Cheverly Council Tackles Federal Grant Vote, Election Changes, and Closed Session in Busy Two-Week Stretch
Cheverly's Mayor and Council and Board of Elections held four meetings over the past two weeks, but residents will have to wait for official minutes to learn what was decided. All four sessions are listed as agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been published. Here is what was on the table.
CDBG Grant Participation Up for Vote
The most consequential item of the period was a scheduled vote at the July 9 Mayor and Council meeting on whether Cheverly will continue participating in the Prince George's County CDBG Urban County Cooperation Agreement for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The federal Community Development Block Grant program channels money to local housing, infrastructure, and community-development projects. The outcome of the vote is not yet available in the public record.
The same meeting included a question-and-answer session with Verizon representatives about cellular coverage in town, an update on the bike trail project, and a Public Works update regarding Keller. Reports from the Recreation Council and the Planning Board were also on the agenda.
Board of Elections Reviews Minutes, Discusses Improvements
On July 14, the Cheverly Board of Election Supervisors met to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear resident input, and discuss administrative matters. The agenda also included a discussion of election improvements and a slot for any new business members wished to raise. No outcomes have been published.
Special Closed Session Covers Personnel, Litigation, and Property
The Mayor and Council held a special meeting on July 17 to vote on entering a closed session. Topics listed for the closed portion were personnel matters, consultation for legal advice, discussion of pending or potential litigation, and discussion of real property acquisition for a public purpose. The public record does not yet indicate what, if anything, was decided in those areas.
Work Session Weighs Ranked-Choice Voting and Charter Amendment
Also on July 17, the Mayor and Council held a work session to discuss ranked-choice voting and a proposed charter amendment that would change the town's election date. Neither item is recorded as a decision; both were listed for discussion.
The work session also included briefings on an alcohol license and a live-entertainment amendment for Chop Up Restaurant and Coola Lounge, updates on the Cheverly Station Apartments, and a discussion of the Port Towns partnership and regional initiatives.
What Residents Should Know
Because minutes have not been published for any of these meetings, the items above reflect only what agendas said would be taken up — not what was voted on, amended, or tabled. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should check the town's official meeting records as minutes become available.
Coming Up
No public meetings are listed on the town calendar for the next 14 days, according to the agenda data provided. Residents should monitor the town's official website for any newly posted or rescheduled sessions.