November 23, 2022

Dear Neighbors,

I want to take a moment to say thank you for your support during the 2022 election. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve District 2 for another four years. I look forward to continuing the work of solving issues and coming together with community associations, youth groups and other engaged residents. I would like to wish each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family, reflect on our blessings, and find joy around us. 

Happy Thanksgiving.

~ Allison

Waste Management Services Facilities schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday week. 

The ceremony for the Inauguration of Steuart Pittman as Anne Arundel County Executive will occur on Monday, December 5th from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. Free parking and event transportation will be available at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032. County Executive Pittman will take the oath of office and share his plans for his second term as County Executive. Please RSVP at this LINK. The event will be streamed live on Arundel TV Live, Channel 38 on Verizon and Channel 98 on Comcast/Broadstripe.

The Anne Arundel County Council Swearing-In will take place on Monday, December 5th at 4:00 pm, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis. The County Council Oath of Office will be administered in a ceremony in the Council Chambers and broadcast on Arundel TV Live as well as Channels 38 (Verizon) and 98 (Comcast/Broadstripe). The Council will then recess and the Legislative Session/Council Meeting will begin later that evening at 7:00 pm.

Come join us next week!

Celebrate the Glen Burnie Holiday Tree Lighting

Wednesday, November 30th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

This annual tradition is a special evening filled with fun and holiday cheer for the whole family!

*Visit from Santa

*Holiday crafts for kids

*Local businesses and market vendors 

*Donate an unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots

*Glen Burnie High School Cheerleader Performance

*Old Mill High School Steel Band Performance 

Free parking is available at the Henry L. Hein Building garage - 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has announced an additional $4.5 billion in assistance to help lower heating costs for American families this winter. In addition to subsidizing home heating costs and covering unpaid utility bills, the federal program will help families make cost-effective home energy repairs to lower their heating and cooling bills. Individuals interested in applying for energy assistance can visit energyhelp.us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral hotline: 1-866-674-6327. 

At its November 16, 2022 meeting, the Board of Education received the Calendar Committee’s recommendations on the 2023-2024 school year calendar. The Board asked the 24-member committee to provide two calendars, one with a Pre-Labor Day start for students and one with a Post-Labor Day start for students. The Committee did so, and indicated a preference for a Pre-Labor Day start.

A video of the November 16, 2022 presentation to the Board, can be found above, as well as at the link below. The links to both calendar proposals, more information on them, and a place to provide comment can be found at www.aacps.org/2324calendar. Public Comment on the calendar proposals is being accepted through December 2, 2022.

Grant Opportunities for Fiscal Year 2024

Public Service Grants for nonprofit organizations serving low/moderate income residents. 

Application Deadline - Nov. 28th.

Video Lottery Terminal Grants for nonprofit and community organizations serving the communities and residents within a three mile radius of Live! Casino.

Application Deadline - Dec 16th.

Laurel Race Course Impact Grants for nonprofit and community organizations to provide services and facilities that benefit communities within three miles of the Laurel Race Course.

Application Deadline - Jan 16th

Community Support Grants for nonprofit organization to increase their impact and operate more efficiently and effectively to improve and enrich the lives of AA County residents and communities.

Application Deadline - Feb 22nd.

Arts Council Grants

The mission of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is to provide leadership, funding, and support that promotes artistic excellence and historic preservation and to advocate for resources and education that expand arts opportunities for all, helping to create an enriched and healthy community. We envision Anne Arundel County as a place where artists are inspired and creativity thrives, where arts and culture bring people of all backgrounds together to enrich, bind, and celebrate our community.

2023 ARPA - AA County Local Artist Support Program Grants - Deadline Nov. 30th

Click HERE for more information.

Maryland Department of Commerce Telework Assistance Grant

The Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a new program that will help businesses across the state expand telework capabilities for their employees.

The Business Telework Assistance Grant Program will provide grants of up to $25,000 to help businesses purchase the equipment necessary to develop and implement telework policies, including hardware, software, and technical services.

To be eligible, businesses must have a physical location in the state; be in good standing; and be in the process of developing a telework policy that conforms to the best practices established by the Office of Telework Assistance.

Preference will be given to business with fewer than 50 employees. 

The application deadline is January 6th. The application can be found HERE.

View the Winter Program Guide HERE.

Registration opens on Wednesday, November 23rd.

The Recreation Department is seeking employment applications for Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and Counselors for 2023 Summer Camps. Camps may be held indoors, outdoors and at Anne Arundel County park facilities. The camp sessions will run from June through August 2023. All applicants must be able to work weekday shifts. The minimum age is 16 for Camp Counselors and 21 for Camp Directors. 

For more information click HERE.

The employment application can be found at this LINK.

A three day Gingerbread Festival is being held at the Marley Station Mall this December. There is a Gingerbread House Competition - Open to everyone! The entry form can be found HERE. Crafters, craft corner, baked goods, Festival Merch, Scavenger Hunt & more! The event is free to attend - inside purchases can be made. More information can be found at this LINK.

AACPS Superintendent Listening Sessions

Residents across Anne Arundel County – whether they have student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools or not – are invited to provide their thoughts on a variety of topics related to the school system at one of more than a dozen Listening and Learning Tour sessions beginning November 28, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced. Dr. Bedell will address participants at the outset of each session. His remarks will be followed by facilitated small-group sessions which will allow for conversation on a variety of topics. Responses will be recorded and posted online after each session.

The dates for schools in District 2 are as follows:

• Tuesday, December 13: Old Mill High School
• Wednesday, December 21: Glen Burnie High School

The sessions will be held in high schools around the county to make them accessible to all populations. They will run from 6 to 8 p.m., with Dr. Bedell’s remarks beginning at 6:30 p.m. The full press release can be found HERE.