Development & economy in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,260 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most development & economy activity
- Prince George's County, MD (106)
- Harford County, MD (91)
- Easton, MD (76)
- Bel Air, MD (64)
- Hagerstown, MD (51)
- Aberdeen, MD (46)
- Cecil County, MD (43)
- Annapolis, MD (41)
- Baltimore, MD (39)
- Westminster, MD (39)
- Cambridge, MD (32)
- College Park, MD (32)
Latest matching meetings
Committee holds public hearing on vacant land reuse and resident-led solutions
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. Sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence, the discussion will cover urban agriculture, land trusts, and property stewardship. The committee is gathering stakeholder input rather…
Committee reviews city policies on reinvesting in vacant housing.
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council. Members will review interagency cooperation, implementation status, and public accountability for vacant housing reinvestment policies. The meeting covers standard procedural items…
STAC to review 273-lot Ewing Farm subdivision and 19-unit townhouse project
The Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will review two development proposals. The first is a concept plan for a 19-unit townhouse development on Piney Creek Rd, including a request to reduce the shore buffer requirement. The second is a preliminary major subdivision application for Ewing Farm, a 273-lot project…
Ag advisory board to hear census, farm launch updates
The Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve previous minutes, receive the Agricultural Coordinator's report on the 2026 Ag Census and the Harford Certified Farm Launch program, and hear subcommittee and agency updates. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings…
Board reviews 2026 Ag Census and Harford Certified Farm launch
The Harford County Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve previous minutes and receive status updates. The agenda includes a report on the 2026 Agricultural Census, a recap of past events, and the launch of the Harford Certified Farm program. No specific ordinances…
DAC to review 4,000 sq ft contractor office and storage building on Post Road
The Harford County Development Advisory Committee (DAC) is meeting to review a proposed plan for a 4,000 square foot general contractor office and storage building on 0.895 acres at 1335 Post Road. The applicant is Susky Holdings, LLC, with Carpenter Engineering, LLC as the engineer. The committee will discuss the…
Board votes on two new liquor licenses and two transfers at Frederick County hearing
The Frederick County Liquor Board will decide on a violation for Fajita Grande and review four license applications. Two new Class B on-sale licenses are requested for Diablo Bar and Chun, while two Class A off-sale licenses are being transferred to Heritage Spirits and Hillcrest Wine and Spirits. Staff will also…
Bel Air ECDC to discuss Derby Place tenancy, parking fund, FY27 priorities
The Economic and Community Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at The Armory. The agenda includes administrative approval of June minutes, updates from town departments and partner organizations, and new business items on Derby Place tenancy, parking policy and fund…
Easton reviews pre-submission proposal for Parkway Apartments renovation and new community building
The Easton Staff Development Review is considering a pre-submission proposal from Rauch Inc. to renovate the existing Parkway Apartments complex and construct a new 2,500 sq ft community building at 51 Jowite Street. The proposal is in the MXW zoning district and is at an early review stage.
DAC to review re-subdivision of Hess estate lots on Fallston Road
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to re-subdivide Lot 2 of the St. Clair E. Hess estate to create a new Lot 6, approximately 4.456 acres, zoned AG (agricultural). The property is located on the east side of Fallston Road (MD 152) between Engle Road and Parlor Court in Bel Air. The applicant is…
Cecil County EDC to hear education updates from Cecil College and CCPS
The Economic Development Commission of Cecil County is holding a regular meeting. The main agenda items are the approval of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes, a director's report from Sandra Edwards, and presentations on education from Cecil College President Dr. Mary Bolt and CCPS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Lawson…
Audit Advisory Board to review FY2026 audit results and FY2027 plan
The Harford County Audit Advisory Board is meeting to review the status of the FY2026 audit plan, which is complete, and the FY2027 audit plan, which is in progress. The board will receive reports on audits of insurance coverage, procurement practices, economic development loan and grant programs, hotel occupancy tax…
Liquor Board hears applications for new license and drive-thru expansion
The Queen Anne's County Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two liquor license applications. One request is for a new Class B license for a business named The Ordinary, and the other is to expand an existing Class A license for Bull Pen to include a drive-thru window. The hearing is scheduled…
Easton reviews proposals for vehicle storage and utility conduit
The Easton Staff Development Review is holding a pre-submission review of three proposals. These include a commercial miscellaneous use for private motor vehicle storage and two utility conduit installations by the Easton Utilities Commission. The meeting is for discussion and review, not final decisions.
Economic Development Commission to discuss ADU text amendment and new business introductions
The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where members will hear updates from the Economic and Tourism Development Department, review subcommittee reports, and discuss new business. Notable items include introductions of Centreville Economic Development and the…
Kent Narrows board to review wayfinding study, fall events, and O'Dental update
The Kent Narrows Development Foundation will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and financial updates, along with reports from county agencies. The board will discuss new business including an update on O'Dental, review a wayfinding program study, and plan fall/winter events…
Council to vote on multiple annexations and $4M+ in contracts
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on Land Management Code Amendments, consider several annexation plans and resolutions, and vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and software renewals totaling over $4 million. The meeting also includes…
Commission discusses planning for a Fall Pop-Up event on Penn Avenue.
