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MDOT SHA to Close 301 on Dec 4 from 7am-6pm

On Monday, December 4, Maryland State Highway Administration will CLOSE all lanes of US 301 at the Chester River, just south of MD 291 in Kent/Queen Anne's counties. This one-day closure will be in place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bridge monitorin...

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Holiday Open House

The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County announce their annual Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. 

Vincit Building

100 Vincit Street

Centreville, MD 21617

 The County Commiss...

QAC Planning Commission December Meeting

Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission

Thursday, December 14, 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/QACT...

County Commissioner Meetings in December

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have unanimously agreed to cancel the upcoming meeting scheduled for December 26, 2023. This decision has been made in recognition of the Christmas Holiday, allowing commissioners and staff to spend time wit...

Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation Presents Jingle Jubilee

Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation Presents Jingle Jubilee

A Festive Celebration at Matapeake Beach Club House

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit as Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation invites you to the Jingle Ju...

Public Invited to Participate in MD 18 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study Open House

Sharing on behalf of the Maryland Department Transportation State Highway Administration, please contact the information list below for questions or more information. 

Public Invited to Participate in MD 18 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL...

Department of Community Services Showcases Successful Initiatives and Announces Future Plans

Department of Community Services Showcases Successful Initiatives and Announces Future Plans at County Commissioners Meeting

At the County Commissioners meeting held on Tuesday night, the Department of Community Services provided a comprehensive update on ...

QAC Celebrates 23 Years of Character Counts! Promoting Values and Ethical Behavior i

Queen Anne's County Celebrates 23 Years of Character Counts! Promoting Values and Ethical Behavior in the Community

Two decades ago, the people of Queen Anne's County identified the significance of positive character traits and ...

Celebrating Citizenship: Honoring Outstanding Contributions to Queen Anne's County

Celebrating Citizenship: Honoring Outstanding Contributions to Queen Anne's County

As November embraces the Character Counts! pillar of Citizenship, the spotlight shines on individuals and organizations dedicated to making their communities better...

Enhanced Recreational Facilities Unveiled at Sudlersville Park

Enhanced Recreational Facilities Unveiled at Sudlersville Park 

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation announces the completion of a series of upgrades and additions to Sudlersville Park, a recreational hub located in the nor...

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

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

The Commissioners' October 24th meeting started at 3:00 p.m. with the Annual Maryland Consolidated Transportation Plan Tour, followed by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Shore Delegati...

QAC Celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Friel Lumber Company

Pic L-R: Todd Mohn, County Administrator, Patrick McLaughlin, County Commissioner, Heather Tinelli, Economic & Tourism Development Director, Jim Moran, County Commissioner, Chris Corchiarino, County Commissioner, Jay Friel, Gina Friel, Sam Friel, Bob ...

Asian Tiger Mosquito Control

Being shared on behalf of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Mosquito Control Program 

Asian Tiger Mosquito control 

The Asian Tiger Mosquito is the biggest nuisance in Maryland.  About 60% of our complaints refer to Asian Ti...

Exercise Room Dedicated to County Administrator Todd Mohn

During the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our brand new Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center, we took a moment to honor the remarkable leadership that brought this incredible initiative to life. County Commissioner Jim Moran deli...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Inauguration of Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Inauguration of Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center

The Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center celebrated its grand opening with a joyous Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on...

County Commissioners Seeking Members for Commission on Aging

County Commissioners Seeking Members for Commission on Aging

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are actively seeking individuals to fill several vacancies on the Commission on Aging. The Commission on Aging was formed at the inception of the Department ...

Queen Anne’s County Unveils Paul Reed Smith Parkway

Queen Anne’s County Unveils Paul Reed Smith Parkway

County Honors Guitar Maker and Businessman with Street Renaming

Stevensville, Maryland –Queen Anne’s County Officials held a ceremony this week at The Chesapeake Bay Business Park in Stevensville...

Queen Anne’s County Celebrates Grand Opening of Everside Health Center

Queen Anne’s County Celebrates Grand Opening of Everside Health Center, a Revolutionary Health Benefit for Government and School System Employees

On August 22, 2023, Queen Anne’s County Government and Public School System joined in cele...

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins: Queen Anne’s County Area Agency on Aging Offers Assistance

The Medicare open enrollment period for 2023 is here, providing an opportunity for beneficiaries to evaluate and adjust their healthcare coverage. The enrollment period is from October 15 through December 7, 2023.

During this time, Medicare recip...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.