P.O. Box 3683, Crofton MD 21114
An Association of Community Associations
Established: November 16th 1990
New
Updated: 20 July 2010
Coming Soon
July 13th 2010
There will be NO GCC meeting in August
Future Events:
3 August
National Night Out
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Crofton Public Library
1681 Reidel Road
Crofton MD 21114
10 August
There will be NO GCC meeting in August
15 August
Harvest Swap & Stream Ecology
Dairy Farm Information
100 Dairy Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Open Days at Hammond's Connection
2 September
Candidates' Night for Primaries
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Village Commons Community Center
12 October
GCC Candidates' Night for General election
Village Commons Community Center
GCC MEETINGS
When: Second Tuesday Monthly at 7:00 PM
Where: Village Commons Community Center
located in The Village AT Waugh Chapel
Please do not park in front of stores along
Main Chapel Way.
Driving Directions
GCC OFFICERS and Committee Chairs 2009
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President Vice President pro tem Secretary pro tem Treasurer Election Committee |
Security & Safety Chair: Transportation Chair: Education Chair: Environment Chair: Webmaster |
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GCC officers Nomination Forms
Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
Privacy Statement
GCC Bylaws Pdf file, 155 KB
GCC Position and County Reply to Recycle Bins
Community Center Program Needs pdf
Adair Farms - Equestrian Homes
Village at Waugh Chapel South
Concepts for Staples Corner
State of Anne Arundel County pdf
Documents Pertaining to Landfills
Documents Pertaining to Water
A.A. Co. Medicare Part D Info. Form 1.8 MB pdf
Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
Privacy Statement
GCC Bylaws Pdf file, 155 KB
GCC Position and County Reply to Recycle Bins
Community Center Program Needs pdf
Adair Farms - Equestrian Homes
Village at Waugh Chapel South
Concepts for Staples Corner
State of Anne Arundel County pdf
Documents Pertaining to Landfills
Documents Pertaining to Water
A.A. Co. Medicare Part D Info. Form 1.8 MB pdf
Community Links
Arundel Volunteer Fire Department
Arundel Soccer Association
Chapman Farm
Crofton Athletic Council
Crofton Meadows
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce
Crofton Valley
Davidsonville Civic Association
Four Seasons Community Association
Greater Odenton Improvement Assn.
Huntingtonwoods HOA
West A. A. County Chamber of Commerce
Arundel Soccer Association
Chapman Farm
Crofton Athletic Council
Crofton Meadows
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce
Crofton Valley
Davidsonville Civic Association
Four Seasons Community Association
Greater Odenton Improvement Assn.
Huntingtonwoods HOA
West A. A. County Chamber of Commerce
GCC Links
County Zoning Application Review Tool County Web
Crofton Regional Community Center
Growth Action Network
Crofton First
RainScaping.org
StateStat
Focus On Crofton
Suburban Scene
Alliance for Sustainable Communities
Crofton Village Garden Club
West Rhode Riverkeeper link
CEDS
Community & Environment Defense Services
CEPA Online
Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association
TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND link
Purchase trees for your community
Recycle More
Village Commons Community Center link
at The Village at Waugh Chapel
About Us
Crofton Regional Community Center
Growth Action Network
Crofton First
RainScaping.org
StateStat
Focus On Crofton
Suburban Scene
Alliance for Sustainable Communities
Crofton Village Garden Club
West Rhode Riverkeeper link
CEDS
Community & Environment Defense Services
CEPA Online
Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association
TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND link
Purchase trees for your community
Recycle More
Village Commons Community Center link
at The Village at Waugh Chapel
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Environment
Bay's tiniest creatures get some attention Capital
Senate bill seeks to cut highway runoff pollution Capital
Banned dish soap still on store shelves Capital
Cardin deal gets Bay cleanup bill out of committee Sun
Bay cleanup bill moves forward Capital
Anne Arundel to plant more than 12,000 trees Sun
Windmills might rise in Arundel neighborhoods Sun
10 eastern states join wind energy consortium Capital
O'Malley to unveil oyster renewal plan Capital
Bay health grade: C Capital
O'Malley to roll out stream health website Capital
Renewed cleanup for bay promised Capital
Bay group, EPA settle cleanup suit Capital
Scientist sees bleak future for bay Capital
Vote ends messy stormwater debate Capital
