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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
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Employee Spotlight: Madison Loker
06/16/2025
Category: Human Resources Emergency Services
Meet Talbot County's Emergency Services Coordinator, a Queen Anne’s County native dedicated to community preparedness through CPR training, CERT classes, and public outreach. With a background in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, she brings life-saving education and engagement to the Eastern Shore. Read more
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Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, April 8, 2025
04/11/2025
Category: County Council
At their April 8 meeting, the Talbot County Council rededicated April 25 as Talbot Day, recognized 911 telecommunicators, and celebrated new Talbot Works Business Academy graduates. Council approved $50,000 in emergency funding for the Neighborhood Service Center and advanced several infrastructure and water/sewer projects, and more. Read more
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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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Talbot County Teams Up to Offer Mobile Integrated Health Services
10/04/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
Talbot County is proud to offer Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) services, a collaborative initiative involving the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) and the Talbot County Health Department 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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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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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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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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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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Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, August 8, 2023
08/09/2023
Category: County Council
The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on August 8, 2023 at 5 p.m. All Council members were present, with Council Member Stepp joining by conference call. Council Member Stepp had to step away toward the end of the meeting, but had provided absentee ballots for items scheduled for vote. Read more
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