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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
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Council Meeting Highlights, January 28, 2025
01/29/2025
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on January 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Winterfest EMS 2025 Gets Ready for Another Year of Excellence in Emergency Training
01/09/2025
Category: Emergency Services
Talbot County is once again hosting Winterfest EMS, a premier regional training event for emergency service professionals. Celebrating its 29th year, the conference will run from January 31 to February 2, 2025, offering a robust program of essential training sessions and hands-on workshops. Read more
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Talbot County Department of Corrections Engages with Community to Support St. Mark’s Village Residents
12/04/2024
Category: Corrections
The Talbot County Department of Corrections is extending its mission beyond the walls of the detention center by supporting local residents in need. This Thanksgiving season, staff members adopted two families from St. Mark’s Village, a senior and handicap housing development located at 212 Bay Street just behind the detention center. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Talbot’s FiRST™ Brings Bold Mental Health Solutions to County’s First Responders
10/31/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The steering committee of Talbot FiRST™ First Responder Support Team recently presented its program to the Talbot County Council. Talbot FiRST™ brings together multiple agencies and partners to support the mental health of all its first responders in Talbot County − launching a robust peer support team that creates a pathway for immediate access to For All Seasons’ trauma-certified mental health services and works intentionally to build in proactive resiliency training. Read more
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Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective October 25, 2024
10/25/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, November 24, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more
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Second Public Hearing November 7 for 61.2 MW Solar Plant Proposed for Talbot County
10/24/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Planning and Zoning
Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Crockett Solar l, LLC to construct a 61.2 MW solar facility in Talbot County. The hearing will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. before Chief Public Utility Law Judge Chuck McLean, at the Cordova Fire Department, 11864 Kittys Corner Road in Cordova. The first public comment hearing in this case was held July 15, 2024. Read more
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Council Meeting Highlights, October 8, 2024
10/11/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on October 8, 2024 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Talbot County Honors Employees with Years of Service Awards
09/26/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
Talbot County recently recognized 47 County employees during its annual Years of Service Awards ceremony. Awards were personally delivered to each department by County Manager Clay Stamp, Assistant County Manager Jessica Morris, Council President, Chuck Callahan, Vice President Pete Lesher and Council Members Lynn Mielke and Dave Stepp. Each employee received a recognition certificate and gifts to commemorate their dedicated service to the County. Read more
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Emergency Services Welcomes Two New Full-Time EMTs Following Completion of Apprenticeship Program
09/24/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Talbot County Emergency Services is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its apprenticeship program for two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Connor Flaherty and Geovanni “Geo” Greaves. The Talbot County Public School students, who joined the department as apprentices at the beginning of the 2023 academic year, were recently hired as full-time EMTs after completing their training and passing all required exams. Read more
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Council Highlights for September 10, 2024
09/13/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on September 10 at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Highlights from 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
09/11/2024
Category: County Council
Talbot County Government held a special ceremony to honor and remember the heroic acts of bravery and sacrifice that emerged on September 11, 2001. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of West and Dover Streets in Easton, Maryland and involved members of the community. Read more
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Council Highlights for July 23, 2024
07/25/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on July 23, 2024 at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. The council also had a work session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed closure of MD Rt. 662 and related legislation and agreements. Read more
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Emergency Services Deploys Drone During Hazmat Incident
07/25/2024
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On July 24, 2024 Talbot County Emergency Services responded to a Hazmat incident on St. Michaels Road. During the incident, Emergency Services deployed the use of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), commonly known as a drone, to provide visual support of the affected area. Read more
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Talbot County Burn Ban Concludes July 21, 2024
07/19/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county on June 21, 2024. Following recent rain, the Burn Ban Committee has recommended to Council to let the ban expire as expected on July 21, 2024. Read more
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Council Highlights for June 25, 2024
06/26/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on June 25, 2024 at 5 p.m.; Council Member Dave Stepp was absent. Read more
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Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective June 21, 2024
06/21/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, July 21, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more
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Talbot County Prepares for Hurricane Season with Comprehensive Shelter Tour
06/17/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
In preparation for hurricane season, the Talbot County Department of Social Services, with support of the Talbot County DES, ensures the county's designated emergency shelter is fully operations and ready to serve. Read more
