News and Updates
Special Free Screen of Film by Ken Burns on American Revolution January 14th
01/07/2026
Category: Partner Agencies County Manager’s Office
The Talbot250 Commission invites the public to the Avalon Theatre for The American Revolution: The Spirit of Service, a special program celebrating the start of Talbot County’s 365th anniversary and the nation’s Semiquincentennial year. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and will feature a 31-minute screening and a live panel discussion exploring what it means to serve: 250 fifty years ago and now. Read more
Join the Next Comprehensive Plan Work Session 1/21 9am
01/05/2026
Category: Planning and Zoning
Talbot County residents are invited to attend the next Comprehensive Plan Work Session in January, where the Planning Commission will review and discuss the Community Facilities Chapter of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. Read more
Council Meeting Highlights December 16, 2025
12/19/2025
Category: County Council
Talbot County Council met on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for a Special Legislative Day at the Talbot County Courthouse. All Council members were present. Read more
Council Meeting Highlights December 9, 2025
12/15/2025
Category: County Council
At its December 9 meeting, the Talbot County Council recognized Cassandra Vanhooser as 2025 Maryland Tourism Person of the Year, introduced CWSP amendments, and held a hearing on alcohol dispensary bistro legislation. The Council also voted on land use updates, advanced infrastructure projects, and set December 16 as a Special Legislative Day. Read more
Easton Police Department, Talbot County Sheriff’s Office join forces for Talbot Optimist Club’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
12/08/2025
Category: Sheriff Department
On Saturday, December 6th, Easton Police Department and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office came together for the Talbot Optimist Club’s annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event. This event has police officers pair up with local youths from Talbot Mentors to assist them on a shopping spree for holiday gifts for the youths and their families. Read more
Vanhooser Named Maryland Tourism Person of the Year
12/01/2025
Category: Economic Development and Tourism
In a room filled with Maryland’s most accomplished tourism leaders, Cassandra Vanhooser, director of the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, was named the 2025 Maryland Tourism Person of the Year on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit in College Park. Read more
Council Highlights, November 25, 2025
11/26/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office
The Talbot County Council met on November 25, 2025, to recognize outstanding public service, issue key proclamations, and advance several important County initiatives. Highlights included honors for 9-1-1 Specialist Hannah Ward, proclamations on Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month and the Festival of Trees, action on Resolution 235, and public hearings on Bills 1621 and 1622. The Council also approved multiple departmental requests and appointments during the County Manager’s Report. Read more
Goldsborough Neck Road Improvement Project Strengthens Infrastructure and Safety to Support Economic Growth
11/10/2025
Category: Public Works Economic Development and Tourism County Manager’s Office County Council
Talbot County, in partnership with the Town of Easton and the Mid-Shore Regional Council, has completed a multi-phase project to widen and strengthen Goldsborough Neck Road, enhancing safety, improving access, and supporting future economic growth tied to the Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park and Talbot Commerce Park. Read more
Talbot County to Hold “Skate Out Hunger” Charity Skate on November 15 at the Ice Rink
11/10/2025
Category: County Council
Talbot County Department of Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Talbot County Hunger Coalition for a special community event to support local food pantries. “Skate Out Hunger: Charity Skate” is scheduled for Saturday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the County ice rink (10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton). Read more
County Council Meeting Highlights, November 4, 2025
11/07/2025
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council recognized Operation Green Light for Veterans, received updates from the Maryland Environmental Service and the Health Department, and celebrated 25 consecutive years of national financial reporting excellence. Council also introduced new legislation on alcohol dispensary bistros, referred a cannabis zoning amendment for review, and re-elected Council President Chuck Callahan and Vice President Pete Lesher. Read more
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