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Queen Anne’s County Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 27th Consecutive Year
QAC has once again been recognized for excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting, earning the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 27th consecutive year.
Cross Island Trail Repairs to Begin September 8
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, a contractor will perform repairs along the trail from Love Point Park to the Kent Narrows. Work is expected to continue for up to two weeks and is weather dependent.

Kent Island Heritage Center: Open every Saturday in September and October, Noon – 4 pm
Discover more than 400 years of rich local history at the Kent Island Heritage Center, located at 310 Love Point Road in Historic Stevensville.
Let Freedom Ring: A Revolutionary Birthday Bash Coming to Centreville September 26
“Let Freedom Ring: A Revolutionary Birthday Bash” on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Green in downtown Centreville.
Character Counts! Seeks Volunteer Coaches for New School Year
As students return to classrooms for a new school year, Queen Anne’s County Character Counts! is seeking community members to volunteer as Character Counts! coaches in local schools.

County Commissioners Extend Chesterhaven Beach Public Works Agreement
At a recent Queen Anne’s County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners voted to extend an existing Public Works Agreement associated with the Chesterhaven Beach property in Chester.

R.I.S.E. Peer Support Program Strengthens Support for Public Safety Professionals
Queen Anne’s County recently provided an update on its new Public Safety Peer Support, Mental Health & Wellness Program, known as R.I.S.E., during a meeting of the County Commissioners.
Public Hearing – Comprehensive Water & Sewerage Plan Amendment No. 11-28 Providence Farm
August 25th the County Commissioners meeting will be held at the Kent Island Library, starting at 5:30 PM. The meeting is being held on Kent Island due to the Public Hearing for the Southern Kent Island Sewer Phase 3 special benefit assessment.