County Commissioners

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Queen Anne’s County Commissioners helped usher in the 2025 Queen Anne's County 4-H Fair during opening ceremonies on August 11.

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County Commissioner Jack Wilson welcomed government leaders from across Maryland on August 14th to the 2025 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)Conference and received the key to Ocean City from Mayor Meehan. It is a tradition for the current President of MACo

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Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Join Ceremony Honoring Samuel Turbutt Wright

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners joined community members on the historic Courthouse Green to honor Samuel Turbutt Wright, a local leader and soldier whose contributions during the Revolutionary War and to the early organization of Queen Anne’s County had long gone unrecognized.

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Final Weekend for US 50/301 Ramp Management Program on Kent Island

Queen Anne’s County reminds residents and visitors that this weekend is the final weekend for the US 50/301 Ramp Management Program on Kent Island for the 2025 season. Restrictions will remain in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, including Monday, September 1, Labor Day.

News

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Queen Anne’s County Rededicates Mowbray Park in Honor of Fallen Maryland State Trooper

On Saturday, August 9, Queen Anne’s County held a rededication ceremony for Mowbray Park to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Wallace Johnson Mowbray of the Maryland State Police, who was killed in the line of duty 50 years ago. The event took place at the park located at 629 Romancoke Road in Stevensville. News Flash • Queen Anne’s County Rededicates Mowbray Park in

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Queen Anne’s County Launches New Utilities Access Portal with Auto Pay and Water Usage Alerts

Queen Anne’s County Sanitary District is pleased to announce the launch of its new Utilities Access Portal, giving property owners convenient online tools to manage their accounts. The portal is designed to improve customer service, streamline account management, and support water conservation efforts. News Flash • Queen Anne’s County Launches New Utilities Acce

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Queen Anne’s County is asking residents to share their feedback on public transportation services by completing a short survey. The survey will help the County better understand travel patterns, identify community needs, and explore potential improvements to our local transit.

Responses are anonymous, and the survey should take only a few minutes to complete. Residents are encouraged to submit their feedback by September 15, 2025.

Your input will help us improve our County Ride services for all residents, from daily commuters to older adults and individuals with disabilities, by sharing your experience, you can help shape the future of public transportation in our community.

Take the survey here: https://survey.alchemer.com/.../Queen-Anne-s-TDP-Survey

For more information about County Ride services, visit: www.qac.org/181/County-Ride or call the Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services at (410) 758-2357.

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Queen Anne’s County Welcomes Coastal Partners to Showcase Conservation Efforts

Queen Anne’s County officials welcomed representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Coastal States Organization, and federal congressional offices for a coastal site tour at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) and Ferry Point Park.

Queen Anne’s County Officials Celebrate Outdoor Pool Opening at YMCA & Active Aging Center

County Administrator Todd Mohn and County Commissioners Patrick McLaughlin and Jim Moran joined YMCA of the Chesapeake leaders and excited summer camp attendees to celebrate the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Active Aging Center

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Congratulations to Queen Anne’s County Teacher of the Year, Miss Marcie Mamas!

Miss Mamas, a dedicated educator at Kent Island High School for 30 years, has inspired countless students through her teaching across multiple subjects. One initiative especially close to her heart is her marketing and business courses, where students manage the school store—gaining hands-on experience in administration, marketing, and operations. News Flash • Congratulations to Queen Anne’s County Teacher

Events

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Join the Mid Shore Planning Collaborative and our host, the

Queen Anne's County Department of Health, for the sixth annual Going Purple Together event!

Church Hill Park, 1130 Sudlersville Road, Church Hill, MD 21623

Saturday, September 27 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bring the whole family for:

Live Entertainment & Music

Face Painting

Foam Machine & Dunk Tank

FREE Raffle Prizes

Food Trucks

Tons of Family Fun!

Let’s come together in purple to raise awareness, show support, provide resource information, and celebrate recovery in our community.

Questions? Contact: tleatherwood@midshorebehavioralhealth.org or call 410-770-4801

The Kent Island Classic Pickleball Tournament is returning this year on September 6-7, 2025 to Mowbray Park in Stevensville.

The registration is currently open and will close on August 31.

This event will feature men’s and women's doubles and missed doubles. The registration fee is $45 with a $10 bracket fee. The event will be played on 10 dedicated pickleball courts with temporary courts for warmup. To register, visit https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/8149981

The park will be closed to visitors not attending the tournament on these dates.

Public Meetings

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

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