Festival of Lights Contest
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Hydrant Flushing in November
The Town will be conducting town-wide hydrant flushing on Thursday and Friday, November 18-19. Discolored water may be experienced during this process. Although harmless, discolored water may stain clothing during…
Read More Election for Queenstown Commissioner **RESULTS**
The election for Queenstown Commissioner was held on November 1, 2021. The results are as follows: Total Votes Cast – 193 Christina Palmer – 71 Thomas Willis, Jr. – 122…
Read More Absentee Ballot Application for November 1, 2021 Election
The Absentee Ballot Application for voting by Absentee Ballot in the November 1, 2021 election for Queenstown Commissioner may be found at the link below. To vote via Absentee Ballot,…
Read More Trick or Treating Hours
Trick or treating hours in Queenstown will take place on Halloween Sunday, October 31, 2021, from 6pm to 8pm.
Read More “Town Hall” Meeting Scheduled for October 12
The Town Commissioners will hold a “Town Hall” style meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2021 at 6pm at the Calvary United Methodist Church at 7113 Maryland Ave. The meeting will…
Read More Birthday Drive-By Route through Queenstown
On Saturday, September 18, at 2pm there will be a birthday drive-by for little Carolyn Crouse, a town resident who has been fighting leukemia for about a year now. The…
Read More Temporary Traffic Holds at Bay and Key Bridges September 9
Bay & Key Bridge Driver Alert – Large Crane Delivery Passing Under Bridges – Temporary Traffic Holds for Motorist Safety Thursday, September 9 – Passage in Morning at Bay Bridge…
Read More Town Commissioner Election Deadlines
The election for Queenstown Town Commissioner will take place on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 3pm to 8pm at the Town Office. Nominations for Commissioner will begin Friday, September 3,…
Read More Important Resident Notice
It has been brought to our attention that a group of individuals representing an electric supply company has been going door to door in town falsely claiming they were sent…
Read More Trash Collection Notice
Due to technical issues, Friday trash collection for July 23 may not be completed for all residents. Trash collection may continue into Saturday, July 24. If your trash is not…
Read More July 24 Concert in the Park CANCELLED
Saturday’s Concert is Cancelled! Unfortunately, due to circumstances with the band, they have had to cancel their performance at the Queenstown Community Park on Saturday, July 24th. We were not…
Read More Mosquito Spraying in Queen Anne’s County
Spraying has started for adult mosquito control services in Queen Anne’s County. Communities/residences will be sprayed if weather conditions and mosquito thresholds are met. Nights will not be assigned. When…
Read More Town-wide Hydrant Flushing in June
The Town will be conducting hydrant flushing on Thursday and Friday, June 17-18. Discolored water may be experienced during this process. While harmless, discolored water may stain clothing during wash…
Read More Commissioners Monthly Meeting Schedule Changes
Beginning in May, The Queenstown Commissioners will hold two regular meetings per month. The meetings will be held every month as follows: The second Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm…
Read More Calvary Methodist Church and YMCA Family Fun Nights
The YMCA is partnering with the Calvary Methodist Church in Queenstown to offer Family Fun Nights every third Friday of the month in April through August! More information can be…
Read More Delmarva Power Offers Free Trees to Help Save Energy
Delmarva Power is giving away nearly 1,000 trees to residential customers through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. For the 10th year in a row, this Earth-friendly and environmentally…
Read More Financial Education Series
Each Wednesday during the month of April, the Maryland Insurance Administration will be hosting a series of presentations to help consumers learn steps that they can take to become more…
Read More Boat Ramp Policy Change at Skipjack Cove Lane
Effective March 24, 2021 the Commissioners passed Resolution 21-101 which restricted the Skipjack Cove Lane Boat Landing to Town residents only and established a Boat Landing Permit required to use…
Read More Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
Maryland Environmental Service will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8am to 2pm for midshore county residents including Queen Anne’s County. More…
Read More Board of Appeals / Finance Committee Vacancies
The Town currently has a vacant position on the Board of Appeals and a vacant position on the Finance Committee. Any residents who may be interested in serving on the…
Read More Town Office Partially Open to Public
Effective March 1, 2021, the Town Office is partially open to the public with inner office area being limited to Town Staff only. Meetings will still be conducted via Zoom…
Read More Bay Crossing Study Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review and Comment
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are holding public hearings to provide the public additional opportunities to review and comment on the DEIS, which has…
Read More Trash Collection Delayed
Trash collection scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2021 will be delayed until Saturday, February 20, 2021 due to icy weather conditions. Please have trash bins ready for collection by 6am…
Read More Water Line Maintenance Notice
As a result of water line maintenance work being performed in the vicinity of Skipjack Cove Lane and Main Street, some residents may experience discolored water over the next few…
Read More Town Office Limited Hours Feb. 9
The Town Office will be staffed for limited hours on February 9, 2021. Staff will be available at the Town Office from 10am to 2pm on February 9th. Any water/sewer…
Read More QAC Announces New Bus Stop Safety Program
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and the Office of the Sheriff have partnered with BusPatrol to implement a new stop-arm safety program to improve student safety! All 112 school buses…
Read More Town Office Temporarily Closed to Public
