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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Parks & Rec Outdoor Activities Cancelled June 8

Parks Recreation Outdoor Activities Cancelled Today June  2023

Due to continuing unhealthy air quality conditions from the Canadian wildfire smoke that has drifted into the mid-Atlantic area, all Queen Anne’s County Parks Recreation-sponsored outdoor activities for Thursday, June 8th have been CANCELLED. We...

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County News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Agenda Item for June 8, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

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Agenda Item for June 8, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

Meeting starts at 8:45 AM

 

PROJECT:

Major Site Plan SP# 23-03-0102

Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department

4128 Main Street, Grasonville, MD 

Proposing to administratively combine two (2) ...

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County News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville

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Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville

 

Matapeake Beach is currently operating under a health warning against swimming due to high levels of bacteria found in the water sampling. Effective June 2, 2023, until further no...

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County News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Funding Opportunity to Support Children and Families in Queen Anne’s County

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Funding Opportunity to Support Children and Families in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board Announces Out of School Time Grant

 

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Local ...

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County News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

QAC Urges All Residents to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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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...

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County News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Building Safety Month — May 2023

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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...

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County News
Posted on: May 24, 2023

County Commissioners Seeking Residents to Serve on Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

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County Commissioners Seeking Residents to Serve on Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

 

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking to fill a vacancy on the Queen Anne’s County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Boar...

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County News
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Urban Trees Mini Grant Program accepting applications

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The Urban Trees Program and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are happy to announce that the Urban Trees Mini Grant Program is accepting applications!

Many communities benefit from having green spaces and trees to promote outdoor recreation, access to shaded areas,...

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County News
Posted on: May 24, 2023

May is Bicycle Safety Month

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May is Bicycle Safety Month

 

Every May, Bicycle Safety Month is celebrated nationwide. In Queen Anne’s County, our bicycle and walking trails are ready for the summer, which means increased traffic on our trails and rural byways.

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County News
Posted on: May 22, 2023

QAC Free Laptop Program Offering FREE Chromebooks to Qualified Households

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QAC Free Laptop Program Offering FREE Chromebooks to Qualified Households

Queen Anne's County Free Laptop Program, designed to bridge the digital divide and promote digital equity in our community!

 

The Queen Anne’s County Commun...

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County News
Posted on: May 19, 2023

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           &...

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County News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Paramedic Casey Amos Clinician of the Year

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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...

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County News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

EMT Terry Williams BLS Provider of the Year

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...

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County News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Annual Fireworks set for July 4th

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Queen Anne’s County Annual Fireworks set for July 4th

 

Queen Anne’s County Annual Fireworks is scheduled for July 4, 2023. The fireworks will be set off from the same location as years past so they can be viewed from the Kent N...

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County News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Character Counts! Volunteers Make a Positive Impact on QAC Youth

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Character Counts! Volunteers Make a Positive Impact on QAC Youth

For twenty-three years in Queen Anne’s County, the Character Counts! Initiative has worked to increase character education by offering resources, training, and information about the...

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County News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

2023 Opioid Awareness Poster Contest Winners

2023 Opioid Awareness Poster Contest Winners

This week at the County Commissioners' meeting, local students were recognized for participating in a county-wide poster contest.  They were tasked with using creativity to share messages about the dangers of substance use/abuse. Out of ...
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County News
Posted on: May 10, 2023

Department of Community Services Update from 5/9/23

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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...

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County News
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Release Proposed 2024 County Budget

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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...

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County News
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Pickleball Courts Coming to Round Top Park

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Pickleball Courts Coming to Round Top Park

 

The basketball courts located at Round Top Park will be closed to the public starting May 4th until further notice, for court improvements. Once completed, the courts will host one basketball and two pic...

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County News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Blue Heron Junior Golf Programs

Junior Golf Camps

Blue Heron’s Junior Golf Programs make learning the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf fun and rewarding. Students are taught the skills and then challenged to use them in fun games to reinforce them. Students who have their own ...

