We Need your Help with Updating the QAC Comprehensive Plan

We Need your Help with Updating the QAC Comprehensive Plan

Queen Anne’s County will hold its first two VIRTUAL Comprehensive Plan Visioning Workshops next week. While all five workshops are meant to provide the entire county with multip...

Portions of Cross-Island Trail Extension Near Kent Island Library Close for Maintenance

 A new water utility will be installed near Kent Island Branch of Queen Anne’s County Free Library and this will require that our trail extension just west of the library be closed for a few days on or around January 25-27, 2021. Work i...

Queen Anne’s County Update on Vaccine Distribution

Queen Anne’s County Update on Vaccine Distribution

Queen Anne’s County has an efficient procedure in place for vaccine distribution. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our vaccine deployment team, we are now leading the state in vaccine di...

Commissioner Corchiarino Appointed to Chesapeake Bay Trust Board of Trustees

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...

Queen Anne’s County Adjusts Testing Dates and Times as They Transition to Vaccination

Queen Anne’s County Adjusts Testing Dates and Times as They Transition to Vaccination

Queen Anne’s County Health Department continues to offer FREE COVID-19 testing. Starting next week, we will transition our operations to va...

Are you interested in getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Are you interested in getting vaccinated for COVID-19?

Sign up and we will notify you when it is available.

As we prepare to move forward with Vaccinations in Queen Anne’s County, we have established an interest form. Please fill out the...

County Commissioner’s Send Governor Hogan an Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

On January 7, 2021, County Commissioners send a letter to Governor Hogan updating him on the vaccine distribution in Queen Anne’s County. Read the full letter below:

Dear Governor Hogan:

The County greatly appreciates...

A Message to Citizens From the County Commissioners Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine

Dear Queen Anne's County Citizens,

Across the United States COVID vaccines are out but are not yet fully administered. However, in Queen Anne's County your local government is concentrated on getting vaccinations to the public as promptly...

Queen Anne's County Restaurant Relief Grant RE-OPENED

Queen Anne's County Restaurant Relief Grant RE-OPENEDFunding for the Queen Anne’s County Restaurant Relief Grant was provided by the State of Maryland Governor’s initiative. Queen Anne’s County has been awarded an ad...

A Message Regarding the COVID Vaccine

In MD, we find out from the CDC how much vaccine we will get one time a week. After it goes through approvals, local health departments find out how much they will get that week. Then they can scramble to get appointments scheduled for the targeted group(...

Queen Anne’s County Continues to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in January

Queen Anne’s County Continues to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in January

Queen Anne’s County Health Department continues to offer FREE COVID-19 testing in January 2021. The first two weeks of January testing will be offered on ...

New Traffic Pattern Coming for Ellendale and Bay Cove Residents

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...

Queen Anne’s County Asks Customers to Utilize Online Systems

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...

KENT ISLAND TO WELCOME TARGET STORE TO ANCHOR KENT LANDING SHOPPING CENTER

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...

Queen Anne’s County COVID-19 Testing Through the End of 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...

QAC Partners with MORE to Build Mountain Bike Trail

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 ...

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 will remain open until filled.  

 ...

Dr. Ciotola's COVID-19 Update at Dec 8 CC Meeting

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...

County Administrator Todd Mohn's Wrap Up for the Nov 24th County Commissioner Meeting.

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...

QAC Announces New Website for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update

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...

QAC Public Works Releases Website with Information about Drainage in Cloverfields

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...

QAC Division of Housing and Community Service Still Has Funds Available for Rental Assistance

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 ...

QAC Commissioners Proclaim Oct 6 as Girl Scout Caroline Hazuda Day

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...

Amy Moredock Named as Director of Planning and Zoning

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...

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 will remain open until filled.  

 ...

A Message from QAC Commissioners

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 ...

Historic Centreville Courthouse Will Maintain Original Brick Appearance

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,...

We Need Your Help with a Survey about Connectivity to Businesses and Farms

We Need Your Help with a Survey about Connectivity to Businesses and Farms

Queen Anne’s County is working to gather information from our businesses and farms about connectivity in rural areas. To help us with this we are asking that you...

Gayle Wilcox Wins the Queen Anne’s County Virtual Talent Show

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...

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 will remain open until filled.  

 ...

Changes to Timing and Collection of Development Impact Fees

During the August 25^th 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...

Todd Mohn's Wrap Up to the Sept 22 County Commissioner Meeting

The September 22^nd 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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

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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...

QAC's 2019 Year in Review

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

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...

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.