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Emergency Services Reminds Residents to Prepare Now in Advance of Predicted Busy Hurricane Season
05/30/2024
Category: Emergency Services
With multiple weather forecasting services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) predicting an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) urges residents to begin their preparations now. “The NOAA 2024 hurricane forecast calls for more storms than ever before and it is important that all Marylanders take preparations seriously,” said MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland, “High winds, storm surge, tidal and inland flooding can all be deadly consequences of hurricanes and tropical storms.” Read more
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Council Highlights for May 28, 2024
05/30/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on May 28, 2024 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Interview with Erik Moseley: Salisbury University Student Completes Internship with Planning and Zoning
05/14/2024
Category: Planning and Zoning Human Resources
Erik Moseley, a second-year Salisbury University student majoring in Urban and Regional Planning, just completed a 135-hour internship with the Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning. Read more
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Talbot County Department of Social Services Hosts Foster Parent Training on Car Seat Safety and Infant Massage
04/09/2024
Category: Partner Agencies
Talbot County Department of Social Services recently held an in-person training for resource parents on car seat safety and infant massage. The training was provided by Rachael Crawford, RN, Maternal Child Health at the Talbot County Health Department, and Stephanie Blades, RN, Clinical Educator in Women and Children’s Health at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Read more
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Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Materials at Drop-off Event
03/22/2024
Category: Public Works
Mid-Shore residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties will have an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Read more
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What is the CPR Marathon?
03/01/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Each year, Talbot County Emergency Services (DES) and their partners host the annual CPR Marathon, with the goal of training as many individuals as possible in the basics of saving a life. Read more
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Council Highlights for February 13, 2024
02/15/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Emergency Services to Host CPR Training Marathon
02/16/2024
Category: Emergency Services
The CPR Marathon will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway in Easton on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Read more
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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
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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
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Council Highlights for November 14, 2023
11/15/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on November 14 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Easton's New and First 24 Hour AED
11/14/2023
Category: Emergency Services
Partners within this program are the Bluepoint Hospitality Group, Talbot Emergency Services, and the Talbot Paramedic Foundation. Read more
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Departments Urge Best Practices as Part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/19/2023
Category: Emergency Services Economic Development and Tourism
To recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) and the Department of Technical Services have partnered share best practices for cybersecurity. The public awareness campaign, coined “Talbot Secure”, will run on Talbot County Emergency Service’s social media in October. Read more
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Talbot County Government Celebrates 2023 Years of Service Awards
09/20/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
Talbot County recently honored 54 County employees with the annual Years of Service Awards. Each employee received a recognition certificate, and gifts to commemorate the occasion. Read more
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Event to Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Materials
10/01/2023
Category: Public Works
Mid-Shore residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties will have an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Read more
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September Declared National Preparedness Month
08/25/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
Brian LeCates, Director of Emergency Services and Geneva Schaffle, Division Chief, Emergency Management, accepted a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month. Read more
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Administrative Services Launches New Job Opportunities Page
08/15/2023
Category: Human Resources
The Talbot County Department of Administrative Services has launched a renovated “Employment Opportunities” page on the County Website. The new page intends to be more accessible, allowing job seekers to search by department or job type to narrow down their search. Once potential candidates have found a job that interests them, they will be able to open to a page directly for that job listing. Read more
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Teen, first responders recognized for cardiac arrest save
08/14/2023
Category: Emergency Services
In recognition of his heroism and selfless actions, Sean received a certificate of commendation from the county council and a life-saving award from the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services. Read more
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Emergency Service Provides AED Demonstration
08/10/2023
Category: Emergency Services
Special Programs Paramedic, Rachael Cox, provided a AED Demonstration during the recent council meeting. Read more
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July 3, 2023 Storm Damage Response
07/04/2023
Category: Emergency Services
On Monday, July 3, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., reports of a strong storm in Talbot County near Tilghman Island came into the Department of Emergency Services dispatch center. Fire and police personal were dispatched to the area minutes later. Read more
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Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, June 27, 2023
06/29/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 27th at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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