Messy stormwater debate continues Capital
West Rhode River Keeper Winter Newsletter Link
Four Season's Open Space and Pond pdf
Senate bill seeks to cut highway runoff pollution Capital
Banned dish soap still on store shelves Capital
Cardin deal gets Bay cleanup bill out of committee Sun
Bay cleanup bill moves forward Capital
Anne Arundel to plant more than 12,000 trees Sun
Windmills might rise in Arundel neighborhoods Sun
10 eastern states join wind energy consortium Capital
O'Malley to unveil oyster renewal plan Capital
Bay health grade: C Capital
O'Malley to roll out stream health website Capital
Renewed cleanup for bay promised Capital
Bay group, EPA settle cleanup suit Capital
Scientist sees bleak future for bay Capital
Vote ends messy stormwater debate Capital
Messy stormwater debate continues Capital
West Rhode River Keeper Winter Newsletter Link
Four Season's Open Space and Pond pdf
Fly Ash
Residents bemoan fly ash contamination Capital
MDE slow to protect public's health against fly ash Capital
Fly ash update Crofton First (pdf)
Truck dumps ash from power plants Capital
Dwyer calls for probe of fly ash site Capital
Leopold renews fly-ash ban Capital
Sen. Cardin sponsors regulation of coal ash
Fly-ash legislation propelled by Tennessee disaster Capital
Fly ash settlement finalized Capital
Letter From County Exec. John Leopold pdf
MDE creates new fly ash regulations Capital
Deal reached in fly ash lawsuit Capital
County extends ban on fly ash Capital
MDE slow to protect public's health against fly ash Capital
Fly ash update Crofton First (pdf)
Truck dumps ash from power plants Capital
Dwyer calls for probe of fly ash site Capital
Leopold renews fly-ash ban Capital
Sen. Cardin sponsors regulation of coal ash
Fly-ash legislation propelled by Tennessee disaster Capital
Fly ash settlement finalized Capital
Letter From County Exec. John Leopold pdf
MDE creates new fly ash regulations Capital
Deal reached in fly ash lawsuit Capital
County extends ban on fly ash Capital
Education
No student tests on two Muslim holidays Capital
O'Malley proposes waiving AP exam fee Capital
West county school delayed Capital
11 high schools make "best" list Capital
Busch wants new high school Capital
Schools can't wait to get SMART Capital
Arundel's music wing named after Phil Butts Capital
County Council finds money for schools Capital
Leopold, state, council clash over school construction priorities Capital
Confusion at the nominating commission Capital
Commission to decide on final nominees May 17 Capital
Pension shift avoided in budget deal Capital
Union leaders raise questions about self-reporting of arrests Capital
Bill seeks new school referral policy Capital
Magnet school programs run out of room
3 seats opening on school board Capital
BRAC impact to be felt in the classroom Capital
Parents, teachers out of the loop on grades, for now Capital
O'Malley proposes waiving AP exam fee Capital
West county school delayed Capital
11 high schools make "best" list Capital
Busch wants new high school Capital
Schools can't wait to get SMART Capital
Arundel's music wing named after Phil Butts Capital
County Council finds money for schools Capital
Leopold, state, council clash over school construction priorities Capital
Confusion at the nominating commission Capital
Commission to decide on final nominees May 17 Capital
Pension shift avoided in budget deal Capital
Union leaders raise questions about self-reporting of arrests Capital
Bill seeks new school referral policy Capital
Magnet school programs run out of room
3 seats opening on school board Capital
BRAC impact to be felt in the classroom Capital
Parents, teachers out of the loop on grades, for now Capital
Planning & Zoning
Congress targets $254M for Fort Meade Capital
Development rankles west county residents Capital
Odenton Town Center deal announced Capital
Battle brews over sewer in west county Capital
Funding dribbles in for Crofton center Capital
$125M in road projects proposed for Odenton Capital
County Zoning Application Review Tool County Web
Public's wrath keeps impact fees on track Capital
County Council nixes impact fee discounts Capital
Deal set to spur Gambrills shopping center Capital
Officials zero in on Fort Meade roads Capital
Luxury homes proposed for Gambrills Capital
Gambrills shopping center close to breaking ground Capital
Crofton Regional Community Center Plan pdf
County waits for the BRAC boom Capital
Realtors upbeat on influx of BRAC families Capital
Civic group set to back community center Capital
Gambrills project challenged Capital
Crofton community center forges ahead Capital
Support slipping for Crofton community center Capital
Zoning Proposal McKnew Rd.
