Upcoming Holidays

Queen Anne's County Government Offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, November 10 for Veterans' Day and November 23-24 for Thanksgiving

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Queen Anne's County Joins Operation Green Light to Illuminate Support for Local Veterans

In a display of solidarity with military veterans in anticipation of Veterans Day, Queen Anne's County proudly unveils plans to illuminate select county buildings green from November 6-12, aligning with Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the National Association of Counties (NACo). Operation Green Light raises awareness about the unique challenges faced by veterans and highlights the available resources at the county, state, and federal levels to support veterans and their families. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2545

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

On August 22, 2023, Queen Anne’s County Government and Public School System joined in celebration to mark the grand opening of Everside Health Center, a healthcare initiative exclusively designed for employees, dependents, and retirees affiliated with Queen Anne’s County Government and Public Schools. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2526

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

The Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center celebrated its grand opening with a joyous Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 18, 2023. This groundbreaking facility, a collaborative effort between the YMCA of the Chesapeake and the Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services, Area Agency on Aging, represents a significant step towards providing comprehensive health and wellness services for the entire community, embracing a multi-generational approach to improve the overall well-being and health of Queen Anne's County residents.https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2539

Events

Make a Difference Day-Nov 4 9am-1pm at Sudlersville Middle School. Resource day that provides services to anyone in need.

Maryland Access Point Caregivers Conference - Embracing the Caregiver, Nov 17 at 9am. Grasonville Senior Center

Traffic Alerts

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The Bay Bridge Run is Sunday, November 12

The Bay Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, November 12. The participants will run or walk the 6.2 miles from Northrop Grumman on the western shore, across the eastbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, along Pier One Road and up Route 8 to the finish line in Chesapeake Bay Business Park.

The eastbound span of the Bay Bridge will be closed at 12:00 am Sunday morning to prepare for the runners and is expected to reopen by 2:00 pm Sunday afternoon. During this time frame, the westbound span will be in two-way traffic operations, carrying both east and westbound traffic.

The southbound lane of Route 8 will be closed from Main Street to Thompson Creek Road, this includes the exits to westbound Route 50/Bay Bridge on the Route 8 overpass.

For residents that typically access Route 50 WB/Bay Bridge from the exits on the Route 8 overpass, you will be able to access Route 50 WB/Bay Bridge by turning on Main Street and accessing Route 50 from Duke Street. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2544

Public Meetings

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The Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission meetings are held the second Thursday of the Month at 8:45 AM.

Watch the County Commissioners, Planning Commission, QAC Public School Board, and Town of Centreville Meetings

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM.

Both our Planning Commission and County Commissioner meetings are streamed live on our QAC Website at qac.org/live, Facebook.com/QACTV, YouTube.com/QACTV, or on QACTV’s Television channel on Atlantic Broadband cable (channel 7 or in HD on channel 507). The meetings are available to watch at anytime a few minutes following the end of the meeting.

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