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Planning Commission reviews the first Land Use chapter draft Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. in the Community Center Wye Oak Room; Engage Talbot says the draft is posted under Documents.
Nineteenth season lists 47 films across the Ebenezer Theater, Academy Art Museum, and Talbot County Free Library; VIP all-access tickets are $175 on the festival site.
Engage Talbot says Comp Plan feedback stays open through early chapter drafting; Planning Commission review is eyed for early November.
Avalon hosts a $20 comedy night Thursday for the nonprofit’s anniversary; civil legal help on the Shore still depends on people knowing the door exists.
After the Sept. 8 hearing on the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) Initial Distribution Plan, written comments stay open at publiccomment[at]talbotcountymd.gov. The three published priorities are economic stability and mobility, housing stability, and child development and educational opportunity.
On Dec. 9, 2025, Lesher and Mielke withdrew sponsorship of Bill 1622. No vote was taken; under the Charter, a bill without a sponsor dies.
Resolution 395 was introduced 3-1 on Aug. 11 with Haythe voting not to introduce. Sept. 8 public comment has occurred; the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) was at 5 p.m.
Lynn Mielke and Pete Lesher voted yes. Dave Stepp and Keasha Haythe did not. President Chuck Callahan was absent.
Town Council postponed adoption in July and sent staff back for stronger language. No new vote date is set.
On Dec. 9, 2025, Lesher and Mielke withdrew sponsorship of Bill 1622. No vote was taken; under the Charter, a bill without a sponsor dies.
No application is pending. Resolution 395 would pause future filings for a year while zoning is written with Easton.
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