Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot County Problem-Solving Court Celebrates Graduate During National Recovery Month

09/09/2025
Category: Partner Agencies County Manager’s Office County Council

The Circuit Court for Talbot County’s Problem-Solving Court (PSC) proudly celebrated its most recent graduate, Kyle, who successfully completed the program and joins a growing community of individuals who have worked tirelessly to transform their lives. The graduation was held during National Recovery Month in September, a fitting time to highlight the power of treatment courts in breaking the cycle of addiction. Read more

Talbot County to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

08/29/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County will hold its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Dover and West Streets, across from the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library. The event honors the lives lost in the 2001 tragedy and pays tribute to first responders and community members who responded and those who continue to serve. Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, August 12, 2025

08/18/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council met on August 12, 2025, to take action on senior services, water and sewer planning, cannabis zoning, and bond funding for sanitary projects, as well as share updates on major infrastructure improvements. Read more

Interview with Caleb Schneck: University of Maryland Student Interns with Talbot County Government

08/11/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County Government welcomed University of Maryland student Caleb Schneck for a summer internship that provided insight into county operations and the role of local government in serving its residents. Read more

Talbot County Hosts August Listening Sessions for Comprehensive Plan Update

08/11/2025
Category: Planning and Zoning County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot County residents are invited to participate in a series of Comprehensive Plan Listening Sessions throughout the month of August. These community conversations are an important part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update process, giving residents the opportunity to help shape the future of Talbot County. Read more

Recycle Bins at Perry Cabin Fields Removal Authorized

07/23/2025
Category: Public Works Parks and Recreation County Manager’s Office County Council

Due to ongoing concerns about the recycling bins at Perry Cabin Park, specifically, their incompatibility with nearby sport field activities and repeated misuse including household trash, Talbot County Council has authorized Maryland Environmental Services (MES) to remove the bins from the park’s lot. Read more

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, July 1, 2025

07/03/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council’s July 1 meeting included discussions on senior housing needs, approvals for public works contracts, and updates on community development grants. Council also advanced a $3.5 million grant application supporting infrastructure for the Regional Medical Center and addressed key budget transfers for FY24–25. Read more

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, June 10, 2025

06/12/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot Treasures Event to Celebrate Community History

05/20/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

As part of the Talbot250 celebration, a new community-led committee has been formed to bring to life a unique history exhibit: Talbot Treasures: A Community Show and Tell of History and Heirloom. The event, scheduled for June 12–14, 2025, will invite residents to share personal artifacts, documents, and heirlooms that reflect the deep and diverse history of Talbot County. Read more

Talbot250 Commission to Hold First Meeting

04/11/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

The Talbot 250 Commission will hold its first official meeting on April 21, 2025 as the County begins preparations to celebrate its 365th anniversary and the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. Read more

Talbot County Invites Community to Shine “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on April 18

04/07/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot County is calling on residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations to participate in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide initiative taking place on the evening of Friday, April 18, 2025, as part of the Talbot250 commemorative events marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Read more

County Launches Talbot 250 Commission to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial

01/15/2025
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County is proud to announce the launch of the Talbot 250 Commission, a multi-year initiative dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Read more

Talbot County Crews Respond to Winter Storm to Keep Residents Safe

01/06/2025
Category: Emergency Services County Manager’s Office County Council

Winter Storm Blair brought significant snowfall and icy conditions to Talbot County, and local crews are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents. The Talbot County Roads Department and Emergency Services teams have been on the job around the clock, battling the storm's effects and preparing for potential challenges as wind drifts are expected later tonight. Read more

Talbot County Honors Employees with Years of Service Awards

09/26/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot County recently recognized 47 County employees during its annual Years of Service Awards ceremony. Awards were personally delivered to each department by County Manager Clay Stamp, Assistant County Manager Jessica Morris, Council President, Chuck Callahan, Vice President Pete Lesher and Council Members Lynn Mielke and Dave Stepp. Each employee received a recognition certificate and gifts to commemorate their dedicated service to the County. Read more

Council Vice President Delivers Keynote Address at 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Event

09/11/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Read Council Vice President Pete Lesher's keynote address from the 2024 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance event. Read more

A Day to Remember: Talbot County to Honor Heroism and Sacrifice on September 11, 2001

08/30/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County Government will host a special ceremony to honor the heroic acts of bravery and sacrifice that emerged on September 11, 2001. The ceremony, taking place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of West and Dover Streets in Easton, Maryland, will recognize the courage of first responders, military personnel, and ordinary citizens who acted selflessly in the face of immense danger. Read more

