Update on Information that will be released from Queen Anne’s County

Since March 21, 2020, Queen Anne’s County Maryland has reported five positive cases of COVID-19. The majority of Queen Anne’s County cases have not had travel history or a known connection with another positive case. This means that th...

Fifth Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Fifth Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announces an additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, M...

Additional Positive Cases of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announces two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, Friday March 27, 2020. This brings the total of confirmed cases to four....

Child Care for Essential Personnel

Yesterday the State of Maryland announced, beginning at the end of the day on Friday, March 27, 2020, all child care programs are to be closed. During this State of Emergency, child care programs have been established by the State to serve only designated...

Information about Essential Services during COVID-19

Contact information for Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services, Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services and Haven Ministries during COVID-19     

    &nb...

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Encourages Residents to Use Caution

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Encourages Residents to Use Caution

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation urges our residents and visitors to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19...

Second Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Second Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Mar...

Watch QAC Commissioner Meeting Live Tonight Online

 To comply with the Governor’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, to minimize the person-to-person spread of COVID-19, we ask that citizens stay home and watch the County Commissioner’s meeting live on ou...

CENTREVILLE Walgreens Closes Doors

CENTREVILLE Walgreens Closes Doors

CENTREVILLE - Corporate managers at Walgreens reported that an employee at their Centreville location was tested on Friday, March 20 for the COVID-19 virus and test results are pending. Queen Anne’s County Healt...

Questions and Concerns about Confirmed Case in Queen Anne’s County

Questions and Concerns about Confirmed Case in Queen Anne’s County

Earlier today, Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s Count...

Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D., announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, S...

Queen Anne’s County Closures and Updates Due to Novel Coronavirus

PRESS RELEASE

March 20, 2020

Beth Malasky

bmalasky@qac.org

Queen Anne’s County Closures and Updates Due to Novel Coronavirus

CENTREVILLE, MD. – There are ZERO confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus i...

QAC Officials Restrict County Buildings to Minimize Risk of COVID-19

QAC Officials Restrict County Buildings to Minimize Risk of COVID-19

CENTREVILLE - In order to minimize the risk to our staff and the public, County Government Buildings are being restricted to official and urgent business only. We encourage all citizens w...

Business Update and Resources for Queen Anne’s County

The Governor’s office released a statement that all restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theatres throughout the state must close as of 5pm today until further notice.  Drive-thru, Carryout and Delivery Options are still allowed to continu...

QAC Officials Announce Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

QAC Officials Announce Actions to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

CENTREVILLE – Queen Anne’s County Officials announce a series of actions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 following yesterday’s announcements from...

Queen Anne’s County Seniors Centers Closed Until Further Notice

Queen Anne’s County Seniors Centers Closed Until Further Notice

Due to the concern of health and safety of older adults, the Maryland Department of Aging is closing all Senior Centers across the state.  Queen Anne’s County Seni...

VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC, AGES 7 – 14

VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC, AGES 7 – 14

Kids will learn the fundamentals of volleyball including how to serve, dig, and SPIKE! Participants will receive instruction tailored to their individual age and ability level. Dynamic Volleyball Academy&...

YOUTH PICKLEBALL LESSONS, Ages 7 – 13 years old

YOUTH PICKLEBALL LESSONS,  Ages 7 – 13 years old

Learn the fast growing sport in America. The game of Pickleball will be introduced including how to serve and score. There will be lots of playing time. Paddle can be provide if needed. Pl...

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the Feb 25 County Commissioners Meeting

The February 25^th County Commissioner’s meeting started at 4:45 p.m. with a closed session under Section 3-305(b)1 of the General Provisions Article.

No decisions were made in the closed session.

The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm

A...

QAC 2020 Comprehensive Plan – Delay in Update Process

CENTREVILLE – The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County announce the dissolution of its contract with Smith Planning & Design for consulting services to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Through no fa...

QAC Looking for Interested Contractors

 Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing and Community Services is putting together a list of contractors interested in bidding on and performing repairs to homes of residents in Queen Anne’s County. Repairs will focus on heal...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Gives a Wrap-Up of the Feb. 11th Commissioners Meeting

The February 11^th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for Administrative Function Boards/Commissions and Personnel.

No decisions were made in the closed session.

The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm

DPW

Item # 

Admin/Engin...

Miltec UV Celebrates 30 Years in Business

 Miltec UV of Stevensville, a family operated business, is celebrating 30 years in business. The company has changed dramatically over the years from being a distributor of industrial UV (ultraviolet) products to becoming a global equipment manuf...

