Arnold Preservation Council
Welcomes You to Scenic Arnold, Maryland
The Arnold Preservation Council is uniting the people of Arnold to enhance our character as a desirable community that preserves its rural heritage and healthy environment by advocating responsible growth, linked neighborhoods, local small businesses, and our excellent schools.
Notes from the last meeting, January 9th
The Arnold Preservation Council Annual Meeting was held on January 9th, 2012 at Chesapeake Academy. At the meeting, the annual reports and a summary of 2011 events were presented.
The 2012 Board of Directors were elected and the following officers were announced:
- President: Elizabeth Rosborg
- Vice President: Sage Mumma
- Treasurer: Sue Ricciardi
- Recording Secretary: Alberta Strornetta
- Member at Large: Steve Darroch
- Member at Large: Robin Atkins
- Past President: Lucy Iliff
Also, the Arnold Preservation Council presented Past President Lucy Iliff with a gift of a live tree, to be planted on the B&A Trail at the Old Joyce Station site. The gift was given in honor of her 12 years of dedicated service to APC and Arnold. As a founding member of APC, she has helped to create an organization that has made a positive difference in Arnold.
Elizabeth Rosborg, newly elected President recently settled back in Arnold after extensive military travel with her family. She is the third generation to live in the family home and after a full house renovation, is looking forward to raising a fourth on the property. She and her husband Rick have one son, Matthew who is a sophomore at Severn School.
“I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition first started by my grandfather Commander William Berry and then my mother, Elizabeth Morrison to preserve Arnold and continue the community aspect where you know your neighbors and feel safe raising your children. Our prime location requires active community involvement and I look forward to working hard with each and every neighbor.”
The Arnold Preservation Council was first established in 1999 and the mission is to unite the people of Arnold to enhance Arnold's Identity as a desirable community that preserves its rural heritage and environment by advocating responsible growth, liked neighborhoods, local small business and excellent schools.
2012 Calendars For Sale
October 26th
Final Hearing on East Joyce Lane
Proposed 70 lots on 16.75 acres
arnoldconservationteam.weebly.com for more information
November 7th
County Council Monthly Meeting
Come to this Monday's County Council meeting to let the council know—
No more commercial zoning in Arnold
44 Calvert Street
7 o'clock start, but be there earlier if you want to testify or want a seat. APC expects an amendment to be introduced on the Jordan Property
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Read the Latest APC Newsletter.
In the News
Arnold History Book featured in Patch • January 2012
APC Board member and long-time Arnold resident and historian, Alberta Stornetta, describes the process of writing her book about the history of Arnold.
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Rezoning Article in Village Voice • May 2011
An article by Shane Jacobus in the Severna Park Village Voice covered our May 9th meeting focused on the current rezoning bill (#12-11).
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Environmental Fair Event
Alberta Stornetta and Elizabeth Rosborg promote the Arnold Preservation Council at the Broadneck High School Environmental Fair on April 9th.
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Annual Award Given
February 27, 2011
Broadneck Patch covers our anual award, this year going to Asbury United Methodist Church in recognition of recent property improvements.
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Zoning Covered in Patch
January 13, 2011
Broadneck Patch also wrote an article about our meeting this January, focusing on zoning along Ritchie Highway. Patch/Dorsey Clarke.
Visioning Plan
The following is the Visioning Plan adopted by APC in April 2006 for the future of Arnold. There is a steering committee in place that will help us work toward our goals.
| Develop a Village Center for Arnold | Connect Arnold “Village” to community | Social Issues |
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Review all current plans Inventory housing stock Develop architectural guidelines Identify leadership needed to affect change Public identity: open “square”, community building and or library History center, post office |
Alternative transportation: transit Up-to-date electronic infrastructure Walks and pedestrian amenities, bridge/s Bus shelters Trash cans Trail systems Greenspace system Trail linking communities Access to water Passive recreation Signage along Route 2— often this is duplicated |
Leadership— (representation) structure; volunteer, special tax district, incorporation Housing and strategies for age diversity to allow aging in place and young families Honor neighborhood boundaries. |
History of Arnold
Arnold, MD - The Little Post Office That Grew by Alberta Stornetta is a series of articles and condensed portions of her forthcoming book on the history of Maryland. The series of articles will also appear in Anne Arundel County History Notes, the quarterly publication of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society.
Part I - The Little Post Office That Grew
Part II - A Glimpse Into the Everyday Life of Early Arnold
Part III - From Tracks to Trails
Part IV - Arnold Elementary
Growth Action Network
The Growth Action Network of Anne Arundel County is a coalition of individuals and organizations formed in August 2007 by members of APC whose members share information and join together on projects and issues of interest.
The mission of Growth Action is to involve the citizens of Anne Arundel County in the planning process through education and advocacy and to allow growth only where infrastructure is sufficient and natural resources (including water and air quality) are protected so that all growth will enhance the quality of life in the county and benefit residents and businesses.
Growth Action is seeking funding to hire a coordinator to staff the coalition to help make the members of the coalition more effective through sharing information, training, and working in concert with other groups with similar goals.
OBJECTIVES/ACTIONS of the network:
- Expand public oversight/reviews of the planning and development process in Anne Arundel County
- Strengthen the General Development Plan and insure implementation
- Build the capacity of Growth Action to maximize the potential reach and influence on growth issues.
If you would like to help us meet these important goals, please consider a donation to this project. Send your check payable to APC with the memo noted for GROWTH ACTION to:
Arnold Preservation Council, Inc
P.O. Box 852
Arnold, Maryland
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Membership
APC is accepting tax-deductible $25/$15 annual membership dues and additional contributions as a 501c3 entity.
Send us an E-mail for renewal or donation information or download a membership application and send it in.
All Arnold community associations, businesses, churches, and schools are encouraged to join, come to a meeting, and participate!
Newsletters
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Contact
Arnold Preservation Council
P.O Box 852, Arnold, Maryland 21012
info@preservearnold.org
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