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County News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

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

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

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County News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

QAC Hosts Building Codes & Inspections for Floodplain Development on June 20

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Update This seminar has been approved for 3 CEC's for our Floodplain Managers

QAC Hosts Building Codes & Inspections for Floodplain Development on June 20

Queen Anne’s County Planning and Zoning is hosting Building Codes and Inspections for Floodplain D...

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County News
Posted on: April 27, 2023

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

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

 

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

 

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

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County News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

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

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

 

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

 

The regular meeting was called t...

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County News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Your Medicaid renewal will not be automatic this year.

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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...

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County News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

DID YOU KNOW… Public Safety Dispatcher Facts:

911 CENTER STATISTICS

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...

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County News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

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

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

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County News
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Choptank Awarded 15.9 Million for Broadband

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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...

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County News
Posted on: March 30, 2023

TOURING HISTORIC QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

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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 ...

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County News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Funding Announced for Agricultural Microgrant Program

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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...

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County News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Mobile Integrated Health Team

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...

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County News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Community Services - Annual Report FY22

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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 ...

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County News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: March 3, 2023

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

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the February 28th 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...
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County News
Posted on: February 21, 2023

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

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County News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

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

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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)....

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County News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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

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

 

The Commissioners January 24th 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...

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County News
Posted on: January 13, 2023

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

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

 

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

 

The regular me...

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County News
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services Offering FREE Spay and Neuter Services

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Queen Anne’s County Animal Services Offering FREE Spay and Neuter Services

 

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is offering free spay and neuter services to county residents for a limited time. This program has been funded by t...

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County News
Posted on: January 13, 2023

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: January 9, 2023

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Planning Commission Agenda Item for Jan 12

Planning Commission Agenda Item 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,...

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County News
Posted on: December 22, 2022

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

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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...

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County News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

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

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

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

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County News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

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

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the December 13th 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...

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County News
Posted on: December 9, 2022

Queen Anne's County Commissioners

Swearing in of the 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...

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County News
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Agenda Item for December 2022 Planning Commission Meeting

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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

 

  • Proposing to administratively combine three (3) lots to construc...
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County News
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Ride FREE in 23!

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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...

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County News
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

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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...

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County News
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Connie Dean Receives Proclamation from the Governor for National Apprenticeship Week

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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 ...

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County News
Posted on: November 21, 2022

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

 

The regular meeting ...

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County News
Posted on: November 9, 2022

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

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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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County News
Posted on: October 28, 2022

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

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

 

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

 

This project will be done Sunday...

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County News
Posted on: October 27, 2022

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

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the October 25th 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...

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County News
Posted on: October 20, 2022

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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County News
Posted on: October 4, 2022

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

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

ACTION ITEMS                            ...

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County News
Posted on: September 27, 2022

Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

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 t...

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County News
Posted on: September 23, 2022

QAC Broadband Advisory Council Needs Your Help to Identify Areas that Still Need Reliable Interne

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QAC Broadband Advisory Council

Needs Your Help to Identify Areas that Still Need Reliable Internet Service

 

If you are currently without reliable high-speed internet the Queen Anne’s County Broadband Advisory Council wants to hear from you. The Coun...

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County News
Posted on: September 19, 2022

County Commissioners Support Several Projects Funded by Maryland’s Local Parks and Playground Progra

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County Commissioners Support Several Projects Funded by Maryland’s Local Parks and Playground Program

 

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners support several projects for the Department of Natural Resources-Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure Gra...

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County News
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Announces Kelly Hamilton as the New Chief of Animal Services

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Queen Anne’s County Announces Kelly Hamilton as the New Chief of Animal Services

 

Queen Anne’s County announces Kelly Hamilton as the new Chief of Animal Services. Prior to this role she served as the Animal Care Manager. Altho...

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County News
Posted on: September 15, 2022

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

The Commissioners September 13th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commissions and Personnel. The regular meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm.

 

Spending Affordability Commission     &...

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County News
Posted on: September 9, 2022

Maryland Transportation Authority Bay Crossing Study Open House

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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...

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County News
Posted on: August 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

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Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

 

Next Generation 9-1-1 Improves Resiliency and the Ability to Share Information Throughout Maryland and Neighboring States

 

Queen Anne&am...