County Passes Bill for Kmart Site Only

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted Jan 28^th to pass Ordinance 19-17 concerning expansion of a use and tenant space in a structure more than 65,000 square feet of gross floor space in the Urban Commercial Zoning District Density and Intensit...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the Jan. 28th Commissioners' Meeting

The January 28^th regular meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session for personnel and contract.

The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. Commissioner Phil Dumenil was unable to attend this week.

 Employee Voluntary Deferred Comp ...

Queen Anne’s County hires new Weed Control Coordinator

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...

Billups Appointed to QAC Housing Authority Board

 Attorney Courtney Billups, a former Queen Anne’s County Commissioner was appointed January 14, to the QAC Housing Authority Board.

  "It has always been a privilege to serve the citizens of Queen Anne’s County,&q...

National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The County Commissioners along with representatives of For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center recognized National Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a proclamation, during the January 14^th Commissioners’ Meeting.  ...

Local Government Leaders Highlight Collaboration on Climate Resilience Plans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: 

Chris Trumbauer, Anne Arundel County, 410-279-7577, ctrumbauer@aacounty.org 

Jennifer L. Harris, Charles County, 301-645-0580 , HarrisJ@CharlesCountyMD.gov 

Elizabeth Malasky,...

QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2020.

 The following boards and commissions have v...

QAC's 2019 Year in Review

https://www.flipsnack.com/qacgov/2019-year-in-review.html 

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Tours QAC Community Services

Recently County Officials, Commissioner Jim Moran and County Administrator Todd Mohn and the Department of Community Services had the honor of having Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford and his team visit. The Lt. Governor became more acquainted with the Depart...

Watch the QAC Commissioners’ Special Meeting Jan. 2nd

 The purpose of the special meeting is to review topics of interest that will be discussed by the Maryland General Assembly which opens its 2020 session on January 8^th. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live on Atlantic Broa...

QAC Law Protects Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather

County Ordinance 18-07 states, “Any dog shall be brought inside a home, building or other suitable shelter within 30 minutes of the onset of extreme weather conditions which shall be defined for purpose of this provision as temperatures above 90...

Banner Year for QAC Ag Preservation

Just this year, Queen Anne’s County has permanently preserved another 1,581 acres of farmland.

 Donna Landis-Smith, of the county’s Soil Conservation District, said every application she submitted to the state was approved for ...

Community Services Depends on a Full Census Count

https://www.flipsnack.com/QACGOVleslie/census-counts-in-community-services.html

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the Dec.10th Commissioners' Meeting

The December 10th meeting started at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session (Administrative Function) Boards and Commission appointments.

The Regular meeting was called to order at 5:37 pm.

Item #A. Council for Children & YouthMotion to appoint and confirm All...

Watch the Nov. 26th QAC Commissioners' Meeting Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PumJRBMNZDo 

QAC Spending Affordability Committee Report

Follow the link to the report https://www.flipsnack.com/QACGOVleslie/spending-affordability-committee-report.html 

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the Nov. 26th QAC Commissioners' Meeting

QACTV Films Behind the Scenes on Bridge Construction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0wLgwK_SG0 

QAC Tourism Awarded Market Expansion Award at Maryland Tourism Coalition Travel & Tourism Summit

Photo left to right: Liz Fitzsimmons, Managing Director of MD Department of Commerce Division of Tourism Film and Arts; Ceres Bainbridge, Director of Caroline County Tourism; Cassandra Vanhooser, Director of Talbot County Economic Development & Touris...

Design Contract Awarded for Detention Center

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, on November 12, approved a design contract for additions and renovations to the county’s detention center.  ATI, Inc., of Columbia, MD was low bidder at $974,836. The state has granted fu...

Volunteer Sought for Housing Authority of Queen Anne's County

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are seeking applications for an upcoming vacancy on the county’s Housing Authority board. The term will begin upon appointment and expire June 30, 2022. Meetings are held monthly in Centr...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Gives a Wrap-Up of the Nov 12th Commissioners Meeting

The November 12^th regular meeting started at 5:15 p.m. with a closed session for personnel.

No decisions were made in the closed session.

The regular meeting convened at 5:30 pm. Commissioner Jack Wilson, our Maryland Association of Counties representative ...