BRAC may bring more commuters than movers Capital
Big box store still a possibility for Route 3 Capital
Crofton speedway noise bill gets restart Capital
Crofton speedway noise bill gets restart Capital
Upscale Gambrills shopping center on hold Capital
BRAC affordable housing crunch expected Capital
Land Use Plan Changes Draft pdf
Development rankles west county residents Capital
Odenton Town Center deal announced Capital
Battle brews over sewer in west county Capital
Funding dribbles in for Crofton center Capital
$125M in road projects proposed for Odenton Capital
County Zoning Application Review Tool County Web
Public's wrath keeps impact fees on track Capital
County Council nixes impact fee discounts Capital
Deal set to spur Gambrills shopping center Capital
Officials zero in on Fort Meade roads Capital
Luxury homes proposed for Gambrills Capital
Gambrills shopping center close to breaking ground Capital
Crofton Regional Community Center Plan pdf
County waits for the BRAC boom Capital
Realtors upbeat on influx of BRAC families Capital
Civic group set to back community center Capital
Gambrills project challenged Capital
Crofton community center forges ahead Capital
Support slipping for Crofton community center Capital
Zoning Proposal McKnew Rd.
BRAC may bring more commuters than movers Capital
Big box store still a possibility for Route 3 Capital
Crofton speedway noise bill gets restart Capital
Crofton speedway noise bill gets restart Capital
Upscale Gambrills shopping center on hold Capital
BRAC affordable housing crunch expected Capital
Land Use Plan Changes Draft pdf
Recent Events
Some notes from the Webmaster
The July 13th GCC meeting had Council person James Benoit as guest speaker.
The first topic that Mr. Benoit addressed, was the county budget cuts. He said that the county maintained funding for the schools, including the community college. This year there was a 12 day furlough plan for county workers. If the economy does not improve, next year could see the elimination of positions and a restructuring of what the county government does. This would include the county library system.
He said that the county was adopting the state storm water regulations which would improve the water going into the bay. The regulations will make it a bit more expensive for developers. The employee health benefits are in trouble.
In answering a question with respect to zoning by Dick Lahn, Mr. Benoit said that the council is trying to steer development to Odenton and west county. He talked about a development in Laurel.
Ms. Brenda Kragh wondered how many property tax assessments would be challenged. Mr. Benoit said that he thought that there will be quite a few and that it is the right for the owners to make such challenges.
In response to a question by Tom Frank, Mr. Benoit said that 92% of county council votes were 7 to 0 and that there were never votes that split along party lines.
GCC president, Bob Brennan, asked if the use of local labour could be tied to the tax breaks that developers get. Mr. Benoit was in favor of this if possible.
Secretary Pro Tem, Bess Sharland, asked about work force housing. Mr. Benoit said that a Laurel development would have affordable housing but that there was not much support in the council for this type of housing in general.
Councilman Benoit explained the concept of the transfer of development rights.
Mr. Steve Conyer asked what effect the transfer of school pension responsibility to the counties would have on the county. Mr. Benoit said that it would bankrupt the county and it would be even worse for small counties.
After Mr. Benoit's talk, Mr. Patrick Jameson who is running for Sheriff of Anne Arundel county was introduced to the GCC.
President, Bob Brennan, said that the GCC's main effort this Fall will be the Candidates' Night on September 2nd and the Candidates' Night on October 12th.
Secretary Pro Tem, Bess Sharland, explained to the GCC that with this year's secretary's resignation, Bess had given up the vice presidency and would once again take over the secretary's job. Dan Scholfield would be Vice-President Pro Tem.
