The Maryland State Highway Administration will now close the MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County starting July 29th, pushed back from the original date of July 15th. The move allows highway officials to finalize plans for accommodating emergency vehicles during the closure. The closure, once underway, restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice.
Kent County Changes Up Emergency Notification System
Kent County Emergency Management officials announce that they’ve begun using Everbridge Emergency Notification System, which gives emergency management the ability to call thousands of residents within minutes. The system records and sends a message to telephone numbers throughout Kent County within a matter of minutes, be it a water main break, fast-moving fire, approaching storm, or other crisis. You can sign up for Everbridge through a link on the Chestertown Police Department Facebook page.
Recycling Initiative Racking Up Big Numbers In Queen Anne’s County Government
Queen Anne’s County officials say the recent initiative to recycle single-use boat shrinkwrap has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of plastic diverted from landfills. In the second year of the program, Queen Anne’s County Government has seen a 370% increase in the amount of recycled shrinkwrap compared to last year. This year, a total of 12,000 pounds (6 tons) of plastic shrinkwrap was collected and recycled, a substantial increase from the 1.62 tons collected in 2023.
QAC Sheriff’s Office Reminds Of Wedensday Torch Run Closure
The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff reminds you that Wednesday, at approximately 10 a.m., the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will be crossing the westbound span of the Bay Bridge. The right and center lanes will be temporarily closed while runners make their way across the bridge. Please use caution while traveling.
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Meet Tuesday
Queen Anne’s County Commissioners meet Tuesday at 5:30 PM at 107 N Liberty Street in Centreville.
The meetings are also streamed live on www.qac.org/live, on QACTV Facebook and YouTube and broadcasted on QACTV’s channel on Breezeline cable channel 7 or in HD 507. Among the action items, the Economic & Tourism Development 2024 Official Visitors Guide, discussion on reuse of the former Sudlersville Middle School Building, and an ordinance addressing Short Term Residential Rentals Extension Request.
Power Outage Planned Thursday For QAC YMCA
The Queen Anne’s County Active Aging Center will be closed on Thursday, July 11, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM due to a planned power outage at the Queen Anne’s County YMCA. This outage is weather dependent, with a rain date set for Friday, July 12, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Any updates will be promptly communicated. The Center will reopen on Thursday, July 11, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Rock Hall Men Avoid Serious Injuries When Boat Capsizes
Maryland Natural Resources police say all four men aboard a boat that capsized in the Bay near Ferry Park on July 2 avoided serious injury. The Evening Enterprise reports the men, all from Rock Hall, were thrown overboard when part of the boat’s hull separated. None was wearing a life jacket. The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. July 2. It’s unclear who rescued the men, but they were brought to Gratitude Marina.
Meal Prices For Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Board of Education approved a 15-cent per meal price increase and 5-cent per milk carton price increase for the 2024-2025 school year at their June 26 meeting. The board cited cost increases for the higher prices. For kids not on a reduced meal program, Breakfast will cost $1.75. Elementary Lunch is $2.75 and Middle / High Lunch is $3.00. Reduced lunches are free.
Report Looks At Water Issues In Chesterown
The Town of Chestertown is out with its Consumer Confidence Report which looks at water quality issues. The report, found at the Town of Chestertown website addresses such as Is my water safe? Do I need to take special precautions and also examines sources of drinking water for the town, plus it includes the phone number for the Safe Water Drinking
Hotline which is 800-426-4791.
Investigation Ongoing Into Apartment Fire
The investigation continues into a fire late last weel at the Federalsburg Manor Apartments which displaced 14 people. According to the Star Democrat, the Office of the State Fire Marshal reports no injuries in the blaze which took 30 firefighters about 30 minutes to control. The blaze resulted in an estimated $400,000 in damages. The fire started in a bedroom and was discovered by the apartment’s occupant, who attempted to extinguish the blaze with a bucket of water but was unsuccessful. The occupant then called 911. The American Red Cross is assisting those who were displaced by the fire.