Bringing High-Performance Broadband to Rural America by Jonathan Sallet

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Bringing High-Performance Broadband to Rural America by Jonathan Sallet

Jonathan Sallet is a Benton Senior Fellow. He works to promote broadband access and deployment, to advance competition, including through an...

County Strives to make Kmart Building Business Friendly

 The Kmart in the Kent Landing Shopping Center is the only large scale retail option in the county since its opening in 1994. In 2002, corporate restructuring, including a merger with Sears, resulted in the closing of many of Kmart locations acro...

Highlights of Next Fiscal Year’s Proposed Budget & Calendar

• Rainy Day Fund will retain funding of at least 8% of budgeted revenues.
• To the extent possible, Enterprise Funds should be self-supporting.
• In the spirit of zero base, departments will be required to justify spending at levels more than 10% above the FY20 b...

Cross County Connector Trail-Now Open!

Cross County Connector Trail-Ribbon cutting today at 11AM on trail near Holiday Inn. Take a look at this video showing some of work that was done to build the trail.

https://youtu.be/8zVscNjPJ9s

Read on...

QAC Hires Heather Tinelli as Economic & Tourism Development Director

More than 40 professionals applied to become Queen Anne’s County’s Economic & Tourism Development Director, seven of those were granted interviews, before Heather Tinelli, of Centreville, was selected as the best candidate.&nbs...

Economic Development Week Celebrated in QAC

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners proclaimed the week of October 20- 26, as Economic Development Week in Queen Anne’s County.

 “Our department celebrated and recognized the occasion by attending a state ...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the Oct. 22nd Commissioners' Meeting

Watch 10/22 QAC Commissioners' Meeting here!

AT 4:28 ON THE VIDEO - Commissioners update efforts to work with state agencies to improve traffic flow & lessen impact on QAC citizens.
AT 9:41 ON THE VIDEO EMS Director Scott Haas shares good news about emergency helicopter flights.

Traffic Impact Survey & Results for Local Businesses

QAC Economic Development & QAC Chamber of Commerce conducted a Local Biz Traffic Impact Survey Aug 29-Sept 27 i.e. during normal heavy seasonal summer traffic, before lane closures began. Flip though the pages for the results...

Make a Difference Day Nov. 2nd Provides Free Services for Those in Need

This year’s Make a Difference Day Nov. 2^nd, is the 6th annual event hosted by multiple state and county agencies and volunteers donating their time and skills to help those most in need, said Michelle Marshall, of QAC’s Dept. of Commun...

Today Gov. Hogan Announced Actions to Reduce Bridge Backups

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...

Did You Know? From 2000 - 2018, QAC defense contractors secured $1.4 billion in military contracts

Queen Anne's County is the proud home of globally known companies that supply goods and services for those that protect and serve. These companies include Zodiac MilPro, Sauer Compressors USA, Federal Resources, Bardac Drives & Automation, Hydrasearch...

Letter to Secretary Rahn Regarding Use of Contra Flow & Lane #1 Deck Rehab Schedule Modifications

October ll,2019

Mr. Pete K. Rahn, Secretary

Maryland Department of Transportation

7201 Corporate Center Drive

Post Office Box 548

Hanover, Maryland 2107 6-0548

William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge

Use of Contra Flow &Lane #l Deck Rehabilitation Schedule...

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the Oct. 8th QAC Commissioners' Meeting

FFA Heading to Indy with Help from QAC Commissioners

QACHS Future Farmers of America raised about $6,00 for their trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this month. Once there they will do community service, attend student workshops, network with FFA members from across the nation, go on ...

Bridge Woes & Advocating for QAC Explained to Date

Want to understand the behind the scenes talks between the QAC Commissioners and state agencies regarding construction and lane closures on the Bay Bridge? Listen to Commissioner Jim Moran who lays out all of the facts and issues to date. Watch the Oct. 8...

Watch Tonight's QAC Commissioners' Meeting Live at 5:30

Cashless Tolling to Begin on Bay Bridge During Peak Days & Times

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is taking a number of steps to minimize traffic backups during the $27 million Bay Bridge rehabilitation project to replace the deck surface of the westbound span right lane. The first step is to implement cash...

Chesapeake Helps – Transportation Solutions

Commissioner Wilson Tapped to Serve on Education Commission

His appointment would replace former member Bill Valentine, who no longer serves as an Allegany County Commissioner. Commissioner Wilson is vice-chair of MACo’s Education Subcommittee, and chairs MACo’s Rural Counties Coalition. He has...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the Sept. 24th Commissioners' Meeting

The September 24th regular meeting began at 4:30 pm with a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The regular meeting convened at 5:30 pm.An award nomination was made for a citizen for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.