The Economic Development Commission will hold a standard meeting to approve minutes and review reports. The primary substantive item is a planning discussion regarding a Fall Pop-Up event on Penn. The agenda also includes updates on new businesses and ribbon cuttings, but no specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar…
Commission hears Washington College project updates, reschedules November meeting
The Kent County Economic & Tourism Development Commission is meeting to hear a guest speaker from Washington College about major project updates, review staff reports, and handle routine business. The commission will also consider rescheduling the November meeting due to the Veterans Day county holiday. The agenda is…
Council reviews annexations, grants, new positions, and 2027 legislative priorities
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to review the preliminary agenda and discuss several items, including homeless outreach and youth mentoring teams, acceptance of an urban tree grant, new full-time positions, and three annexation requests. They will also receive an update from the Department of Housing…
Council holds closed session on business proposal, appointments, legal advice
The Mayor and Council is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss a business proposal, board appointments, and legal advice. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda consists entirely of exempt matters under state law.
Council to consider rezoning Blue Ball Road property to Business General
The Cecil County Council holds a legislative session with a public hearing on a rezoning request for 560 Blue Ball Road in Elkton, proposing a change from Urbanized Residential to Business General. The council will also introduce resolutions for an Axon equipment contract, an Enterprise Zone expansion application, and…
Council to review rezoning, Axon equipment contract, sewer assessment
The Cecil County Council is holding a work session to review its legislative agenda, including a public hearing for a property rezoning, introduction of resolutions for an Axon equipment contract and enterprise zone expansion, and consideration of appointments. They will also call for a final reading of a bill…
Board hears requests for new and expanded alcohol licenses in Columbia and Ellicott City
The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to review two license applications. One request seeks to expand an existing package store in Columbia, while the other seeks a new license for a restaurant in Ellicott City. The hearing will be held in person and via WebEx.
Committee to discuss ADU zoning bill and aviation landing
The Development Overview Committee is meeting to discuss two items: a proposed county zoning bill (CB-074-2026) that would permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in most zones, and an item labeled 'Aviation Landing.' The ADU bill would allow one ADU per lot, up to 75% of the principal dwelling's size, with a max…
Veterinary clinic seeks pre-submission approval for x-ray room addition
The Easton Staff Development Review will consider a pre-submission proposal from Lane Engineering LLC on behalf of Easton Veterinary Clinic to add a 220-square-foot x-ray room and make associated facility improvements at 8942 Centreville Road.
Council to review nuisance codes, fireworks, annexation, and CDBG contracts
The Mayor and Council will hold a special session, work session, and executive session. They will vote on CDBG subrecipient agreements and a Granicus contract, then discuss various topics including a fireworks event, nuisance code updates, rental facilities, habitual offender proposal, historic district guidelines…
Council holds executive session on business recruitment proposal
The Mayor and Council are meeting in executive session to discuss a proposal concerning a business or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in the state. This is a closed session, and no public decisions or details are provided in the agenda.
Planning Commission reviews status of 20+ development projects in Leonardtown
The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will review the monthly status report for August 2026, covering projects in concept, design, and construction stages. The report includes updates on residential subdivisions, commercial projects, and infrastructure improvements. No new decisions are on the agenda; it is a…
Main Street program updates: façade grants open, new businesses
This is a monthly Main Street program update for Leonardtown, Maryland, covering recent and upcoming business openings, grant program status, and community events. The agenda is informational rather than a decision-making meeting, with no votes or ordinances scheduled.
Planning Commission reviews site plans for industrial and library projects
The Planning Commission will consider several site plan requests and a special exception for a counseling office. The body will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan update with Wallace Montgomery.
HDC to review fence, signs, porch, and roof projects on historic properties
The Easton Historic District Commission will consider several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a cedar fence at 229 S. Aurora Street, signs at 11 S. Harrison Street, a porch replacement at 519 Goldsborough Street, and an emergency roof repair at 43 S. Washington Street. The commission will also…
Commission reviews annual report and updates on equity initiatives
The Equity and Inclusion Commission will approve minutes for May through July 2026 and review reports from the executive committee and treasurer. The meeting includes discussions on the annual report, pending appointments, and Health in All Policies. Additionally, the Office of Equity and Inclusion will provide…
Mayor and Council to discuss business or industrial organization proposal
The Mayor and Council are meeting in an executive session. The body will discuss a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state.
Mayor and Council to discuss business location proposal
The Mayor and Council will meet in an executive session to discuss a proposal regarding a business or industrial organization locating, expanding, or remaining in the state.
Planning Commission to review Harford Mall and East Churchville Road site plans
The Bel Air Planning Commission will review revisions to the Harford Mall Phase III and Phase IV site and landscape plans. The commission will also consider a site plan extension for a professional services office building.
County to vote on selling 11.87 acres to D.R. Horton for 65 affordable homes
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several major actions, including adopting resolutions to issue up to $968,011 in bonds for the Bedford Road Phase VII Sanitary District Project and to authorize the sale of 11.87 acres of county-owned land along Sedgwick Street to D.R. Horton, Inc. for development of 65…
DAC reviews townhouse proposal for Red Pump Crescent
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for 46 townhouse lots at Red Pump Crescent. A separate item regarding the Quirauk Peak Solar project has been postponed.
DAC reviews solar facility and townhouse project plans
The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two preliminary site and concept plans. The meeting covers a proposed community solar facility and a new townhouse development.
Closed-door meeting to discuss potential business relocation or expansion
The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session to consider a matter related to a business or industrial organization’s proposal to locate, expand, or remain in the state. They will also consult with legal counsel for advice.