Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

The Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services is thrilled to announce a new initiative, EngageArundel. EngageArundel consists of a webinar series, in-person informational sessions, and a collection of resources designed to empower community members with the tools they need to participate and advocate within county government. It is also designed to increase awareness of all the great programs, events, and resources that are available to our residents.

The first webinar, Engaging with County Government, will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m. You can register at aacounty.org/engagearundel or by clicking the flyer below. We hope you can join us for the start of this exciting series.

Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

County Executive Pittman in the Community

1. Naval Academy’s Farragut Sea Wall Ribbon Cutting | 2. Pops in the Park at Downs Park | 3. Meeting with Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski

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Join Us For River Days

Visit aacounty.org/RiverDays to sign up to join us to celebrate our local rivers and enjoy a day on the water. Our last River Days Festival will be on September 14th at Fort Smallwood park.

County Executive Announces Senior Staff Changes

County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the mid-September departure of Chief of Staff Jeff Amoros, and named current Deputy Chief of Staff Jenny Proebstle as the administration’s new chief of staff. Proebstle’s promotion will take effect Monday, Sept. 16.

Read the full announcement.

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works Minimizes Curbside Collection Disruptions

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) has implemented proactive measures to minimize disruption to curbside collection services in Pasadena, Severna Park, Odenton, and Laurel areas. Following notification of a potential strike by Teamsters Local 570, which represents curbside collection employees for Ecology Services, Inc., DPW worked to secure additional resources to ensure continuity of essential services.

Read the full announcement.

Residents can check DPW's Facebook Page for updates or determine if their home is affected by the strike by entering their address in the Find My Collection Day map feature

Operation Clean Sweep - September 2024

This week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will implement its next phase of Operation Clean Sweep, a statewide effort to remove litter on State roads throughout Maryland.

The State Highway Administration team will perform litter removal and mowing operations along highly traveled State-maintained roadways during the first week of September (Tuesday September 3 – Friday September 6, 2024). Drivers are reminded to remain alert for work crews and to reduce speeds when approaching these maintenance operations. 

Customers can help by reporting litter on state roads by clicking here or they may also contact the SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-5603. 

Enhancement of firefighting and rescue capabilities with the arrival of a new 50' Metal Shark Defiant NXT Fireboat

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department officially welcomed the newest addition to its maritime fleet with the first of two state-of-the-art 50-foot Defiant NXT Fireboats yesterday at Sandy Point State Park. Representatives from Metal Shark, which manufactured the boat, delivered the first fireboat via waterways from Louisiana to Maryland. This powerful and versatile vessel is set to significantly enhance the county's ability to respond to emergencies on the water.

Read the full announcement.

Free National Preparedness Month Training Opportunities

September is National Preparedness Month, which is dedicated to encouraging everyone to prepare for disasters. This year for National Preparedness Month the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is celebrating by helping you become more prepared through FREE training!

OEM has a variety of training opportunities available during the month of September, including:

• Extreme Event Simulation Game This engaging role-playing game puts players in the hot seat, testing their ability to build community resilience by making critical decisions during a simulated disaster.
• CPR  Learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to use an AED in this fast-paced, 1.5-hour class. No medical experience is required. 
• Stop the Bleed This hands-on class teaches you how to control bleeding in emergency situations. You'll learn techniques like applying direct pressure, packing wounds, and using a tourniquet. No medical experience is required. 
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Learn valuable strategies and tactics to help you stay safe and protect others during an active shooter situation. 

Register for any of these events now to #GetInvolved and better prepare yourself and your family for emergencies.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month this September, Lifeline 100 will donate 30% of all registration fees collected (up to $2,500) from September 1-11 to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB). Food insecurity is a significant challenge for many of our Anne Arundel County neighbors.

"AACFB has witnessed a significant increase in the number of people seeking assistance at food pantries. We currently support more than 50,000 points of service every month. Over the past year, AACFB distributed 4,054,377 pounds of food and basic necessities, including 799,654 pounds of fresh produce and 563,444 pounds of lean proteins, through our 77 Network Partners located across Anne Arundel County as well as through the AACFB’s Mobile Pantry Program", said, Leah Paley, CEO of Anne Arundel County Food Bank. President of BikeAAA, Jon Korin, added, "We are especially proud to support AACFB in its mission to alleviate food insecurity in Anne Arundel County. We also appreciate AACFB’s partnership, along with the Anne Arundel County Police Department and others, with our Wheels of Hope bike refurbishment program. The program collects donated adult and children's bikes, which are refurbished by BikeAAA volunteers and distributed to people in need."

