2025 Village Election Results: Uncontested

Town Center Village: 2025 Election Results

The Town Center Residential Community Association (TCCA) Board of Directors congratulates Mr. Richard Tettlebaum.

TCCA had one candidate for two seats on the Village Board of Directors, Mr. Tettlebaum. Pursuant to an amendment to Section 2.03 of the Town Center By-Laws, approved on April 18, 1998, when the election is uncontested for the Board of Directors, the nominees are deemed elected and the Board of Directors shall appoint them to the available director positions. 

The deadline for applications was 12:00 PM (noon) March 2nd. The two-year term for the nominee will be May 1, 2025-April 30, 2027.  

Please note that as the race was not CONTESTED there will not be a candidate forum on April 10 and there will NOT be an election in Town Center on April 26, 2025. 

Opposition From the Community to CA Proposals Regarding All Village Buildings

At the last Columbia Association Board of Directors Meeting on February 27, CA staff (Jackie Tuma, Director of Audit and Advisory Services) presented a proposal evaluating various options to take over central management of all villages' community buildings. Refer to the presentation HERE.

The CA staff presentation addressed the CA Board goal of: "Evaluate CA assuming management of the buildings currently managed by the village community associations, evaluate opportunities and challenges for both CA and the villages, and develop a plan for Board consideration."

There was strong opposition from residents who testified as well as many CA Board Members (from 27:18 of the Youtube video for one hour). The villages are independent corporations' setup to benefit their residents and provide unique services and programs for their communities. Many in the community agree that they do not want CA involved in any centralized system to manage/sell meeting space/events as villages can do that as a collective group quite easily and keep 100% of the revenue. James Rouse intended that all villages and their boards have independent control of their village without interference.

One of our neighboring villages, River Hill, started a petition to voice their displeasure with the CA staff's latest proposal: Click HERE.

Every few decades the CA staff resurrect this issue in some form or fashion. The last time it was done was during 2020 through various meetings and presentations.

To voice your opinion, send a letter or comments to the following:

• CA Board & CEO/President

Parents Planning For Kids' Summer Activities: A Lot of Choices for All.....Some Free!

Parents always want to give their kids of all ages fun activities and events to participate in during all times of the yeespecially during the summer. Howard County Government, the Columbia Association, Howard County Public Schools, churches and social services groups offer extensive programs that are both FREE and PAID. These programs are promoted via social media, in classrooms, through mailings, online and in-person at events held throughout the year.

Below is a very short list of the numerous programs for kids throughout the County that can assist. There are many, many more. Hopefully one of them may interest you and your children.

Resource List (Click on Links Below. Some links will be active soon when camp details are available):

• Howard County Parks and Rec: hundreds of programs throughout the year for kids from 5-55+!
• Columbia Association (CA):
• CA Camps
• LakefrontLive: more than 55+ events throughout the summer
• Wilde Lake High School Sports Camps
• Wilde Lake High School Clubs (during school year)
• Bryant Woods Montessi Childrens' House Summer Programs
• Kittamaquandi Church Peace Camp Registration (August 8-14): for questions or sponsorship send an email to peacecamp@lffp.org. Peace camp flyer.

• Howard Community College: Kids on Campus Program
• Howard County Public Library System: extensive free programming for kids throughout the year. SIgn up for an account, search for programs and attend!
• DoodleHatch
• Slayton House Theater Summer Camps

Student Volunteers Needed For CFA Festival

The Columbia Festival of the Arts (CFA) would like to invite your middle and high school students to support the artists and the festivalgoers at LakeFest 2025 this June 20-22, at Lake

Kittamaqundi in Downtown Columbia. Middle school students must be at least 13 years old and if under 16, they must be accompanied by a parent. Volunteers may: help visual artists

load and unload their art and supplies and set up their booths; or provide relief to artists who need to leave to get lunch or take a quick break. They will have the opportunity to network with artists and hear first-hand accounts of their journeys to becoming an artist and perfecting their craft. Additional info and registration is on our website.

CA Points Program: Helping Families

Every family deserves the opportunity to tap into what CA has to offer, and the CA Points Program opens that door to thousands of kids and parents every year!

Since 2001, CA has been committed to helping deserving students earn a membership for themselves and their families through their performance in the classroom.

This program is currently offered in 20 Howard County Public Schools in the Columbia area:

• Elementary schools: Bryant Woods, Clemens Crossing, Cradlerock, Guilford, Jeffers Hill, Longfellow, Phelps Luck, Running Brook, Stevens Forest, Swansfield, Talbott Springs
• Middle schools: Harper’s Choice, Lake Elkhorn, Oakland Mills, Wilde Lake
• High schools: Atholton, Hammond, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, Wilde Lake

Click HERE for more information.

Columbia Cleans: April 5; 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

Join Town Center Community Association, your friends, and neighbors for a community clean up. We'll be cleaning the multi-use path around Lake Kittamaqundi.

Meet on the patio above the lakefront fountain near Millie Bailey Park and Whole Foods at 10:00 am. We'll provide trash bags and water to keep refreshed. Please bring work gloves if you have them.

This is an excellent opportunity for residents, children, and youth organizations to help the community. All ages are welcome, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Waivers are required. For participants under the age of 18, a parent/legal guardian must sign waiver. Waivers are available in advance and will be available at Lake Kittamaquandi the day of the event. Click Here for an individual's waiver. Click Here for a group waiver such as a family, scout troop, or environmental club.

RSVP appreciated, not required. Questions? Call 410-730-4744 or email:

VillageManager@Columbia TownCenter.org

Open Space Dashboard: CA

Columbia Association owns and maintains more than 3,600 acres of open space and 114 miles of pathways, providing residents with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Columbia Association open space project information is now available to residents online via CA's Project & Access Dashboard. Visit

columbiaassociation.org/open-space/development/real-estate-services/ and click on the Dashboard. You can view various projects, access, and requests currently taking place on CA open space.

Summer 2025: New CA Pool Managers & Lifeguards Needed!: Great Benefits

Click HERE for more details.

What is Up With Town Center's CA Board Rep?

I'm eager to keep you updated on CA news and look forward to hearing your valuable input on how we can enhance our neighborhood together. Follow my adventures on the board through my blog: 

https://medium.com/@csullivan.columbia 

I am a huge coffee drinker — I’m always up for a cup and a chat! Feel free to reach me at: collin.sullivan@ca-board.org

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

Join in the fun and visit the Chrysalis! The new season starts this weekend.

Get tickets to events HERE.

Also, check out the Howard County Arts Council calendar is a great resource as you plan your arts outings. 

Senior Call Check Program

Maryland is the first state in the country to start a free, automated telephone service to check in on Maryland's older residents, all across the state. Available for those 65 years and older.

Give your family, friends and yourself the piece of mind knowing that someone will check on you.

Click HERE to find out more and to register.