Tuesday, November 17, 2020
An Update from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

Throughout this pandemic, we have heard from many residents who are struggling. A few of them have reached out to us asking to share their story, hoping it would help people understand the realities of this virus. Tonight at 6 p.m. please join us to hear their COVID stories.

For some, sharing helps them heal. If that's you, and you have your own COVID story you would like to share with our communities, you can RSVP to join us via Zoom at https://bit.ly/aacocovidstories. If you would just like to listen, you can watch live on the County Executive's Facebook tonight at 6:00 pm.

Best,

James Kitchin
Office of the County Executive
Director, CECS
Executive Order #37 Limits Social Gatherings, Youth Athletics And Indoor Dining Capacity
In Anne Arundel County, we have 20,000 residents who have not paid their water bills. This time last year, that number was only 1,000. If you are an Anne Arundel County resident who has had your income impacted by the pandemic and are struggling to pay your water and wastewater bills, we're here to help.

For more information on our Water Bill Relief Program and to complete your application or set up a payment plan, click here.
County Executive Pittman Selects Amal Awad, Former AAPD Chief of Staff, to lead Anne Arundel County Police
After a rigorous search and an interview process involving community and law enforcement stakeholders, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that he has chosen Hyattsville Police Chief Amal Awad as his selection for Anne Arundel County Chief of Police.

Amal Awad began her career in policing thirty years ago as a patrol officer in Prince George’s County. Today she serves as Chief of Police for the City of Hyattsville. She served as Chief of Staff on the Anne Arundel County Police Department from 2013 - 2014, serving alongside now-Acting Chief William Lowry under Chief Kevin Davis. 
Veterans Service Coordination Center
County Executive Pittman announced the formation of the Veterans Service Coordination Center, a joint effort with the county’s Veterans Affairs Commission, to serve Anne Arundel County veterans and their military family members. 
Veterans Wellness Virtual Event
Presenters will provide information on nutrition, wellness, resiliency, and more. This event is FREE, and available to the public through WebEx video conferencing. This event will take place Wednesday, November 18, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

For instructions on how to access the event, click here.

Questions: Keyaira Furman- [email protected] or Joseph Belvedere [email protected] Tel: 410-605-7826.
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region and Anne Arundel County Partner To Help Children with Disabilities
The program will provide short-term, in-home support to children (ages 0-21) with disabilities living in Anne Arundel County. The Arc is a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Families are eligible to receive up to $500. Families may apply for the funding through December 31, 2020.
Chromebooks with Internet Access Available For Checkout
The Anne Arundel Public Library is offering chromebooks and wifi at a time when people without internet access need it the most.

Use the Chromebook and wifi hotspot to:

  • Connect the Chromebook to the internet using the hotspot
  • Use the hotspot to put up to 10 wifi enabled devices online simultaneously
  • Access or save files on a USB drive
  • Access or save files to your Google, Microsoft, iCloud or other online account. (Instructions below)
  • Upload documents that you wish to print at the library
  • Attend or participate in Online Events

Click here to reserve a chromebook kit.
Bay Bridge Lane Closures and Traffic Patterns Scheduled for the Week of Nov. 15 – 21, 2020
All work will be performed weather permitting. The MDTA urges motorists to drive with caution and obey all traffic-control devices and lane-control signals. Headlights are required at all times on the bridge. Lane closures are subject to change and closure times are dependent on traffic volumes. 

Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Community Meetings
Residents can view a calendar of upcoming community 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 list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.
Linthicum Heights Re-Subdivision of Lots 35, 36 and 37

Property Location 205 and 303 Hilltop Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. Intersecting Street is Arundel Road.

Meeting Date: 2020-11-19
Time: 6:00 PM
Selby on the Bay Small Diameter Sewer Main Upgrade

Property Location Edgemont St, 2nd Ave, Beach Dr. Blvd, Evelyn Gingell Ave, Hill Side Ave, Calvert St.

Meeting Date: 2020-11-19
Time: 6:00 PM
Cedar Hill Apartments & Rentals

Property Location Southwest side of Cedar Hill Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21225 - 750' south of intersection of Cedar Hill Lane and Cedar Hill Boulevard

Meeting Date: 2020-11-23
Time: 6:00 PM
Mayo Point - Commercial Telecommunications Tower

Property Location The subject property is located northwest of the intersection of Pocahontas Dr. and Kenny Ln. The address is 3392 Pocahontas Drive, Edgewater, Md 21037

Meeting Date: 2020-11-23
Time: 6:00 PM
Watershed Infrastructure Part 1

Property Location Reserve Boulevard, Laurel, MD 20724. Reserve Boulevard and Maryland Route 198.

Meeting Date: 2020-11-24
Time: 6:00 PM
Key Bridge Liquors

Property Location 7214 Fort Smallwood Road Baltimore, MD. 21226, 200-feet south of Marley Neck Blvd.

Meeting Date: 2020-12-01
Time: 6:00 PM
South Solley Road Industrial Warehouse

Property Location To the west of the property is Marley Neck Blvd, To the east of the property is Solley Road, There are no intersecting streets

Meeting Date: 2020-12-02
Time: 6:00 PM
Tanyard Springs Lane Industrial Warehouse

Property Location The site is bordered to the south by future Tanyard Springs Lane, to the east by Solley Road, and to the west by Marley Neck Boulevard.

Meeting Date: 2020-12-03
Time: 6:00 PM
Sandy Farms

Property Location Located along Sandy Farms Road and between Sandy Farms and Smith Farm Road

Meeting Date: 2020-12-07
Time: 6:00 PM
Things You May Have Missed Last Week...
County COVID-19 Resources
Be sure to frequently check the county's coronavirus website for the most up to date information on county and community resources.

For media inquiries, please contact Roz Hamlett at [email protected]
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.