{ "city": "Talbot County", "state": "Maryland", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-talbot-md/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING", "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on 23 capital-improvement bills for FY27", "summary": "The Talbot County Council will hold public hearings on 23 bills (Nos. 1628-1650) for FY27 capital-enabling legislation, covering projects such as community pools, Hog Neck golf course improvements, Frederick Douglass Park, county detention center, and numerous sewer and road improvements. The council will also vote on Bill 1627, which amends zoning code to allow release of reserved land agreements for parcels under option with the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation. Other actions include introduction of a bill to update road-naming standards for 911 compliance, and discussion of annual adjustments to development impact fees.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1197", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1197" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews new funeral home site plan and waivers at 11365 Ocean Gateway", "summary": "The commission will consider several new business applications, including a major site plan to establish a funeral home at 11365 Ocean Gateway with requested waivers for parking, landscaping, bicycle parking, entrance width, sidewalks, and streetlights. It will also review a buffer reduction waiver for steep slopes at 8840 Dawson Road and a minor critical area variance for an addition at 7722 Latch String Lane. Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposed text amendment on cottage industry uses and provide staff updates and work session information.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=1522", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=1522" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Senior Citizens Task Force Meeting - July 9, 2026", "headline": "Task Force to discuss low-barrier shelter feasibility study", "summary": "The Talbot County Senior Citizens Task Force will meet to receive a report from an ad-hoc subcommittee and discuss a low-barrier shelter feasibility study, including a guest presentation from Colonel Bill Crabson of the Salvation Army. The work session will outline and prioritize next steps for the study.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1543", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1543" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1540", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1540" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "County Council Meeting - June 30, 2026", "headline": "Council to vote on exemption for corporate flags from sign permit rules", "summary": "The Talbot County Council will vote on Bill 1626, exempting corporate flags from sign permit requirements. A public hearing is scheduled for Bill 1627, allowing partial release of agricultural land preservation agreements under certain conditions. The council will also consider multiple contract extensions, including inmate medical and food services at the Department of Corrections, a law enforcement agreement with the Town of Oxford, and an intergovernmental agreement for recycling site management. Several letters of support for grant applications and infrastructure projects are up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1541", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1541" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "STRRB Meeting June 2026", "headline": "Board to decide on two short-term rental license applications", "summary": "The Short-Term Rental Review Board will consider two new short-term rental license applications for primary dwellings at 5690 Black Walnut Point Rd in Tilghman and 26554 Presquile Farm Dr in Easton. The board will also approve the decision summary from the May 21 meeting and handle administrative and old business items.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=1538", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=1538" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Public Works Advisory Board Meeting July 16, 2026", "headline": "Public Works Advisory Board to review capital projects and wastewater systems", "summary": "The Board will review capital projects and wastewater flows and sewer collection system improvements for Region II (St. Michaels) and Region V (Tilghman). Members will also discuss comments regarding the Claiborne PER.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1536", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1536" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Short Term Rental", "headline": "Board will review two short-term rental license applications", "summary": "The Talbot County Short-Term Rental Review Board will consider public comments submitted by July 10, 2026 and then decide on two short-term rental license requests. The applications are for a primary dwelling at 7701 Quaker Neck Rd, Bozman (Zone RC) and for a primary dwelling at 926 Calvert Avenue, St Michaels (Zone TR). The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as a decision summary approval for June 18, 2026 and the possibility of entering a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=1519", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=1519" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Comprehensive Plan Work Session - Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review Comprehensive Plan draft chapters", "summary": "The Planning Commission and Planning & Zoning staff will hold a work session to review second draft chapters of the update to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The session focuses on specific policy areas regarding county resources and infrastructure.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1535", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1535" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Senior Citizens Task Force Meeting - June 11, 2026", "headline": "Senior task force to prioritize housing insecurity steps", "summary": "The Talbot County Senior Citizens Task Force will meet to approve minutes, debrief a June 9 work session with the County Council, and prioritize next actions on senior homelessness and housing insecurity. The agenda also includes confirming the summer meeting schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1534", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1534" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Senior Citizens Task Force Special Meeting", "headline": "Task Force prepares briefing for Talbot County Council work session", "summary": "The Senior Citizens Task Force is meeting to finalize a preliminary briefing and plan a presentation. These materials will be used for a work session with the Talbot County Council on June 9, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1530", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1530" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Senior Citizens Task Force Special Meeting - June 1, 2026", "headline": "Senior Citizens Task Force prepares for County Council work session", "summary": "The Senior Citizens Task Force is meeting to finalize a preliminary briefing and plan a presentation. These actions are in preparation for a work session with the Talbot County Council scheduled for June 9, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1529", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1529" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Talbot County Council Work Session with Senior Citizens Task Force", "headline": "Council work session with Senior Citizens Task Force", "summary": "The Talbot County Council is holding a work session with the Senior Citizens Task Force to discuss issues affecting seniors. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation and a letter from the task force dated March 12, 2025. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1522", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1522" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "County Council Meeting - June 9, 2026", "headline": "Council introduces 23 bills for capital projects including pools, golf, and sewers", "summary": "The Council will hold a closed session and a work session with the Senior Citizens Task Force before the regular meeting. Major actions include introducing 23 bills amending appropriations for community pools, the Hog Neck Golf Course, Frederick Douglass Park, the detention center, school roofs, sewer systems, and roads. Public hearings are scheduled for a sewer connection policy amendment and a zoning code change to exempt corporate flags from sign permits. The Council will also consider board appointments, a support letter for Habitat for Humanity's home repair program, and a request to purchase a chase vehicle.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1521", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1521" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Public Works Advisory Board Meeting June 18th, 2026-Meeting Cancelled-", "headline": "Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board June 18 meeting cancelled", "summary": "This meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1518", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1518" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1517", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1517" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Senior Citizens Task Force Meeting - May 28, 2026", "headline": "Task force to set priorities for senior housing report to County Council", "summary": "The Senior Citizens Task Force will hold a work session to set priorities for inclusion in a preliminary report to the Talbot County Council on senior homelessness and housing insecurity. Members will also review the task force schedule and upcoming milestones, including a report to the Council on June 9 and a special meeting on June 1.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1515", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1515" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "County Council Meeting - May 26, 2026", "headline": "Council to vote on FY2026-2027 budget and consider zoning changes for preserved farmland", "summary": "The Talbot County Council will vote on Bill No. 1625, the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. They will also introduce a bill to amend zoning rules to allow release of land preservation agreements under certain conditions linked to the state agricultural preservation program. Other actions include awarding a bid for aviation consulting at Easton Airport, approving computer and network upgrades, and concurring with an opioid restitution abatement plan.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1514", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1514" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "STR Review Board Hearing May 2026", "headline": "Board to vote on three STR licenses and amended rules of procedure", "summary": "The Short-Term Rental Review Board will decide on three applications for primary-dwelling short-term rental licenses in Bozman, St. Michaels, and Claiborne. They will also discuss and possibly adopt amended Rules of Procedure. Public comments were accepted until May 15.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=1511", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=1511" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Public Works Advisory Board Meeting May 21, 2026", "headline": "Board to tour and review capital projects including wastewater plant replacement", "summary": "The Talbot County Public Works Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from April 16, 2026, discuss capital projects, and examine wastewater flows and sewer system improvements in Regions II (St. Michaels) and V (Tilghman). The board will then tour completed improvements on Goldsborough Neck Road, the proposed replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Preserve at Wye Mills, the EMS North Station, and Chapel Road culvert replacement. An executive session is scheduled for open discussion and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1510", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=1510" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "FY Budget Work Session - May 18, 2026", "headline": "County Council reviews FY27 budget and related appropriations", "summary": "The Talbot County Council will hold a work session to consider the FY27 budget. Items include the introduction of Bill 1625 for the FY2026-2027 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, a letter from the TCPS regarding the FY27 budget, approval of the FY2027 MSDE Talbot Nonrecurring exclusion, and a request for metal detectors from the TCBE.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1509", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1509" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Talbot County Council Meeting May 12, 2026", "headline": "Council introduces FY27 budget and holds public hearing on $750,000 CDBG project", "summary": "The Talbot County Council holds a work session on the final FY27 budget and later introduces Bill 1625, the budget and appropriation ordinance. Public hearings are scheduled for Community Development Block Grant projects, including $750,000 for For All Seasons renovations at 300 Talbot Street, Easton. The council also introduces a resolution to amend sewer connection policies and a bill to exempt corporate flags from sign permits. Additionally, it considers a letter of support for a pedestrian safety grant and a contract for website redesign.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1507", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1507" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Talbot County Council - FY27 Budget Work Session", "headline": "Council holds budget work session on FY27 appropriations", "summary": "The council is discussing the FY2026-2027 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Bill 1625), along with several funding requests. Items include a request from Talbot County Board of Education for metal detectors, Talbot County Public Schools' budget input, a letter from the Town of Easton regarding school resource officer funding, and a budget proposal from Phil Riggin.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1505", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1505" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1502", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1502" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Talbot County Council Meeting May 5, 2026", "headline": "Public hearing on Talbot County FY2026-2027 budget and appropriation ordinance", "summary": "The council holds a 2:00 p.m. public hearing on the constant yield and Bill No. 1625 establishing the 2026-2027 annual budget, followed by a 7:00 p.m. public hearing at Easton Elementary School on the same bill. The council also considers an update and funding request from Mid-Shore Behavioral Health for FY27, and recognizes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Correctional Officers and Employees Week.", "agenda_url": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1501", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://talbot-md.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=1501" } ] }