Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

I hope you're staying cool during this extreme heat watch. With temperatures rising to dangerous levels, remember to hydrate, stay in air-conditioned spaces, limit strenuous activity, and check on your neighbors. Anne Arundel County has opened several cooling centers. Find locations and hours at aacounty.org/cool.

Also, effective immediately, curbside collection customers will be asked to place materials at the curbside by 5:00 a.m. on their collection day during June, July, and August. Similarly, contractors will be permitted to begin collections at 5:00 a.m., a switch from their normal start time of 6 a.m. This allows us to comply with Maryland's new Heat Stress Standard. For more information, visit the Bureau of Waste Management Services' Curbside Collections webpage.

You may have seen that we've launched a community survey to gather feedback on how to better educate and empower the public, and how to respond to hate bias incidents and hate crimes in Anne Arundel County. We'd love to hear from you! Your voice and feedback are incredibly valuable to us, so please take a few minutes to complete the survey. It took me less than 10 minutes.

As always, we have other updates below.

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. 2025 Maryland Service Year Breakfast | 2. Touring Rockhold Creek Barn with the Secretary of Agriculture | 3. Ft. Meade Community Covenant Signing Ceremony

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Anne Arundel County Council Passes FY26 Budget with Unanimous Support

The Anne Arundel County Council passed County Executive Steuart Pittman’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget today with bipartisan support. All seven members of the County Council voted unanimously in favor of the $2.4 billion budget. 

County Executive Pittman introduced the budget on May 1st with a theme of “Protecting Our People.” The FY26 budget, now officially adopted, maintains a strong fiscal foundation, reduces the property tax rate, and makes new investments in education, public safety, health and human services, affordable housing, and infrastructure.

Read more here.

In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. For more info visit the Office of Emergency Management's website.

Governor Moore Joins BGE and United Way of Central Maryland to Announce BGE Customer Relief Fund to Help Reduce Burden of Energy Bills

Governor Wes Moore joined BGE, its sister utilities Pepco and Delmarva Power, and nonprofit partners from United Way of Central Maryland, the Salvation Army, Harford Community Action Agency, and Shore UP! to launch the companies’ Customer Relief Fund, which will provide a total of $19 million in relief for limited- and middle-income customers in Maryland during an anticipated increase in energy bills. The fund was made possible through a one-time donation by the utilities’ parent company, Exelon, to the nonprofit partners who will administer the funds across the BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power service areas in the state. For BGE, United Way of Central Maryland will administer the fund, with applications opening July 1.

Read the full press release.

Anne Arundel County Awarded $750K MDOT Grant for Odenton MARC Station Project

County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation today announced that Anne Arundel County has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to support the Odenton MARC Station development as part of the new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund. The Odenton MARC Station is a vital component of the Penn Line Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy Plan, known as a central hub within the community and one of the MARC's busiest commuter rail lines.

Read more here.

Office of Emergency Management Seeking Public Input on Proposed 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is inviting residents to review and comment on the proposed 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update. This crucial plan outlines strategies to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters across the County. Public comments on the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 update will be accepted until local adoption is complete. For more information on where and how to review the plan, see the press release.

Pittman & Friends is on a brief break, as they prepare for season 2!

A Message from the County Executive:

Dear Neighbor,

Now that Season 1 of Pittman and Friends is officially over, I want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support and listenership. It's been an honor to share conversations with key community leaders, department heads, and elected officials across Anne Arundel County and beyond — exploring the issues and stories that matter most to our community.

We'll be taking a short break over the summer to recharge and plan an even more engaging Season 2, which we're excited to bring you in August 2025. Stay tuned for updates.

In the meantime, you can revisit and listen to all episodes of Pittman and Friends on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Pocket Casts. To learn more about Pittman and Friends, visit aacounty.org/pittmanandfriends.

Thank you again for being a part of the Pittman and Friends community.

We have two more River Days Festivals left! These events provide families with an opportunity to get out on the water, fall in love with the place they live, and inspire our residents to become stewards who will protect the health of our local waterways.

