

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Release Proposed 2024 County Budget

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Release Proposed 2024 County Budget

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have released the Fiscal Year 2024 County Budget. A summary of the proposed budget is being mailed to county property owne...

Chesapeake Heritage Visitors Center and Ferry Point Park Closed May 1st for Improvements

Chesapeake Heritage Visitors Center and Ferry Point Park Closed May 1^st for Improvements

The Queen Anne’s County Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center and Ferry Point Park will be closed to the public, starting May 1, 2023, for site improvement...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up April 25th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up April 25^th County Commissioner Meeting

The Commissioners April 25^th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions. 

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 ...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap up of the April 11th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap up of the April 11^th County Commissioner Meeting

The Commissioners April 11^th meeting started at 5:00 pm with a closed session for Boards & Commissions and Land Acquisition.

The regular meeting was called t...

DID YOU KNOW… Public Safety Dispatcher Facts:

DID YOU KNOW… Public Safety Dispatcher Facts:

They are the first, first responders performing a tough job that very few will ever understand.  They can go from a routine administrative call to a full-blown emergency crisis in the millis...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the March 28th County Commissioner Meeting

The March 28^th Commissioners meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions and Personnel.

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TOURING HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

TOURING HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND 

Mark your calendars for 6 very special First Saturdays in 2023, May through October, when the Queen Anne’s County’s historic sites jointly open to visitors to ...

Funding Announced for Agricultural Microgrant Program

Funding Announced for Agricultural Microgrant Program

Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development is excited to announce it has awarded 12 local Micro Agricultural Entrepreneurs with grants ranging from $2,300 to $10,000. Fun...

Mobile Integrated Health Team

On Tuesday night at the Commissioner Meeting, Dr. Ciotola gave an update to the commissioners and brought the Mobile Integrated Community Health Team (MICH) to present this award-winning innovative program that Queen Anne’s County launched in 20...

QAC Implements New Management System To Attract More Applicants to Boards and Commissions

QAC Implements New Management System To Attract More Applicants to Boards and Commissions

Queen Anne’s County has implemented OnBoard, a board and committee management system County officials say will save time, money and attract more a...

Community Services - Annual Report FY22

Ms. Cathy Willis the Director of Community Services presented the Community Services Update on Feb 28 at the County Commissioners meeting. Her update included details from the FY22 Annual Report which gives an overview of activities at the Area Agency on ...

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Hosts Local Girl Scout Troup

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Hosts Local Girl Scout Troup

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services (DES) hosts tours for local groups to learn more about their operations. When the Scout BSA...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the February 28th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the February 28^th County Commissioner Meeting

The February 28th County Commissioner meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. 

PRESENTATIONS

1. Ms. Cathy Willis, Department of Community Services Annual Report a...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the February 14 County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the February 14 County Commissioner Meeting

The County Commissioners February 14^th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions, Personnel and Land Acquisition.  

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Queen Anne’s County Announces Phillip English as Assistant Chief of Communications

Queen Anne’s County Announces Phillip English as Assistant Chief of Communications

Queen Anne’s County announces Phillip English as the Assistant Chief of Communications at the Department of Emergency Services (DES)....

Queen Anne’s County Announces Zach Yerkie as the New Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Queen Anne’s County Announces Zach Yerkie as the New Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Queen Anne’s County announces Zach Yerkie as the new Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Yerkie was hired in 2...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of January 24th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of January 24^th County Commissioner Meeting

The Commissioners January 24^th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions.  The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. &nbs...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the January 10th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the January 10^th County Commissioner Meeting

The January 10^th meeting started at 4:45 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions.   and for Land Acquisition. 

The regular me...

Queen Anne’s County Officials Warn Residents of Recent Rabid Raccoon Attack

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...

Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation in Search of Artist, Instructors and Vendors

Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation in Search of Artist, Instructors and Vendors

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is looking for artists, instructors and vendors interested in participating in a myriad of events...

Governor Larry Hogan announced that 11 Queen Anne’s County economic development projects will be fun

Governor Larry Hogan announced that 11 Queen Anne’s County economic development projects will be funded through the $50 Million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. 

Late last week Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding of 114 e...

