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Welcome to Highland Beach
Highland Beach was incorporated in 1922, it became the first African American municipality in Maryland. It is also believed to be the first African American summer resort in the United States. Although founded as a summer resort, it is now a town of both summer and year-round residents who choose not to permit commercial establishments. There are approximately 80 homes, many of them still owned and occupied by descendants of the original settlers. The residents are proud and protective of their town's heritage, established by proud and successful people determined to overcome the prejudices of their post-Reconstruction times. Highland Beach is the home of Twin Oaks, which now serves as the Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.
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Public Notices
Board of Appeals Hearing
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In the Matter of: Permit No. HB 2026-2
Applicants: AnneMarie Henderson and Christine Henderson Shuck
Property: 3200 Bruce Avenue, Highland Beach, Maryland 21403
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Highland Beach Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in connection with an appeal filed by AnneMarie Henderson and Christine Henderson Shuck (the “Applicants”).
The Applicants are appealing the decision of the Highland Beach Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 14, 2026, which denied their application for approval of a new shed on the subject property. In connection with this appeal, the Applicants are also seeking a variance from applicable zoning requirements.
HEARING DETAILS
Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Hearing via Zoom
Instructions for accessing the Zoom hearing, including the meeting link and dial-in information, will be provided at a later date.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and evidence regarding the Applicants’ appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s April 14, 2026 decision, consider the Applicants’ request for a variance, and provide an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
All interested persons are invited to attend and may present testimony or written comments. Written submissions may be provided in advance of the hearing to the Town of Highland Beach Board of Appeals, c/o William H. McGlockton, Chair whmcg_2@verizon.net.
INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS
The application, supporting materials, and related documents are available for public inspection upon request from the William H. McGlockton II, whmcg_2@verizon.net.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH BOARD OF APPEALS
Date of Notice: May 31, 2026
Wiliam H. McGlockton II
Chair, Board of Appeals