The Open Agenda

Another Special Mini Episode of The Open Agenda Is Here!   Get ready for another mini episode of The Open Agenda while you wait for Season 2?   We caught up with Secretary of Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility Walter Simmons this summer at the MACo Summer Conference in Ocean City for a special mini episode! Secretary Simmons joined us for a conversation about the Maryland Departme...

Here is a SPECIAL EPISODE from MACo 2026 in Ocean City, MD A Special Mini Episode of The Open Agenda Is Here Need a little Open Agenda to hold you over until Season 2? In honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re releasing a special mini episode featuring Anna Sierra, Assistant Secretary with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. W caught up with Anna this summer at the MACo Summer Co...

PART I    LaMonte Cooke, a resident of Chestertown, Maryland, began his career in law enforcement in 1975 as Kent County’s first African American Deputy Sheriff. He joined Queen Anne’s County in 1987 and has served as Warden of the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center ever since. Throughout his distinguished career, he has received numerous honours and accolades. Recent recognitions include the 20...

PART II   LaMonte Cooke, a resident of Chestertown, Maryland, began his career in law enforcement in 1975 as Kent County’s first African American Deputy Sheriff. He joined Queen Anne’s County in 1987 and has served as Warden of the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center ever since. Throughout his distinguished career, he has received numerous honours and accolades. Recent recognitions include the 20...

The Department of Natural Resources covers a lot of things in the realms of nature and resources and yes, they are a department. I'll let them fill you in with some guidance from Bruce and Beth. 

Join hosts Bruce Grove and Beth Malasky as they sit down with Bobby Wooley, owner of The Edge and founder of the Giving the Edge Foundation . Through athletics, mentorship, and community partnerships, Bobby has spent years creating opportunities that encourage leadership, confidence, and healthy choices for young people across Queen Anne’s County. In this episode “Edge of Our Seats”, we talk about...

Have you ever wondered what a flood plain is? Have you ever heard of a flood plain? Are you an engineer? Would you like to be an engineer (Yes, like Scotty). Why am I asking these questions? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode. 

Whats a PIO? What do they do? How do they do what they do? In this episode we chat with two Public Information Officers and let them give you, the public, all of the information that they officially have. You know, because they are being official which is close to officer because and officer is official.  You know what? I'll let them explain. :)

We often talk about what happens behind the scenes in county government and how residents can get involved. In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that always sparks conversation in our community: the development process. Join hosts Bruce Grove and Beth Malasky as they sit down with Amy Moredock, Director of Queen Anne's County Planning and Zoning, and local business owner and developer Jod...

Join us as we sit down with Jay Falstad, Executive Director of the Queen Anne's Conservation Association for a conversation about protecting the places that make Queen Anne's County special. From land conservation and environmental stewardship to balancing growth with preserving our natural resources, Jay shares insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our community. We also discuss t...

A conversation featuring the dedicated team from Queen Anne's County Animal Services . Listeners will learn about the important work Animal Services performs every day, from protecting public safety and promoting responsible pet ownership to caring for animals in need and helping them find loving homes.   Hosted by Bruce Grove of Queen Anne's County Television - QACTV and Beth Malasky, Queen Anne'...

The Open Agenda is a weekly series designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works and the issues shaping the community of Queen Anne's County Maryland.