Last week County Executive Pittman signed an Executive Order that recognizes Juneteenth as a County holiday. He believes that celebrating Juneteenth as an official County holiday demonstrates our county’s true commitment to freedom and equality - for all. We encourage everyone to mark June 19th on their calendar and find some way to observe the holiday this year.

Click here for statements from Anne Arundel County Councilmembers Sarah Lacey (District 1), Allison Pickard (District 2), Andrew Pruski (District 4), and Lisa Rodvien (District 6), and Mayor of Annapolis Gavin Buckley.

Joined by community and elected leaders, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed an executive order today recognizing Juneteenth as a County holiday. County offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, in observance of the holiday.

Click here for the full press release and click here to watch the executive order signing.

Anne Arundel County is updating its Land Preservation Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP), and the Department of Recreation and Parks wants to hear from you. The LPPRP will guide the county's decision making around land conservation, parks and recreation planning, park development, and program improvements.

The “Town Hall” sessions will allow the Department to collect further and evaluate information to serve the public better. The planned listening sessions are the second step in the Department’s outreach to the public for input to the Plan.

Click here to learn more and use the buttons below to register for a Town Hall.

Find your Councilmember by clicking here.

Registrants will be emailed a Zoom invitation to participate. If you have any questions, please email them to [email protected].

AACPS has planned a wide range of summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Programs will be focused on helping students engage in unfinished learning following this unprecedented school year, with a focus on mathematics, literacy, and preparing for the next grade level. All programs will support students to have fun while building healthy relationships with peers, practicing skills, and learning new concepts.

Click here to learn more.

Did you know the Maryland Courts has a help center? The Maryland Court Help Center can connect you with a lawyer to discuss concerns around family law, housing, small claims, domestic violence, and more.

For help, call (410) 260-1392 or visit mdcourts.gov/helpcenter.

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 list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

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