News

We want to thank everyone that came out for the US 50/301 Ramp Management Town Hall this week. 

The US 50/301 Ramp Management Program will begin on Sunday May 18, 2025 and run on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays (Memorial Day and Labor Day) from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM until Monday, September 8.

To watch the Town Hall meeting from last night https://www.youtube.com/live/CnPtjoS4DUs?si=zEscZwa0OUkmaEeD

To review the information from years past and information regarding the 2025 program, visit https://mdot-sha-us50-kent-iss-traffic-mgmt-study-qa50kitms-maryland.hub.arcgis.com/ 

Budget

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners will be releasing the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2026 on April 30. This will be an updated budget following the Budget Workshops that we held in March and April. The draft budget will be mailed to county residents and also will be available on our website in the budget section. https://www.qac.org/587/Budget-Section Following the release of the County Commissioners draft budget, we will hold 3 Public Information sessions, adjustments may be made and the final budget will be adopted in June.

We are about halfway through our budget process. Click on the link 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

Events

Mark your calendars for Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, right here in Queen Anne’s County! 

We’re proud to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the State of Maryland in recognizing this special day that highlights the value of trails in our communities. Whether you’re a hiker, biker, paddler, or someone who just enjoys a peaceful walk in nature, our county’s trail system has something for everyone.

https://qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2916

Queen Anne’s County Offers Free Community Emergency Response Training

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services is pleased to offer another free session of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training. This course is open to community members of all ages and abilities and will be held over four consecutive Saturdays: April 26, May 3, May 10, and May 17, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM each day. News Flash • Queen Anne’s County Offers Free Community Emerg

Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services is pleased to announce a free CarFit event for older drivers, taking place on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kent Island Senior Center, located at 891 Love Point Road, Stevensville.

CarFit is an educational program developed to help older adults ensure their personal vehicles “fit” them properly for maximum comfort and safety. At the event, drivers will work one-on-one with trained technicians and health professionals who will guide them through a 12-point checklist. Adjustments can be made to improve visibility, reduce blind spots, and ensure proper seat and mirror positioning—all critical factors for safe driving.

https://qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2920

Each year in May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month, and Queen Anne’s County is no exception. To honor this occasion, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services Area Agency on Aging presents the 20th Annual Senior Summit. This event will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park in Centreville from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

News Flash • 20th Annual Senior Summit - Friday May 16

Each year on the third Saturday in May the Kent Island Heritage Society celebrates the heritage, life, and culture of Kent Island. The celebration this year will be on Saturday, May 17, and will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Kent Island Heritage Society. The Kent Island Day tradition began in 1977 with the signing of a proclamation by Acting Governor Blair Lee, recognizing Kent Island as the first permanent English settlement within Maryland.  https://qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2921

Escape Room Offered by QAC Goes Purple on May 17^th from 7:00 AM-5:00PM and May 18^th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the QAC Family YMCA

You can schedule your group to join us by the following link https://bit.ly/42pcibv or by scanning the QR code in the flyer.

All QAC residents, 10 and over, are invited to attend the QAC Goes Purple Escape Room. The new Escape Room has been designed by the QAC Drug Free Student Ambassadors.

For more information contact Julie Kille at julie.kille@qaccps.org

Public Meetings

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

Cecil County Government will host an environmental information session to raise public awareness about the large volumes of sediment pollution residing behind the Conowingo Dam—an issue that poses a significant threat to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Cecil County Conowingo Dam Environmental Information Session will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cecil County Administration Building, located at 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD. Virtual options will be available.

https://qac.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2913

Opportunities

Learn about resources and funding opportunities you can leverage to grow your business at our Workforce Development Showcase on April 30th! This event will highlight three programs that can help you attract talent and grow your workforce, as well as explore potential grant funding and other financial opportunities. Learn about the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation's Maryland Corps/Service Year Option, UMBC's Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP), and Chesapeake College’s Skilled Trades Programs. This FREE event will take place from 9-10:30am at the Kent Island Library, and a virtual option will be available as well. Registration is required. Sign up online at https://share.hsforms.com/1oHuBqpBfQTeBdMaJUG3cow4482q.

Complete this form to sign up as a vendor for the 2025 QACAS Eastern Shore Fur Festival: https://form.jotform.com/251122198496158