Wednesday, April 2nd, 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,


We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Community Association Summit! Visit aacounty.org/casummit to explore this year’s sessions and reserve your spot. Based on your feedback, we’ve added more opportunities to network and connect with fellow community association leaders—one of the highlights of last year’s summit. Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up!


We’re also excited to invite you to our next EngageArundel webinar: Plan2040 Progress Report – Shaping the Future of Anne Arundel County. County Executive Steuart Pittman will moderate a panel of agency leaders as they highlight 2024’s biggest accomplishments in housing, transportation, parks, and land use planning. Click here to register and be part of the conversation.


And as always, there’s plenty more to share—so be sure to scroll to the end for all the latest updates!


Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1: 2025 Few of the Many Awards | 2: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Hiring Fair | 3: Ramadan Iftar | 4: Key Bridge Anniversary Memorial | 5: DACA Green Expo | 6: Commission for Women March Meeting

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County News and Updates

County Executive Pittman Reflects On First Anniversary of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

On Wednesday, March 26, marking the first anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, County Executive Steuart Pittman offers the following reflection: 


“A year ago today, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, taking six beloved men from their families and changing our state forever. 


I will never forget the phone calls from that night. First from Mayor Brandon Scott, then Governor Wes Moore, and then County Executive Johnny Oszlewski. Then came the calls from our Fire Chief Trisha Wolford and Police Chief Amal Awad, whose first responders were on the scene..."


Read the full statement.
Measles is on the rise in the US. Click here to learn more about how you can keep yourself and your family safe.

County Executive Pittman, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Hosts Federal Career Transition Hiring Event; Announces Federal Employee Workshop Series

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC), in partnership with County Executive Steuart Pittman, hosted a hiring event in response to recent federal layoffs. 


The hiring event connected former and current federal government workers with job opportunities at county and state agencies, private sector businesses, and resources to assist them in their career transition. The event featured over 50 different employers, and saw almost 400 attendees, demonstrating the clear need to help our federal workforce find new opportunities.


Read the full announcement.
Trainee volunteers for Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training class

Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced its Late 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, April 26 from 9am-4pm, Sunday, April 27 from 9am-4pm, and Saturday, May 3 from 9am-4pm at the Fire Training Academy in Millersville. A disaster simulation will be held on Sunday, May 4 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 https://www.aaacert.org/cert-basic-training/ for more information and for a registration link. The link also shows an additional class in early fall. For questions, contact training@aaacert.org.
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Community Art Grants are open for application for the month of April. Click here to learn more.
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Catch Up With Pittman and His Friends!
County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Kris Valerio-Shock, President and CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel, for a fascinating conversation about cultivating community leadership. What begins as a simple introduction to LAA's programs quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of how intentional leadership development transforms communities from the ground up.

County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Kris Valerio-Shock, President and CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel, for a fascinating conversation about cultivating community leadership. What begins as a simple introduction to LAA's programs quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of how intentional leadership development transforms communities from the ground up.
County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Amy Gowan, President and CEO of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC), for a fascinating exploration of what drives economic prosperity in communities and how local government can facilitate business success.

County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Amy Gowan, President and CEO of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC), for a fascinating exploration of what drives economic prosperity in communities and how local government can facilitate business success.

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.
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Between the Edges, Cerebral Impact, and Work

Published: March 28, 2025


Landing on a topic for this week has been hard. None of the big stuff seemed ready to share.


The Maryland House and Senate are getting close to a budget deal, but decisions aren’t final. County budget deliberations are in full motion, but my office’s final decisions are still a couple of weeks away.


It feels like a lot of things are in that space between the edges. Real tariffs or just threats of them? Stock market instability and plummeting consumer confidence or actual economic recession? Major dismantling of Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, and education funding, or just threats of it? Complete surrender to Russia, or will the majority party in Congress do its job?


It’s really hard for anyone who follows national news to put one foot in front of the other because it feels like we’re getting close to a cliff.


Read more...

Upcoming Events
Join us as we partner with MESE Training and Consulting LLC to host training sessions, focusing on Post-Traumatic Growth and Healing Centered Engagement. These sessions will cover the phases of post-traumatic growth and healing-centered care to support resilience in trauma-affected communities. Two in-person and five virtual options are available for each topic starting March 24. Please click to register.
An announcement for the upcoming Dementia Live Program to be held on April 2nd at 6pm. It will be held at the Department of Aging and Disabilities North County Office located at 7320 Ritchie Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Call 410-222-4375 to register.
Healthy Anne Arundel Day is April 7th, and events will run the 2nd through the 7th. Click here to learn more!
Save the date - the Recycling and Waste Reduction Division is so excited to announce our Spring Paper Shred Event on April 5, 2025! Anne Arundel County residents are able to drop off personal documents to be safely shredded on site by a secure service, so there is no need to pre-shred your paper! The final shredded paper is then 100% recycled after the event. The outdoor shredding event is scheduled to occur on Saturday, April 5, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Residents can bring up to four (4) boxes or containers of documents to be shredded at the event. Items that are not accepted at the paper shredding event are cardboard, plastics, binders, common trash, hazardous materials, CD's, DVDs, magnetic media, X-Rays, computers and accessories.
We're celebrating Healthy Anne Arundel Day with a Healthy Food Drive! For more information and drop-off locations visit the link below.

