{ "city": "Wicomico County", "state": "Maryland", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wicomicocounty.org/", "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": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Local Management Board", "headline": "Board to review FY26 final financial and performance reports", "summary": "This is a routine procedural meeting of the Wicomico County Local Management Board. The board will approve previous minutes, receive updates on grants, and review final financial and performance reports for fiscal year 2026. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1569", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board considers modifying nonconforming special exception for Wade Rentals at 32744 Old Ocean City Road", "summary": "The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Wade Rentals, LLC to modify a nonconforming special exception to enlarge its property, an existing building, and alter the site plan at 32744 Old Ocean City Road in the A-1 Zoning District. The board will also consider approving minutes from April 23, 2026, and receive updates from the Planning Director.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1565", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council considers $531,480 FAA grant for air traffic control tower equipment", "summary": "The council will vote on a resolution to amend the FY 2027 capital budget to accept a $531,480 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Project. It will also consider reappointments to the Board of Library Trustees, a settlement of an opioid lawsuit against Indivior, and a proposed amendment to county zoning rules for accessory dwelling units. Additional public hearings will address a proposed bill to decouple liquor sales from restaurant operations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1585", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on ADU zoning amendment to comply with Maryland law", "summary": "The Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment to establish and revise regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as required by Maryland Senate Bill 891. A work session will discuss the draft 2027 Comprehensive Plan update, but no public comment will be taken. Planning director updates and future meeting dates are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1566", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss ADU regulations and airport zoning text amendment", "summary": "The Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and will review an airport zoning map change due to a runway expansion. The meeting also includes a work session on the Comprehensive Plan Update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1567", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Wicomico Board of Elections", "headline": "Wicomico Board of Elections to discuss FY 2027 and polling place evaluations", "summary": "The Board of Elections will meet to review the FY 26 budget and 2026 polling place evaluations. The body will also discuss FY 2027, the RLA Audit, and the Board of Canvassers 2026 Election.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1564", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Police Accountability Board", "headline": "Police Accountability Board holds routine meeting with chief's report", "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Wicomico County Police Accountability Board with standard agenda items including adoption of minutes, a chief's report, and case review updates. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1568", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Electrical Examiners", "headline": "Board of Electrical Examiners to discuss permits and City of Salisbury updates", "summary": "The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss electrical permits. The agenda includes staffing updates and a discussion regarding the City of Salisbury.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1558", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Natural Resources Committee to discuss Comprehensive Plan and invasive species", "summary": "The Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee will convene to review minutes, discuss the Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan with long-range planner Matthew Littlejohn, and receive updates on invasive species and Cove Beach.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1563", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council considers sports event MOU and fire service representation", "summary": "The Wicomico County Council will hold a public hearing on an aircraft rescue job description and vote on the appointment of a planning deputy director. The body will also consider a multi-year agreement for hosting national sports championships and introduce bills regarding fire chiefs and surplus property.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1562", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Recreation Commission", "headline": "Wicomico Recreation & Parks Commission reviews FY27 strategic plans and capital projects", "summary": "The commission is discussing updates on ongoing capital projects including the Civic Center, Mason Dixon Complex, Pirate's Wharf, and Cove Road Expansion. They will also review the FY27 Draft Strategic Plans and park policies and procedures, with a focus on Cedar Hill and Nanticoke Harbor. The meeting includes division reports and an update on the LPPRP.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1559", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Local Management Board", "headline": "LMB board reviews grants and reports at routine meeting", "summary": "The Wicomico County Local Management Board holds a standard monthly meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on LMB reports and grants. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural and informational items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1573", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Wicomico Board of Elections", "headline": "Board selects precincts for a comprehensive audit", "summary": "The Wicomico Board of Elections will meet to conduct a random selection of precincts for a comprehensive audit. The meeting will be held at 345 Snow Hill Road and includes an optional video conference option.