Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot County Responds to Impacts of Federal Shutdown and SNAP Benefit Losses

10/31/2025
Category: Talbot Family Network County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot County officials are acutely aware of the challenges facing local families, federal employees, and service providers as the impacts of the federal government shutdown and the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ripple through the community. 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

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

Festival of Hope set for September 5 in Easton

08/18/2025
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The fifth annual Festival of Hope is set for September 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anchor Church in Easton and includes the ninth-year kick-off for Talbot Goes Purple. Talbot Goes Purple is a community substance use prevention initiative from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. The annual Festival of Hope is a kick-off celebration also highlights the power of recovery and concludes with a memorial that honors people lost to substance use.  Read more

Talbot County Invites Community To View “Talbot Treasures” on June 14, 2025

06/09/2025
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Talbot County is calling on residents to participate in Talbot Treasures, a unique history exhibit featuring community-submitted items. The exhibit, which will be open to the public on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterfowl Festival Hall in Easton, celebrates the stories, heirlooms, and artifacts that connect us to our shared past. Read more

Talbot County Recognizes Pet Preparedness Month

06/04/2025
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In recognition of Pet Preparedness Month, Talbot County Emergency Services (DES) and Talbot Humane encourage all pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans to ensure complete family readiness during an emergency or disaster.   Read more

Talbot Day Celebration Honors Community Spirit, History, and Local Leaders

04/28/2025
Category: County Council

Talbot County residents gathered on the courthouse lawn on Friday evening, April 25, 2025, for Talbot Day, an event featuring music, historic commentary and community awards celebrating the county’s 364-year history. Read more

Talbot County Business Academy Announces 14 New Graduates

04/16/2025
Category: Economic Development and Tourism County Council

The Talbot County Council awarded graduation certificates to 14 participants of the Talbot Works Business Academy on Tuesday, April 8, at their regular meeting. The business owners recently completed an 8-week entrepreneurship course sponsored by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Read more

Talbot250 Commission to Hold First Meeting

04/11/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

The Talbot 250 Commission will hold its first official meeting on April 21, 2025 as the County begins preparations to celebrate its 365th anniversary and the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. Read more

Talbot County Sheriff's Office Announces Citizens Police Academy

03/20/2025
Category: Sheriff Department

The Talbot County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the launch of its Citizens Police Academy, an educational program designed to provide Talbot County residents with an in-depth understanding of law enforcement practices and the role of citizens in ensuring community safety. Read more

Teaching the Next Generation About First Aid

03/17/2025
Category: Emergency Services

Madison Loker, Emergency Services Coordinator at the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES), regularly teaches emergency preparedness and first aid to adults. However, last week, she had the unique opportunity to introduce these lifesaving skills to a younger audience during the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center’s Afterschool Program. Read more

New Roadside Marker Honors Federick Douglass

02/21/2025
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller today joined the Maryland Department of Transportation and descendants and relatives of Maryland native Frederick Douglass to celebrate the unveiling of a new roadside historical marker. The marker commemorates Douglass’ birth in Talbot County, self-liberation from slavery, and his work as an abolitionist, orator and human rights advocate. The event, held at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, marked the date of Douglass’ passing. February is also Black History Month and Douglass’ birth month. Read more

Talbot County Launches EngageTalbot: A New Online Platform for Public Input

02/04/2025
Category: County Council

Talbot County Government is excited to announce the launch of EngageTalbot, a new online platform designed to foster community engagement and collect public input on county initiatives. Read more

Talbot County Crews Respond to Winter Storm to Keep Residents Safe

01/06/2025
Category: Emergency Services County Manager’s Office County Council

Winter Storm Blair brought significant snowfall and icy conditions to Talbot County, and local crews are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents. The Talbot County Roads Department and Emergency Services teams have been on the job around the clock, battling the storm's effects and preparing for potential challenges as wind drifts are expected later tonight. Read more

Business Academy Offers Free Training for Talbot County’s Small and Minority-Owned Businesses

12/05/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism will launch its third cohort of the Talbot Works Business Academy this winter, with the free program limited to 15 participants and online applications due by December 31, 2024. Read more

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

Talbot County's Plein Air Festival Honored with Maryland Tourism Award

11/25/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

The Avalon Foundation, in collaboration with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded the Transactional Opportunities Award at the 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards. This recognition, presented during the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County acknowledges the significant impact of the Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts Festival on local tourism and economic growth. Read more

Talbot Works Business Academy graduates 8 small businesses

11/15/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Talbot County Business Academy Fall 2024 Cohort Graduate

11/14/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

At their regular meeting, the Talbot County Council awarded graduation certificates to eight participants in the second cohort of the Talbot Works Business Academy on Tuesday, November 12. The business owners recently completed an 8-week entrepreneurship course sponsored by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Read more

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

Get Ready for a SPOOKtacular Night at Talbot County’s "BOOnanza" Event!

