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North East Planning Commission Meeting

January 6, 2026 · North East, MD
Source: Approved January 6 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (PDF, 7 pp)
Retrieved May 13, 2026 from www.northeastmd.org ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mark Dobbins (Chairman)
✓ Hilary Crothers-Moore (Commissioner)
✓ Judy Duffy (Member)
✓ Calvin Wilson (Member)
✓ Michael Evans (Member)
✓ Betsy Vennell (Director of Planning)
✓ Lisa Rhoades (Planning and Zoning Assistant)
✓ Stacey Dahlstrom (EPR)
✓ Alan Simpson (EPR)
✗ Kelly Benson (Mayor) (absent)
✗ Melissa B. Cook-Mac Kenzie (Zoning Administrator) (absent)
✗ Amy Yackanech (absent)
✗ Grant Handley (Assistant Town Administrator) (absent)
✓ Present: 9/13

Decisions

#Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

APPROVED unanimous

#Revisions to North East Comprehensive Plan

APPROVED unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The commission elected Mark Dobbins as Chairman and Judy Duffy as Vice-Chairman.
#2

North East Comprehensive Plan - Revisions/Amendments

The commission discussed and approved revisions to the plan.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Judy Duffy · Topic: Dredging of the North East River

Inquired about the status of the dredging project.

Betsy Vennell · Topic: Texas Roadhouse concept plan

Reported that the concept plan is scheduled to be heard at the February 3, 2026 meeting.