News

Portions of the Cross Island Trail, spanning from Terrapin Nature Park to the Kent Narrows, will undergo maintenance and may be closed periodically from January 21 to February 4, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Trail users are urged to exercise caution and remain mindful of workers during this time. These closures are part of our continued efforts to improve the park trail system.

On January 14, Maryland Department of Agriculture announced a case of H5N1 avian influenza at a commercial operation in Queen Anne's County. For more information on avian influenza, visit: https://mda.maryland.gov/Pages/AvianFlu.aspx

Per Maryland Department of Natural Resources recent press release, if you discover a sick wild bird please call

1-877-463-6497

. USDA Wildlife Services operators are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on state holidays.

With great sadness we announce the passing of former County Commissioner Raymond R. "Bob" Simmons. Commissioner Simmons served Queen Anne's County from 2010 - 2014.

https://www.ruckfuneraltowson.com/obituary/raymond-simmons?lud=E334F7B5E1FFB9BFFDC9D8B9D4A91A70&fbclid=IwY2xjawH8inhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZVFDEoKb1wclU4QVKRotrKNTcVmIDNduD41PlgyYvmGZ3KhCBZhPY92BA_aem_EWD6FMGEP_aqloWO3cWguA

Budget

Its the start of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Time! Click on the image above to see all of the dates and important steps along the way to adopting this coming years budget.

https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/21641/FY26-Budget-Schedule---FINALpdf

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are pleased to announce the launch of a revised application process for the Outside Agency Grant Program for the upcoming FY26 budget year. This program is designed to support nonprofit organizations and community groups that directly benefit County residents and businesses.

https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2839

Events

County Commissioner Jack Wilson presenting

Last week our Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission presented a comprehensive look at the economic outlook for the coming year, key leaders and local officials came together to reflect on the past year and unveil the vision for Queen Anne’s County in 2025. From economic growth and community development to public services and sustainability, this event highlighted the county’s progress, challenges, and plans for the future. Hear directly from county leadership about what’s on the horizon and how you can be part of shaping the county’s success. If you were unable to attend, our Queen Anne's County Television - QACTV team filmed the entire presentation.

Economic Outlook 2025: Navigating the Future of Queen Anne’s County

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGntKRN4oqg

You can download the presentations and learn more about the event and presenters here

https://choosequeenannes.com/economicoutlook2025/

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services, in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Services, invite the public to attend a free seminar on pet preparedness on Saturday, January 25th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Kent Island Library, Conference Room #128.

https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2826