Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

Last week, the Board of Elections shared that nearly 100,000 early voters came out county-wide to cast their ballots. Early voting sites are still open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until tomorrow, October 31st. Visit aacounty.org/elections for locations and to check the wait times, which are updated hourly for each site. You can also visit aacpl.net/voter-information for the Anne Arundel County Voter Essentials provided by the Anne Arundel County Public Library, which was created to help you prepare to vote.

Exciting developments are underway at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park! Hopefully, you took some time to review the Draft Master Plan, which is available at aacounty.org/CrownsvillePark. Please join us tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Baldwin Hall for a Town Hall meeting with County Executive Pittman if you can. This will be an opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of this vital community space. If you can't make it, feel free to email feedback to crownsville-park-comments@aacounty.org.

As winter approaches, it’s time to think about safety. Join CECS for our next EngageArundel webinar with the Office of Emergency Management for an informative discussion on winter preparedness. Topics will include winter weather hazards, health and fire safety, and county snow plowing procedures. Scroll below to learn how to protect yourself and your family before the first storm arrives!

Lastly, I'd like to highlight an empowering Fair Housing Webinar Series brought to you by our Office of Equity and Human Rights, Arundel Community Development Services, and the Equal Rights Center. Whether you’re a tenant, landlord, or housing professional, you’ll walk away with practical tips and expert guidance to navigate fair housing laws. See details in the upcoming events sections.

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. Visits the Anne Arundel County Fire Department's new Fire Boat | 2. Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Symposium

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Local, State, and National Partners Celebrate Completion of Decade-Long Effort to Restore One of County’s Most Degraded Waterways

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, joined by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, local elected officials, and community leaders celebrated the successful completion of the Jabez Branch Coastal Resilience Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement in environmental restoration and climate resilience. For over a decade, efforts have been underway to rehabilitate Jabez Branch, a waterway identified as one of the most degraded in the county.

Read more.

Brooklyn Heights Park Community Center | Public Meeting

Brooklyn Park Library: 1 E 11th Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21225

Thursday, November 7 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A public meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024, to discuss plans to build a new community center at 1 E 11th Avenue in Brooklyn Heights Park, which is being renovated.

During the meeting, the Department of Public Works will discuss design plans to build the Brooklyn Heights Community Center, providing recreational and community support activities. The Brooklyn Park Library and Park Elementary School may be impacted by the project; these facilities and the center would share a driveway.

Meeting information is available here.

Tanyard Springs Park Development | Virtual Public Meeting

Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A virtual public meeting has been arranged via Zoom to discuss the development plans for Tanyard Springs Park, located at 7180 Heritage Crossing in Glen Burnie, MD. The proposed development includes the construction of two athletic fields, a playground, a pavilion, and parking facilities, as well as the installation of fencing, stormwater management improvements, and landscaping.

During the meeting, the Department of Public Works will provide detailed insights into the construction plans scheduled within the designated job site. It is anticipated that traffic may be affected by deliveries and dump trucks; however, no road closures are expected within the neighborhood.

Construction projected to start Winter 2024/2025! More information here.

Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project

Residents, former employees, patients, neighbors, and other community members, if you have a story about the Crownsville State Hospital that you would like to share, you are encouraged to complete the Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project survey by clicking the button below.

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, November 4, 2024

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.

What’s New with NPC

The Nonprofit Center has Posted Its Monthly Newsletter

Nonprofit News is a monthly e-newsletter for nonprofit leaders, their staff, and anyone who is interested in resources available to nonprofits, Nonprofit Center updates, and the work nonprofits do to support county residents. Read October’s Newsletter here.

Grant Opportunities

Spring Mini Grants - Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Open for application October 1 - 31, 2024

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Mini Grant program is designed to support innovative, well-defined arts-related projects that are directed to a new or broader

audience, preferably within underserved communities. Learn more and apply.

Neighborhood Grants Available Through the United Way

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

Neighborhood Grants are opportunities for organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less to be eligible to receive $2,500 to $10,000 in funding to carry out community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members, and create impact in Central Maryland. Follow the link to register for an information session or to apply. 

Local Development Council Grants

Application Deadline: December 4 

Community grants are available on a competitive basis to nonprofits and community associations within this identified area. Priority will be given to the following focus areas: human services for success, beautifying and revitalizing communities, and enhancing educational outcomes. Visit the Local Development Council website to learn more and apply. 

Arts in Education Grant - Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Applications are accepted monthly on a rolling basis until March 2025

Arts in Education grants enable schools and PTO/PTA groups to present quality performances and residencies for students in dance, history, music, theatre, and arts-related or arts-integrated projects. All accredited Pre-K-12 Anne Arundel County public and private schools are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply.

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.

Glenwood Estates

Property Location 7847 Spencer Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, between the intersections with McLarin Dr in the north and Freetown Rd in the south.

Meeting Date: 2024-10-30

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Habitat for Humanity

Property Location Parcel 284 Jacobs Road Severn, MD 21144

Meeting Date: 2024-10-30

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Main Street Waugh Chapel

Property Location 883 MD Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054

Meeting Date: 2024-10-30

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

736 Queenstown Rd Modification and Variance

Property Location 736 Queenstown Rd Severn, MD 21144 approx 1,600 ft west of the intersection of WB&A Rd and Queenstown Rd

Meeting Date: 2024-11-04

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Jumpers Hole Road Improvements - MD 2 to MD 177

Property Location Jumpers Hole Road - MD 2 to MD 177

Meeting Date: 2024-11-06

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Brooklyn Heights Comm. Center

Property Location Jumpers Hole Road - MD 2 to MD 177

Meeting Date: 2024-11-06

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden.

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