Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

On September 25th at noon, we're introducing the new Community Wellbeing Index, a tool that goes beyond charts and numbers to show how health, safety, access, and opportunity vary across every neighborhood in Anne Arundel County. This isn’t just for data experts; it’s for residents, nonprofits, and community leaders who want to use real information to drive change, target resources, or better understand the places we live and serve. If you’re working to make your community stronger, this tool can help. Click here to join us.

We are also inviting you to join County Executive Pittman during his new “Office Hours,” where he will be answering resident-submitted questions in upcoming podcast episodes. Whether your question is about road safety, development, the budget, parks, or how to get involved in county decisions, this is your moment to ask. Just reply to this email, send a message to pittmanandfriends@aacounty.org, or call 410-222-1800 and leave a short voicemail with your name, community, and question. We may use your question on the show!

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. Say My Name Memorial Unveiling & Dedication | 2. TAAAC Walk-In | 3. September 11th Memorial Ceremony | 4. WB&A Trail Ribbon Cutting | 5. TAAAC Petition Signing

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River Days 2025 - Thank you!

This past weekend was the final River Days event at Fort Smallwood Park. Thank you to all volunteers, organizations, and county staff that made these events a success!

County Executive Pittman, Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery Unveil ‘Say My Name’ Memorial

County Executive Steuart Pittman, alongside the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery, First Lady Dawn Moore, elected officials, and community leaders, unveiled the "Say My Name" Memorial at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. 

This memorial will serve as a permanent tribute to the more than 1,700 patients from 26 states and 4 countries who lived and died at the former Crownsville State Hospital. Many of these individuals who were laid to rest between 1912 - 1965 were buried in unmarked graves, listed only as numbers without any personal recognition or ceremony. After years of research led by Janice Hayes-Williams and conducted by the Friends of Crownsville Patient Cemetery, the names of all these individuals have all been recovered and are listed on the memorial. 

Read more here.

Annual Fiscal Year Department Performance Data Now Live

See how county government works for you by viewing annual department performance measures and the impact on our communities on OpenPerformance. Twice a year, OpenPerformance is updated with the most recent Fiscal Year (FY) or Calendar Year (CY) annual department performance data. The updated data for those departments that report out data on the FY cycle is now available.

OpenPerformance is a piece of what is available on OpenArundel, a collection of tools, reports and data developed to empower county residents with information and to encourage civic engagement. If you have any questions please contact ArundelStat@aacounty.org.

The Office of Emergency Management Publishes the September 2025 Edition of The Disaster Dispatch Quarterly Newsletter

This newsletter offers insights into how you, your family, and your community or business can be better prepared for any emergency. It highlights our staff and preparedness partners working to increase community resilience.

Read it here.

State, County Officials Cut Ribbon on WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge, Closing Major Trail Gap

Officials from the State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, and local advocacy groups celebrated the completion of the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Open to the public since May 2025, the bridge closes a long-standing gap in the WB&A Trail, linking nearly 13 miles of continuous paths across Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. It also strengthens three major national trail systems: the East Coast Greenway, the American Discovery Trail, and the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.

Read more here.

Catch Up With Pittman and His Friends!

You can listen to Pittman and Friends on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Pocket Casts.

New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays. To learn more about Pittman and Friends or to listen to the show, visit aacounty.org/pittmanandfriends.

Department of Recreation and Parks Project Public Meetings

Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park | Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails

Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Rolling Knolls Elementary, 1985 Valley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

Link to the full announcement

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, October 6th, 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.

See the latest news and information about the Nonprofit Center here.

Check out the Nonprofit Center's full list of current grants here!

The Nonprofit Center’s programs are based on the needs of local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and are designed to equip nonprofit teams with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to fulfill their missions. 

All programs will be advertised through the Nonprofit Center’s mailing list, website, and partner organizations. You can sign up for the mailing list HERE. 

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.

P588415 Crownsville Trails

Property Location Intersection of Hawkins Rd and Queen Annes Lace Way, Crownsville, MD 21032

Meeting Date: 2025-09-17

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Marley Neck Blvd Trail Gap

Property Location Marley Neck Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 The project limits are along the east side of Marley Neck Boulevard from the northern end of the existing trail at the Creekside development to the existing sidewalk south of Tanyard Springs Lane.

Meeting Date: 2025-09-18

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

1852 Jackson Grove

Property Location 1852 Jackson Grove Road, Odenton, MD 21113

Meeting Date: 2025-09-18

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Hidden Meadows Solar

Property Location The property will be located at 5019 Sands Road, Lothian, Maryland 20711. The project site is located at approximately 38.8305855 north latitude, -76.68376 west longitude.

Meeting Date: 2025-09-24

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Marshner/Weber Property, Lot 1 - SAFStor

Property Location 4338 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122

Meeting Date: 2025-09-25

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Proposed Car Wash - 4306 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD

Property Location 4306 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122

Meeting Date: 2025-09-29

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden and Stacey Fitzgerald.

For media inquiries, please contact Renesha Alphonso.