Weekly recap

The week of August 10

August 10–16 · Compiled later from the records

Moved forward, and new

On the Wetlands Board agenda

August 11 · 6 new requests

David C. Harrison: remove a damaged timber groin and construct a replacement low-profile timber groin 48 feet from MHW (Judith Sound)
Eileen Tullner: repair 225 linear feet of existing riprap revetment and install 25 linear feet of riprap revetment (Prentice Creek)
Penelope Weinheimer: install 195 linear feet of riprap revetment (Hull Creek)

3 more

Walter H., IV and Jacquelyn N. Jones: construct 65 linear feet of riprap revetment channelward of an existing deteriorated timber bulkhead (Bridge Creek)
Coan Hall Farm, LLC: install 104 linear feet of riprap revetment with a 16’ riprap spur and install 438 linear feet of riprap sill (Coan River)
Gary and Laura Lewis: install 289 linear feet of riprap revetment (Glebe Creek)

In the Wetlands Board minutes

August 11 · 1 matter

Scott B. Johnson: install 170 linear feet of bulkhead channelward of an existing bulkhead (Little Wicomico River)

On the Board of Supervisors agenda

August 13 · 1 matter

Fiscal year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)

Promised, and what happened

What the records say would happen, as of this week.

Scott B. Johnson: install 170 linear feet of bulkhead channelward of an existing bulkhead (Little Wicomico River)
Tabled until July 14 · Wetlands Board, June 9Taken up August 11, after the date set (July 14)Approved
The words
“After reviewing the project and there being concerns and objections, George Rew made a motion to table the project until the July 14, 2026, meeting so that Mr. Johnson could submit revised drawings of the project. Albert Fisher seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.” (Wetlands Board minutes, Jun 9)

Still open

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
A second look promised by February 13, 2027 · Board of Supervisors, February 12Open
The words
“Motion to revisit the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150 in one year to see of controls can be put in place by both the State and the County.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Feb 12, p. 24)
The county is reviewing its rules for cell towers
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, April 9Open, 18 weeks
The words
“Motion to send the Zoning Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further discussion in relation to cell towers and monopoles to see what other counties have in place and bring that information back to the Board.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
The county is reviewing its rules for businesses run from home
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, July 10Open, 5 weeks
The words
“Mr. McKenzie read the July 10, 2026 memo from the Board of Supervisors regarding home occupation businesses, asking the Commission to review current zoning regulations on Home Occupation Businesses to further clarify the use so as to not negatively impact the surrounding neighbors.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Jul 10)

Earlier this year: 5 tabled decisions were taken up on the date set.

What was coming, as of this week

Rebuilt from the records, since this week was compiled later.

Tue18Aug
Economic Development Commission Meeting
Thu20Aug
Planning Commission Meeting
Mon24Aug
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Tue25Aug
Electoral Board Meeting

The week of August 10 · County Voice