Department of Public Works Customer Survey 2024

The Department of Public Works seeks your feedback to improve the services provided. The results of this survey are anonymous, and your honesty is valued. Please contact pwcust00@aacounty.org if you have questions or would like to receive this survey in a different format or language.

Draft Green Notice: Homeowners Association Documents Checklist and Submittal Requirement

The Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning, in coordination with the Department of Inspections and Permits, provides a guidance memo and documents checklist to notify all interested parties of the minimum requirements for Homeowners Association (HOA) documents. The purpose of this checklist is to ensure that the HOA documents clearly articulate the obligations of the HOA.

Click here to view more information and to leave a comment by September 4, 2024.

Draft Orange Notice: Design and Construction Standards Update Design Manual 

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the Design and Construction Standards.

Click here to view more information and leave a comment by September 10, 2024.

Train to Become Part of the Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team

Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced its Fall 2024 dates for its 20-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 Friday, September 27 from 6pm-9pm, Sat., September 28 from 8am-5pm, and Sun., September 29, 2024 from 8am-4pm at the Fire Training Academy in Millersville. A disaster simulation will be held on Sunday, October 6 from 1pm-5pm 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.  Our next class will not be until Spring 2025. For questions, contact training@aaacert.org.

Click here for details.

Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project

Residents, former employees, patients, neighbors, and other community members, if you have a story about the Crownsville State Hospital that you would like to share, you are encouraged to complete the Crownsville Hospital Oral History Project survey by clicking the button below.

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, September 16th

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.

Applications Open for Fall Cohorts

The Nonprofit Center and partner Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County are proud to announce this significant opportunity for local 501(c)3 organizations that support the social determinants of good health for County residents. Applications for Fundraising & Sustainability cohorts are open now and due September 30th. Click HERE for details. Nonprofits’ feedback in our June interest survey guided the development of this program. 

Apply Now!

Emergency Preparedness Month Trainings for Nonprofits

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. These upcoming events from the Office of Emergency Management are available for FREE to nonprofit staff members working in Anne Arundel County as well as their volunteers: CPR training on September 7th or 9th and Extreme Event role-playing on September 16th.

Grant Opportunities

Baltimore Community Foundation Key Bridge Small Business Support

Submit a Letter of Intent to be Invited to Apply

Nonprofit grantees will help BCF support communities impacted by the Key Bridge collapse, including those in northern Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Small Business Support exists to provide relief in terms of technical assistance and place-based investments to support impacted small businesses and the communities in which they are located. 

Click here for details.

United Way of Central Maryland Food Resiliency Grant

Application Deadline: September 12, 2024

The 2025-2026 Food Resiliency Grant is an opportunity for organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less to receive up to $10,000 per year for 2 years to carry out community-centered projects that are aimed at building food resiliency in Central Maryland. One organization in Anne Arundel County will be selected.

Click here for details.

U.S. Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge

Application Deadline: September 27, 2024

EDA is now accepting applications for the FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity, which will invest $25 million into high-quality, locally led workforce training programs. Lead applicants of a sectoral partnership that advance a key technology focus area should note the preference for dealing with workers impacted by changes in technology as well as including worker voice in their partnerships.

Click here for details.

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.

Quiet Waters Park Shoreline Restoration



Property Location 615 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403-2700 Intersection: Hillsmere Drive and Forest Drive

Meeting Date: 2024-09-10

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Jones/Taylor Resources - Lot 1, Preliminary Site Development Plan

Property Location 950 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD 20711

Meeting Date: 2024-09-10

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Waugh Chapel Business Park at Waugh Chapel Town Centre

Property Location Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054

Meeting Date: 2024-09-05

In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM

Belada Outdoor Storage

Property Location Fort Smallwood Road X Marley Neck Road

Meeting Date: 2024-09-05

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

Mataosky Subdivision

Property Location 96 Prospect Rd Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Meeting Date: 2024-09-09

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

7685 Quaterfield Road

Property Location 7685 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Meeting Date: 2024-09-10

Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM

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Newsletter edited by Vincent Moulden and Hannah Thompson.

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