GCC Chair for the Environment, Dick Lahn, said that a letter co-signed by the GCC, CCA and Crofton 1st to County Executive Leopold asked that two properties next to the Patuxent River be bought.
Education Chair, Tom Frank, talked about later starting times for students. A board of education member who was attending the meeting, Mr. Andrew Pruski, said that changing the start times would involve changing bus times and contracts and would be very difficult.
The first topic that Mr. Benoit addressed, was the county budget cuts. He said that the county maintained funding for the schools, including the community college. This year there was a 12 day furlough plan for county workers. If the economy does not improve, next year could see the elimination of positions and a restructuring of what the county government does. This would include the county library system.
He said that the county was adopting the state storm water regulations which would improve the water going into the bay. The regulations will make it a bit more expensive for developers. The employee health benefits are in trouble.
In answering a question with respect to zoning by Dick Lahn, Mr. Benoit said that the council is trying to steer development to Odenton and west county. He talked about a development in Laurel.
Ms. Brenda Kragh wondered how many property tax assessments would be challenged. Mr. Benoit said that he thought that there will be quite a few and that it is the right for the owners to make such challenges.
In response to a question by Tom Frank, Mr. Benoit said that 92% of county council votes were 7 to 0 and that there were never votes that split along party lines.
GCC president, Bob Brennan, asked if the use of local labour could be tied to the tax breaks that developers get. Mr. Benoit was in favor of this if possible.
Secretary Pro Tem, Bess Sharland, asked about work force housing. Mr. Benoit said that a Laurel development would have affordable housing but that there was not much support in the council for this type of housing in general.
Councilman Benoit explained the concept of the transfer of development rights.
Mr. Steve Conyer asked what effect the transfer of school pension responsibility to the counties would have on the county. Mr. Benoit said that it would bankrupt the county and it would be even worse for small counties.
After Mr. Benoit's talk, Mr. Patrick Jameson who is running for Sheriff of Anne Arundel county was introduced to the GCC.
President, Bob Brennan, said that the GCC's main effort this Fall will be the Candidates' Night on September 2nd and the Candidates' Night on October 12th.
Secretary Pro Tem, Bess Sharland, explained to the GCC that with this year's secretary's resignation, Bess had given up the vice presidency and would once again take over the secretary's job. Dan Scholfield would be Vice-President Pro Tem.
GCC Chair for the Environment, Dick Lahn, said that a letter co-signed by the GCC, CCA and Crofton 1st to County Executive Leopold asked that two properties next to the Patuxent River be bought.
Education Chair, Tom Frank, talked about later starting times for students. A board of education member who was attending the meeting, Mr. Andrew Pruski, said that changing the start times would involve changing bus times and contracts and would be very difficult.
GCC Partnerships
The GCC has cooperated in the following:
The John J. Klocko III Leadership Fund Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Community and School Partnership for Student Safety
Waugh Chapel Community Center, 29 October, 2009
GCC Sponsored, Rock Out Crofton, a Success
The John J. Klocko III Leadership Fund Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Community and School Partnership for Student Safety
Waugh Chapel Community Center, 29 October, 2009
GCC Sponsored, Rock Out Crofton, a Success
Community Security and Safety
Group holds vigil a year after Chris Jones' death Capital
Delegates target gangs with 10 bills Capital
The tag-team approach to gangs Post
Busch wants laws that gang up on gangs Capital
Teen in Christopher Jones death to be tried as juvenile Capital
Police, prosecutors seek tougher gang laws Capital
Prosecutors hope to toughen state's gang law Capital
Victim's mother: Youth violence continues Capital
Jones' mom rebuffs boy's apology Capital
Statement of facts in death of Christopher Jones Capital
Teen to plead guilty to Crofton killing Capital
Firebombing teen must pay $10,000 Capital
Is your child being bullied? Capital
Vandals shoot out car windows in Crofton Capital
Police request delay in alarm registry Capital
Officers on bikes take on special events Capital
Crofton crime fears, facts don't match Capital
Conference makes school bullying a national focus Capital
Police and Community Leaders Meeting
Jones family victim of another crime Capital
False alarms will hit your wallet Capital
No murder charges in Jones' death Capital
Punches, not fall caused teen's death Capital
False alarms will hit your wallet Capital
Hearing set for Crofton killing Capital
Crofton killing prompts race discussion Capital
Crofton tragedy prompting some overdue actions Capital
Jones' death wasn't 1st incident for suspect Capital
Resources for Parents against Gangs
Change in law urged to fight gangs Capital
Fire set because 'they were bored' Capital
Arrests made in fire bombing Capital
On Crofton killing, police, schools need to level with public Capital
Cul-de-sac crews can create problems Capital
Police place mobile units in Crofton neighborhoods Capital
The Crowd at the Walden Meeting.
