Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot County Declares November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

11/15/2024
Category: Commission on Aging County Council

In a united effort to address pressing social issues, the Talbot County Council has proclaimed November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. This initiative aims to bring attention to the severe and often hidden challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing hunger and/or homelessness, both locally and across the state of Maryland. The Council hopes to increase awareness, promote resources, and encourage community involvement in addressing these pervasive issues. Read more

Talbot Works Business Academy graduates 8 small businesses

11/15/2024
Category: Economic Development and Tourism

Grace Street, Chesapeake Charities Receive Funding for New Vehicle

11/14/2024
Category: County Council

Grace Street, a component fund of Chesapeake Charities, is now able to provide transportation for people in need of substance use support services, thanks to a grant from Talbot County. Read more

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

Council Meeting Highlights, November 12, 2024

11/14/2024
Category: County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on November 12, 2024, at 6 p.m.; Council Members Pete Lesher, Keasha Haythe, and Lynn Mielke were present. Council Members Chuck Callahan and Dave Stepp were absent but submitted absentee ballots for some items.    Read more

County Announces New Director of Corrections, Joseph Hughes

11/13/2024
Category: Corrections

Joseph Hughes steps into Director’s seat at the Talbot County Department of Corrections. Read more

Operation Green Light Activates on Monday, November 4 to Honor Veterans

11/01/2024
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From November 4 to 11, residents and local businesses are encouraged to swap out their outdoor lights for green bulbs to show support for military veterans and to highlight the resources available locally to residents. Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is a nationwide initiative led by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. 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

Emily Gilmer Promoted to Director; LaDarian Blake Joins as Assistant Director at Talbot County Department of Parks and Recreation

10/25/2024
Category: Parks and Recreation

Talbot County is excited to see the positive impact Emily Gilmer will continue to bring in her new role as Director of Parks and Recreation and is looking forward to working with LaDarian Blake for new perspectives. Read more

Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective October 25, 2024

10/25/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council

The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, November 24, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more