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Official announcements from Queen Anne's County. Each links back to the source; summaries are the county's own. Press coverage from local media is coming — it will be clearly marked as reporting, not record.
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KNDF Agenda for July 28 ↗
KNDF Agenda for July 28 Update: Minutes added or updated
Agenda for and Ratified Minutes June 23, 2026 ↗
Agenda for and Ratified Minutes June 23, 2026 Update: Minutes added or updated
Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville ↗
Matapeake Beach is currently operating under a health warning against swimming due to high levels of bacteria found in the water sampling. Effective July 31, 2026, until further notice the site will be under this warning.
Width Restriction on 301 South over MD 290 ↗
Maryland State Highway Administration is reminding motorists that US 301 southbound over MD 290 (Dudley Corners Road), between mile markers 107 and 106 in Queen Anne's County, is currently under a width restriction due to bridge replacement work.
Temporary Closure Planned for Section of Cross Island Trail ↗
Queen Anne’s County will temporarily close a section of the Cross Island Trail between the Kent Island Library spur and the Cox Creek Bridge. This section of the trail will be closed for Tuesday, August 4, to allow for paving. Work is weather dependent.
QAC and 4-H Fair Volunteers Strengthen Emergency Preparedness ↗
As thousands of visitors prepare to attend the annual Queen Anne's County 4-H Fair, a collaborative effort between the Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services and the Queen Anne's County 4-H Fair Board
New Banners Welcome Visitors to the Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District ↗
Visitors to the Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District will notice a new addition as 18 decorative banners now line key corridors throughout the district,
Agenda for Regular Commissioners Meeting ↗
Agenda for Regular Commissioners Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated
Former Sudlersville Town Commissioner Sentenced in Theft Case ↗
Jonathan Keith Griffith was sentenced Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County after previously pleading guilty to charges stemming from the theft of funds from the Town of Sudlersville.
July Meeting Minutes and Agenda ↗
July Meeting Minutes and Agenda Update: Minutes added or updated
Marketing Administrator April Plummer Earns Certified Public Manager Credential ↗
Queen Anne's County is proud to recognize Marketing Administrator, April Plummer for recently completing the Maryland Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program.
The Open Agenda Episode 3 ↗
Watch on the QACTV YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. https://lnk.bio/TheOpenAgenda
County Commissioner Meeting : July 28 - REEB Millwork - 6PM ↗
Join us on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00 PM for the County Commissioner meeting. The agenda for this meeting can be found on the county website https://qac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-2390
KNDF Agenda and Minutes ↗
KNDF Agenda and Minutes Update: Minutes added or updated
KNDF Regular Meeting Agenda and Minutes ↗
KNDF Regular Meeting Agenda and Minutes Update: Minutes added or updated
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED due to schedule conflicts with Legislative Update. ↗
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED due to schedule conflicts with Legislative Update.
Agenda and Ratified Minutes for 5/20/26 ↗
Agenda and Ratified Minutes for 5/20/26 Update: Minutes added or updated
Animal Control Commission Meeting ↗
Animal Control Commission Meeting
The Open Agenda Episode 2 ↗
Join us as we sit down with Jay Falstad, Executive Director of the Queen Anne's County Conservation Association, for a conversation about protecting the places that make Queen Anne's County special.
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council meeting 3/19/2026 6:00PM at 100 Communications Dr. Centreville, MD 21617 ↗
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council meeting 3/19/2026 6:00PM at 100 Communications Dr. Centreville, MD 21617 Update: Minutes added or updated
Queen Anne’s County Emergency Services Announces Fall CERT Basic Training Course ↗
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course, which will be held this September and October at the Library – Centreville Branch.
Athletic Field Lighting Improvements at White Marsh and Batts Nec ↗
The Queen Anne's County Commissioners approved several Parks and Recreation projects during their July 14 meeting that will expand recreational opportunities by improving lighting at athletic fields in both White Marsh Park and Batts Neck Park.
Economic Development Commission Meeting ↗
Economic Development Commission Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated
Character Counts! of Queen Anne's County Mourns the Loss of Founding Member Wayne Humphries ↗
It is with profound sadness that Character Counts! of Queen Anne's County mourns the passing of Wayne Humphries, one of our founding members and a devoted champion of our mission for more than 25 years.
Plumbing Board Meeting ↗
Plumbing Board Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated
Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission Meeting-Cancelled ↗
Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission Meeting-Cancelled
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council Meeting- 12/11/2025 ↗
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council Meeting- 12/11/2025 Update: Minutes added or updated
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council meeting 7/16/2026 6:00PM at 100 Communications Dr. Centreville, MD 21617 ↗
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council meeting 7/16/2026 6:00PM at 100 Communications Dr. Centreville, MD 21617
STAC Agenda - Dunkin Donuts - **Meeting Postponed** ↗
STAC Agenda - Dunkin Donuts - **Meeting Postponed**
Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors July 2026 Meeting ↗
Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors July 2026 Meeting
Soil Conservation District May Supervisors Meeting ↗
Soil Conservation District May Supervisors Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated
Commissioners Review Next Steps for Residential Building Moratorium ↗
Director of Public Works Alan Quimby and Public Facilities Planner Steve Cohoon provided Queen Anne's County Commissioners with an update on the work of the Residential Building Moratorium Task Force during the June 30 Commissioner meeting,
The Open Agenda Returns July 13 with New Weekly Episodes ↗
Queen Anne's County is excited to announce the relaunch of The Open Agenda, our podcast that takes residents behind the scenes of county government and the people who serve our community.
Queen Anne’s County Seeks Applicants for the Housing Authority Board ↗
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are currently seeking an individual to fill a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2026.
Commissioners Fund Expanded Water Quality Monitoring Through ShoreRivers Partnership ↗
At the June 30 meeting of the Queen Anne's County Commissioners, Annie Richards, Chester River Keeper from ShoreRivers provided an overview of the organization's Swimmable ShoreRivers program and the important role it plays in helping residents
Queen Anne's County Launches "Longevity Ready" Community Initiative ↗
The Department of Aging and Transportation has officially launched Longevity Ready Queen Anne's County, a new initiative aimed at helping the community prepare for the opportunities and challenges of an aging population.
Queen Anne’s County Graduates Twelve from Spring CERT Basic Course ↗
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services concluded its Spring 2026 offering of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course on June 9, 2026.
Queen Anne's County Announces Semiquincentennial Flag Project at the Bay Bridge ↗
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Queen Anne's County is proud to announce plans for a landmark patriotic project that will honor the nation's history and Maryland's significant role in the founding of the United States.
QAC Welcomes Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility ↗
Queen Anne's County welcomed representatives from the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility today.
SBA Offers Relief to Maryland Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze ↗
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Maryland to offset economic losses caused by frost and freeze occurring on April 21.
Bayside Elementary School Art Club Brightens Historic Stevensville ↗
A new beautification project in Historic Stevensville is bringing color and creativity to the community, thanks to the efforts of Bayside Elementary School Art Club students.
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Meeting Schedule Update ↗
Due to the Primary Election, the County Commissioners meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility Announces New Tipping Fees Effective July 1 ↗
Residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties are encouraged to review updated disposal fees that will take effect at the Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility on July 1, 2026.
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