Plans For New Regional Medical Center In Easton Advance With Governor’s Funding Announcement

Trena Williamson, Regional Director, Marketing and Communications, UM Shore Regional Health  

E: Trena.Williamson@umm.edu  Cell: 443-480-1960          

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Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the December 13th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the December 13^th County Commissioner Meeting

The December 13th meeting started at 4:30 p.m. with a closed session for Boards and Commissions.

The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. &nbs...

Agenda Item for December 2022 Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda Item for December 2022 Planning Commission Meeting

Concept plan (SP#19-12-0047) 

Royal Farms Store #218 - Two Farms, Inc. 336 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD

Ride FREE in 23!

Starting January 3, 2023, there will be no fee to for the County Ride, our public transit program. This is a pilot program and will be available from January 3, till December 29, 2023 

Join Queen Anne’s County Commissioners and...

Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

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 De...

Connie Dean Receives Proclamation from the Governor for National Apprenticeship Week

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 ...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the November 15 County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the November 15 County Commissioner Meeting 

The November 15^th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions and Investment of Public Funds.

The regular meeting ...

TNR Program Having Positive Impact on QAC Animal Shelter and the Community

TNR Program Having Positive Impact on QAC Animal Shelter and the Community

Since introducing the Trap Neuter and Release Program (TNR) in Queen Anne’s County there has been a positive impact on our shelter and the community.

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Maintenance to Postal Road and Shopping Center Road Begins November 6th

Maintenance to Postal Road and Shopping Center Road Begins November 6^th

Milling and Paving work will start Sunday, November 6^th on both Postal and Shopping Center Roads in Stevensville Maryland. 

This project will be done Sunday...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the October 25th County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the October 25^th County Commissioner Meeting

The Commissioner’s October 25th meeting started at 3:00 with the 2022 Annual MDOT Tour for a presentation of the FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transporta...

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the Oct 11 County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the Oct 11 County Commissioner Meeting

The Commissioners October 11th meeting started at 4:30 pm with a closed session to Consult with Counsel.   The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm

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Todd Mohn's Wrap Up - County Commissioner Meeting Sept 27

The County Commissioners September 27th meeting started at 5:30 pm.    

ACTION ITEMS                            ...

DES Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

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.

DES Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

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.

Celebrate Scouting Day in Queen Anne's County - September 26

This week at the County Commissioners meeting, we had some special visitors. Boy Scout Troop 278 was in attendance and were presented with a Proclamation declaring, September 26 “Celebrate Scouting in Queen Anne’s County” day...

September is No Matter What..You Matter, Suicide Prevention Month

This week at the County Commissioners meeting For All Seasons Behavioral Health and RCCpresented about Suicide Prevention and Awareness and were presented with a Proclamation.

Queen Anne's County Commissioners, declare the month of September as &q...

Batt's Neck Park In-Line Hockey Rink Closure for Paving and Upgrades

Batt's Neck Park In-Line Hockey Rink Closure for Paving and Upgrades

The in-line hockey rink at Batt's Neck Park is set to undergo maintenance and upgrades, necessitating a closure starting on Tuesday, September 5. The closure i...

Your Medicaid renewal will not be automatic this year.

Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)?

Your Medicaid renewal will not be automatic this year —even if it was last year.

Make sure y...

Choptank Awarded 15.9 Million for Broadband

Choptank Electric is excited to announce the funding they were awarded by Maryland's FY2023 Network Infrastructure Program to continue broadband construction. These grants will enable Choptank Fiber to offer high-speed internet service to more th...

Black History Month Proclamation

On Tuesday the @Queen Anne’s County Branch of the NAACP – Unit 7024 and @Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services were presented with a signed Proclamation from the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, recogn...

Planning Commission Agenda Item for Jan 12

Agenda Item for January 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

Concept plan (SP#22-02-0086) 

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Marina - Bay Bridge Marina, LLLP 337 Pier One Road, Suite 101, Stevensville, MD

Proposing to create an approximately 119,...

Queen Anne's County Commissioners

Queen Anne's County Commissioners. Last night, December 6th, we held the Investiture of Queen Anne’s County Commissioners. During this ceremony, our current elected Board of County Commissioners were sworn in by the Clerk of Court, Kath...

Did you know?

Did you know?

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM. The agenda and supporting documents for these meetings are posted prior to the meetings and can be found here https...

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. If you were unable to make the open house, the materials that were available at the...