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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Call for Vendors and Sponsors of the 2023 Senior Summit

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Call for Vendors and Sponsors of the 2023 Senior Summit

 

Don’t miss your chance to attend the 18th Annual Senior Summit, being hosted by the Queen Anne’s County Area Agency on Aging. The event will be held on Friday, May 19, 20...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Mobile Integrated Health Team

Mobile Integrated Health Team

On Tuesday night at the Commissioner Meeting, Dr. Ciotola gave an update to the commissioners and brought the Mobile Integrated Community Health Team (MICH) to present this award-winning innovative program that Queen Anne’s County launched in 20...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Centreville Farmers’ Market hosts volunteer meetings on March 22 & 28

2023 Centreville-Farmers-Market meetings

DATE:     March 14, 2023            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Annual Senior Summit Returns on May 19

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Queen Anne’s County Annual Senior Summit Returns on May 19

 

The 18th Annual Senior Summit is back by popular demand for in person activities. This year’s event will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9:00 am – 2...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

QAC Implements New Management System To Attract More Applicants to Boards and Commissions

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QAC Implements New Management System To Attract More Applicants to Boards and Commissions

 

Queen Anne’s County has implemented OnBoard, a board and committee management system County officials say will save time, money and attract more a...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Community Services - Annual Report FY22

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Ms. Cathy Willis the Director of Community Services presented the Community Services Update on Feb 28 at the County Commissioners meeting. Her update included details from the FY22 Annual Report which gives an overview of activities at the Area Agency on ...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Hosts Local Girl Scout Troup

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Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Hosts Local Girl Scout Troup

 

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services (DES) hosts tours for local groups to learn more about their operations. When the Scout BSA...

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Black History Month Proclamation

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On Tuesday the @Queen Anne’s County Branch of the NAACP – Unit 7024 and @Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services were presented with a signed Proclamation from the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, recogn...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Applications Being Accepted for “Teen of Character” Scholarship Award

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Applications Being Accepted for “Teen of Character” Scholarship Award

2023 Faye Lister Teen of Character Scholarship

 

The Character Counts! Advisory Council is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Announces Phillip English as Assistant Chief of Communications

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Queen Anne’s County Announces Phillip English as Assistant Chief of Communications

 

Queen Anne’s County announces Phillip English as the Assistant Chief of Communications at the Department of Emergency Services (DES)....

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Announces Zach Yerkie as the New Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services

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Queen Anne’s County Announces Zach Yerkie as the New Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services

 

Queen Anne’s County announces Zach Yerkie as the new Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Yerkie was hired in 2...

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Theatre Workshops Now Open for Grade 6 and Older

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Theatre Workshops Now Open for Grade 6 and Older

 

There is still time to register for the Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation theatre workshops. We have opened the workshop up to additional registrants and can accommodate those in 6...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services Offering FREE Spay and Neuter Services

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Queen Anne’s County Animal Services Offering FREE Spay and Neuter Services

 

Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is offering free spay and neuter services to county residents for a limited time. This program has been funded by t...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Officials Warn Residents of Recent Rabid Raccoon Attack

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Queen Anne’s County Officials Warn Residents of Recent Rabid Raccoon Attack

 

Officials from Queen Anne’s County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services warn residents to be aware of a recent attack by a rabid...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation in Search of Artist, Instructors and Vendors

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Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation in Search of Artist, Instructors and Vendors

 

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is looking for artists, instructors and vendors interested in participating in a myriad of events...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Join Us in Celebrating Maryland Seniors That Have Reached 100

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Join Us in Celebrating Maryland Seniors That Have Reached 100

 

The Maryland Centenarians Committee, Inc. wants to Celebrate Seniors that will be 100 years of age by December 31, 2023. The committee would like to recognize our sen...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Planning Commission Agenda Item for Jan 12

Planning Commission Agenda Item Jan 12

Agenda Item for January 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

Concept plan (SP#22-02-0086) 

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Marina - Bay Bridge Marina, LLLP 337 Pier One Road, Suite 101, Stevensville, MD

 

Proposing to create an approximately 119,...

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Posted on: December 22, 2022

Governor Larry Hogan announced that 11 Queen Anne’s County economic development projects will be fun

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Governor Larry Hogan announced that 11 Queen Anne’s County economic development projects will be funded through the $50 Million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. 

 

Late last week Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding of 114 e...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

Ride FREE in 23!

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Starting January 3, 2023, there will be no fee to for the County Ride, our public transit program. This is a pilot program and will be available from January 3, till December 29, 2023 

 

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Plans For New Regional Medical Center In Easton Advance With Governor’s Funding Announcement

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Trena Williamson, Regional Director, Marketing and Communications, UM Shore Regional Health  

E: Trena.Williamson@umm.edu  Cell: 443-480-1960          

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Posted on: December 5, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation is Offering Two Theatre Workshops

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Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation is Offering Two Theatre Workshops

 

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is offering two theater workshops this spring for ages 14 and up. Each workshop consists of 5 classes offere...

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Posted on: November 28, 2022

Planet Word Museum Visit with Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation During Spring Break

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Join Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation, on April 6, 2023, for a visit to Planet Word Museum. This event is for ages 9 and up and includes roundtrip transportation; chaperones; all museum fees; snacks, games, and the ability to drop off ...

