News and Updates
Talbot County to Celebrate 365th Anniversary with Talbot Day Community Celebration
04/17/2026
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On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Talbot County will proudly celebrate the 365th anniversary of its founding, alongside the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Read more
FY2027 Budget Documents Now Available for Public Review
04/17/2026
Category: Finance
The proposed FY2027 Talbot County budget documents are now available for public review on Engage Talbot. Residents are encouraged to explore the materials and submit comments or questions online or by email as the budget process moves forward. Read more
Notice of a Proposed Real Property Tax Increase
04/17/2026
Category: Finance
For the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026, the County Council of Talbot County proposes to increase Real Property Tax rates from $0.8032 (a) per $100 of assessment to $0.8180 (b) per $100 of assessment in the unincorporated area of the county. See full notice. Read more
Talbot Goes Purple announces National Drug Take-Back Day Event
04/17/2026
Category: Sheriff Department
Talbot Goes Purple this week announced prescription medication and sharps collection from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. April 25 at six locations in Talbot County, as part of National Drug Take-Back Day. Read more
Council Highlights: FY27 Budget Introduction
04/15/2026
Category: Finance County Manager’s Office County Council
The Talbot County Council introduced the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget during its meeting on April 14, 2026. The budget presentation was delivered by Martha Sparks, Finance Director, and Clay Stamp, County Manager. Read more
Talbot County Employees Selected for Shore Leadership Program Class of 2026
04/14/2026
Category: Finance County Manager’s Office County Council
Three Talbot County Government employees—Martha Sparks, Kristen Goller, and Sarah Kilmon—have been selected to participate in the Shore Leadership 2026 program, a regional initiative designed to cultivate and connect leaders across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Read more
Maryland Department of Transportation to host public meeting for Frederick Douglass Rail Trail project in Queen Anne’s/Talbot counties
04/08/2026
Category: County Council
Maryland Department of Transportation to host public meeting for Frederick Douglass Rail Trail project in Queen Anne’s/Talbot counties. Read more
Talbot County to Host First-Time Homebuyers Fair
04/06/2026
Category: Planning and Zoning County Manager’s Office
Talbot County, in partnership with the Talbot County Health Department, will host a free First-Time Homebuyers Fair on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Talbot County Health Department, 100 S. Hanson Street, Easton, MD 21601. Read more
Council Highlights Tuesday, March 24, 2026
03/26/2026
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council
At its March 24 meeting, the Talbot County Council received updates on public health, transportation, and broadband expansion, recognized local business graduates, and took action on key legislation and infrastructure priorities. Read more
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List for the the Eastern Shore: Opens April 1, 2026
03/25/2026
Category: Partner Agencies
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announces that the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list for Maryland’s Eastern Shore will open on April 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted online only beginning at 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Read more
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