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Easton Today
By the People, for the People
Talbot Council Seeks Input on Poplar Hill Farm's Inclusion in Easton Comp Plan
The county council has requested the town provide feedback on the farm's role in the city's long-term development strategy.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am
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The historic Poplar Hill Farm property sits on the outskirts of Easton, its future use a point of discussion between county and town leaders as the town updates its long-term development plan.Easton TodayThe Talbot County Council has moved to send a letter to the Easton Town Council requesting input on the inclusion of Poplar Hill Farm in the town's comprehensive plan. The council wants to ensure the county has a voice in how the historic farm property is incorporated into Easton's long-term development strategy.
Why it matters
Poplar Hill Farm is a significant landholding in the Easton area, and its future use and zoning will impact the town's growth and character. The county council wants to ensure the county's interests are represented as the town updates its comprehensive plan, which guides development for the next 10-20 years.
The details
Easton is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, a long-term strategy that outlines the town's vision for future growth and development. As part of this process, the inclusion and zoning of Poplar Hill Farm, a large historic property on the edge of Easton, has become a point of discussion between the town and county governments.
- The Talbot County Council moved on Tuesday to send a letter to the Easton Town Council.
- Easton is currently in the process of updating its comprehensive plan.
The players
Talbot County Council
The governing body of Talbot County, Maryland, which is requesting input into how the town of Easton incorporates the Poplar Hill Farm property into its long-term development plans.
Easton Town Council
The governing body of the town of Easton, Maryland, which is updating the town's comprehensive plan to guide future growth and development, including the potential inclusion of the Poplar Hill Farm property.
Poplar Hill Farm
A historic farm property located on the edge of the town of Easton, Maryland, whose future use and zoning is being considered as part of the town's comprehensive plan update.
What’s next
The Easton Town Council will need to consider the Talbot County Council's request for input on how Poplar Hill Farm is incorporated into the town's comprehensive plan update.
The takeaway
This request for collaboration between the county and town governments highlights the complex jurisdictional issues that can arise when a significant property like Poplar Hill Farm straddles municipal boundaries. Effective coordination between the two councils will be crucial to ensuring the farm's future aligns with the broader development goals of both the town and county.
