News and Updates
Major R. Scott Mergenthaler Retires from Sheriff's Office
06/27/2024
Category: Sheriff Department
Sheriff Joe Gamble and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Major R. Scott Mergenthaler on his retirement from his over fifty-one-year career in law enforcement. We offer a sincere thank you and well wishes for his dedication and professionalism to the citizens of Talbot County for the last eighteen years of service. Read more
Council Highlights for June 25, 2024
06/26/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on June 25, 2024 at 5 p.m.; Council Member Dave Stepp was absent. Read more
Council Members Tour New Health Department Space Ahead of Scheduled Move
06/25/2024
Category: Partner Agencies County Council
Talbot County Council members Keasha Haythe and Lynn Mielke recently toured the new Talbot County Health Department building located at Achievement Park, 510 Cadmus Lane, in Easton. This visit marks a significant milestone as the facility nears completion. Read more
Easton Airport’s ACE Program Launches Summer Activities for Kids
06/25/2024
Category: Easton Airport
Easton Airport’s ACE Program, in partnership with the Easton Composite Squadron – Civil Air Patrol (CAP), is set to launch a series of dynamic and educational summer activities aimed at middle school to early high school students (ages 12-16). These activities, scheduled throughout July, promise to offer engaging, hands-on experiences in aviation and explore related career pathways. Read more
Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective June 21, 2024
06/21/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, July 21, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more
Cooling Centers Set Up For Excessive Heat
06/18/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Cooling Centers will be open on Wednesday, June 19 to June 26 for any community member in need of a cool environment. Read more
Council Discusses Updates to the Report of the Review, Comprehensive Plan, and Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
06/18/2024
Category: Public Works Planning and Zoning
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, County Engineer, Ray Clarke, and Planning Officer, Brennan Tarleton, met with the Talbot County Council and discussed timelines for updating several planning documents for the County. These documents are guidelines for County planning, development, and engineering. Read more
Talbot County Prepares for Hurricane Season with Comprehensive Shelter Tour
06/17/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
In preparation for hurricane season, the Talbot County Department of Social Services, with support of the Talbot County DES, ensures the county's designated emergency shelter is fully operations and ready to serve. Read more
Council Highlights for June 11, 2024
06/14/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on June 11 at 5 p.m. following a work session at 3:30 p.m.; Councilmember Keasha Haythe was absent. Read more
Council Recognizes 2024 Corrections Officer and Employee of the Year
06/11/2024
Category: Corrections
Talbot County Department of Corrections recognized Lt. Tia Slaughter as the Officer of the Year, and Amanda Tondin as Employee of the Year. Read more
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