Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

District 2 residents, please plan to join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th, for our first Budget Town Hall of the year. This event will take place at Severn Run High School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is your chance to share your priorities for the FY26 budget with County Executive Pittman and Councilwoman Pickard. Your input is invaluable!

Next, please mark your calendar for our upcoming EngageArundel webinar on Wednesday, January 29th, at noon, led by the Department of Aging and Disabilities. This session will highlight services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, military families, and anyone planning for the future. Scroll down to learn more and register for this informative session. See more information below.

Finally, we are excited to announce that the application period for the County Executive’s FY26 Community Support Grants Program is now open! These grants support nonprofits and community organizations in enhancing their impact and efficiency, improving the lives of county residents. A training session for applicants will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the program and the training at acdsinc.org/funding-opportunities/community-support-grant.

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

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Office of Equity and Human Rights Newsletter

Happy New Year from the Office of Equity & Human Rights! Our resolution is to preserve and strengthen intergroup relations - you will notice this theme in our upcoming activities and programs, so stay tuned.

Read more here.

Warming Relief

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.

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County invites you to a public reception for our Winter Solo Exhibits at the Arundel Center on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Join us in celebrating the artists Roopa Dudley and James Frances Hollan.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Arundel Center is located at 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Click here to learn more.

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.

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.

Notice litter in your community?

• You can report litter in your area here.
• You can report litter on the sides of county roadways here.
• You can report litter on the sides of state roadways here.
• Unsure if a road is managed by the county or the state? You can check here.

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, January 21, 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.

Grant Opportunities

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.

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.

Foxhaven Farms

Property Location Tanager Dr X Woodrail Dr.

Meeting Date: 2025-01-09

Hybrid | Time: 6:00 PM

Wright Road Property

Property Location Approx. 1,300' south of the intersection of Wright Road and Dorsey Road.

Meeting Date: 2025-01-13

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

School Of The Incarnation

Property Location 2601 Symphony Lane Gambrills, Maryland 21054

Meeting Date: 2025-01-14

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

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

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

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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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden.

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