Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot Goes Purple, VFW Post 5118 and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office provide winter coats for local elementary school students

11/26/2024
Category: Sheriff Department

The holidays came early for 124 local elementary school students, who each received new winter coats, hats and gloves thanks to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5118, Talbot Goes Purple and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. Read more

Talbot County Department of Social Services Hosts Thanks for Giving Event for Resource and Adoptive Families

11/25/2024
Category: Partner Agencies

Talbot County Department of Social Services (TCDSS) recently hosted its annual Thanks for Giving event for resource and adoptive families. The evening featured dinner, a resource parent training, and a “to-go” pumpkin craft for families to complete at home. Read more

Talbot County's Plein Air Festival Honored with Maryland Tourism Award

11/25/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

The Avalon Foundation, in collaboration with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded the Transactional Opportunities Award at the 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards. This recognition, presented during the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County acknowledges the significant impact of the Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts Festival on local tourism and economic growth. Read more

Talbot County Declares November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

11/15/2024
Category: Commission on Aging County Council

In a united effort to address pressing social issues, the Talbot County Council has proclaimed November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. This initiative aims to bring attention to the severe and often hidden challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing hunger and/or homelessness, both locally and across the state of Maryland. The Council hopes to increase awareness, promote resources, and encourage community involvement in addressing these pervasive issues. Read more

Talbot Works Business Academy graduates 8 small businesses

11/15/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Grace Street, Chesapeake Charities Receive Funding for New Vehicle

11/14/2024
Category: County Council

Grace Street, a component fund of Chesapeake Charities, is now able to provide transportation for people in need of substance use support services, thanks to a grant from Talbot County. Read more

Talbot County Business Academy Fall 2024 Cohort Graduate

11/14/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

At their regular meeting, the Talbot County Council awarded graduation certificates to eight participants in the second cohort of the Talbot Works Business Academy on Tuesday, November 12. The business owners recently completed an 8-week entrepreneurship course sponsored by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, November 12, 2024

11/14/2024
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on November 12, 2024, at 6 p.m.; Council Members Pete Lesher, Keasha Haythe, and Lynn Mielke were present. Council Members Chuck Callahan and Dave Stepp were absent but submitted absentee ballots for some items.    Read more

County Announces New Director of Corrections, Joseph Hughes

11/13/2024
Category: Corrections

Joseph Hughes steps into Director’s seat at the Talbot County Department of Corrections. Read more

Operation Green Light Activates on Monday, November 4 to Honor Veterans

11/01/2024
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From November 4 to 11, residents and local businesses are encouraged to swap out their outdoor lights for green bulbs to show support for military veterans and to highlight the resources available locally to residents. Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is a nationwide initiative led by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Read more