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Due to ongoing extreme heat and a dangerous heat index, the County Cooling Centers are available for any community members in need of a cool retreat until August 30, 2024. The Department of Community Services will be opening their buildings for use by the public with ice and water available. The following locations will be open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday through Friday, August 20, 2024 https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2718

Queen Anne’s County has achieved a remarkable success in its ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste generated by the marine industry. The county's recent initiative to recycle single-use boat shrinkwrap has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of plastic diverted from landfills.

In the second year of the program, Queen Anne’s County Government, in partnership with Plastic Free QAC and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), has seen an impressive 370% increase in the amount of recycled shrinkwrap compared to last year. This year, a total of 12,000 pounds (6 tons) of plastic shrinkwrap was collected and recycled, a substantial increase from the 1.62 tons collected in 2023.

https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2717

Traffic / Road Closures

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We would like to update residents on the progress regarding the historic elm tree in front of the Historic Courthouse in Centreville. Following concerning signs of distress and preliminary assessments indicating potential Dutch Elm Disease (DED), we have decided to proceed with the tree's removal to protect public safety and preserve its legacy.

Weather permitting, we plan to remove the elm tree on Saturday, July 20th. Economy Tree Service of Queenstown has been contracted for this task and anticipates completing the removal in a single day. To facilitate this process safely, Lawyers Row will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the scheduled date. https://www.qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2719

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

The US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program continues this weekend.

These detours will be active from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day. Detour signs will direct motorists to MD 18 east to Castle Marina Road south to westbound US 50.

• Duke Street will be closed and blocked at the intersection of Duke Street and Island Plaza Court (AKA Cleet Street). Traffic exiting from US 50/301 can access the gas station at 101 Duke Street and get back onto US 50/301 west. Traffic coming off of US 50/301 cannot get to other local destinations on MD 18 or beyond.

• MD 8 (Business Parkway/Romancoke Road, Exit 37) will also be closed. Drivers will continue to have access exiting US 50/301 onto MD 8 and MD 18 but will not have access to enter onto westbound US 50 at these locations.

Information about the US 50/301 ramp management pilot on Kent Island can be found by visiting www.qac.org and clicking on the “Bay Bridge Traffic Info” button.

Programs / Events

Want to see a shelter dog have the most fun EVER?!

Take them for a Doggy Day Trip to your place & borrow one of our folding pools! We have extra just for the "dog days" of summer!
Ready to get started? Stop in during our open hours to complete a Doggy Day Trip Application or complete & email for us to have on file!

Application Available HERE: https://www.qac.org/DocumentC.../View/19930/Dog-Day-Trip-App

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Save the date and come to Queen Anne County Animal Service's first Mega-Adoption Event this October, Saturday, the 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

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This is a call for Environmental Experts!
Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for experts and educators to provide playful, interactive exhibitions on how citizens can become better stewards of the Chesapeake and its shores.

Event: Corsica River Day
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 12:00PM - 3:00PM

For more information or to fill out an application:
Website: https://www.qac.org/1644/Corsica-River-Day
Call: 410-758-0835
Email: qacrecreation@qac.org

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