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1561", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Administrative Charging Committee", "headline": "Closed session to review five cases, discuss with Baltimore City PAB/ACC", "summary": "The Wicomico County Administrative Charging Committee will meet to adopt minutes and hold a closed session to review case numbers 2025-0020, 2026-0014, 2026-0015, 2026-0018, and 2026-0019 under personnel or legal advice exceptions. New business includes a discussion with Baltimore City's Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC).", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1557", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on airport overlay zone amendment", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone. The body will also review a subdivision plan for Raegan's Run and hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1554", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1554", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on airport overlay zone radius change", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to modify the 8,000-foot airport turning radius in the A-2 Airport Overlay Zone. The commission will also review an amended preliminary/final subdivision plan for Raegan's Run on Riverside Road, and conduct a work session on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan update, including a SWOT analysis and draft survey. No public comment will be taken during the work session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1553", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Water and Sewer Technical Committee", "headline": "Water and sewer board reviews projects including Salisbury Septic Elimination", "summary": "The Wicomico County Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Board meets to receive updates on several ongoing projects. Old business includes the Westside PER feedback and the Old Ocean City Road Corridor PER procurement process. New business covers the Naylor Mill Water Main Project construction and an introduction from the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Services. The board will also review minutes from March 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1547", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Wicomico Board of Elections", "headline": "Board to review FY26 budget and polling place evaluations", "summary": "The Wicomico County Board of Elections will hold its monthly meeting, discussing the FY26 budget, 2026 polling place evaluations, and election judge parity. The board will also set canvass dates for June 25, July 1, and July 6, 2026, and conduct a risk-limiting audit (RLA). A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1555", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on $1.3M FAA grant for runway extension", "summary": "The County Council will hold public hearings on a water/sewer plan amendment for a Kia dealership, a $1.3M FAA grant for runway extension, and a $31,000 state aviation grant. They will also vote on resolutions including budget amendments, declaring surplus property, charter amendments, a banking contract with JP Morgan Chase, and appointments to the Police Accountability Board. In the afternoon, work sessions include a DPW update and a presentation from MACo.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1551", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1551", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Tourism and Civic Center Commission", "headline": "Commission to review FY27 budget and strategic plans", "summary": "The Wicomico Tourism & Civic Center Commission will discuss the FY27 budget overview and draft strategic plans for the Civic Center and Tourism. They will also receive updates on ongoing capital projects including the exterior renovation, roof replacement, Mason Dixon renovation, and Pirate’s Wharf Phase II.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1556", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Natural Resources Conservation Advisory Committee reviews landfill and beach updates", "summary": "The committee will meet to discuss city updates and old business. Agenda items include updates on invasive species, the landfill, and the Cove Beach Critical Area review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1550", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1550", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Airport Commission", "headline": "Runway shortened to 5,400‑5,800 ft until Sept. 30 as construction continues", "summary": "The commission will review updates on multiple airport projects, including the temporary runway length reduction, design proposals for a new UMES hangar, bids for ATCT equipment, and progress on parking and sewer improvements. Passenger activity data for April will be presented. The meeting also includes standard reports, public comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1549", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on FY27 annual budget and property tax rate", "summary": "The County Council will consider the annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the corresponding real and personal property tax rate. The meeting includes public hearings on land preservation easements, fee increases, and grant funding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1545", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1545", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "County Council", "headline": "County Council to discuss potential litigation in closed session", "summary": "The Wicomico County Council will convene in a closed work session to consult with staff and consultants regarding pending or potential litigation. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 301 of the Government Office Building.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1546", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1546", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Local Management Board", "headline": "Board to receive grant updates and approve minutes", "summary": "This meeting of the Wicomico County Local Management Board consists of procedural items: approval of minutes from previous meetings, routine updates on LMB programs, and grant updates. No significant policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1572", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1572", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "County Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1544", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on extending budget adoption deadline to June 15", "summary": "The County Council will consider Resolution No. 82-2026 to extend the deadline for adopting the annual budget from June 1 to June 15, 2026. The meeting also includes public comments and council remarks. Aside from the resolution, the agenda consists of routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1543", "minutes_url": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1543", "source": "https://www.wicomicocounty.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }