Walkersville, Maryland
Upcoming
Burgess & Commissioners
The Burgess and Commissioners will review a charter update, consider accounts payable, and hear updates from staff and commissioners. Public comments will be taken. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.
- Charter update review
- Accounts payable approval
- Watershed update
- Public comments and concerns
Recent meetings
Burgess & Commissioners
The Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners will discuss PFAS litigation and a charter update review. They will also consider a Planning and Parks Commission vacancy and recognize the Spirit of Walkersville Scholarship. The meeting includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and public comments.
- PFAS Litigation Discussion
- Charter Update Review
- Planning and Parks Commission Vacancy
- Spirit of Walkersville Scholarship Recognition
- Accounts Payable
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a revised parking study and waiver related to accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes a review of a revised draft section for accessory dwelling units.
- Accessory Dwelling Units Parking Study and Parking Waiver (Revised)
- Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Section (Revised)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hold a discussion on planning for the Fall Pop-Up on Penn event. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, updates on new businesses and ribbon cuttings, and a report from the Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). Other items include commissioner concerns and public comment.
- Planning discussion for Fall Pop-Up on Penn event
- Report from WBPA on business activities
- Updates on new businesses and ribbon cuttings
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
Burgess & Commissioners
The Burgess and Commissioners are holding a regular town meeting with procedural items including approval of open and closed meeting minutes, accounts payable, and routine updates. A senior group discussion and a watershed update are listed as order-of-business items. No major ordinances, rezonings, or financial decisions appear on the agenda.
- Approval of open and closed meeting minutes from May 27, 2026
- Senior Group Discussion
- Accounts Payable
- Public Comments and Concerns/Watershed Update
- Closed Meeting scheduled after open session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a parking study and draft regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). They will also vote on the minutes from the May 26 meeting. The agenda includes announcements of upcoming town meetings and closures.
- Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
- Accessory Dwelling Units Parking Study discussion
- Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Section discussion
- Announcement of Town Meeting on June 10, 2026
- Announcement of Town Hall closure for Juneteenth on June 19, 2026
Parks Commission
The Walkersville Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of previous minutes, discussion of park usage concerns and requests, reports from the GVAA and DPW, and updates on Manor House. No formal votes on specific projects or budgets are listed.
- Discussion of park usage concerns
- Park usage requests
- GVAA report
- DPW report
- Manor House updates
Burgess & Commissioners
The Burgess and Commissioners will hold public hearings on two ordinances: the General Fund (2026-02) and the Water Fund (2026-03). The board will also appoint election judges, receive updates from the library and veterans committee, and approve accounts payable.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02 (General Fund)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 (Water Fund)
- Appointment of election judges Susan Hauver and Tim Hampton
- Walkersville Library Update by Levi Branson
- Accounts Payable approval
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a detailed site plan for the Walkersville High School Portable Replacement Project and discuss an Accessory Dwelling Units parking study and potential parking waiver. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and announcements of upcoming town events.
- Walkersville High School Portable Replacement Project – Detailed Site Plan
- Accessory Dwelling Units Parking Study and Parking Waiver discussion
- Approval of April 28, 2026, meeting minutes
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will discuss planning for the Fall Pop-Up on Penn event, outreach to town businesses, and new business ribbon cuttings. They will also receive a report from the Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). The meeting includes approval of April 2026 minutes and public comment.
- Planning discussion for Fall Pop-Up on Penn event
- Outreach to town businesses
- New businesses and ribbon cuttings
- Report from WBPA
- Approval of April 2026 minutes
Burgess & Commissioners
The Burgess and Commissioners will consider Ordinance 2026-01 for a zoning map update, discuss Maryland 194, and introduce two ordinances for the General Fund and Water Fund. They will also receive a Veterans Committee update and approve minutes from previous meetings. Public comments and a watershed update are on the agenda.
- Ordinance 2026-01 Zoning Map Update
- Introduction of Ordinance 2026-02 General Fund
- Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03 Water Fund
- Veterans Committee Update – Kathy Sixx
- Maryland 194 Discussion
Parks Commission
The Walkersville Parks Commission will discuss a potential horseshoe pit at Community Park and a bridge replacement or repair project, with Matthew Crum presenting on the bridge. The commission will also review park usage requests, receive reports from the GVAA and DPW, and hear updates on the Manor House. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond approval of the April minutes.
- Community Park horseshoe pit discussion
- Community Park bridge discussion with Matthew Crum
- Park usage requests to be reviewed
- GVAA and DPW reports
- Manor House updates
Planning Commission
The Walkersville Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on May 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman as follow-up, and a public hearing on a variance request (case W-B-26-1) for the property at 200 Solar Drive.
- Variance request for 200 Solar Drive (case W-B-26-1)
Planning Commission
The Walkersville Planning Commission will open the meeting, approve the minutes from April 14, 2026, and hold a discussion on accessory dwelling units. The session will also include announcements of upcoming town events.
- Call meeting to order
- Approve April 14, 2026 minutes
- Accessory Dwelling Units discussion
- Announcements of upcoming events
Economic Development Commission
The Walkersville Economic Development Commission will meet to approve March 2026 minutes and receive updates on the Spring Pop-Up on Penn event. They will also discuss new businesses and ribbon cuttings, and hear a report from the Walkersville Business and Professional Association (WBPA). The agenda includes commissioner concerns and public comment, but no binding votes on specific projects or spending.
- Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on Spring Pop-Up on Penn event
- Discussion of new businesses and upcoming ribbon cuttings
- Report from WBPA
- Public comment period