Easton, MD

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss updates to municipal license and permit fees. The body is also reviewing special event applications related to the Waterfowl Festival, including noise ordinance extensions and alcohol permits.

• Res. No. 6222: Revision of town license, application, permits, inspections, certificate and other fees
• Request from Waterfowl Festival, Inc. for alcohol in the Mill Street lot
• Noise ordinance extension for 4 Dogs Brewing (11/13 to 11/14)
• Noise ordinance extension for Tiger Lilly until midnight (11/13 and 11/14)
• Confirmation of Meredith Girard's re-appointment to the Board of Appeals

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will review a property list for the rental renovation program and provide updates on the Home Purchase Assistance Program. The meeting includes a closed session to review individual finances related to renovation contractors.

• Review of rental renovation program property list
• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation contractors
• Update on 305 South Street and Home Purchase Assistance Program for Juan Sanchez Barton and Justin Jones
• Update on Gannon's Range involving 46 lots and $138,000
• Update on Fello Projects at Higgins Street-Silos

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Affordable Housing Commission

Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

Park Advisory Board

Park Advisory Board

Easton Staff Development Review

Affordable Housing Commission

Town Council

Easton Staff Development Review

Historic District Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Affordable Housing Commission

Planning Commission

Town Council

Easton Staff Development Review

Park Advisory Board

Historic District Commission

Park Advisory Board

Town Council

Affordable Housing Commission

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Affordable Housing Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Park Advisory Board

Park Advisory Board

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Affordable Housing Commission

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Affordable Housing Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

Park Advisory Board

Park Advisory Board

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Affordable Housing Commission

Historic District Commission

Park Advisory Board

Park Advisory Board

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Easton Staff Development Review

Historic District Commission

Affordable Housing Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Easton Staff Development Review

Park Advisory Board

Historic District Commission

Park Advisory Board

Town Council

Historic District Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Affordable Housing Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Easton Staff Development Review

Affordable Housing Commission

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

Easton Staff Development Review

Easton Staff Development Review

Town Council

General

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider an amendment to a commercial training building project at 52 S. Washington Street. The body will also review multiple applications for signs, window replacements, and exterior modifications to contributing and non-contributing properties.

• Amendment to construction scope for a two-story commercial training building at 52 S. Washington Street
• Installation of a 160 square foot mural at 106 South Street (Academy Art Museum)
• Replacement of vinyl siding with James Hardie Smooth lap siding at 219 S. Harrison Street
• Installation of exterior lighting and a Southwest entry door at 315 Goldsborough Street
• Signage requests for 5 E. Dover Street and 20 Goldsborough Street

Park Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

Park Advisory Board

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review will evaluate two pre-submission proposals. The body is reviewing requests for a new building and the use of donation bins.

• Pre-submission proposal for a 12,750 square foot pole building at 29501 Canvasback Drive, Lot 16
• Pre-submission proposal for Donation Bin Use at 8168 Elliott Road

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will discuss a rental renovation property list and a home purchase assistance program. The meeting includes a closed session to review individual finances regarding renovation contractors. Members will also receive updates on specific housing projects.

• Review of rental renovation program property list
• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation contractors
• Home Purchase Assistance Program update for Juan Sanchez Barton and Justin Jones
• Update on 305 South Street
• Gannon's Range update involving 46 lots and $138,000

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three applications for special exceptions and variances. These requests involve vehicle storage, signage, and parking setbacks.

• Special Exception request for long-term storage of large vehicles at 327 N. Aurora Street
• Variance request to display five flags instead of the permitted four at 9158 Mistletoe Drive
• Variance request for a 0-foot parking setback from the property line at 307 N. Aurora Street

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will meet to discuss municipal official items and legislation. The primary legislative item is a proposed ordinance regarding the sale of town property.

• Ord. No. 866: Authorization to sell Lot 9 at Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park to BSA Seafood LLC

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at the Easton Town Office, 14 S Harrison Street. The main discussion item is proposed changes to the Town of Easton Zoning Ordinance to create a Data Center Use and supplemental standards associated with that use. The Commission will also consider approving the Draft Decision Summary from its September 17, 2026 meeting. No votes on the data center zoning changes are listed on this agenda; the item is listed as a discussion.

• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance changes to create a Data Center Use
• Proposed supplemental standards tied to the Data Center Use
• Approval of the Draft Decision Summary from the September 17, 2026 meeting

Historic District Commission

The commission is reviewing three applications for property alterations in historic districts. The body will consider requests for tree removal, window replacements, and new signage.