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

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

Talbot Day Trivia

04/01/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office

Think you know Talbot County? Try your hand at this Talbot County themed trivia! Read more

Talbot Day Bingo

04/01/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office

Get in the spirit of celebrating Talbot County in April. Check out the Talbot County Bingo Card. Read more

Women’s History Month: Leaders in Government

03/26/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County has many women to be proud of, too many to highlight as was indicated recently on a popular social media post in “Growing Up in St. Michaels”. Talbot County Government decided to focus its efforts on highlighting Women in Government; here are some trailblazers to be proud of! Read more

Talbot County Announces Plans for Talbot Day 2024

02/21/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council is excited to announce celebration plans for Talbot Day 2024, set for Thursday, April 25, 2024. Read more

Snow at Talbot County Courthouse

01/16/2024
Category: County Manager’s Office

The Talbot County Courthouse covered in a light blanket of snow on January 16, 2024. Talbot County Government and the Circuit Court delayed opening until 10:00 a.m. Read more

Seeking Applicants for Public Works Advisory Board - District 5

01/08/2024
Category: Public Works County Manager’s Office

The Talbot County Council is seeking individuals for appointment to the County’s Public Works Advisory Board from Election District 5 of Talbot County, Maryland. Read more

Council Highlights for November 14, 2023

11/15/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on November 14 at 6 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more

Board of Elections to Host Open House – Wednesday, October 18, 2023

10/13/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

The Talbot County Board of Elections will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their offices located at 215 Bay Street, Suite 7, Easton, Maryland. Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, Tuesday, September 26, 2023

09/28/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on September 26, 2023 at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present, with Council Member Keasha Haythe joining by conference call. Read more

Talbot County Government Celebrates 2023 Years of Service Awards

09/20/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

Talbot County recently honored 54 County employees with the annual Years of Service Awards. Each employee received a recognition certificate, and gifts to commemorate the occasion. Read more

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights Tuesday, September 12, 2023

09/12/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on September 12, 2023, at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more

Healthy Talbot Family Resource Guide Available

09/14/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot Family Network is pleased to announce the latest volume of its Healthy Talbot Family Resource Guide. Read more

TCFL Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month

09/05/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County Free Library Highlights Library Card Sign-up Month, joins forces with Talbot Goes Purple Read more

We Are One: Community Supporting Community To Conclude with 9/11 Event

08/24/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Manager’s Office

Throughout the summer, volunteers have been working together to help strengthen relationships between members of the community by supporting projects that exemplified the theme, “We Are One: Community Supporting Community.” The Day of Remembrance ceremony concludes the summer events.  Read more

Council Meeting Highlights, August 22, 2023

08/23/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on August 22nd at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, June 27, 2023

06/29/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 27th at 5 p.m.; all Council members were present. Read more

Talbot County Launches Social Media Accounts

06/20/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

Talbot County Government has launched social media accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn to share countywide updates, news, alerts, and more. The launch is a component of the County’s comprehensive initiative to enhance communication with the public and to add transparency. Read more

County Hires for New Communications Manager Role 

05/31/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

The Talbot County Council recently introduced Sarah Kilmon as the County’s first Communications Manager.  Kilmon leads communications, media and public relations, marketing, and digital media strategy for the County.   Read more

Library Encourages Citizens to Attend PNC Mobile Learning Adventure Program

05/18/2023
Category: County Manager’s Office

The Talbot County Free Library encourages families to come out to Moton Park this weekend on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st from 12-4PM for the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure. Read more

Removal and Relocation of Talbot Boys Monument from Talbot County Courthouse Green to Cross Keys Battlefield in Harrisonburg, Virginia

03/11/2022
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

On Sunday, March 13, 2022, work will begin on the removal and relocation of the Talbot Boys Monument from the Talbot County Courthouse Green in Easton, Maryland to the Cross Keys Battlefield in Harrisonburg, Virginia Read more

Talbot County Courthouse Water Damage

12/19/2021
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council

On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Talbot County 9-1-1 Center received a fire alarm notification from the Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington Street, Easton. Upon arrival, fire units from Easton and neighboring fire departments found that a computer located in the Clerk of the Court’s office in the North Wing had caught fire which activated the sprinkler system in that area of the building. Read more

Council Names Clay Stamp County Manager Efective January 1, 2021

11/12/2020
Category: County Manager’s Office County Council