News

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Announces AED Donation Program

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, in partnership with the Queen Anne’s County Department of Health and with funding from the CDC Health Disparities Grant, is proud to announce the launch of a new AED Donation Program. This initiative aims to enhance community safety by providing 10 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to nonprofit organizations within Queen Anne’s County. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2739

Queen Anne’s County Government Launches New Applicant Tracking System 

Queen Anne’s County Government is excited to announce the launch of its new applicant tracking system, which went live on August 26, 2024. This system, integrated with the Tyler/Munis platform, will replace our current system as we phase out our legacy system, effective September 2024.https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2738

Terrapin Skate Park is Officially Open

Terrapin Skate Park is now officially open to the public! Located at 307 Cockey Lane in Stevensville, this park offers something for skaters of all ages.. https://youtu.be/QxEklW2qC7Y?si=QDHrjgHNeRS-TYfk

Events

First Annual Eastern Shore Fur Festival

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is thrilled to announce the inaugural Eastern Shore Fur Festival, a community adoption event set to take place this fall. Join us for a day filled with animals, crafts, food, and family-friendly activities! In collaboration with various Eastern Shore shelters and rescues, we’ll have a wide range of adoptable animals ready to find their forever homes.

Guided Evening Walks with our Park Rangers

Three great options to view three different Parks at night. Register now.

Click Here to Register!

Medicare Part D and Maryland State Retirees: Upcoming Information Sessions

Are you a Maryland state retiree losing prescription drug coverage? Do you have questions about Medicare Part D? The Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Area Agency on Aging invites you to join us for a series of information sessions designed to assist you in navigating these changes. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2729

QAC Goes Purple Host Two Events This Year

The annual "QAC Goes Purple" campaign is set to return this September, with two kick-off events scheduled during the Queen Anne’s Soccer Club opening weekend.

Friday, September 6

5:00 to 8:00 pm 

Church Hill Park

This event includes live music, giveaways and county resources.

Saturday, September 7

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Route 18 Park

This event includes giveaways and county resources.

https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2730

Traffic / Road Closures

Maryland Department of Transportation will be closing the MD 405 median crossover at US 301 in Queen Anne’s County on Monday, July 29. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice. 
Learn more: https://ow.ly/40ek50SuVB0

Final Weekend for US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program: Closures in Effect Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

 This weekend marks the final days of the US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program, with ramp closures set to be in effect on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. As part of the effort to maintain traffic flow and prioritize emergency access on MD 18 (Main Street), the following detours will be active from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day:

• Duke Street (Exit 38): Closed at the intersection with Island Plaza Court (Cleet Street). Traffic exiting US 50/301 can still access the gas station at 101 Duke Street and return to US 50/301 westbound. However, traffic from US 50/301 will not be able to access local destinations on MD 18 or beyond.
• MD 8 (Business Parkway/Romancoke Road, Exit 37): Closed for westbound access. Drivers exiting US 50/301 onto MD 8 and MD 18 will not be able to re-enter westbound US 50 from these locations.

This pilot program, a collaboration between Queen Anne’s County and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), aims to keep westbound traffic on US 50/301 while preserving MD 18 for local residents and emergency responders. 

Overhead and portable message signs along US 50/301 will continue to alert motorists to these access changes. Travelers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead by checking live traffic conditions using MDTA traffic cameras and advisories at chart.maryland.gov.

 For more information on the US 50/301 ramp management pilot program, please visit www.qac.org and click on the "Bay Bridge Traffic Info" button. 

Provide Your Feedback

As this pilot program concludes, we encourage community feedback. You can share your thoughts by attending any County Commissioner meeting, held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM at 107 N. Liberty Street in Centreville. Comments can also be submitted via email to publiccomment@qac.org. 

Thank you for your cooperation throughout this program.

Public Meetings

For upcoming public meetings, visit https://www.qac.org/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and information regarding that meeting.

Opportunities