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Posted on: December 9, 2022

Queen Anne's County Commissioners

Swearing in of the County Commissioners

Queen Anne's County Commissioners. Last night, December 6th, we held the Investiture of Queen Anne’s County Commissioners. During this ceremony, our current elected Board of County Commissioners were sworn in by the Clerk of Court, Kath...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Did you know?

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Did you know?

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM. The agenda and supporting documents for these meetings are posted prior to the meetings and can be found here https...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

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Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service

 

On Tuesday November 15, several agencies and departments thanked County Commissioner Steve Wilson for his service to the county for the last 8 years. Among those were the De...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Connie Dean Receives Proclamation from the Governor for National Apprenticeship Week

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Connie Dean Receives Proclamation from the Governor for National Apprenticeship Week

 

Connie Dean, our Career Technology Liaison with the QAC Economic and Tourism Development Department was presented with a proclamation from the state of Maryland ...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

TNR Program Having Positive Impact on QAC Animal Shelter and the Community

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TNR Program Having Positive Impact on QAC Animal Shelter and the Community

 

Since introducing the Trap Neuter and Release Program (TNR) in Queen Anne’s County there has been a positive impact on our shelter and the community.

 

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Posted on: September 27, 2022

Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

Kent Island High School Synthetic Running Track Complete

 

A collaborative effort between Queen Anne’s County Board of Education, Commissioners, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works successfully coordinated the rapid construction of t...

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Posted on: September 23, 2022

QAC Broadband Advisory Council Needs Your Help to Identify Areas that Still Need Reliable Interne

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QAC Broadband Advisory Council

Needs Your Help to Identify Areas that Still Need Reliable Internet Service

 

If you are currently without reliable high-speed internet the Queen Anne’s County Broadband Advisory Council wants to hear from you. The Coun...

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Posted on: September 19, 2022

County Commissioners Support Several Projects Funded by Maryland’s Local Parks and Playground Progra

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County Commissioners Support Several Projects Funded by Maryland’s Local Parks and Playground Program

 

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners support several projects for the Department of Natural Resources-Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure Gra...

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Announces Kelly Hamilton as the New Chief of Animal Services

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Queen Anne’s County Announces Kelly Hamilton as the New Chief of Animal Services

 

Queen Anne’s County announces Kelly Hamilton as the new Chief of Animal Services. Prior to this role she served as the Animal Care Manager. Altho...

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Posted on: September 9, 2022

Maryland Transportation Authority Bay Crossing Study Open House

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Last the night the Maryland Transportation Authority held an open house on Kent Island at the American Legion to inform the public about the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. If you were unable to make the open house, the materials that were available at the...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

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Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™

 

Next Generation 9-1-1 Improves Resiliency and the Ability to Share Information Throughout Maryland and Neighboring States

 

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

Projects Identified for Rural MD Economic Development Grants

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County Commissioners signed a letter of support for the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund grant application at the August 9 meeting. Heather Tinelli, Director of Economic and Tourism Development and Rebecca Lepter, Economic Development Coordinator ...

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Posted on: July 18, 2022

QACAS Now Offering a FREE Trap Neuter Release Program

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Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is now offering a free Trap Neuter Release program (TNR).  Each cat that is part of this program is spayed or neutered, vaccinated and ear tipped so they can be easily identified as part of the progra...

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus

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Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus Lifeline EMS Award

 

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’...

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Posted on: June 8, 2022

Information on Kent Island Crossing Project and the Planning Commission

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Information on Kent Island Crossing Project and the Planning Commission

 

There have been some recent conversations about an agenda item for this week’s Planning Commission Meeting regarding the Kent Island Crossing project. At Thursday&a...

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Posted on: May 27, 2022

Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s County Officials Want Your Support for a Replacement Bay Bridge

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Traffic in Maryland surrounding the aging Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a problem that has grown out of hand. Queen Anne's County Commissioners and Anne Arundel County Council have now partnered with multiple Maryland counties in agreement that it is ...

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Posted on: May 31, 2022

County Commissioners Announce Funding for the Sudlersville Memorial Library

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County Commissioners Announce Funding for the Sudlersville Memorial Library

At the final budget hearing on May 25 in Sudlersville, County Commissioners announced a funding source for Sudlersville Memorial Library for this fiscal year and moving forward.

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Posted on: May 26, 2022

QAC Department of Health Anti Stigma Campaign Wins National Recognition

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QAC Department of Health Anti Stigma Campaign Wins National Recognition

Gold Aster Award honors anti-stigma campaign

 

CENTREVILLE -- The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health, Nielsen Center has won a Gold Aster Award for its anti-stig...

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Posted on: May 5, 2022

Tennis & Basketball Lights at Old Love Point Park

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Tennis & Basketball Lights at Old Love Point Park

 

Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the addition of lights at Old Love Point Park. The lights are located at the tennis and basketball courts and are alr...

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Posted on: April 28, 2022

Parks and Recreation Staff Recognized for Heroism

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At the recent County Commissioner meeting, several employees from the Parks and Recreation Department were given Proclamations, for demonstrating heroism and setting an example for their colleagues as well as the citizens of Queen Anne’s County....

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Posted on: April 13, 2022

County Commissioners Declare April 10-16 Public Safety Dispatcher Week

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Declaring National Public Safety Dispatcher Week

 

WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical; and

 

WHEREAS, public safety dispatchers are not visible as the men and women wh...

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