News and Updates
Talbot County Council Highlights, July 28, 2026
07/30/2026
Category: Parks and Recreation County Manager’s Office County Council
The Talbot County Council proclaimed July as Parks & Recreation Month, recognized the County's Summer Camp counselors, approved four Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan amendments, and advanced several infrastructure, public safety, and economic development initiatives during its July 28 meeting. Read more
National Weather Service Confirms Two Tornadoes in Talbot County
07/30/2026
Category: Emergency Services Economic Development and Tourism
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down near Trappe during the severe storms that moved through Talbot County on July 28. Learn more about the storm survey findings, the County's response, and how residents can stay prepared for future severe weather. Read more
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Talbot County; Damage Assessments Underway
07/29/2026
Category: Emergency Services
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Tuesday evening in the area near Trappe in Talbot County. The National Weather Service (Mount Holly, NJ) will conduct a storm survey on Wednesday to determine the tornado's Enhanced Fujita (EF) rating and assess the extent of the damage. Read more
Sewage Discharge at 24490 Tricefield Court, St. Michaels, MD
07/27/2026
Category: Public Works
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was notified of evidence of a sewer leak from the property owner at the above address. The resident called the Sanitary District emergency line after noticing water ponding on the ground surface near his septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system. Read more
Talbot County Opens Station 95 in Cordova, Expanding Emergency Medical Services
07/21/2026
Category: Emergency Services County Council
Talbot County Government officially opened Station 95, a new emergency medical services station in Cordova that will improve emergency response times for residents in the northern portion of Talbot County while expanding the County's emergency preparedness capabilities. Read more
Council Highlights, July 14, 2026
07/17/2026
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
Council approved Mid-Shore Behavioral Health’s FY27 agreement, advanced legislation to modernize the County’s 911 addressing system, adopted FY27 capital project legislation, and acted on several administrative and public infrastructure items. Read more
Talbot County Cooling Centers
07/14/2026
Category: Emergency Services County Council
As dangerously high temperatures impact the region, Talbot County has activated designated cooling centers to provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned place to escape the heat. Read more
County Council Meeting Highlights: June 30, 2026
07/02/2026
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council received updates from the Maryland Environmental Service on regional solid waste and recycling operations and from Easton Airport on its Airfield Modernization Program and community outreach initiatives. Council also introduced and considered zoning legislation and unanimously approved several County Manager requests related to public safety, infrastructure, corrections, technology, and grant support. Read more
More Than a Game: Shore Social Kickball Returns This Fall
06/26/2026
Category: Parks and Recreation
When Talbot County Parks & Recreation, the Town of Easton Parks & Recreation, and the Talbot County Young Professionals first began discussing a social sports league, the goal wasn't simply to organize games. It was to create a space where young adults could build friendships, stay active, and feel more connected to their community. Read more
SBA Disaster Loans Available for Eligible Talbot County Businesses and Nonprofits
06/26/2026
Category: Economic Development and Tourism
Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Talbot County may be eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help offset economic losses caused by the frost and freeze that occurred on April 21. Read more
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