Free Midshore Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day, September 26

 Queen Anne’s County Public Works is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday September 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. The QAC Public Works Facility is located at 312 Safety Drive, Centreville, off of route 301. &n...

Queen Anne’s County Announces the Reopening of the Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund

Queen Anne’s County Announces the Reopening of the Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund

Queen Anne’s County announces that it will REOPEN the Queen Anne’s County Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund thr...

COVID-19 Sanitation Fund for Small Businesses

COVID-19 Update in Queen Anne’s County, Tuesday September 8

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...

Queen Anne’s County Enters Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery

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 Previous local orders pertaining to youth contact sports and limits on gatherings will be rescinded on Friday, September, 4 at 5...

Queen Anne’s County Board of Elections Needs Your Help

Queen Anne’s County Board of Elections Needs Your Help

Queen Anne’s County Board of Elections presented this week at the County Commissioner Meeting, they are still searching for residents to be election judges.

An election judge plays a...

Kent Island Tar and Chip Resurfacing Starts September 8th

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 8^th and last for approximately two weeks depending on...

Queen Anne’s County Drug Free Coalition Announces QAC Goes Purple in September

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...

QAC Celebrates National Senior Center Month with a Virtual Talent Show

QAC Celebrates National Senior Center Month with a Virtual Talent Show

Queen Anne’s County Senior Centers, in partnership with Queen Anne’s County Television, is hosting a Virtual Talent Show in honor of National Senior Center...

Text-to-911 Service is Now Available in Queen Anne’s County

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...

Reminder when visiting a county building.

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....

Queen Anne’s County Announces Additional COVID-19 Test Sites

Starting Monday, August 31 there will be two additional test sites in Queen Anne’s County operating one day a week. All county tests sites are free and no appointment is necessary.

Kent Island Senior Center

• Monday’s 9:00-11 am
• 8...

Queen Anne’s County Continues to Have an Award Winning EMS System

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...

Island Dog Park Closed Wednesday – Thursday for Improvements

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...

QAC Permit Office will reopen to the public

In compliance with COVID regulations you will be required to wear a mask & only three customers will be allowed at the permit counter at any given time. For your convenience, the drop off box will remain in the lobby. The Permit office is located on t...

Queen Anne’s County Recognized by Maryland Healthiest Business Collaborative with Gold Award for Wel

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...

New Hours for COVID-19 Testing Starting Next Week

Queen Anne’s County Seeks Planning and Zoning Director.

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...

QAC County Ride will Suspend Services Tue Aug 4 due to weather

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...

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

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services continues to monitor Tropical Storm Isaias and urges residents to prepare. We have the ...

Queen Anne’s County Monitoring Hurricane Isaias

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...

Todd Mohn's Wrap Up to the July 28 County Commissioner Meeting

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...

QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

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...

Queen Anne’s County Division of Housing & Community Services Provides Rental Assistance and Emerge

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...

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the July 14 County Commissioners Meeting

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

&...

Women’s Museum seeks New Home

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 ...

Employees Test Positive for Covid-19 at Two Grasonville Restaurants Department of Health Responding

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&...

Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board’s Out of School Time Grant for Programs Request for Pro

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...

QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

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...

Capacity Restrictions on Queen Anne’s County Beaches

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...

COVID-19 Testing for Queen Anne’s County Residents Opens June 30

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health will be offering COVID-19 testing for county residents starting Tuesday, June 30^th. This drive-thru testing is available from 8:30am - 1:00pm at QAC Department of Health, 206 N. Commerce St. Centrevil...

Public Health Changes to County Beaches and Fishing Piers

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...

MVA Services Have Reopened at the Liberty Building in Centreville

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...

Community Partnerships for Children and Families is seeking Members for Board of Directors

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...

QAC Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions

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...

Queen Anne’s County Will Enter Next Phase of Stage Two in the Roadmap to Recovery Starting Friday, J

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...

Be Prepared for the Effects of COVID-19 on 2020 Hurricane Season

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 ...

Queen Anne’s County announces partial reopening of the County Ride Public Bus Service

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...

Cross Island Trail re-paving starts this week

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...

QAC Back to Business

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 5^th at 5...