More pictures.
Violence Shatters Mom's Fierce Shield WashPost
Police program: Operation I.D.E.A.
Police program: Information on I.D.E.A.
Corporal Charles Jones is honored by the Western District Police Police-Community Relations Council.
Hometown Heroes for March Suburban Scene.
Crime Reports Around Crofton link
(You may have to register to view correctly.)
Delegates target gangs with 10 bills Capital
The tag-team approach to gangs Post
Busch wants laws that gang up on gangs Capital
Teen in Christopher Jones death to be tried as juvenile Capital
Police, prosecutors seek tougher gang laws Capital
Prosecutors hope to toughen state's gang law Capital
Victim's mother: Youth violence continues Capital
Jones' mom rebuffs boy's apology Capital
Statement of facts in death of Christopher Jones Capital
Teen to plead guilty to Crofton killing Capital
Firebombing teen must pay $10,000 Capital
Is your child being bullied? Capital
Vandals shoot out car windows in Crofton Capital
Police request delay in alarm registry Capital
Officers on bikes take on special events Capital
Crofton crime fears, facts don't match Capital
Conference makes school bullying a national focus Capital
Police and Community Leaders Meeting
Jones family victim of another crime Capital
False alarms will hit your wallet Capital
No murder charges in Jones' death Capital
Punches, not fall caused teen's death Capital
False alarms will hit your wallet Capital
Hearing set for Crofton killing Capital
Crofton killing prompts race discussion Capital
Crofton tragedy prompting some overdue actions Capital
Jones' death wasn't 1st incident for suspect Capital
Resources for Parents against Gangs
Change in law urged to fight gangs Capital
Fire set because 'they were bored' Capital
Arrests made in fire bombing Capital
On Crofton killing, police, schools need to level with public Capital
Cul-de-sac crews can create problems Capital
Police place mobile units in Crofton neighborhoods Capital
The Crowd at the Walden Meeting.
More pictures.
Violence Shatters Mom's Fierce Shield WashPost
Police program: Operation I.D.E.A.
Police program: Information on I.D.E.A.
Photo by André Gariepy.
Corporal Charles Jones is honored by the Western District Police Police-Community Relations Council.
Hometown Heroes for March Suburban Scene.
Crime Reports Around Crofton link
(You may have to register to view correctly.)
Transportation
Fort Meade traffic plans get boost Capital
Metro fare increases considered Capital
Assembly: Shut up and drive Capital
Cell phone driving bill moves forward Capital
Debt may lead to toll hikes Capital
Officials zero in on Fort Meade roads Capital
Michigan U's
Waugh Chapel could become bike-friendly Capital
Bus, shuttle service targeted for Fort Meade Capital
Route 3, 450 intersection to be realigned Capital
US 281 SUPERSTREET
New traffic pattern raises questions at GCC Capital
Rt. 3 with Michigan U's
Motorists lost in new Crofton traffic pattern Capital
Cardin: Fort Meade needs commuter rail service Capital
Metro fare increases considered Capital
Assembly: Shut up and drive Capital
Cell phone driving bill moves forward Capital
Debt may lead to toll hikes Capital
Officials zero in on Fort Meade roads Capital
Michigan U's
Waugh Chapel could become bike-friendly Capital
Bus, shuttle service targeted for Fort Meade Capital
Route 3, 450 intersection to be realigned Capital
US 281 SUPERSTREET
New traffic pattern raises questions at GCC Capital
Rt. 3 with Michigan U's
Motorists lost in new Crofton traffic pattern Capital
Cardin: Fort Meade needs commuter rail service Capital
