News and Updates
Talbot County Problem-Solving Court Celebrates Graduate During National Recovery Month
09/09/2025
Category: Partner Agencies County Manager’s Office County Council
The Circuit Court for Talbot County’s Problem-Solving Court (PSC) proudly celebrated its most recent graduate, Kyle, who successfully completed the program and joins a growing community of individuals who have worked tirelessly to transform their lives. The graduation was held during National Recovery Month in September, a fitting time to highlight the power of treatment courts in breaking the cycle of addiction. Read more
New Entrance to Talbot County Community Center Now Open
09/08/2025
Category: Parks and Recreation
The new vehicular entrance to the Talbot County Community Center and Parks & Recreation complex is now open, and visitors are encouraged to begin using it as soon as possible. This change comes in preparation for the planned closure of the current U.S. Route 50 entrance later this year for roadway improvements tied to the construction of the new University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center. Read more
Talbot County Recognizes Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Celebrates First Global Vision Clinic for Local Students
08/29/2025
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The Talbot County Council issued a proclamation on August 26, 2025, recognizing August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and highlighted a new initiative that restored access to vision care for uninsured and underinsured students in Talbot County. Read more
Talbot County to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
08/29/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office
Talbot County will hold its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Dover and West Streets, across from the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library. The event honors the lives lost in the 2001 tragedy and pays tribute to first responders and community members who responded and those who continue to serve. Read more
Council Meeting Highlights, August 26, 2025
08/28/2025
Category: County Council
At their August 26 meeting, the Talbot County Council recognized Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, heard updates on Talbot Goes Purple and the upcoming Festival of Hope, and approved key projects for Easton Airport, Emergency Services, and oyster restoration. Council also advanced appointments to local boards and committees. Read more
Firefighters Receive New Respirator Fit Testing Tool
08/22/2025
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At a recent Fire Chief’s Committee meeting, fire chiefs gathered around their brand new AeroFit testing system, a device that delivers precise, OSHA-compliant fit tests for N95 respirators, elastomeric masks, and other protective gear. The equipment, fully funded by the County, was purchased to reduce costs for local stations and increase safety for emergency responders. Read more
New Entrance to Talbot County Community Center Opening Soon
08/22/2025
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Vehicular access to the Talbot County Community Center will soon change. A new entrance will open this month as the current entrance from U.S. Route 50 is scheduled to close later this year. Read more
Talbot County Officials Remind Residents of School Bus and School Zone Laws as Students Return to School
08/21/2025
Category: Sheriff Department Roads and County Facilities Emergency Services County Council
As students across Talbot County return to school on Monday, Aug. 25, Talbot County Public Schools, Talbot Thrive and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office are reminding drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws, and prioritize safety around school zones and buses. With increased foot, bicycle, and bus traffic, residents are urged to plan extra time and use caution on the roads. Read more
Council Meeting Highlights, August 12, 2025
08/18/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
The Talbot County Council met on August 12, 2025, to take action on senior services, water and sewer planning, cannabis zoning, and bond funding for sanitary projects, as well as share updates on major infrastructure improvements. Read more
Mental Health Services are Critical at Talbot Detention Center
08/18/2025
Category: Corrections
Talbot County Director of Corrections Joe Hughes and his staff at the County Detention Center all agree that Mental Health Coordinator Bill Rhodes makes a critical contribution to helping troubled inmates navigate their incarceration; they just don’t see enough of him. Rhodes, the center’s primary state-licensed clinical professional counselor, is responsible for assessing new arrivals, planning treatment, and referring patients to the resident psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary medical team. Read more
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