• Request to remove one healthy Black Walnut tree at 319 August Street
• Request to replace vinyl windows with Marvin Elevate double-hung windows at 219 S. Harrison Street
• Request to install 13.3 square foot acrylic signage at 6 S. West Street
• Window replacement at 206 South Street
• Exterior alterations at 121 S. Washington Street

The Commission approved requests for window replacements, a new wall sign, door and window updates, and a portico reconstruction. One request to remove a Black Walnut tree was withdrawn. The October 26 meeting was rescheduled to October 28.

• Approved fiberglass-clad wood window replacements at 219 S. Harrison Street (5-0)
• Approved 7.33 sq ft acrylic wall sign at 6 S. West Street (5-0)
• Approved amended door and window replacements at 206 South Street (5-0)
• Approved front portico replacement at 121 S. Washington Street with roofing conditions (5-0)
• Rescheduled October 26 meeting to October 28 at 6:00 p.m.

Easton Staff Development Review

Affordable Housing Commission

The Easton Affordable Housing Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 14 S Harrison Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes from September 15, 2026, new business on the Rental Renovation program and Home Improvement Flyers, and updates on the Purchase Program, including 305 South Street and the Home Purchase Assistance Program. The commission will also consider a closed session under General Provisions 3-305(b)(2) to review individual finances related to renovation contractors, and hear old business updates on Osprey Senior Housing, Gannon's Range, Chapel Farms, and Fello Projects-Higgins Street-Silos.

• Closed session under General Provisions 3-305(b)(2) to review individual finances for renovation contractors
• Rental Renovation program property list review and Home Improvement Flyers
• 305 South Street update under the Purchase Program
• Home Purchase Assistance Program applicants Juan Sanchez Barton and Justin Jones
• Gannon's Range update: 46 lots at $138,000

Town Council

The Easton Town Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at 14 S Harrison Street. The agenda includes a vote on a bid for Accessible Pedestrian Signals, discussion of Automated License Plate Readers, and a public assembly event, the No Kings Rally on 10/17/26. Ordinance 866 would authorize the Town to sell Lot 9 at Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park to BSA Seafood LLC. The agenda also notes the possibility that all or part of the meeting may be held in Closed Session.

• Ord. 866: authorizes sale of Lot 9 at Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park to BSA Seafood LLC
• Approval of bid for Accessible Pedestrian Signals
• Discussion of Automated License Plate Readers
• Public Assembly Event: No Kings Rally on 10/17/26
• Closed Session statement from the 9/21/26 meeting

Park Advisory Board

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will hold its first of two required meetings to consider the Town of Easton's request to demolish the contributing structure at 125 S. West Street. The commission will also review several applications for window replacement, roof replacement, a brick wall addition, and a tree removal, along with administrative approvals and a discussion about rescheduling an upcoming meeting.

• Demolition of contributing structure at 125 S. West Street (first of two required meetings)
• Window replacement at 219 S. Harrison Street with Marvin Elevate double-hung windows
• Roof replacement at 23 N. Hanson Street from metal to asphalt shingles
• Removal of one healthy Black Walnut tree at 319 August Street
• Refacing front steps and adding 18-inch brick wall at 205 Talbot Street

The Commission approved the demolition of a condemned primary structure and outbuilding due to public safety threats. Other actions included approving porch revisions at 205 Talbot Street and a metal roof at 23 N. Hanson Street. A window replacement request for 219 S. Harrison Street was tabled.

• Approved demolition of contributing primary structure and outbuilding at 125 S. West Street (5-0)
• Approved porch material and footprint revisions at 205 Talbot Street (5-0)
• Approved standing seam metal roof at 23 N. Hanson Street with rib height limit of 1 inch (5-0)
• Tabled window replacement application for 219 S. Harrison Street pending more information (5-0)
• Approved September 28, 2026 Agenda Summary (5-0)
• Approved September 14, 2026 Decision Summary (5-0)

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review is considering a pre-submission proposal from Lane Engineering, LLC for a 9,882 sq ft retail/office building at 8338 Elliott Road. The property is zoned CG (general commercial). This is a preliminary review step, not a final decision.

