Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 | |
An Update from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
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Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,
The team looks forward to hearing from residents tomorrow night during the District 7 Budget Town Hall at the Southern High School Auditorium. This is your chance to share your priorities and provide input directly to County Executive Pittman and Councilwoman Leadbetter. See the full list of Budget Town Halls by clicking here.
Join us next Wednesday at noon for a discussion with the Department of Aging and Disabilities to learn about their services to help individuals live independently and safely at home while staying engaged in their communities. These resources are available to older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, military families, and anyone planning for the future. Join the hundreds of county residents who have participated in an EngageArundel webinar and register today!
Vincent Moulden
Office of the County Executive
Director, CECS
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County Executive Pittman in the Community | |
1. 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Banquet | 2. 43rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Breakfast | 3. Testifying on SB70 - County Income Tax - Rate and Income Brackets - Alterations | 4. Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce 2025 Legislative Breakfast | |
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Upcoming Budget Town Hall | |
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. | |
FY26 MHAA Grant Round Now Open
Intent to Apply forms due January 27, 2025
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The FY 2026 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grant round for capital and non-capital heritage-related projects is open and accepting Intents to Apply (ITA), the first step in submitting an application. ITAs are due by January 27, 2025. Full applications are due by March 3, 2025.
Read more here.
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Our Northern District is holding a Youth Winter Coat Drive to support our local school district. Please consider donating any new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves at our Northern District station between January 14th and February 14th. 939 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn. | |
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Council Chair Julie Hummer on Land Use, Budgets, District 4, and More
This week, on episode 13 of Pittman and Friends, County Executive Pittman is joined by Julie Hummer, Anne Arundel County Council Chair and District 4 representative.
New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays. To learn more about Pittman and Friends or to listen to the show, visit aacounty.org/pittmanandfriends.
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Anne Arundel County has made several facilities available for warming relief this winter. If you need temporary relief from the cold weather, stop in and use the designated facilities during their normal business hours. Anyone who needs sheltering should contact the Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522. Visit aacounty.org/warm for more info.
When temperatures drop we encourage residents and visitors to do the following:
- Dress in layers to stay warmer for longer. This also gives you more flexibility to remove layers while still staying warm.
- Prepare for the unexpected. Most hypothermia cases occur due to an unexpected change in the weather or temperature, so keep extra gloves, hats, and a coat in your car.
- Wear a warm hat when going outside.
- Avoid getting wet when the temperatures drop.
- Wear waterproof boots or shoes to keep your feet dry.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol, which can cause dehydration.
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A $3 Billion Fix
Published: January 17, 2025
As I was travelling to Chesapeake High School on Tuesday night for the District 3 Budget Town Hall, I was eagerly listening to a briefing from Governor Moore’s staff on what would be in the next day’s budget announcement.
I was impressed.
Read more...
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New Glen Burnie Library Community Meeting Set for February 11 | |
Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officials today announced that a community meeting has been scheduled to receive input on the new Glen Burnie Library.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 6-8 pm at the Harundale Presbyterian Church, located next to the library. Additional community meetings will be held in the future and a survey is available now at aacpl.info/glenburnie and in the branch to provide input on the new building.
The new 40,000-square-foot facility, to be built on the footprint of the existing site, will include the county’s Cultural Resources Lab & Local History Resource Center. The current building was opened in 1969.
Residents and customers can follow the process of the new building on the library’s website at aacpl.net/newlibrary. Additionally, questions can be submitted via email to NewGlenBurnie@aacpl.net.
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced its Early Spring 2025 dates for its 21-hour in-person CERT Basic Training class. Volunteer to become a trained member of your community in emergency response. The training will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 9am-4pm, Sunday, March 16 from 9am-4pm, and Saturday, March 22 from 9am-4pm at the Fire Training Academy in Millersville. A disaster simulation will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 12pm-4:30pm at the same location. Everyone completing the course receives a nationally recognized certification and the opportunity to join Anne Arundel-Annapolis CERT as a member. This is also an opportunity to potentially volunteer to support the County Office of Emergency Management following a disaster. Visit aaacert.org/cert-basic-training for more information and for a registration link. The link also shows additional classes in late spring and early fall. For questions, contact training@aaacert.org.
