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Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and Roads Department Address Recent Increase in Road Sign Vandalism
08/23/2024
Category: Sheriff Department Roads and County Facilities
The Talbot County Roads Superintendent and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have noted an alarming increase in damage to county road signs over the last year, with the majority of damage occurring in the Cordova area. Read more
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County Council awards design proposals for two road projects in Easton
08/19/2024
Category: Public Works
On Tuesday, Talbot County Council members approved two requests from the public works department for design services in preparation for road improvements in Easton. Read more
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Meeting Highlights, August 13, 2024
08/14/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on August 13, 2024, at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. 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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Council Meeting Highlights, May 14, 2024
05/16/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on May 14 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Sewage Discharge to St. Michaels Road (MD Rt. 33) at Intersection with Royal Oak Road (MD Rt. 329)
05/02/2024
Category: Public Works
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was notified by a County Inspector that the ditch adjacent to the intersection of St. Michaels Road (MD Rt. 33) and Royal Oak Road (MD Rt. 329) was damp despite there no rain for several days. There was no other evidence of a sewer leak. Read more
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Sewage Discharge at Royal Oak Pump Station - Intersection of St. Michaels Road (MD 33) and Royal Oak Road (MD 329)
04/04/2024
Category: Public Works
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was alerted to high wastewater levels at the Royal Oak Pump Station. When staff responded, they determined the pump had failed and attempted to restart the pump. 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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Goldsborough Neck Road Capital Improvement Project
01/26/2024
Category: Public Works
Update on the Goldsborough Neck Rd Project includes a schedule road closure starting February 19, 2024. Read more
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Council Meeting Highlights for January 23, 2024
01/25/2024
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on January 23, 2024 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Upcoming Road Closure for Culvert Improvement on Goldsborough Neck Road
01/22/2024
Category: Public Works
The culvert at the intersection of Goldsborough Neck Road and Glebe Road will be replaced in early February 2024. Starting on February 19th, (weather dependent), Goldsborough Neck Road will be closed to all traffic, and the road will need to remain closed for up to 30 days. Drivers should expect to follow detour directions. Read more
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Sewage Discharge into St. Michaels Harbor in St. Michaels, Maryland
01/22/2024
Category: Public Works
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was contacted regarding a suspected discharge of sewage from a manhole on West Harbor Road in St. Michaels, Maryland. Read more
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Seeking Applicants for Public Works Advisory Board - District 5
01/08/2024
Category: Public Works County Manager’s Office
The Talbot County Council is seeking individuals for appointment to the County’s Public Works Advisory Board from Election District 5 of Talbot County, Maryland. 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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Maryland Department of Transportation Meets with Talbot County
11/08/2023
Category: Roads and County Facilities
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation met today with Talbot County officials to discuss the department's six-year Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The plan calls for a $21.2 billion, six-year investment to create a safer, cleaner, efficient and accessible transportation system connecting Marylanders to jobs, schools, recreation, health care and services. Read more
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Repairing Talbot County’s Leeds Creek Bridge
10/13/2023
Category: Public Works
Two Talbot County foremen, Mike Potter, at left, and Taylor Lowery, finish working on the Leeds Creek Bridge, which was constructed using timber in the 1960s. It needs frequent maintenance, and there have been meetings to consider replacing the wood with asphalt. On Thursday, five workers replaced nine wooden planks. Read more
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Council Highlights for October 10, 2023
10/13/2023
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on October 10, 2023 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more
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Tunis Mills Road Over Leed's Creek Bridge Replacement
09/15/2023
Category: Public Works
Project details for Leeds Creek Bridge Replacement, located near 26209 Tunis Mills Rd., Easton, MD are now available online. 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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Drop Off Old Tires at Residential Scrap Tire Event
09/01/2023
Category: Public Works
Talbot County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of old and unwanted tires at the Citizen Scrap Tire Drop-off Event scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023. Read more
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Sewage Discharge Along Unionville Road
08/25/2023
Category: Public Works
On Friday, August 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was advised of a sewage leak next to the property at 9415 Unionville Road. The spill resulted from K & T Utilities, LLC accidently boring into a force main along Unionville Road. Read more
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Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, July 11, 2023
07/13/2023
Category: County Council
Agenda items included Proclamation for "Parks and Recreation Month", an update on the Leeds Creek Bridge replacement, a vote on the cannabis permitting moratorium (Resolution No. 344), and more. 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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