News and Updates

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

Council Highights for April 23, 2024

04/24/2024
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m.; Vice President Pete Lesher was absent. Read more

Celebrate Eastern Shore History with Talbot County Free Library’s Maryland Room

04/19/2024
Category: Partner Agencies

In honor of Talbot Day, taking place on April 25, the Talbot County Free Library would like to invite you to immerse yourself Maryland Room. Read more

Council Introduces 2025 Budget

04/19/2024
Category: Finance County Manager’s Office County Council

On Tuesday evening, the Talbot County Council voted unanimously to introduce the proposed fiscal year 2025 general fund budget of $163,970,000. Read more

Notice of a Proposed Real Property Tax Increase

04/19/2024
Category: Finance

For the taxable year beginning July 1, 2024, the County Council of Talbot County proposes to increase Real Property Tax rates. Read more

Corrections Facility Receives Recognition of Achievement Award

04/12/2024
Category: Corrections

An audit of the Talbot County Department of Corrections (TCDC) was conducted on September 12-13, 2023 by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. After a thorough review, TCDC was found to be in total compliance with all standards of an Adult Detention Center. This is Talbot County’s second time achieving total compliance in the initial audit. Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, April 9, 2024

04/11/2024
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on April 9, 2024, at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. 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

Talbot County Permits and Inspections Office Presents “OpenGov” Permitting Seminar

04/09/2024
Category: Permits and Inspections Planning and Zoning

The Talbot County Office of Permits and Inspections is pleased to announce an upcoming seminar focusing on the OpenGov Permitting Portal. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, Wye Oak Room located at 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601. Read more