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County staff report progress on R. Wharton development agreement; developer requests fewer, larger closings

Allegany County Commissioners · February 26, 2026
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Staff said Horton (the developer) has asked for additional contract changes that would likely reduce closings from eight to six but would not alter earnest‑money protections; commissioners were satisfied staff would return proposed revisions to a public meeting for approval.

Agency official (S5) updated the commission on the R. Wharton development agreement. Staff said Horton’s outside counsel forwarded requested changes after district counsel review; those changes appear aimed at allowing larger takedown closings later in the project (reducing the total closings from eight to six) but would not…

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