Each festival is free and will feature fun activities for all ages, including boat rides, water activities, environmental educators, live music, games, crafts, food trucks, and more. To learn more, visit AACounty.Org/RiverDays.

Taking place on Thursdays from 4:00-7:00PM at the Glen Burnie Town Center, the Glen Burnie Farmers Market features a wide array of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, arts and crafts, and unique gifts; a different pair of food trucks serving delicious cuisine each week; and live music. All are welcome, so follow the Glen Burnie Farmers Market Facebook page to see each week's vendors and please plan to stop by!

Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area announces the 2025 Historic Summer Bucket List Challenge

The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area invites families, locals, and visitors to explore the region’s rich history, natural beauty, and cultural treasures this summer. Use the bucket list challenge as a guide to explore historic sites, attend cultural events, and immerse yourself in the natural gems and recreational spaces that abound across Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis. How many squares can you check off on the Historic Bucket List Bingo Card? This is a family-friendly program, designed to encourage fun, learning, and making meaningful connections in our community all summer long.

Learn more and download your own Historic Summer Bucket List Bingo Card here.

The Anne Arundel County Fair Housing Webinar Series Recordings Are Now Available! 

This engaging and complimentary series is designed to help you explore your fair housing rights and responsibilities. Whether you're a tenant, landlord, homebuyer, or housing professional, you will gain essential insights, practical tips, and expert advice to navigate the complexities of fair housing laws effectively.

Click here to access videos and other information about fair housing in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Anne Arundel County utilizes an emergency notification system, CivicReady©, capable of contacting citizens and businesses quickly in case of an emergency. CivicReady© alerts the public of emergencies and disasters, safety measures to be taken, and information pertaining to government operations.

County Council Meeting

Below is a list of legislation receiving a public hearing at the upcoming County Council meeting. Let your voice be heard during the public comment period for each of these! For meeting schedules, legislation links, and other relevant information about the Council please click here.

Monday, July 7th, 2025

Please note: the legislation scheduled to be heard at the next County Council meeting is subject to change. Click here for an up-to-date list and to see other legislation that has been introduced but is not scheduled for a hearing at the next meeting.

The Nonprofit Center is a county initiative that supports nonprofit organizations to advance the health and well-being of our residents.

Speaking of jobs, the Nonprofit Center recently launched a FREE job board for nonprofits in Anne Arundel County. Submitting open positions is quick and easy. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Support Grant grantees! We hope to see you at the recognition event with County Executive Pittman on July 8th!

Candid Learning has revamped its online platform to create a more streamlined experience. It’s even easier to find training opportunities, get answers to common questions, and discover new insights to enhance your nonprofit work. They’ve also added new courses. Check it out at learning.candid.org/.

Residents can view a calendar of upcoming meetings in their area, review site plans and other documents, attend virtual meetings, watch previously recorded meetings, and provide public comments directly to the Office of Planning and Zoning - all through the new Community Meetings website. See a partial list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

The Ridge Two

Property Location Ridge Trail Circle and Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076

Meeting Date: 2025-06-25

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Ruehl Property

Property Location 1316 German Driveway & 6912 Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076 (Zoning is RLD but the client has confirmed that a rezoning of the property to an R-1 District will be executed in June/July 2025 which would upgrade the density to a potential (3) lot subdivision)

Meeting Date: 2025-07-03

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Long Point On The Severn n Parcel 226

Property Location 275 Long Point Road, Crownsville, MD 21032

Meeting Date: 2025-07-08

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Gross, Beville W. Property

Property Location 5712 Shady Side Road, Churchton, MD 20733

Meeting Date: 2025-07-08

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Franklin Manor Beach Lots 3-4, Block 33A

Property Location 5613 & 5611 Battee Drive Churchton, MD 20733

Meeting Date: 2025-07-09

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Old Annapolis Neck Cove

Property Location 927 Old Annapolis Neck Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

Meeting Date: 2025-07-10

Hybrid | Time: 6:00 PM

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden and Stacey Fitzgerald.

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