October E-Advocate is Now Available
The October edition of the E-Advocate is now available at https://online.fliphtml5.com/bwoas/eibn/ as an e-book formatted newsletter. You can also download a PDF of the newsletter to save or to print.
The E-Advocate has all the news you need about what is going on in the greater Crofton area, and this edition includes:
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School Redistricting Meeting Information
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How you can provide input on the Plan2040 Development plans for our region
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Information on this weekend's Chili Cook-off
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Dates and times for the Crofton High School play, Crofton PD Trunk-or-Treat, and the Crofton Kiwanis Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
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Crofton Dog Show winners and photos
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Crofton police report and statistics
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and much, much more!
Crofton Flag Contest
Calling all Crofton Designers and Artists. We’ve had residents request an official Crofton Flag, and the CCA Board has decided to start the process of adopting an official Crofton Flag by holding a public design contest. Designers and Artists are asked to submit their contact information and upload their design at https://form.jotform.com/251536215269054. All flag designs must be submitted by December 1st.
During the December CCA Board meeting, the Board will select the winner, and Crofton Flags will be available to the public in the spring of 2026. The Board reserves the right to request that the designer of the chosen entry make minor modifications before the final design is accepted.
All art must be in 300 DPI, RGB, PDF, or SVG format, and the flag size is 3’ wide by 2’ tall. By submitting your artwork in this contest, you will be assigning all rights and ownership of the design to the Crofton Civic Association. All art and art elements must be original works; no repurposing or derivative imagery is permitted. The winner of this contest will receive a $300 award.
It is recommended that the designs feature something symbolic of Crofton. A Crofton resident submitted the design above as an example. If you have any questions, please write to Jim Harvey at comptroller@croftontownhall.org. We Look Forward to Seeing Your Creativity!
CCA Board Open Position
The CCA Board of Directors is seeking to fill the position of District 1 Director on the Board. District 1 encompasses the region indicated in purple on the map.
If you reside in District 1 and are interested in representing your area of the community, please contact Town Hall at info@CroftonTownHall.org.
The CCA Board of Directors oversees the Crofton Special Community Benefit District (CSCBD), also referred to as the Crofton Tax District. The Anne Arundel County Council established the district to provide specific services and benefits to the community.
This is a voluntary position, and the Board will select and appoint a replacement to complete the term of the incumbent, who has resigned due to moving out of the area. The selectee will complete the current term of office, which ends on June 30, 2026, and is then eligible to run for election to the position. Elections will be held in May of 2026 for a new two-year term that will begin on July 1st.
The board meets monthly to discuss matters of public safety, maintenance of common areas, recreational programs, and other administrative topics. During the budget development season, four meetings are held in October and early November. All Board meetings are held on Mondays, typically starting at 7:00 PM.
In addition to Board meetings, each director has an area of responsibility. The former District 1 Director also served as Chair of the Recreation and Youth Committee that is responsible for oversight of recreation programs but was supported by a part-time Recreation Coordinator on staff, as well as other staff who helped organize, produce, and manage the CSCBD’s recreation programs.
If you are considering applying but have questions, please contact Town Manager Martin H. Simon at 410-721-2301.
Revised schedule! CCA Board and FY2027 Budget Meetings
Revised Schedule! The next CCA Budget meeting is scheduled for October 27th, at the Library Media Center at Crofton Elementary School at 7:00 PM. This meeting will review the Maintenance and Operations, and the Administration Budgets. The Budget meetings continue on;
November 10th, which will be a combined Board and Budget meeting reviewing the Overhead, Reserve Funds Planning, and CCA Budgets.
November 17th, which will review the Tax Rate Determination, Final Review and Adjustments, and the Board Voting.
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM. All residents are encouraged to attend.
CCA Update Report on Region 5 SAC
In October 2024, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for Region 5 of Anne Arundel County held its initial meeting. On May 14 and May 21, 2025, the committee met to consider rezoning applications from Region 5 property owners and other zoning changes offered by the Office of Planning and Zoning. Stephen Tull, a Crofton resident, is a member of the committee and wrote this report on the recommendations made by the Stakeholder Advisory Committee:
For full information about the Stakeholder Advisory Committee, please visit the Region 5 Planning Hub here: https://region-plan-hub-annearundelmd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/region-5.
For a copy of the County's initial Region 5 community outreach findings, please visit https://bit.ly/45bE0dp.
The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) Draft of the Region 5 Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Map are now available for public review on the Region 5 Hub site, aacounty.org/Region5. The PAB accepted verbal testimony on the Draft of the Region 5 Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Map at a public hearing held on October 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium at Crofton High School. Written testimony will also be accepted through October 22, 2025, and can be submitted at aacounty.org/Region5.
2024 CCA Crofton Citizen of the Year
Throughout Crofton's history and development there have been many people that have contributed to our growth and Crofton's "hometown" feeling and sense of community. The Crofton Civic Association recognizes those people that have made an impact on Crofton through the Crofton Citizen of the Year award.
This year the award was presented to resident Evelyn Harris at the Crofton Chamber of Commerce Community Award Banquet, November 13th.
Nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year are now closed.
CCA Town Manager Martin H. Simon (right) presents the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award to Evelyn Harris.
Crofton Police Department Challenge Coins!
Get your Crofton Police Department Challenge Coins! Pictured front and back, these thick painted metal challenge coins are a great collector's item. Each coin is 1 3/4" wide and 3/16" thick and comes in a protective sleeve. All orders will be available for pick up at Town Hall, 1576 Crofton Parkway, M-F, 9AM to 5PM. All proceeds will go to the Crofton Police Department Equipment Fund. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crofton-civic-association-store
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Engage Arundel
Recently, Engage Arundel held a webinar titled:
Positioning for Growth and Change Webinar
Resources for Older Adults, Individuals with Disabilities, Caregivers, and Veterans in the County.
If you missed the webinar or attended but want to review the content, you can watch the entire webinar at your convenience by clicking here. You can also download the presentation by clicking here.
A link to the new CECS web page that has additional important information is here: EngageArundel
Crofton Golf (a.k.a. Beaver Creek) Restoration Project
To view a time lapse video of the regrowth from July 2024 through June 2025 click here.
During September’s CCA General Membership Meeting, Senior Project Manager for Anne Arundel County’s Bureau of Watershed Protection & Restoration, Ms. Nasrin Dahlgren, presented details about Phase 1 of what is commonly known as the “Beaver Creek” restoration project currently underway between Rt. 424 and Crofton Parkway. She also gave a preview of what will be Phase 2 of the project between Crofton Parkway and MD Rt. 3 scheduled for the fall of 2025. See Power Point Presentation.
The next day, Ms. Sally Albright, the Bureau’s Education & Outreach Coordinator (shown below in orange vest), conducted a tour of the site for a small group of residents to highlight recent plantings and explain the benefits of this “valley restoration” initiative.
Alternatively, we have design drawings for Phase 2 on display at Town Hall. You may view them during regular business hours, 9am to 5pm, M-F.
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CCA DONATIONS
As always, if you would prefer to donate the old fashioned way, please send a check or money order to: Crofton Civic Association, 1576 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD, 21114.
Thank you for your much needed support!