News and Updates

Upper Shore Aging Opens Upgrades Computer Lab at the Talbot County Senior Center Brookletts Place

12/21/2023
Category: Talbot Family Network

Talbot County Senior Center at Brookletts in Easton recently held a ribbon cutting to open its upgraded computer lab. Upper Shore Aging was awarded a $33,356 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to update the Talbot County Senior Center’s technology, including 20 new computer stations to provide the senior community with access to connectivity, classes, and hands-on learning opportunities. Brookletts Place, dedicated in 2009, is part of Upper Shore Aging, Inc., a nonprofit organization that is the designated Area Agency on Aging (USA) for Talbot, Caroline, and Kent counties. Read more

Start the New Year Outdoors with First Day Hikes in Talbot County

12/19/2023
Category: Parks and Recreation Economic Development and Tourism

Taking a First Day Hike is an annual tradition, a fun healthy way to welcome in the new year. Read more

Council Highlights for December 12, 2023

12/13/2023
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on December 12 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more

Free Training for Business Owners With Talbot Works Business Academy

12/13/2023
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism will launch its new Talbot Works Business Academy, a free online business training program to help small businesses succeed and grow, in early 2024. Read more

Easton PD, Oxford PD, Talbot Co. Sheriffs join forces for Shop with a Cop

12/12/2023
Category: Sheriff Department

On Saturday, December 9th, the Easton Police Department, Oxford Police Department, and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office came together for the Talbot Optimist Club’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ event. This event sees police officers pairing up with local youths to assist them on a shopping spree to provide holiday gifts for the youths and their families. Read more

Finance Director Joins Panel at MACo for Short Term Rental Discussion

12/12/2023
Category: Finance

County leaders at the 2023 MACo Summer Conference explored the good, the bad, and the ugly of short-term rentals for counties. Read more

County Seeks Public Opinion on Proposed Vehicle Weight Limit for Black Dog Alley

12/08/2023
Category: Roads and County Facilities Public Works

The Talbot County Council introduced Resolution No. 351 on November 14, 2023, which if adopted, will establish a vehicle weight limit on Black Dog Alley, aiming to reduce heavy truck “through traffic” on the road between Cordova Road (MD Route 309) and Dover Road (MD Route 331). Read more

Emergency Services Launches “Season’s Safety” Campaign

12/05/2023
Category: Emergency Services

The Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) launched a new public awareness campaign coined “Season’s Safety”. The initiative aims at enhancing public awareness of winter hazards and safety measures, especially around the season of giving. Read more

Employee Honored for 33 Years of Service at Department of Corrections

12/01/2023
Category: Corrections

Lt. Howard G. Williams retired from Department of Corrections, and staff honored his many years of service in a celebration last week. Read more

Maryland Winter Safety Week Begins

12/05/2023
Category: Emergency Services

MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland emphasizes the importance of taking winter safety precautions seriously, stating, “Winter brings with it several hazards that cause injuries and cost lives and money every year. It is precisely because of this that we must take winter safety precautions seriously.” Read more