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Talbot County is located in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Founded around 1661, it's named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Lord Baltimore and the first proprietary governor of Maryland.

Today, the county is home to the charming towns of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels and Trappe. With more than 600 miles of shoreline, Talbot County is a terrific place to live, work and play.

Meeting Videos and Agendas

Talbot County Council and Planning Commission meetings are recorded and be viewed online by clicking here. Agendas are also available when applicable.

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Upcoming Events

Talbot County Council Meeting
June 24 2025, 5:00pm
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The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room and is open to the public. A copy of the meeting agenda and recording can be found here.
Short Term Rental Board Meeting
June 26 2025, 1:00pm
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Meeting Agenda is posted on the Planning and Zoning Website.
Talbot County Animal Control Board meeting
June 26 2025, 7:00pm
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The Talbot County Animal Control Board will meet on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to hear Complaint No. 25-01. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room, Talbot County Courthouse, South Wing, 11 North Washington Street, Easton. The Board will be meeting in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
July 2 2025, 9:00am
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Meeting Agenda is posted on the Planning and Zoning website.
County Offices Closed - Independence Day
July 4 2025
Talbot County Council Meeting
July 8 2025, 5:00pm
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The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room and is open to the public. A copy of the meeting agenda and recording can be found here.
Commission on Aging Board Meeting
July 9 2025, 8:30am
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The Commission on Aging meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM. Meetings are open to the public and usually held at Brookletts Place, Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD.
Public Works Advisory Board Meeting
July 17 2025, 9:00am
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The Public Works Advisory Board meets on the third Thursday of each month in Conference Room #1, 215 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601. For Agenda, visit here.
Short Term Rental Board Meeting
July 17 2025, 1:00pm
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Meeting Agenda is posted on the Planning and Zoning Website.