10/04/2024
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Families are invited to a frightfully fun evening at the Talbot County Community Center's annual "BOOnanza" event on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, September 24, 2024

10/02/2024
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on September 24 at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present.   Prior to the regular meeting, the Council met at 3:00 p.m. with Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) President John Olszewski, Jr., and MACo Executive Director, Michael Sanderson to discuss the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. Read more

Talbot Goes Purple Announces Mobile Medication Pick Up for National Drug Take-back Day

09/20/2024
Category: Sheriff Department

Any housebound Talbot County resident with unused medications can have at-home pick up for National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Read more

Rachel Smith Named Chairwoman of Commission on Aging

09/06/2024
Category: Commission on Aging

Rachel Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing at Londonderry on the Tred Avon, was recently elected Chairperson of the Talbot County Commission on Aging. Smith was first appointed to the Commission in 2020 and began her second term in 2023. Read more

Money Maryland Comes to Talbot County September 14

08/22/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Join Talbot County small business leaders for the free Money Maryland Expo on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the BAAM Athletic Center at 31 Jowite Street in Easton, Maryland. Participation is limited, with advanced registration required at www.moneymaryland.com.   Read more

Festival of Hope set for Aug. 31 in Easton

08/22/2024
Category: Sheriff Department

The fourth annual Festival of Hope is set for Aug. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anchor Church in Easton and includes the eighth-year kick-off for Talbot Goes Purple. Read more

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

Presentation at Talbot County Library on June 18 Explores the Delmarva Index

06/05/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Talbot County business, agency, and nonprofit leaders interested in learning more about the power of the data available through the Delmarva Index are encouraged to attend a free presentation on Tuesday, June 18 beginning at noon at the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library. Read more

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

Council Vice President Pete Lesher's Remarks from 250th Commemoration of Talbot Resolves

05/28/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism County Council

The following speech was presented by Talbot County Council Vice President, Pete Lesher during the 250th Anniversary of the Talbot Resolves Commemoration Event on May 24, 2024. Read more

Step Back in Time at May 24 Talbot Resolves Celebration

05/17/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism County Council

The sounds of an old-fashioned Town Crier will resonate at the Talbot County Courthouse on Friday, May 24 as the community takes a step back in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Talbot Resolves. The free public event kicks off at noon, rain or shine, with light refreshments served. Read more

250th Commemoration Celebration of the Talbot Resolves

05/13/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism County Council

On Friday, May 24, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon the Talbot Historical Society, members of the Talbot County Council, and the Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Talbot Resolves. Read more

Talbot County Announces 2024 Community Impact Award Winners

05/02/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Talbot County business leaders gathered on Thursday, May 2 in the Tidewater Inn’s Gold Ballroom for the 17th Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit and presentation of the 2024 Community Impact Awards. Read more

Talbot County Celebrates Birthday and Announces Citizen of the Year

04/29/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Under the evening sun, the County Courthouse hummed with excitement. Around 5 p.m., the crowd grew quiet and settled in quickly as Allegro Academy began to sing, creating a tapestry of sound that enveloped the audience. Read more

Talbot Day, April 25, 2024

04/25/2024
Category: County Council

The County Council asks residents, businesses, and organizations to join them in celebration of Talbot Day on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5 p.m. for an official ceremony and birthday celebration on the Talbot County Courthouse Lawn, weather permitting. Read more

Talbot County Announces Business Academy Graduates

04/10/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism County Council

The Talbot County Council awarded graduation certificates to 15 participants in the inaugural Talbot Works Business Academy on Tuesday, April 9, at their regular meeting. The cohort of business owners recently completed an 8-week entrepreneurship course that was sponsored by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Read more

Sheriff's Office Purchases K-9 "Kiwi"

03/15/2024
Category: Sheriff Department

On September 20, 2023, the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division purchased a Narcotics Detection and Tracking K-9 from K2 Solutions located in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Read more

Department of Health to Host Community Overdose Action Town Hall

11/14/2023
Category: Sheriff Department Talbot Family Network Emergency Services

The Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC), Maryland’s primary opioid response coordinating office, is hosting a town hall meeting on November 16th, 2023 at the Talbot County Free Library. The event aims to provide the community with the opportunity to share their ideas for how we can do more to address the opioid and overdose crisis.  Read more

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

24/7 Accessible AED Added in Downtown Easton

11/08/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council

The first 24-hour publicly accessible automatic external defibrillator (AED) for downtown Easton is now operational, thanks to the collaboration of Talbot CARES and Bluepoint Hospitality. Read more

Sheriff Gamble Elected President for Maryland Sheriffs' Assoication

10/13/2023
Category: Sheriff Department

On September 13, 2023, Talbot County Sheriff Joseph Gamble was elected as the 2023-2024 President for the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) in a ceremonial passing of the torch from former President, Sheriff Scott Adams of Cecil County. Read more

TCFL Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month

09/05/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County Free Library Highlights Library Card Sign-up Month, joins forces with Talbot Goes Purple Read more

Talbot County Sheriff's Office Prepares for New School Year!

08/28/2023
Category: Sheriff Department

The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Read more