• Pre-submission proposal for 9,882 sq ft retail/office building
• Applicant: Lane Engineering, LLC
• Location: 8338 Elliott Road (Tax Map 0109, Grid 00EA, Parcel 2865, Lot 2)
• Zoning District: CG

Park Advisory Board

The Easton Park Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Town Engineer, and updates. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Items by Director of Parks and Recreation
• Items by Town Engineer
• Updates
• Next meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 865 to close Moton Street. The ordinance proposes conveying the street bed to Building African American Minds, Inc. while retaining a utility easement.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 865 to close Moton Street
• Conveyance of Moton Street bed to Building African American Minds, Inc.
• Proposal to purchase a Hydro Excavator from Vermeer
• Re-appointment of Maria Brophy to the Historic District Commission
• Presentation on Easton Utilities Cybersecurity Partnership

The Town Council approved the closure of Moton Street and the conveyance of the street bed to Building African American Minds, Inc. The Council also authorized the purchase of a hydro-excavator and confirmed a commission reappointment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 865 to close Moton Street and convey it to Building African American Minds, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $87,000 purchase of a Vermeer diesel hydro-excavator (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment of Maria Brophy to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes as written

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will review an application from the Town of Easton for electrical substation #5 on Hailem School Road, checking its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also approve the draft decision summary from the August 20, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Review of electrical substation #5 (Application 2026-1819) on Hailem School Road, Tax Map 0014, Parcel 0038
• Approval of draft decision summary from August 20, 2026 meeting

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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a special exception application for a house of worship. The request involves using an existing commercial building to serve approximately 15 to 20 congregants.

• Special Exception request for 29512 Canvasback Drive Unit 6
• Proposed use of commercial building as a House of Worship
• Estimated congregation size of 15 to 20 people

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to operate a house of worship in a commercial building. The approval is subject to conditions regarding bicycle parking and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.

• Approved August 18, 2026 Decision Summary (3-0)
• Approved Special Exception for house of worship at 29512 Canvasback Drive Unit 6 (3-0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will review its rental renovation program, including a property list and contractors, and will move into closed session to review individual finances. They will also receive updates on the home purchase program, including 305 South Street, and ongoing projects such as Osprey Senior Housing and Gannon's Range.

• Closed session under General Provisions 3-3-5(b)(2) to review individual finances
• Review of rental renovation program property list and contractors
• Update on 305 South Street home purchase assistance
• Gannon's Range update: 46 lots, $138,000
• Osprey Senior Housing approved

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review multiple applications for exterior changes to historic and non-contributing properties. Items include porch renovations, window replacements, and a new swimming pool installation.

• Pool installation at 107 E. Earle Avenue
• Porch and step renovations at 216 S. Washington Street
• Storefront window repairs at 20 and 22 Goldsborough Street
• Shed roof extension and door replacement at 101 N. West Street
• ADA ramp and storefront reconstruction at 34 S. West Street

The Historic District Commission approved six applications for exterior alterations at properties on Goldsborough Street, S. Washington Street, E. Earle Avenue and N. West Street, most by 6-0 votes. One application, for refacing front steps and adding an 18-inch brick wall at 205 Talbot Street, was withdrawn from the agenda. The Commission also approved its August 24, 2026 Decision Summary and administratively approved exterior alterations at 34 S. West Street.

• Approved porch decking and siding repairs at 601 Goldsborough Street with conditions on deck board direction, railing reinstatement and paint color matching (6-0)
• Approved exterior alterations to the Federal Street facade at 101 N. West Street (5-1, Gant against)
• Approved screening the north porch and replacing four rear doors at 214 S. Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved a 10' x 22' in-ground pool at 107 E. Earle Avenue (6-0)
• Approved a new covered portico and reconstructed front porch steps at 216 S. Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved replacing two storefront windows and relocating sign brackets at 20 Goldsborough Street (5-0-1, Startt abstained)
• Approved replacing two storefront windows and relocating sign brackets at 22 Goldsborough Street (5-0-1, Startt abstained)
• Withdrawn: refacing front steps and adding an 18-inch brick wall at 205 Talbot Street

Easton Staff Development Review

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.

• Pre-submission proposal for renovation of Parkway Apartments complex
• Construction of a new 2,500 sq ft community building
• Location: 51 Jowite Street, Tax Map 0104, Grid 00EA, Parcel 1367A
• Zoning District: MXW

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Town Council

The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and a boathouse agreement.