The Commissioner...

Project Bright Future

QAC Animal Control Seeking Info on Puppy Abandoned on Side of Hwy

 Queen Anne’s County Animal Control is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed someone leaving a large dog crate and a 6-month old female shepherd mix, off the side of Route 301 south near Powers Lane, Millington. The cra...

$2.5 Million Anonymous Gift to QAC YMCA

"I’m excited to share that the Y has received a $2.5 million dollar lead gift to build the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA/Senior Center! This anonymous gift comes from outside the community and creates the momentum we need to tac...

Ideas Sought for Improvements to Long Point Park

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is retiring the large dinosaur playground at Long Point Park due to age related safety issues. While tentative plans are to replace it with a pavilion and picnic tables, the department’s directo...

Turf Fields Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

https://www.facebook.com/QACTV/videos/1361330024023697/

QACHS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday night at Queen Anne's County High School celebrating the newly installed artificial turf field. The County Commissioners and staff were joined by our state representatives, staff from the Board of Education, and s...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Gives a Wrap-Up of the Sept. 10th Commissioners Meeting

Kent Narrows Tax Increment Financing Development District Formed

The resolution establishes the boundaries for the district and sets up a special fund to deposit the incremental property tax revenues. The TIF District revenues would provide funds for the purpose of the development, redevelopment, revitalization and ren...

In Response to concerns at Riverside Estates Apartments

QAC “Housing Authority” is the organization that leases the Riverside Estate Apartments. The Housing Authority, which is not part of QAC Government, collects all money generated by this property, as well as the other three other locati...

Bridge Major Delays Starting Sept 24th

QAC Commissioners' Meeting Airs Live 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10th

Keep up with local gov't by watching the 5:30 p.m. September 10th QAC Commissioner meeting live on ABB Channel 7 or like @QACTV on FB and watch it here http://ow.ly/oVec50vJFgB

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the August 27th Commissioners' Meeting

The August 27^th meeting started at 5:20 p.m. with a closed session to discuss (Administrative) Boards and Commissions.

The Regular meeting started at 5:30 p.m.

Board of License Commission (Liquor Board): Motion to appoint Joyce Jones as Chairman and Thomas ...

Speed limits will remain unchanged on Bennett Point Road

Speed limits will remain unchanged on Bennett Point Rd. During Tuesday’s QAC Commissioners’ Meeting, the commissioners said they received numerous comments and emails from area residents, the overwhelming majority citing safety concerns with

QAC 1st in State to Ban the Intentional Release of Balloons

With a unanimous vote Tuesday, Queen Anne’s County became the first in the state to ban the intentional release of non-biodegradable balloons into the atmosphere which results in pollution of the environment and has been shown to be harmful to w...

Community Volunteers Needed for Challenge Day

 United Way of Queen Anne's County presented a $2,200 check to the Safety Net Committee, a subcommittee of the Local Management Board for their project - Challenge Day. Challenge Day is offered to all 7th graders in QAC schools. It is an...

Higgs Family Named Farm Family of Year

Tommy and Beth Higgs have 43 years of marriage but have a lifetime of agricultural history.  Beth’s maiden name was Shortall, the Shortall family farmed in Talbot County near Tunnis Mills until her grandfather Shortall met Beth&rsqu...

QAC Law Protects Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the Aug. 13th Commissioners' Meeting

The August 13^th meeting started at 5:25 p.m. with a closed session (Administrative) Boards and Commission. 

 The regular meeting started at 5:30 p.m.

1. Social Services Advisory Board Appointment – Motion to appoint three (3) members to the S...

Maryland Chosen to Share Best Practices Model for Improving Well-Being of Children and Families

Maryland Chosen to Share Best Practices Model for Improving Well-Being of Children and Families

For immediate release:

August 7, 2019

Contact:

Robyne McCullough robyne.mccullough@maryland.gov

667.967.9022

Governor’s Office for Children Hosts Meeting f...

Friends of Historic Christ Church Group Selected as Best Candidate to Own the Building

The Friends of Historic Christ Church was selected as the organization to take ownership of the historic building that dates back to circa 1880.

