#OntheRoadWithRhonda November 24, 2021 |
|
|
A THANKSGIVING BLESSING BY RICK W. COTTON |
|
|
It's cold outside, but it's warm in my heart.
And the gray fall sky is His work of art.
Laden and low, quiet and still,
November is welcome, and my eyes drink their fill
Of brown-gray grass and red-orange leaves,
Of pavement winding through the strong, stately trees.
Down the hill, past the barn, past the gate, up the lane,
The house with bright candles in each window pane.
Now I step inside; oh, it's warm! Oh, that smell!
Hot turkey roasting, potatoes done well!
Sweet, spicy cider, and warm winter wine
Cranberry sauce - Oh! - the flavors - divine!
The smiles and hugs are so warm and sweet.
In this cold gray November, a Thanksgiving treat.
I do love it all and am so thankful; yes,
For this lovely season...I am truly blessed. |
|
|
MARYLAND HALL AND B.L.A.C.K. EXCEL PRESENT THE ART OF CRITICISM EXHIBIT |
|
|
CRAB'S ADAPTIVE BOATING CENTER |
|
|
From the CRAB November Newsletter... The Annapolis City Planning Commission Meeting on November 18th concluded at 11:15 pm with a unanimous vote in favor of the site plan for CRAB's Adaptive Boating Center (ABC). Hours of discussion during two public hearings, comments from the public, city staff, CRAB's engineer and legal counsel, and elected leaders on the design and usage of CRAB's ABC, were considered and debated before the commission voted to approve the plan and send it to city Planning & Zoning for grading and building permits. This is a huge milestone for CRAB and we were fortunate to have so many supporters of the project participate in the process. |
|
A special call-out to Alderman Rob Savidge and Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles for their emphatic support of the project and CRAB's mission. --------------------------------------------- A very important part of CRAB's mission is to provide new and different experiences and opportunities to our youth in our underserved communities. Also, in January 2020, I asked, and CRAB, without hesitation, readily agreed to "adopt" our Georgetown East Elementary School-- agreeing to support our students in their core courses and combining that with skills obtained on the water. Additionally, CRAB is a very integral and vital part of our Annapolis Police Department's Community Outreach initiatives for our youth. |
|
|
Community Action Agency is currently accepting applications for open positions in our Health Ambassadors program. The jobs are part-time, temporary contract positions anticipated to run through June 30, 2022. For job descriptions and information, click here. To receive more information or to email a resume, contact Ms. Snyder at jsnyder@aaccaa.org. Applications can also be submitted on-line here. |
|
|
ROUTE 2 RESURFACING UPDATE |
|
|
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will began resurfacing a section of MD 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Anne Arundel County as of last week. Crews will work overnight on the roadway between Jennifer Road and MD 450 (West Street) between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The project is expected to complete by the end of the year. |
|
|
During overnight work hours, drivers can expect single lane closures along MD 2. Drivers will be directed to use overnight traffic detours for each overnight scheduled single ramp closure. Portable variable message and temporary traffic signs will be available to direct traffic. Crews will also resurface four ramps at the US 50 / MD 2 interchange just south of Jennifer Road: |
|
Northbound MD 2 to eastbound US 50; Northbound MD 2 to westbound US 50; Southbound MD 2 to eastbound US 50; and Southbound MD 2 to westbound US 50. Customers who have questions may contact the MDOT SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-331-5603. All work is weather permitting. |
|
|
Rhonda talks with Charles Chesterfield Harris, an honoree featured in the Taxicab Mural located in Ward 3, in this episode of Watershed Moments (2016). |
|
|
DID YOU KNOW? Ward 3 has six business districts, which include approximately 725 very diverse businesses. We are "Ward 3: Annapolis in Miniature". Remember to "shop local" this season! See link to business list below! |
|
|
| | AAC NAACP's The Arundel Green Book | | |
|
| | Walk Parole: A Scavenger Hunt for History | | |
|
| | List of Ward 3 Businesses | | |
|
|
Rhonda’s Public Safety “Mantra”: Rhonda Pindell Charles, Esq. Alderwoman/Councilwoman, Ward 3, Annapolis, MD City Council AND Chair, Public Safety Standing Committee, Annapolis City Council--Police, Fire (including EMS/Paramedics), and the Office of Emergency Management By law, the Public Safety Committee shall consider matters affecting public safety in the City. The Public Safety Committee shall review all proposed amendments to Title 11 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) and Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City Code. First and foremost: The public’s safety is paramount. Moreover, as this legal obligation relates to the community’s residents, businesses, and visitors, the public’s safety, including the public’s peace, morals, and welfare, is best assured when its residents are: 1 - healthy; 2 - informed (i.e., educated); 3 - meaningfully engaged in the enhancement of our professional and volunteer workforce; 4 - good money managers of their finances; 5 - residing in safe and affordable housing communities; 6 - mobile (i.e., easily able to access adequate and affordable transportation when needed); 7 - pursuing social, community, entertainment, the arts, historical, and recreational activities; 8 - as well as possibly choosing to enlighten themselves spiritually. Therefore, the Public Safety Committee is committed to working as “One Annapolis”—an Annapolis that values everyOne; and where "HEALTHY LIVING STARTS HERE.". |
|
|
- City of Annapolis, Department of Planning & Zoning, Office of Economic Development, link for businesses:
https://www.annapolis.gov/598/Economic-Development - Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, link for businesses:
https://www.annearundelchamber.org |
|
|
Keep up with Rhonda on the Road! | |
|
|
|
|