Due to COVID-19 concerns, access to the Town Office will be temporarily limited for the safety and wellbeing of town staff and the public. Effective Monday, February 1, 2021, the…
Read More Maryland Health Connection Special Enrollment
Maryland Health Connection has extended the Covid-19 Special Enrollment Period through March 15, 2021. If you currently do not have health insurance, you may be eligible to apply now. Please…
Read More Phone/Internet Service Assistance for Limited Income Consumers
Lifeline is a federal program that helps limited income consumers pay for telephone and internet service. In Maryland the program is called Tel‐Life. The Lifeline program provides discounts for telephone…
Read More QVFD Santa Run
Santa Claus, with the assistance of the Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department, will be visiting boys and girls in the Queenstown area on December 11 and 12 and in the Town…
Read More Planning Commission Vacancy
The Town is currently seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Planning Commission. Interested persons may send a letter of interest to the Town Office or email to…
Read More Water/Sewer Late Fee and Disconnection Policy to Resume
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a state of emergency and catastrophic health emergency was proclaimed in Maryland on March 5, 2020. As part of this response, Governor Hogan issued…
Read More Halloween in Queenstown – Guidelines for a safe and fun Halloween
The Town Commissioners decided at September’s Town Meeting to go forward with Trick or Treating in Queenstown for Halloween. Trick or treating will take place on Halloween Night, Saturday, October…
Read More New Commissioner Sworn In
After a thorough interviewing process of qualified candidates, Mr. Bryon Callahan was chosen by the Town Commissioners to fill the vacant position left by Commissioner Hogie Schuster’s departure. Commissioner Callahan…
Read More Annual Queenstown Yard Sale Postponed
The Queenstown Yard Sale has been a mainstay in our little town for 14 years. We thank you for your enthusiastic participation in past years. The sale for October 2020…
Read More Commissioner Schuster Leaving – Vacancy to be Filled
It is with deep regret that we will be saying so long to Commissioner Hogie Schuster, as he and his wife Aleta move across the country to be closer to…
Read More Town Office Building Re-Opening To Public
Effective Monday, August 3, 2020, the Town Office building will be opened to the public during regular office hours; however, access to the main office area will continue to be…
Read More Queenstown Water Quality Report Now Available
Town of Queenstown 2019 Consumer Confidence Report This notice is to inform the users of the Town of Queenstown’s water system, that our annual Consumer Confidence Report for 2019 will…
Read More Mosquito Spraying in Queenstown
The Maryland Dept. of Agriculture and Queen Anne’s County Dept of Public Works have begun spraying for adult mosquito control services in Queen Anne’s County. Spraying in Queenstown will occur…
Read More Queenstown Parks Now Open
During the Commissioner’s Meeting on May, 27, the decision was made to reopen the Queenstown parks on Old Wharf Lane to the public effective May 28, 2020. This includes the…
Read More Queenstown Parks Closure Update
The Queenstown Commissioners would like to stress that although the State has relaxed restrictions on some outdoor activities and opened State parks, the Queenstown parks on Old Wharf Lane remain…
Read More Tax Info for Coronavirus Job Losses
Click the link below to view the IRS document “Tax Impact of Job Loss” which contains helpful information for those who may have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus…
Read More QAC COVID-19 INFO: Where to find it
Where to Find COVID-19 Information for Queen Anne’s County: There has been some confusion online with where to find correct and up to date information regarding COVID-19. When information is…
Read More Important Message From Dr. Joseph Ciotola, Queen Anne’s County Health Officer
Please read the attached file for important, up-to-date, information on the COVID-19 situation in the County. 04-02-2020 Critical Message from Dr Ciolota to Community
Read More LATEST CANCELLATIONS
The April 1, 2020 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. At this time, it has not been rescheduled. The Egg-Tappin’ contest, which was to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020,…
Read More Town of Queenstown COVID-19 Update – Playground and Basketball Court Closed
The Town is committed to adhering to the stringent guidelines necessary to help slow the spread of infection. The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Queen Anne’s County was on…
Read More Town of Queenstown – Update on COVID-19 Restrictions & Cancellations
The Town Office remains closed to the public, but it continues to be business as usual for our Commissioners, office and public works staff. Employees have been instructed to take…
Read More IMPORTANT NOTICE – Town Office Access Restricted
IMPORTANT NOTICE March 13, 2020 The Queenstown Commissioners met in special session today, Friday, March 13, 2020, to discuss the ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 virus. Due to the recent…
Read More Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Update
With more colleges cancelling classes, the NBA suspending games, and more people being diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, we want our residents to be as informed as possible with reliable…
Read More Information regarding “Flushable” Wipes
Disposable wipes are often marketed as being “flushable” however, these wipes are not designed to break down like toilet tissue does. This leads to many difficult and expensive problems in…
Read More Queenstown Public Works Facility dedicated to E. Lane Cole
In a ceremony at the Queenstown Public Works Facility at 120 Skipjack Cove Lane on Saturday, November 2, 2019, the Queenstown Commissioners dedicated the facility in the name of E.…
Read More 2018 Consumer Confidence Report
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER: We are pleased to present the 2018 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report). This report is designed to inform you about the quality…
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