 The Historic Christ Church Subcommittee made the recommendation that the property be awarded to The F...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the July 23 Commissioners' Meeting

The July 23^rd meeting started at 4:30 pm with a closed session. There were three closed session topics: 

1. Administrative, Boards & Commissions - To discuss appointing Board members to the Ag Preservation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreat...

Watch the July 23 Commissioners' Meeting

You can now stay at home and stay connected with your local government....@QACTV share's their video of the July 23, Queen Anne's County Commissioners' meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn_gQFnvI38

Public Rentals of Artificial Turf Fields

QAC Law Protects Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather

QAC Law Protects Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather$1,000 Fine May be Imposed

  With the passage of a 2018 Queen Anne’s County Animal Control Ordinance it is now against the law to leave your dog outside in extreme weather. Those who l...

Cooling Centers to Open This Wed. - Fri.

Due to the excessive heat forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 17^th – 19^th the Department of Community Services will be opening their buildings for use by the general public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The buildings include: Kent I...

State of the Art Ambulance Added to QAC’s Fleet

 County Commissioner Stephen Wilson, left, is given a tour of the county’s new Road Rescue Paramedic Ambulance with a Ford 550 chassis by Scott Haas, Director of Queen Anne’s County Emergency Services and Lori Morris, Chief of...

Fines to be Set for Running School Bus Stop Signs

Graphic Provided by MVA

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the July 9th QAC Commissioners' Meeting

QAC Commissioners' Meeting Tonight 5:30

School Bus Stop Signs are Topic at Commissioners’ Hearing

 Ask any school bus driver and you will learn that on any given morning or afternoon school bus run, distracted drivers are blowing through the buses’ stop signs and endangering students.

“This is something that happens every d...

County Administrator Todd Mohn’s Wrap Up of the June 25th QAC Commissioners’ Meeting

The June 25th  regular meeting started at 5:30 pm.  

DPW Action Items

Item#                              ...

DES Receives Prestigious Award

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

 ...

Turf Field Update at Kent Island High School Week 1

Follow the progress of the Turf Field installations at both high schools. Here is a video update from week 1 at Kent Island High School. Watch for weekly updates.

Anna Ella Carroll Exhibit – Amazing & Controversial

The new Maryland Museum of Women’s History has launched its first major exhibit. The subject of the online exhibit is the most controversial woman in Maryland history, Anna Ella Carroll. She was a woman whose greatest credential should be havin...

WBAL Interested in KI Traffic Problems

Listen to QAC Commissioner on WBAL talk about our traffic woes..https://www.wbal.com/shows/wbal-news-now-with-bryan-nehman 

QAC Honored for Worksite Wellness Achievements

The Wellness at Work awards took place at the 10^th annual Maryland Workplace Health & Wellness Symposium in Baltimore. Pictured are QAC employees from left: James Miller, Connie Toulson, Beverly Churchill and Susan Earls. 

Queen Anne&rsquo...

"Ask A Commissioner" was live a Nonna Maria's in Churchill

"Ask A Commissioner" was live a Nonna Maria's in Churchill on Friday June 14th, 2019. Commissioners Philip L. Dumenil and Jack Wilson discussed internet connectivity in the Northern County and other local issues. This event was emceed by Queen A...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the June 11th Commissioners' Meeting

The June 11th regular meeting of the County Commissioners started at 5:30 pm.

 DPW Action Items - Tab 2

Item # 

Admin & Engineering

Public Safety Communication Facility (911 Center) Renovation Design Contract Award – This is a ...

911 Center Design Contract for Renovation Awarded

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners selected low bidder Becker Morgan Group to redesign the county’s Emergency Operations Center.

 Sealed proposals were received and opened on May 3, for the renovation of the Public...

Property Tax Credit for QAC Volunteer First Responders

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...

Canadian Travel Writers Discover Queen Anne’s County

 Queen Anne’s County Tourism Coordinator Ashley Chenault hosted Canadian travel writers during the groups’ May 15th tour of the county. Chenault collaborated with Maryland Office of Tourism during the writers’ visit ...

200 Acres at Conquest Slated for Restoration

Shared from Washington College

CHESTERTOWN, MD—Washington College’s Natural Lands Project (NLP), which is providing Eastern Shore landowners an innovative option for restoring wildlife habitat and improving water quality in the Chesapea...

Fairness - Ms. Coppage's 2nd Graders Sing to Commissioners

Ms. Karey Anne Coppage's 2nd grade class from Centreville Elementary School sang a song about fairness – the Character Counts! attribute of the month, to the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners May 28.