Todd Mohn's Wrap Up to the May 26th County Commissioner Meeting

The May 26^th County Commissioners meeting started at 6:00 p.m.

ACTION ITEMS

Item #

1. 20^th 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...

Blue Heron Nature Preserve Temp Closed for Construction

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...

Chesapeake College Alternate Testing Site Transitions to Mobile Testing for Queen Anne’s County Resi

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...

County Commissioners Budget Workshop Tonight June 2 @ 5PM

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...

Queen Anne’s County Backpack Committee is Awarded $20,000

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...

Planning & Zoning closed to the public June 2

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...

Guidance for Queen Anne’s County Restaurants and Bars

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...

Queen Anne’s County Announces Cancellation of Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Program

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 ...

Queen Anne’s County Announces Opening of Playground

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...

Queen Anne’s County Dept. of Community Services Housing Division is Seeking Projects

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...

Queen Anne’s County Announces Small Business Assistance and Recovery Fund

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...

More Frequently Asked Questions

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...

County Commissioners Budget Workshop on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM

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...

Guidance for Religious Institutions

The Governor’s Recent Executive Order # 20-05-13-01 (complete order at: https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gatherings-SIXTH-AMENDED-5.13.20.pdf) indicated the following:

Religious Facilities. Subject to applicable Local Orde...

Frequently Asked Questions About Stage 1

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...

Queen Anne’s County Begins Stage One on Friday May 15 at 5pm

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 15^th. The individual counties are empowered to make decisions o...

County Commissioners Meeting Live Tuesday May 12 5:30 pm with Public Comment Feature

Tune in Live on Tuesday May 12^th at 5:30 PM for the County Commissioners meeting. You can view the agenda here: https://www.qac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122020-962?html=true

We are still asking citizens to stay at home and watch the meeting onli...

State Highway Administration to Resurface Centreville 213 in June

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 ...

Where to Find COVIVD-19 Information for Queen Anne’s County

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...

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up of the April 28 County Commissioners Meeting

The April 28^th 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...

New One-Stop Unemployment Insurance Application Launching Tomorrow on Friday April 24

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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Make Sure to Get Your Landing Permit before Rockfish Season Starts

Rockfish season officially kicks off on Friday, May 1. Many citizens are wondering where they may purchase landing permits.

With the Executive Order regarding social distancing and the ban on recreational boating, you are still allowed to do limited fishin...

Queen Anne’s County Business Community Steps Up in the Fight Against COVID-19

Queen Anne’s County Business Community Steps Up in the Fight Against COVID-19

In Governor Larry Hogan’s Friday afternoon press conference, he announced several Maryland Companies that were awarded grant funding to produce personal prote...

Queen Anne’s County Announces Largest Jump in COVID-19 Positive Case to Date

Queen Anne’s County announces the largest jump in reported positive COVID-19 cases to date. Today an additional six positive cases were reported bringing the total positive cases to 26.

While the numbers are still climbing, this is due in part, t...

Queen Anne’s County Health Department Investigating Possible First Coronavirus Death

Queen Anne’s County Health Department Investigating Possible First Coronavirus Death

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Queen Anne’s County Health Officer; Dr. Joseph A. Ciotola was informed of a death in our county related to COVID-19. Durin...

Ask a Commissioner, Monday April 20 at 5:00 PM

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are holding a special segment of Ask a Commissioner question and answer event with Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Dr. Ciotola on Monday, April 20, from 5-6.

QACTV Host, Bruce Grove will intervi...

Dr. Ciotola Urges Citizens to Follow CDC Recommendations and  Wear a Face Covering in Public

CENTREVILLE - Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Ciotola urges all Queen Anne’s County citizens to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations to wear some type of face covering when they go out in public fo...

Return to Work after being Diagnosed with COVID-19

Return to Work after being Diagnosed with COVID-19

People diagnosed with COVID-19 (confirmed by testing or based on clinical assessment and guidance)

• Minimum of 7 days after symptom onset and
• No temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or greater for 72 hours (no antif...

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 is will remain open until filled.

 The following bo...

