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Community Development Block Grant projects celebrated
EASTON — On Friday morning, community members and partners gathered to celebrate two Community Development Block Grant recipients: Family Support Center and Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center’s Community and Commercial Kitchen Space. The Community Development Block Grant Program assists in strengthening Maryland’s communities by funding projects generally falling into three types: housing, public facilities and economic development projects. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert was also...
VAMSA flag raising ceremony
Queen Anne’s County and the Center for the Military and Veteran Family present an Inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at the New Veterans Point at Wells Cove at 1 p.m., Monday, May 27, at 321 Wells Cove Road in Grasonville. Join us in honoring our past generations of military heroes, Queen Anne’s County veterans and our next generation of military service members. For more information email: Executive.Director@VAMSA.us or call 410-739-0970.
Caroline County Council of Arts hires new executive director
DENTON — Caroline County Council of Arts has a new executive director. George Karos has a passion for the arts, especially music, and is making the rounds to get to know the community. His CV is a quilt of education and administration. “I just re-arrived in this region from central Florida. I headed a chamber...
'Lawfare' comes to the Chestertown Tea Party Festival
An eleventh hour Chestertown Tea Party Festival Committee (CTPF) ruling reneged on permitting any political parties to participate as vendors in 2024’s 250th celebration. To wit: February 2024: Republicans of Kent (RoK) applied and paid for a booth at CTPF. Confirmation of registration and payment received by email February 18. May 3: Three weeks before CTPF, RoK received CTPF email stating “due to a number of complaints from last year’s...
Caroline County Public Library celebrates renovation
DENTON — Politicians, law enforcement, children and librarians all met at the Caroline County Public Library on Saturday to celebrate the completion of a years-long renovation. Over and over, people said the space feels brighter and more open. But beyond the library’s physical appearance, the renovation project was designed to help the library continue to function as a hub of the community, offering a variety of programming for library patrons of different ages. ...
County Commissioners seeking members for Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are actively seeking individuals to fill vacancies on the Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2024. The Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission provides economic development programs and initiatives to foster new commercial opportunities while continuing to focus on intrinsic development of existing business entities. For individuals interested in serving, the application process is accessible online at https://onboard.qac.org/. Alternatively, applicants may navigate to the official county website at qac.org and search for the specific Board or Commission to find the relevant application page. To be considered for the vacancies, interested candidates are requested to submit their resume and a detailed letter of interest through the online application software.
Lakeside resolutions 347 and 348 approved by council
EASTON — On Tuesday evening, Talbot County councilmembers narrowly voted to approve Lakeside Resolutions 347 and 348 with their respective amendments. These resolutions amend the Talbot County Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan and clarify certain parcels incorrectly shown in exhibits A and B to Resolution 281, the original legislation that approved changes to water and sewer service status and a new wastewater treatment plant for the Lakeside housing development. Both...
Kent Island Estates receives open space funding following lot sale
CENTREVILLE — Through the sale proceeds of unbuildable lots in the Kent Island Estates Community, Queen Anne’s County Commissioners donated $17,508.90 to the Kent Island Estates Community Association. The funds are to be used for infrastructure and open space improvement and new playground equipment at the community’s public beach property on Queen Anne Road. During the southern Kent Island Phase one sewer project, surplus vacant lots deemed too small or environmentally sensitive for development were donated to the county for tax write off, according to...
🚧 Roadwork Update on US 50 West in Queenstown, MD
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Maryland. Attention drivers in Queen Anne's County: roadwork activities are currently underway on US 50 West, stretching between Outlet Center Drive and Main Street. This construction is causing significant impacts on traffic flow. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes when possible and to expect delays in this area. Drive cautiously and be mindful of construction crews and equipment. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated during these necessary infrastructure improvements. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing project.
🚧 Resurfacing of Main Street and Church Hill Road Scheduled in Queen Anne’s County
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Maryland, USA. Residents and commuters in Queen Anne’s County should prepare for roadwork as the Maryland Department of Transportation has announced plans to resurface sections of MD 18 (Main Street) and MD 213 (Church Hill Road). The projects are set to begin on Sunday, May 19, and are anticipated to take approximately two weeks for completion at each location, contingent upon favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and may seek additional details at https://t.co/uAG1ZifYJA.
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