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Resolution 10-11 recognized five furlough days for fiscal year 2011; Sept. 3, Nov. 24 and Dec. 23, 2010 and April 25 and May 27, 2011. All services, except for public safety, will be closed on these days. 


The first September meeting of the Queen Anne's County Commissioners will be Tuesday, Sept 7 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Liberty Building. This meeting was originally scheduled for Sept. 14 but was rescheduled due to Primary Election Day.


For more details about the Comprehensive Plan, go to Land Use, Growth Management and Environment under Departments or call 410-758-1255.


The Farm Trail is from noon to 4 p.m., Sat and Sun, July 24 and 25. Come out and pick your own, sip some wine, buy some local produce at the stand and find plants and flowers for every occasion...right here in Queen Anne's County. For more information call 410-758-4418 or 410-758-0166 or go to www.choosequeenannes.com


Tickets for the Queen Anne's County landfills will be increasing to $45 for 15 tickets on July 1.

Did you know that having 1,000 residents in your community, actively composting would divert 600,000 lbs of organic waste from going to local landfills per year? Did you know that one inch of rain falling on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof harvests up to 600 gallons of rainwater for use on your lawns and gardens without turning on a tap? Join us, Saturday, July 17, 2010 9 am - 3 pm Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD 21679. For more event information, please contact Caroline County Department of Planning & Codes at 410.479.8100 or www.carolineplancode.org, Talbot County Planning Zoning at 410.770.8030 or e-mail scoyman@talbgov.org or Queen Anne’s County Community & Environmental Planning at 410.758.1255 or www.qac.org

Effective July 1, 2010 Plumbing, Gas & HVAC permits, licenses and/or registration will be taken at the permit counter in the Land Use, Growth Management & Environment Office. Located at 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD. Please contact 410.758.4088 if you have additional questions.


The historic sites of Queen Anne's County are rich with the spirit and splendor of days gone by. From train stations to general mercantiles, knowlegeable docents will answer questions and guide visitors through the sites on the first Saturday of the month from May through October. For more information visit www.historicqac.org.


Interested in learning about Queen Anne's County's various boards and commissions? Go to Boards and Commissioners under the Government heading and select from the group listing on the left.


The latest public meetings, community events and workshops are all available right here on the web. Video on the Web


Going on a beach outing this summer? Why not stay-cation right here in Queen Anne's County at the Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach. The family friendly facility boasts the county's only free public beach on the Chesapeake Bay. The Matapeake Clubhouse and Public Beach is THE local destination for summer fun. The facility and beach are located just off Route 8 at 302 Marine Academy Drive in Stevensville and are easily accessible by foot or bicycle along the Kent Island South Trail. The facility is also a great location for weddings, corporate gatherings and family events. For more information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation, 410-758-0835.

 
Work on the update to the Queen Anne's County Comprehensive Plan is underway. For more information call the Office of Community and Environmental Planning, 410-758-1255.

 
Queen Anne's County Community Partnerships for Children is a Maryland Local Management Board providing services for children and families throughout the region. The group's mission is to help create a safe and healthy environment by addressing the needs of families through interagency collaboration. For more information go to Departments and click on Local Management Board.

 
Queen Anne's County is one of the Top Ten Best Counties in Rural America, according to a reader's poll from Progressive Farmer Magazine. Check out http://www.pfbestplaces.com/default.asp?pageAction=Vote for more details.

 
Not sure where to go to address an issue or concern? Check out Queen Anne's County's newest on-line customer service system "iWorQ." Go to Contacts and choose "Contact Us" to get started.

 
Information about Queen Anne’s County’s Comprehensive Plan or the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations known as Chapter 18 can be found under the Dept. of Land Use, Growth Management and Environment. This department also has the latest updates on the state Critical Area regulations as well as information about Citizens Advisory Committees, permits and proposed developments in the county.

 
Are you prepared when a potentially damaging summer storm comes your way? Find out what you need to know from the Department of Emergency Services, including emergency preparedness, 911 caller information and how to keep you and your family safe during times of severe weather. DES also provides helpful links to other websites to keep you informed.

 
Come and explore Queen Anne’s County’s new and improved website. As you travel from link to link, you will find a wealth of information about the departments within the county and how they operate, meet the county commissioners, and learn a bit about life in Queen Anne’s County. Whether you are a long time resident of the county, new to the county, looking to relocate your business or perhaps thinking about moving to Queen Anne’s County, you are sure to find the information you need.