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Opportunities for Public Comment | |
Blue Notice: IP-24-03, Bioswales Guidance | |
Comment period ends: January 25, 2025
The Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits has published a guidance memo on the design, construction, and maintenance of bioswales as they relate to development projects. Read more here.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Applications for Laurel Race Course Impact Fund Grants have been submitted. We are requesting your feedback on applications during the Public Comment Period which runs through 11:45pm on Monday, February 3, 2025. Please use the link provided to access the feedback form for the 21 applications received.
Click here to submit your comments.
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Public Meeting Announcement: Lake Waterford Park | |
A public meeting has been scheduled from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on February 18, 2025, at Riviera Beach Library to discuss plans for improvements to Lake Waterford Park. During the meeting, DPW and the Department of Recreation & Parks will update residents on planning improvements, including tennis courts in a domed building, an outdoor power wheelchair hockey rink, pickleball courts, fencing, parking, and pavilions, as well as ADA improvements to the existing facilities.
Construction is anticipated to start in spring 2026 and will take approximately one year, during which time the park will be closed. This project will require removal of trees and a reforestation effort will be completed as part of the project. While the community can plan to see trucks coming and going, there are no planned impacts to traffic, water, or wastewater services. We welcome your input on the proposed work and schedule. Click here for more information.
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Featured Programs and Resources | |
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.
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Monday, February 3, 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. | |
Nonprofit Center @ 41 Community Place | |
The Nonprofit Center is a county initiative that supports nonprofit organizations to advance the health and well-being of our residents. | |
NPC News & Updates
Webinar for Nonprofits: Congressionally Directed Spending
The Senate will accept requests for earmarks, formally called congressionally directed spending (CDS). Earmarks allow Members of Congress to request that federal funds be set aside for specific projects in their states. These presentations will walk you through the CDS process, address frequently-asked questions, and share important information you’ll need to know before applying for CDS funding. There will be time at the end for a brief Q&A. In order to allow as many organizations as possible to participate, please limit RSVPs to one attendee per organization. A recording of the session will be shared with participants who can then share with their colleagues.
To register, please click on the relevant hyperlink below:
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Thursday, January 23 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Professional Development Opportunities
Free Webinar by Candid: Get your board fundraising
Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern
Learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. This course will cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. Presenters will also brainstorm new ways your board members can participate in fundraising activities and will share tips for strengthening your board and aligning on fundraising priorities. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for your organization to fundraise better as one team. Register here.
Short How-To Video on Using Candid’s Foundation Directory
We've had some great questions lately from small nonprofits asking "where do I find funders?!" Candid's Foundation Directory can be a powerful tool for finding funding sources and open grants. Not sure how to use Candid? This article is super helpful, and has short videos within the article to make it user-friendly. Take a look!
Protecting Civil Rights During Challenging Times
Join this 6-hour, free event offered by Howard Community College for an insightful day focused on protecting civil rights during challenging times. Featuring engaging discussions, informative speakers, and opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about this important topic. Saturday, February 1, 2025. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Howard Community College: 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway. Register here.
CPR and AED Certification Training
Medicine With a Mission, a local nonprofit, is providing hands-on training for CPR and AED Certification. Training will be help Friday, January 24 from noon to 4:30 pm at Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Register here. Registration is limited to twenty nonprofit employees.
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The Cynipid Fund
A local funder has shared information with the Nonprofit Center about The Cynipid Fund. Is your nonprofit looking for $500-$5,000 to bridge the gap of an upcoming event, unique need, or something to boost a program? This fund is managed by Raymond James Charitable, and provides modest levels of support to a variety of 501(c)(3) organizations, often as a match to leverage additional support from others. Learn more on their website.
Application Deadline: open ended.