County Commissioner Meeting April 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM

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

Alternate testing Closed Today due to weather 4/13

The alternate testing site at Chesapeake College will be closed today due to weather (April 13, 2020)

Any patients scheduled for today will be tested Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Experts are advising NOW is the TIME to STAY HOME!!!!

Use your head — Slow the spread

All Marylanders are advised to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water
• Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Av...

Queen Anne’s County Identified as a Hot Spot, What it means.

Queen Anne’s County Identified as a Hot Spot, What it means.

The inclusion of Queen Anne’s County in Governor Hogan’s list of “hot spot” areas does not mean a surge of positive COVID-19 cases above and beyo...

Todd Mohn's Wrap Up to the March 24 County Commissioner Meeting

The March 24^th County Commissioner meeting started at 5:15 pm with a closed session for Land Acquisition.

No Decisions were made in closed session.

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

ACTION ITEM     &...

NOTICE TO QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS

NOTICE TO QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS

RELATIVE TO GOVERNOR HOGAN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20.04.05.02

By Queen Anne’s County Health Officer, Joseph A. Ciotola, Jr., M.D.

April 8, 2020

While most of our retail establishment...

Queen Anne's County Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services during COVID-19

Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services wants you to know that we are still offering services during COVID-19.

We are still offering the following services:

Referrals to Inpatient / Outpatient Treatment

Resources

St...

QAC Needs Masks for Employees

Queen Anne’s County has a need for masks for employees in a variety of departments which must remain operational during these challenging times.  If you like to sew and have material you are willing to donate, we would love for you to u...

COVID-19 Alternate Testing Site will be closed Friday, April 10

COVID-19 Alternate Testing Site will be closed Friday, April 10

The Alternate Testing Site at Chesapeake College will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 and reopen again Monday, April 13, 2020.

The drive through testing site was set up at Chesapeake Colleg...

COVID-19 INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER

COVID-19 INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER

In Queen Anne’s County, did you know that we have an Incident Command Center that is working tirelessly to minimize the impact of COVID-19. We have been up and running for several weeks now. This...

Portions of the Kent Island South Trail will be temporarily closed starting April 7th

Portions of the Kent Island South Trail will be temporarily closed starting April 7^th

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled major work to be done on the Kent Island South Trail beginning on Tuesday April 7, 2020...

Queen Anne’s County Local Care Team Offering Virtual Meetings

Queen Anne’s County Local Care Team Offering Virtual Meetings

The Queen Anne’s County Local Care Team (LCT) is here to help. We remain here for you during the COVID-19 health emergency. We are now offering Virtual Face-to-Face meeting.

T...

Route Changes to County Ride

As of Wednesday, April 8, all fixed routes will be transitioning to a demand service only. What this means for our ridership is that while there will not be a bus making timed stops along these routes, you will still have the ability to get from one locat...

Resources for Queen Anne’s County Businesses

Resources for Queen Anne’s County Businesses

Queen Anne’s County Economic Development and Tourism would like to let our small businesses know about updates and programs available during COVID-19

The Maryland Department of Commerce has a ...

Queen Anne’s County Unites to Slow the Spread, Reduce the Hospital Surge, and Save Lives

Queen Anne’s County Unites to Slow the Spread, Reduce the Hospital Surge, and Save Lives

Our Queen Anne’s County community members are anxious, and frustrated with the social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions in place. Some of yo...

Donations Appreciated

Donations Appreciated

The health department appreciates your donation of items that can be used in our fight against COVID-19. All donations must be new and be in its original packaging.

What supplies are on the list?

• Vinyl Gloves
• Medical Disposable Gowns
• Dust...

Updated Numbers of Positive COVID-19 Cases in Queen Anne’s County

Updated Numbers of Positive COVID-19 Cases in Queen Anne’s County

As COVID-19 continues to spread in our community, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the current number of positive cases. We will no longer be sending out a press release f...

Important Route Changes from QAC Department of Community Services

As of Wednesday, April 1, the following fixed routes, Annapolis AM/PM and Easton Overflow AM/PM, will be transitioning to a demand service only. What this means for our ridership is that while there will not be a bus making timed stops along these route, ...

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     

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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...

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 ...

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 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

QAC Commissioners' Meeting Tonight 5:30

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...

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...

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-...

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.