The board approved using opioid settlement funds to add a full‑time medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) coordinator for the county detention MAT program despite public concern that one‑time money would fund an ongoing position.

The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved several license transfers, hardship extensions and a new restaurant license at its Oct. 23 meeting; items included 90- and 180-day hardship extensions, transfers of existing Class B licenses and one new Class B restaurant license with live entertainment.

Washington County commissioners approved a $10,000 contribution from commissioner contingencies to support the Community Coalition’s 2026 Annapolis lobbying and outreach work after hearing a recap of state funding wins, outstanding needs on I‑81 and local priorities.

Frederick County Public Schools policy committee advanced a revised draft of Policy 4-4-3—covering preferred names/pronouns, confidentiality, parental notification and facility access—to first reading after extensive debate and public comment. The committee voted unanimously to send the draft to the full board.

Frederick County Public Schools policy committee advanced a revised draft of Policy 4-4-3—covering preferred names/pronouns, confidentiality, parental notification and facility access—to first reading after extensive debate and public comment. The committee voted unanimously to send the draft to the full board.

Frederick County Public Schools policy committee advanced a revised draft of Policy 4-4-3—covering preferred names/pronouns, confidentiality, parental notification and facility access—to first reading after extensive debate and public comment. The committee voted unanimously to send the draft to the full board.

Council member Hawkins’ Legacy Wealth Construction Incentive Program (CB 86) was held by the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Office of Procurement raised concerns about implementation, certification of "locally owned and operated" businesses and where reimbursement funding would originate.

City staff drafted a letter asking the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission to proceed with engineering and design of a pedestrian bridge crossing the Northeast Branch near Old Calvert Road (Location 1 in a feasibility study) rather than funding near‑term improvements to Campus Drive bridge.

At its Oct. 21 session the County Council confirmed several senior appointments — including the county’s police chief, homeland security director, chief administrative officer and others — and introduced or advanced a slate of bills on topics ranging from nuisance enforcement to neighborhood traffic management.

The Wicomico County Council authorized a $1,718,101.61 purchase of Axon body‑worn cameras, licenses and cloud services for the sheriff’s office. Sheriff staff said the contract includes device refresh every 2½ years, AI‑assisted transcription and translation features and will be paid across a five‑year agreement.

At its Oct. 21 legislative session the Wicomico County Council approved a series of resolutions including airport space leases, a CDBG housing-rehab grant application, reappointments to boards, a $1.7 million body‑worn camera purchase, a cable-franchise consultant contract and a bond award. The council also amended and approved an MOU to let the W.

City officials, the Community Preservation Trust and Habitat for Humanity previewed a plan to build a permanently affordable owner‑occupied home on a city‑owned lot at 5021 Lakeland Road, using a 99‑year covenant and student design input.

Prince George’s County Council’s Committee of the Whole voted on more than a dozen bills and resolutions on Oct. 21, 2025, approving supplemental appropriations, housing programs, procurement changes and multiple contract resolutions, and holding a construction incentive measure for further work with administration and procurement.

After hours of public testimony and divided testimony from residents and environmental groups, the Prince George’s County Council confirmed Samuel B. Moki as director of the Department of the Environment. The nomination drew both praise for rapid departmental improvements and criticism over a prior 2014 firing that opponents said undermines trust.

The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled 4-0 that a proposed redesign for Nell’s Acres LLC does not constitute a substantial change to the original approval and therefore does not require a new BZA approval. Board members noted the change reduces unit count and that required site‑plan reviews and modern standards will still apply.

After a public hearing, the commission voted to recommend approval of Wakefield Valley development-plan amendment DP 2401 (parcels W and X) to the mayor and common council, adding nine conditions that include improved trail construction, abandonment of unused stormwater easement, and Bell Road sidewalk installation.

Following an initial 3–3 tie, Worcester County commissioners voted 5–2 to direct locally received cannabis reinvestment funds to the county’s Local Management Board (LMB) for allocation and administration. Commissioners debated whether to retain awarding authority at the county level or delegate it to the LMB.

After a public hearing, Worcester County commissioners approved decreasing the Homestead Property Tax Credit cap from 3% to 0% with the change to take effect July 1, 2026. Supporters said the revision would provide tax relief to long-term residents and renters; commissioners discussed fiscal implications for future budgets.

Havre de Grace council voted unanimously Oct. 20 to adopt City Charter Resolution 305 to amend election provisions and approved first reading of Ordinance 12‑11 to amend the city elections code. Key changes include clarifying domicile requirements, maintenance of voter rolls and removing the write‑in space from ballots; county machine limitations,

HACA told the Annapolis committee it won a 9% tax-credit award for Robinwood, plans a twinning 4% application, is advancing Bloomsbury Square and Eastport Terrace/Harbor House redevelopments with a selected team, and credited recent grant funding with bringing units back into licensing and occupancy.

Mayor Adams asked staff to prepare a plan using up to $1,000,000 as a base to help furloughed or fired federal employees living in Bowie. Staff outlined existing limited city resources, partner programs, and prioritization options; council asked for a concrete proposal in the first week of November.

A public hearing on Bill 25-12 drew 27 speakers and focused on adding binding grievance arbitration for certain county employees and allowing bargaining units to propose one annual amendment to Chapter 38 of the Harford County Code. Supporters said the change would enforce signed contracts; opponents raised fiscal and local-control concerns. The 27

City contract police told a public safety meeting that September saw two carjackings, dozens of thefts from autos and seven stolen vehicles concentrated along the Baltimore Avenue corridor; officers described enforcement steps and urged residents to call 911 for incidents.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $5,809,450 work order to Centennial Contractors Enterprises to replace the failing HVAC systems and install a new roof and lighting at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, with a planned closure from May 1 to October 2026 and lead times for equipment driving the schedule.

Multiple Bayview Estates residents and HOA leaders told the Havre de Grace City Council on Oct. 20 they support park improvements but remain divided with a neighbor who challenged permits. A resident raised code and wetlands concerns; the city said it issued the permit after review and directed critics to the appeals process.