Queen Anne’s County Make a Difference Day is scheduled for Saturday November 6 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Sudlersville Senior Center, 605 Foxxtown Drive in Sudlersville, MD. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Transportation is available but we ask that you call and make arrangements by October 15th, (410)827-7194.
The following services will be provided: Dental, Employment, Expungement Fair, Food Bank, Haircuts,
Health Care, Housing Assistance, Shelter, Veterans Services and Benefits, WIC Program and more.
News Staff
Rock Hall Underway With Sanitary Sewer System Smoke Testing
The Town of Rock Hall Utilities Department will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in the upcoming week. This testing will begin on September 16th through September 18th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. This study will involve the opening and entering of manholes in the streets and public utility easements. An important task of the testing will be to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system. The smoke will also reveal sources of where storm and other surface water enter the sewer system.
A special non-toxic smoke will be used in these tests. The smoke is manufactured for this purpose, leaves no residuals, or stains, and has no effect on plant or animal life. The smoke has a distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor. Visibility and odor last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation.
QAC Commissioners Approve Hiring Of Audit Firm For Board Of Education Records, Procedures
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have approved hiring an independent auditing firm to conduct a performance audit of the Queen Anne’s County Public School’s Board of Education’s financial records and budgetary development procedures. According to the Kent County News, Commissioner President Jim Moran said in a statement, “The county does not suspect any fraudulent activity, but believes it is prudent for transparency to our citizens that we engage a third party firm to conduct a performance audit in order to assess the operational decisions of the school system, evaluate whether the finance office is properly structured and designed to deliver a complete, accurate, reliable financial information and ensure that no fraud is occurring.”
Corsica River Day Happening September 22nd
The Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the 20th year of the annual Corsica River Day, set to take place on Sunday, September 22, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This milestone event marks two decades of dedication to promoting sustainable environmental practices and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
Town Hall Meeting For Seniors Upcoming In Grasonville
The Queen Anne’s County Commission on Aging is hosting a Town Hall Meeting, which will take place on September 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the Grasonville Senior Center, located at 4802 Main Street. The event will let community members engage with State and County Officials in order to address important issues affecting seniors in Queen Anne’s County.
New Suicide And Crisis Lifeline Locally
September is Suicide Prevention Month and locally, help is just a phone call away. The new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties extends an invitation to members of the community to reach out for support and help. You can call the NAMI-MD help line at 410-884-8691.
In addition to dialing 988, consider contacting Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis. Click on the link for details, https://santeeasternshore.org/county/kent-county/.
Court Rules On Petitioner’s Suit Involving Armory Demolition In Chestertown
Back in May, the Chestertown Historic District Commission held a hearing and granted Washington College’s application for partial demolition of the Armory. Following the decision, a group of interested citizens filed a petition for judicial review and Washington College filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing to bring the matter. Recently, the Circuit Court ruled in the college’s favor. The petitioners will have 30 days to appeal from the date the Court issues the order dismissing the matter.
Special Election To Fill AC 5th Ward Seat Set For November 5th
The special election to fill the 5th Ward City Council seat once held by Councilman Muhammad “Anjum” Zia is now set to occur during the general election Nov. 5. The Press of Atlantic City reports Atlantic County Superior Court Assignment Judge Michael Blee, who vacated Zia’s 2023 reelection Aug. 29 after finding he was not actually a resident of the city, issued his decision on the election date in a court hearing Monday morning.
Court Rules On Petitioner’s Suit Involving Armory Demolition In Chestertown
Back in May, the Chestertown Historic District Commission held a hearing and granted Washington College’s application for partial demolition of the Armory. Following the decision, a group of interested citizens filed a petition for judicial review and Washington College filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing to bring the matter. Recently, the Circuit Court ruled in the college’s favor. The petitioners will have 30 days to appeal from the date the Court issues the order dismissing the matter.
New Suicide And Crisis Lifeline Locally
September is Suicide Prevention Month and locally, help is just a phone call away. The new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties extends an invitation to members of the community to reach out for support and help. You can call the NAMI-MD help line at 410-884-8691.
In addition to dialing 988, consider contacting Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis. Click on the link for details, https://santeeasternshore.org/county/kent-county/.