Posted on: April 22, 2021
Queen Anne’s County Transitions to Open Vaccination Clinics and Discontinues Use of the Interest List
As of Thursday April 22, 19,697 Queen Anne’s County residents have had at least their first shot of COVID Vaccine and close ...
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County News
Posted on: April 22, 2021
Sign up for the Virtual Welcome to Medicare Fair on June 23
Our virtual Welcome to Medicare Fair will teach you about Medicare – and all its parts - to assist you in your initial enrollment decisions.
Are you turning 65 soon? Learn about...
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County News
Posted on: April 21, 2021
COVID Vaccine Appointments Available Next Week at Kent Narrows (Old Outlets)
Beginning on Tuesday, 4/27, and through Saturday, 5/1, the Queen Anne's County Department of Health will be hosting a Mobile Vaccination Unit through ...
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County News
Posted on: April 21, 2021
Portion of Cross-Island Trail Near Piney Creek Will be Closed April 26 for Paving
Paving is planned for a portion of the Cross-Island Trail, which will require closure on April 26, 2021. The portion to close is in the vicinity of Piney Creek (are...
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County News
Posted on: April 20, 2021
A Portion of Cross-Island Trail Near Kent Narrows Drawbridge to Close for Repairs
Repairs are planned for a portion of the Cross-Island Trail which will require closure Thursday, April 22, 2021. The portion to close is in the vicinity of the Kent...
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County News
Posted on: April 16, 2021
QAC Broadband Advisory Council Answers Your Questions About Broadband
One of the most common questions and complaints in our local community groups tends to be related to internet service.
Did you know that Queen Anne’s County ...
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County News
Posted on: April 14, 2021
FDA and CDC have put a pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
“Out of an abundance of caution” – FDA Advisory
FDA says “rare but severe” chance of a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (blood clotting) in conju...
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County News
Posted on: April 12, 2021
County Senior Centers Launch Virtual Grocery Bingo April 21st
Starting Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM, QAC Senior Centers will host an online Grocery Bingo via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month. Printed bingo cards will be available...
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County News
Posted on: April 12, 2021
Throughout the month of April, information and activities will focus on these three key messages as they relate to each week’s theme:
- Individuals preparing for the impacts of flooding;
- Riverine flooding and flooding outside the regulatory floodpla...
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County News
Posted on: April 9, 2021
Coordinated Response from Queen Anne’s County Results in No Casualties to Staff or Animals
In the afternoon of April 6 there was a report of a commercial building fire at Animal Services in Queenstown. The building was filled with smoke...
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County News
Posted on: March 31, 2021
New Funding Opportunities for Businesses
Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development is pleased to announce three new funding opportunities to promote and encourage stabilization within the business community.
Through ...
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County News
Posted on: March 30, 2021
Temporary Change in Permit Counter Hours of Service
Queen Anne’s County Planning and Zoning
Starting next Friday, April 9, 2021 until Friday, May 28, 2021 the Permit Counter at Planning and Zoning will be closing at noon. Due to a large ...
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County News
Posted on: March 18, 2021
How do I get my name off the interest list if I have already been vaccinated?
You don’t need to do anything to remove your name from the interest list if you have already received your COVID-19 vaccination. We are working behind the scenes to get...
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County News
Posted on: March 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
General Inquiries: Sandy Brown, Mid-Shore Pro Bono, 410/690-8128
Media Contact: Jenni Pastusak, D3, 443/944-6285
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Launches Life Planning For All Initiative
to Assist Families with Financial & Hea...
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County News
Posted on: March 4, 2021
Team Nexamp | Mar 04, 2021
Queen Anne’s County in Maryland has recently taken a bold step in supporting the production and consumption of clean energy by subscribing to a local solar project with Nexamp. The 2 MW AC solar project is est...
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County News
Posted on: March 3, 2021
Queen Anne’s County Recycling Drop Off Sites
Our recycling drop off sites in Queen Anne’s County accept plastic, metal, paper, cardboard and glass. The Harper Road location (401 Harper Rd, Centreville) also accepts cooking oil but is th...
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County News
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Queen Anne’s County Releases 2020 Year in Review
Every year Queen Anne’s County releases “Year in Review” highlighting accomplishments from county departments during the previous calendar year. 2020 Year in Review is now available by visiting qac...
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County News
Posted on: February 2, 2021
QAC Announces the Next Series of Virtual Workshops for the Comprehensive Plan
We recently held several Visioning Workshops and want to thank everyone who has participated. We are pleased to announce the next set of Comprehensive Plan virtual work...
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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: 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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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 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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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