We're celebrating Healthy Anne Arundel Day with a Healthy Food Drive! For more information and drop-off locations visit: https://www.healthyannearundel.org/haa-day
Join BWPR for our second Watershed Walk of 2025 in the Severn River headwaters on Saturday, April 5th from 9-10:30am (rain date Saturday, April 12th)! Click here to learn more and register.
ACDS will be holding trainings for their grant applications. Click here to learn more and register.
Part six of the Fair Housing webinar series will be on April 8th. Click here to learn more and register.
An expungement and resources pop up event will take place at the brooklyn park library on april 10th from 1 to 4PM. Walk-ins are welcome!
A federal worker workshop series by the Anne arundel Workforce Development begins on April 10th. Click here to learn more and register.
The Office of Equity and Human Rights will be hosting a series of Community Conversation, click here to learn more and register.
An announcement for the April 21st Still Me Cafe for people with mild cognitive impairment. It will be held at 7320 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie at 1230pm. Call 4102220864 for details.
The Meade Cluster Spring event will be on April 26th at Meade High School. To learn more, click to email the organizer.
Homeownership resource fair, with free admission! Email info@acdsinc.org to learn more.
Public works will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 3, 2025 10 am - 2 pm, 445 Maxwell Frye Rd. Questions? Call 410-222-7582
Visit Annapolis is hosting a hospitality and tourism career fair on May 8th. CLick here to learn more.
Together, the Scenic Rivers Land Trust and Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks are co-hosting a BioBlitz at the Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. The Bacon Ridge Natural Area BioBlitz 2025 will occur over a 20-hour period where volunteers and scientists of various disciplines will offer their expertise to gain a snapshot of the flora, fauna, and other taxa within the parkland. 🌳🦋🌷 In addition to an information gathering opportunity, this BioBlitz will serve as an educational tool for volunteers, a promoter of scientific awareness, a networking opportunity for experts and staff, and a chance to have fun in the field. 🔎 There will be five 4-hour sampling periods-please use the following Google form to select the time frames most appropriate for your schedule and taxon. https://forms.gle/yES9PzA3FCHYMAv57 If you are interested in participating or have any questions regarding the Bacon Ridge Natural Area BioBlitz 2025, please reach out to luke@srlt.org for further information.
The Glen Burnie Farmers Market is BACK!  AAEDC and Arundel Ag are excited to announce that the Glen Burnie Farmers Market (GBFM) will return this summer, taking place on Thursdays from June 12 through September 11 (excluding holidays) from 4:00-7:00PM at the Glen Burnie Town Center (GBTC). AAEDC is accepting applications from farmers, producers, small businesses, and food trucks that would like to participate, at a cost of just $25 and $50 per market, respectively, through March 31. Read our press release to learn more and access the vendor application, click here.

Opportunities for Public Comment
Greater Annapolis Safe Transit Study, Click for more info and to register

Featured Programs and Resources
Learn about pop up career centers across the county through Workforce Development
Civic ready emergency alert system. click here to sign up.

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.
Visit the Nonprofit Centers Events Hub for volunteer opportunities.

Legislative Update

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, April 7th, 2025

Bill No. 10-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 1


Bill No. 11-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 3 Plan


Bill No. 12-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 3


Bill No. 13-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Commercial and Industrial Districts – Uses – Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics


Bill No. 14-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Archaeological Resources


Bill No. 16-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Special Exception Uses – Assisted Living Facilities – Piers and


Bill No. 18-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Boards, Commissions, and Similar Bodies – Board of Appeals – Zoning – Administrative Hearings – Mixed Use Districts


Bill No. 2-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Development Requirements for Particular Types of Development – Redevelopment


Bill No. 22-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Adequate School Facilities – School Utilization Chart

Bill No. 23-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Boards, Commissions, and Similar Bodies – Youth Advisory Council – Membership


Bill No. 24-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning ­– Regional Commercial Complexes


Bill No. 25-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Branches of County Government – Executive Branch – Public Safety – Department of Animal Services – Boards, Commissions, and Similar Bodies – Animal Welfare Council – Personnel – Exempt Service – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure – Director of Animal Services


Bill No. 26-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Public Charter Schools


Bill No. 3-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 9 Plan


Bill No. 4-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 9


Bill No. 9-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 1 Plan

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

What's new at the Nonprofit center? Click here to find out.
Click here to learn about training opportunities offered by or in partnership with the nonprofit center.
Check out the nonprofit center's grant opportunities by clicking here.
THe nonprofit center's fundraising and sustainability cohort is now live. Click here to learn more and apply.

Contact the Nonprofit Center

Sign up for the Nonprofit Center’s EMAIL LIST

Visit us at aacounty.org/nonprofit-center

Email nonprofitcenter@aacounty.org

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.

1460 Dorsey Road


Property Location 1460 Dorsey Road


Meeting Date: 2025-04-02

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Furnace Branch Acres


Property Location 100 of frontage on the West side Furnace Branch Road, approximately 300 South from the intersection with Ritchie Street


Meeting Date: 2025-04-03

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

WeeHeart Autobody


Property Location 223 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037


Meeting Date: 2025-04-03

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Annapolis Area Christian School


Property Location 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144


Meeting Date: 2025-04-07

In-Person | Time: 7:00 PM

Mike Perry Minor Subdivision


Property Location Stevenson Rd X Donaldson


Meeting Date: 2025-04-07

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Piney Orchard Ice Arena


Property Location 8781 Piney Orchard Parkway Odenton, MD 21113

Meeting Date: 2025-04-07

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Work in the County
Anne Arundel County is hiring for various positions. Click the image to learn more.
Anne Arundel County Police are hiring for various positions. Click the image to learn more.
If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, you can call the Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System at 410-768-5522. Call 911 for immediate assistance in any emergency.

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden.


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