Easton Council Tackled Comprehensive Plan, $2M Recycling Contract; Historic District and Planning Reviews on Tap
Easton's boards and commissions covered a wide range of land-use, housing, and infrastructure matters over the past two weeks. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.
Town Council — July 6
The Town Council's agenda centered on two public hearings and votes: adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan under Resolution 6221, and authorization of a Community Development Block Grant application for the Osprey senior affordable housing project under Resolution 6224. The council was also scheduled to accept a Republic Services bid for annual recycling services for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 in the amount of $2,001,429.
Two new Easton Police Department officers, Tucker Lytle and Chase Fletcher, were to be introduced. Presentations on the agenda included an Eagle Scout project, Talbot Senior Task Force findings, Complete Streets, and Bay Street Ponds. The meeting opened with a closed session to discuss a business location proposal.
Affordable Housing Commission — July 7
The commission's agenda included approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and discussion of a TIS funding request for a rental renovation program. Members were set to review the Gannon's Range project, listed at 37 lots and $111,000, and receive an update on Osprey Senior Housing approval. A relaunch of the Home Purchase Assistance Program was also on the agenda.
Historic District Commission — July 13
The commission was scheduled to consider three applications to alter contributing historic properties:
- Application 2026-1760: partial demolition and reconstruction of the primary structure at 15 S. Hanson Street, the Critchlow Adkins Children's Center.
- Application 2026-1767: replacement of cedar siding and installation of a new window at 116 Goldsborough Street.
- Application 2026-1770: installation of a 40" x 18" PVC sign at 36 S. Washington Street.
The agenda also listed a corrective action notice for 601 Goldsborough Street and approval of the draft decision summary from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
Planning Commission — July 16
Three sketch site plans were on the agenda: redevelopment of the Talbot County Humane Society facility at 7906 and 7894 Ocean Gateway; construction of an 8,000-square-foot pole building for the Talbot County Roads Department at 605 Port Street, with multiple landscaping and buffering waivers; and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure for UM Shore Regional Medical Center at 1 Medical Center Drive, which included a supplemental waiver request for tree planting and bufferyard requirements.
The commission was also scheduled to make a recommendation to the Town Council on a zoning text amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units, following House Bill 1466 (2025).
Coming Up
Town Council — Monday, July 20: A public hearing is scheduled on Lowe's Home Centers' request to amend its Planned Unit Development for an expanded shed and trailer display at 501 Glebe Road. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 860 to accept land from Talbot County for an access road to Easton Woodland Park, adopt a statement of work for audit services by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, review a Planning and Zoning Commission letter on making the mobile food pilot program permanent, and hear a presentation by the Waterfowl Festival executive director on a transportation plan and liquor permits.
Staff Development Review — Thursday, July 23: The Town Council will review a pre-submission proposal from Lane Engineering, LLC for Elliott Equipment Co., Inc., to demolish existing buildings at 327 N. Aurora Street and construct a 68-unit multi-family building in the CB zoning district.