Poetry X Hunger Fund
The Poetry X Hunger offers support and grants to organizations that use poetry to fight hunger. This fund is managed by Chesapeake Charities, and provides modest levels of support to a variety of 501(c)(3) organizations. Learn how to apply, and read about past grant recipients on their website.
Application Deadline: open ended.
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Call for 2025 Grant Applications
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together is pleased to announce our 2025 Call for Proposals. Please visit our Grants Guidance webpage for complete information. From the menu on that page, you can go to our Grants Portal page to start the process of submitting a grants proposal.
We will be awarding operating support grants as well as project support grants, from $5,000 to $25,000, that support our mission to improve the quality of life for women and families in Anne Arundel County. Grant proposals will be accepted online today (January 2) through Thursday, January 31, 2025 (11:59 PM).
Learn more here.
The Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program is open and accepting applications until March 20, 2025.
What this funds: Watershed planning, restoration engineered designs, and small or large-scale restoration projects, such as rain gardens, bioswales, living shorelines, or stream restorations. This program seeks cost-effective projects that will reduce pollutants through the implementation of watershed restoration practices.
They are offering a virtual information session on Monday, January 13 at 6:00 to 7:30pm on Zoom and an office hour on January 28 at 1 to 2pm on Zoom to share more about the program and answer any questions.
How much can be awarded: $15,000 to $300,000 depending on project track applying for. Match is encouraged, but not required. For more information, contact Whitney Vong (wvong@cbtrust.org)
Learm more here.
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
What this funds: Community native tree planting and invasive species removal to increase the tree canopy on publicly owned or community property. Where: Anne Arundel County AND the City of Annapolis! How much can be awarded: up to $5,000 per project. For more information, reach out to Kayleigh Katzenberger, kkatzenberger@cbtrust.org Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more here.
Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program
What this funds: Reforestation and afforestation projects on protected and unprotected lands and also the permanent protection of forested lands. Site preparation for tree planting, plant material, tree protection, two-year maintenance costs, and survey and easement costs are allowable budget items.
What this funds: Funding available varies and will be updated when the program reopens later in 2025. Match is encouraged, but not required. For more information, reach out to Whitney Vong, wvong@cbtrust.org
Learn more here.
Community Support Grant
This funding provides Program/Project Support that allows non-profit organizations to continue to operate and/or increase the impact of an existing program/project, or to pilot a new program to improve and enrich the lives of Anne Arundel County residents and communities. Costs may include, but are not limited to, program/project specific staff costs, supplies, travel, equipment etc., as well as a percentage of administrative overhead proportional to your program/project’s budget relative to your organization’s operating budget. Collaborative Projects are preferred but not required for funding.
The application for FY2026 funding will open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The application training will take place on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00pm.
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Learn more and apply here.
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Subdivision Application Meetings | |
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. | |
Freshfield
Property Location 344 & 350 Freshfield Lane Arnold, MD 21012; northwest side of Freshfield Lane approximately 500 feet west of the intersection with Shore Acres Road
Meeting Date: 2025-01-29
In-Person | Time: 6:30 PM
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Lissou Property Lot 3
Property Location 600 Tower Bank Court, Severna Park, MD 21146, 190'+/_ southwest of the intersection of Tower bank court and Tower Bank Road
Meeting Date: 2025-01-29
Virtual | Time: 7:30 PM
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Severna Park, P.352
Property Location 138 Arundel Beach Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
Meeting Date: 2025-01-30
Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM
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Northrop Grumman Corp. - Ridge Rd./Stoney Run Upgrades
Property Location The subject site is located at 1166 Stoney Run Road Hanover, MD 21076 of Anne Arundel County.
Meeting Date: 2025-02-03
In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM
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FJF Holdings, INC
Property Location 77 & 79 W Central Ave Edgewater, MD 21037
Meeting Date: 2025-02-05
Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM
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Gosheff Property - Subdivision of Lot 5
Property Location 2335 Patuxent River Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Meeting Date: 2025-02-06
In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM
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Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Anne Arundel County Government is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Each county sponsored event includes information about how to request an ADA Accommodation. This E-Blast is available in an alternate format upon request. | | | | |