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps up QAC Commissioners' Meeting

The May 28^th regular Commissioners meeting started at 5:15 pm with a 15-minute closed session to discuss Boards & Commissions.

BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS  

1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee appointments were approve...

Cameras for School Bus Arm Violations

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners introduced County Ordinance No. 19-09, Tuesday, to enable the use of video cameras on school buses.

 The ordinance is “For the purpose of providing for photographic enforcement an...

Commissioners Vote to Match $1 Million Grant from State Library System

 The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to move forward in the design phase of the proposed expansion of the Kent Island Library by signing letters to the state certifying that the county will match the $1 million gra...

First responders concerned that weekend traffic jams may cost lives

It may only be a matter of time before weekend beach traffic that clogs Kent Island’s back roads may cost someone their life because first responders, both paid and volunteer, can’t get from their homes to the stations or from the fire...

Lawn Irrigation Systems Require Permits for Safety Reasons

CENTREVILLE - The Queen Anne’s County Plumbing & HVAC Board is reaching out to neighborhood associations to assist in preventing a potential contamination of local wells and public water systems.

 “We are aware that many la...

Sudlersville Park has Reopened

The playground area at Sudlersville Park has reopened. Over the course of 2 weeks Queen Anne's County Parks and Recreation  worked with supporting agencies to install a new playground structure suitable for children between the ages of 2 to 5 yea...

Senior Centers Toured by Officials

Members of the Queen Anne’s County Commission on Aging along with County Commissioners toured the three Queen Anne's County Senior Centers:  Grasonville, Kent Island and Sudlersville on May 1.   Pictured are Commissioners Chris...

May's QAC Commissioners' Meetings on 21st & 28th

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the April 23, Commissioners' Meeting

The Commissioners April 23th regular meeting started at 5:15pm with a 15-minute closed session to discuss Boards & Commissions.Board & Commission Appointments:Property Tax Assessment Board Recommendation – A recommendation to the Governo...

QAC Commissioners Defer to the Courts for Four Seasons DRRA

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners held a public hearing during their April 9^th meeting to hear information and pubic views regarding developer K. Hovnanian at Kent Island LLC’s petition regarding the Developers Right and Responsibi...

QAC Visitors’ Guide is Handy for Locals Too

 In 2017, the Queen Anne’s County’s Visitors’ Guide was selected as the Best Destination Guide during the Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit. That guide was offered in glossy magazine style and online as a digital fl...

Pickleball a Growing Sport in QAC

 Pickleball is a relatively new sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle Ball, over a net. ...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the April 9th QAC Commissioners' Meeting

The Commissioners April 9th regular meeting started at 5:00 pm with a 30-minute closed session including Boards & Commissions followed by Personnel.

Board & Commission Appointments:Spending Affordability Committee Appointment - John Wilson was reap...

County Administrator Todd Mohn Wraps Up the March 26 Commissioners' Meeting

The Commissioners March 26th meeting began with a closed administrative session from 4 to 5:30pm to discuss Boards & Commissions followed by consult with counsel and personnel.

Boards & Commission Appointments:

Parks & Rec Advisory Board &nd...

Four Seasons Files Petition to Confirm Tolled Expiration Date of DRRA

Four Seasons Files Petition to Confirm Tolled Expiration Date of the Developers Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA)

UPDATE: Four Seasons DRRA Petition Overview, read it here:

https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/12024/Four-Seasons-DRRA-Petition-...

Local Seniors Go to Annapolis to Discuss Issues

Local Seniors go to Annapolis and Discuss Important Issues w Delegation

ANNAPOLIS - Eight Kent and Queen Anne’s County representatives spent March 20 in Annapolis meeting with officials to discuss issues of importance to seniors. The state-wide e...

Across the Bay 10k to Offer Virtual Run in 2019 due to Bay Bridge Projects

ACROSS THE BAY 10K TO OFFER VIRTUAL RUN IN 2019 DUE TO PROJECTS ON CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE

Event planning underway with a return in its original format in 2020

TAMPA, Fla. / ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 3, 2019) – It was announced today that due to ongoing maintenan...

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.

Safe Disposal of Mercury Thermostats

 Mercury Thermostats can now be recycled at the Centreville Transfer Station (dump), because of a partnership with the Midshore Regional Recycling Program and Thermostat Recycling Corporation. As many homeowners are switching to smart t...