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County News
Posted on: August 29, 2022

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the August 23 County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the August 23 County Commissioner Meeting

 

The Commissioners August 23rd meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards and Commission and 5:15 p.m. for Personnel.   The regular meeting was ...

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County News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Unit Citations

Unit Citations for CAD

Staff from the County Information Technology and Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff were recognized with Unit Citations for their hard work and dedication to implement a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS...

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County News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Unit Citations for Relocating the 911 Center

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Several Information Technology Staff were presented with Unit Citation Awards for their hard work and dedication by successfully moving the 911 Center to its temporary location for renovations last year.

During last year’s renovations of the 911 ...

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County News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Department of Emergency Services Directors Award

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Scott Haas and Scott Wheatley presented Candace Golt with the Directors Award for all her hard work on the Maryland State Emergency Service Transporter Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP). The Director’s Award is the highest award that can be received fro...
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County News
Posted on: August 16, 2022

Projects Identified for Rural MD Economic Development Grants

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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 Coordinator ...

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County News
Posted on: July 14, 2022

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the July 12 County Commissioner Meeting

Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the July 12 County Commissioner Meeting

 

The Commissioners July 12th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards & Commission and to consider the investment of public funds.

 

The regul...

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County News
Posted on: July 1, 2022

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

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.

The Comm...

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County News
Posted on: June 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus

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Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus Lifeline EMS Award

 

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’...

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County News
Posted on: June 17, 2022

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

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

The Commissioners June 14th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Boards and Commissions.

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.

The Commissioners annou...

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County News
Posted on: June 8, 2022

Information on Kent Island Crossing Project and the Planning Commission

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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&a...

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County News
Posted on: December 6, 2018

DES Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

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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.

County News

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville

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Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville

 

Matapeake Beach is currently operating under a health warning against swimming due to high levels of bacteria found in the water sampling. Effective June 2, 2023, until further no...

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DES News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

QAC Urges All Residents to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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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...

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DES News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Paramedic Casey Amos Clinician of the Year

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...

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DES News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

EMT Terry Williams BLS Provider of the Year

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...

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DES News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

DID YOU KNOW… Public Safety Dispatcher Facts:

911 CENTER STATISTICS

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...

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DES News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Mobile Integrated Health Team

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...

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DES News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

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

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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...

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DES News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

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

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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)....

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DES News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

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

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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...

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DES News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

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

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

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

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DES News
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

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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...

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DES News
Posted on: August 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

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Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

 

Next Generation 9-1-1 Improves Resiliency and the Ability to Share Information Throughout Maryland and Neighboring States

 

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DES News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Unit Citations

Unit Citations for CAD

Staff from the County Information Technology and Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff were recognized with Unit Citations for their hard work and dedication to implement a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS...

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DES News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Unit Citations for Relocating the 911 Center

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Several Information Technology Staff were presented with Unit Citation Awards for their hard work and dedication by successfully moving the 911 Center to its temporary location for renovations last year.

During last year’s renovations of the 911 ...

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DES News
Posted on: August 24, 2022

Department of Emergency Services Directors Award

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Scott Haas and Scott Wheatley presented Candace Golt with the Directors Award for all her hard work on the Maryland State Emergency Service Transporter Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP). The Director’s Award is the highest award that can be received fro...
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DES News
Posted on: June 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus

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Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus Lifeline EMS Award

 

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’...

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DES News
Posted on: December 6, 2018

DES Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

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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 News

News Flash

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Advertencia de salud que indica no nadar en la playa Matapeake en Stevensville

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Advertencia de salud que indica no nadar en la playa Matapeake en Stevensville

 

La playa Matapeake actualmente está bajo una advertencia de salud que indica no nadar debido a los altos niveles de bacterias que se encuentran en las muest...

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Noticias del gobierno del condado de Queen Anne
Posted on: May 22, 2023

El programa de computadoras portátiles gratis de QAC ofrece Chromebooks GRATIS a hogares calificados

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El programa de computadoras portátiles gratis de QAC ofrece Chromebooks GRATIS a hogares calificados

Programa de computadoras portátiles gratis del condado de Queen Anne, diseñado para cerrar la brecha digital y promover la...

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Noticias del gobierno del condado de Queen Anne