News and Updates
Council Meeting Highlights, March 11, 2025
03/14/2025
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council met on March 11 to discuss key community initiatives, upcoming events, and policy decisions. Read more
Talbot County Health Department Announces New Health Officer
03/10/2025
Category: Partner Agencies
The Talbot County Health Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Fahmi Fahmi, MD, as the county’s new Health Officer. Read more
Demolition Begins on Talbot County Business Center
03/05/2025
Category: Easton Airport
Demolition of the former Talbot County Business Center is underway. Reynolds Excavating Inc., the prime contractor for Phase Two of the Airfield Modernization Program, obtained the necessary demolition permit from the Town of Easton on March 5, 2025, clearing the way for immediate tear-down activities. Read more
Easton Airport Now Streaming on LiveATC.net
03/04/2025
Category: Easton Airport
Easton Airport (ESN) is excited to announce that our air traffic communications are now available to stream on LiveATC.net - This allows pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and the general public to listen in on real-time communications between aircraft and our control tower, on the ground and in the air. Read more
Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, February 25, 2025
02/28/2025
Category: County Council
At the February 25th meeting, the Talbot County Council discussed the sewer connection issue at Paris Foods with the Town of Trappe and emphasized the need for improved municipal coordination. Council recognized TCPS Teacher of the Year Jeremy Hillyard and Support Staff of the Year Rosario Steele for their dedication to students and honored Water’s Edge Museum for preserving Black history on the Eastern Shore. Key approvals included funding for Chesapeake College’s facilities plan, a general fund reserve policy, and additional support for Upper Shore Aging’s meal programs. Read more
The Talbot County Senior Supply Drive is About Dignity
02/27/2025
Category: Commission on Aging
In Talbot County, many seniors, particularly those living on fixed incomes, face challenges in affording essential healthcare supplies. While the area is home to some affluent retirees, a significant portion of the population consists of lifelong residents who worked in farming or factory jobs and now rely on Social Security. Read more
New Roadside Marker Honors Federick Douglass
02/21/2025
Category: Economic Development and Tourism
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller today joined the Maryland Department of Transportation and descendants and relatives of Maryland native Frederick Douglass to celebrate the unveiling of a new roadside historical marker. The marker commemorates Douglass’ birth in Talbot County, self-liberation from slavery, and his work as an abolitionist, orator and human rights advocate. The event, held at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, marked the date of Douglass’ passing. February is also Black History Month and Douglass’ birth month. Read more
Emergency Services Hosts Annual Lifesaver Marathon: Free CPR Training and Community Safety Event
02/07/2025
Category: Emergency Services
The Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) is excited to announce the return of the Lifesaver Marathon, a free, community-wide event dedicated to CPR training and lifesaving education. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2025, and offer hands-on training in CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, and other critical emergency response skills. Read more
Talbot County Invites Community to Celebrate Talbot Day 2025 with Poster Contest and Citizen & Service Awards
02/06/2025
Category: County Council
Talbot County is gearing up for the 2025 Talbot Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, April 25, 2025. Talbot Day marks the official birthday of the county, and the celebration will include a variety of events leading up to the big day, such as the Talbot Day Poster Contest, the Talbot Citizen & Service Awards, Talbot County prize pack giveaways, Talbot Trivia, and more. Read more
Talbot County Launches EngageTalbot: A New Online Platform for Public Input
02/04/2025
Category: County Council
Talbot County Government is excited to announce the launch of EngageTalbot, a new online platform designed to foster community engagement and collect public input on county initiatives. Read more
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