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Queen Anne's County Government News - October 2, 2026
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Queen Anne’s County Employees Recognized by Academy for Excellence in Local Governance
Queen Anne’s County Government is proud to recognize three employees who recently graduated from the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance at the University of Maryland, along with a county employee who was recognized as an Academy Torchbearer.

Queen Anne’s County Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions
Seeking individuals to fill vacancies on several County boards and commissions. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2026. Individuals interested in serving on a board or commission can access the application online at https://onboard.qac.org/.

Zoning Administrator Vivian Swinson Retires After 41 Years of Service
Queen Anne’s County Government announces the retirement of Vivian Swinson, Zoning Administrator and Building Official with the Department of Planning and Zoning, following more than 41 years of dedicated service to the County and its residents.

No October Planning Commission Meeting
There will not be a Planning Commission meeting in October. Check back in November.

Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input Through Rural Resident Needs Survey
Queen Anne’s County residents are encouraged to share their experiences and priorities by participating in the Rural Resident Needs Survey, an effort designed to help identify the needs of rural communities across Maryland.

Historic Stevensville Quick Draw Showcases Local Artists
The Stevensville Arts & Entertainment Quick Draw was held Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing local artists together for a morning of plein air painting throughout Historic Stevensville.

ARToberfest Returns to Historic Stevensville
Celebrate art, creativity and fall in historic Stevensville as ARToberfest 2026 returns Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District.

Empire Tower Update - SBA Disaster Loans
Governor Wes Moore announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially approved Maryland's request for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration. If your small business, agricultural cooperative, or private nonprofit

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Adopt Five-Year Transportation Development Plan
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have adopted the Queen Anne’s County Ride Transportation Development Plan, a five-year roadmap designed to guide future improvements and potential expansion of public transportation services throughout the county.

Queen Anne’s County Appoints Official Town Crier
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have appointed Rick Culotta as the official Town Crier for Queen Anne’s County, continuing a time-honored tradition of connecting local government with the community.

Queen Anne’s County Mourns the Loss of Patrick Thompson
It is with great sadness that Queen Anne’s County shares the passing of longtime County Attorney Patrick “Pat” Thompson.