• Public hearing on Ord. No. 861 to amend zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Public hearing on Ord. No. 863 (12-month data center moratorium) and Ord. No. 864 (data center zoning standards)
• Contract award to Vertosoft, LLC for OpenGov Permitting and Licensing Software
• FY27 EPD Tahoe Purchase
• Res. No. 6224 for Community Development Block Grant for senior affordable housing

The Town Council approved Ordinance 863, a 12-month moratorium on data center applications, and Ordinance 864, which defines data centers and adds supplemental zoning standards. It also approved a $103,274.97 OpenGov permitting and licensing software contract, two police canine vehicles totaling $117,026.05, four assembly event permits, and resolutions for a senior affordable housing grant application and a boathouse MOU at Easton Point Park. A disc golf pilot at John F. Ford Park was discussed at length; the town attorney said the Parks and Recreation programming decision was within staff authority, and no council vote on the pilot is recorded. Ordinance 865, closing Moton Street and conveying the street bed to Building African American Minds, Inc. while retaining a utility easement, was introduced with a public hearing set for September 21, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance 863, 12-month moratorium on data center applications (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 864, defining data centers and supplemental zoning standards (unanimous)
• Approved OpenGov permitting/licensing software contract via Virtuosoft LLC, $103,274.97 first term (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 police canine Tahoe vehicles: $57,500 (Hertrich Fleet Services) and $59,526.05 (IG Burton) (unanimous)
• Approved four assembly event permits: Sept 26 resource fair, Oct 2 homecoming parade, Oct 2-3 street festival, Nov 28 Talbot Hospice 5K (each unanimous)
• Approved Amended Resolution 6224 authorizing an $800,000 Maryland CDBG application for senior affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Resolution 6225 adopting citizen participation and residential anti-displacement plans (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6227 authorizing a boathouse MOU with Freedom Rowers, Inc. and Eastern Shore Community Rowers, Inc. at Easton Point Park (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Easton Affordable Housing Commission will approve minutes and discuss new business including a TIS funding request and the rental renovation property list. The body will enter a closed session to review individual finances for renovation contractors. It will also provide updates on the purchase program, the approved Osprey Senior Housing project, and the $138,000 Gannon's Range project.

• Review of individual finances for renovation contractors in closed session
• Update on 305 South St under the Purchase Program
• Update on Gannon's Range involving 46 lots and $138,000
• Review of the rental renovation program property list
• Discussion of a TIS funding request

Easton Staff Development Review

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.

• Elliott Equipment Co. Inc. proposes private storage of motor vehicles at 327 N. Aurora Street (Zoning District CB)
• Easton Utilities Commission proposes 3,627 linear ft. of conduit from Mistletoe Dr./Goldsborough Neck Rd. to Substation #3
• Easton Utilities Commission proposes 4,056 linear ft. of conduit from Substation #3 to future Substation #5 site
• Conduit installations use open trench and directional drilling methods

Park Advisory Board

The Easton Park Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing updates from the Parks and Recreation Director and Town Engineer, and receiving remarks from the Chairperson on disc golf. Board members will also have time for their own items and public comment. The meeting may be partially held in closed session.

• Approval of minutes
• Items by Director of Parks and Recreation
• Items by Town Engineer
• Remarks by Chairperson on Disc Golf
• Public comment period

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider five applications for changes to contributing historic properties, including tree removal, porch, door, roof, and window replacements. One item, the Talbot County Courthouse slate roof replacement, was previously approved and is being revisited. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Tree removal at 112 Talbot Street (Crape Myrtle)
• Porch portico replacement at 117 S. Hanson Street
• Front door replacement at 405 S. Harrison Street
• Exterior alterations at 601 Goldsborough Street (roof, gutters, windows, decking)
• Slate roof replacement with synthetic slate at 11 N. Washington Street (Courthouse)

The Commission approved requests for tree removal, porch repairs, and roof replacements at various locations. A request regarding window and siding repairs at 601 Goldsborough Street was tabled for further information.

• Approved removal of Crepe Myrtle tree at 112 Talbot Street (5-0)
• Approved front portico replacement at 117 S. Hanson Street (5-0)
• Approved new wood front door at 405 S. Harrison Street (5-0)
• Approved asphalt shingle roof and gutter replacement at 601 Goldsborough Street (5-0)
• Tabled window, porch, siding, and chimney repairs for 601 Goldsborough Street (5-0)
• Approved synthetic slate tile roof for Talbot County Courthouse (5-0)
• Approved administrative request for roof replacement at 214 Goldsborough Street
• Approved administrative request for roof replacement at 200 S. Aurora Street