Serving Long Reach Village since 1971
The April 4, 2023 Board meeting will be held online at 7:30pm via Zoom. The meeting link will be posted by Monday, April 3, 2023.
Please Note: Candidates’ Night will be held prior to the Board meet at 7pm.
For agendas, minutes, and more information click here.
Two Village Board positions and the Columbia Council Representative position will be filled at the annual Long Reach election on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
The order in which the candidates appear was selected randomly.
VILLAGE BOARD (2 open positions – 3 Candidates)
COLUMBIA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE (1 open position – 3 Candidates)
View the Candidates’ Statements.
CANDIDATES’ NIGHT
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7pm
Candidates’ Night 2023 will be virtual via Zoom. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions!
The Zoom meeting link will be posted on our website no later than noon, March 31, 2023.
ELECTION COMMITTEE
For information, please email the Election Committee members or elections@longreach.org
Justin Van Hassel, Chair – justin.vanhassel@gmail.com
Karen Hitcho – hitcho2@verizon.net
Jan Perriens – jlperriens@gmail.com
Kristin Shulder – klshulder@yahoo.com
VOTING INFORMATION
Who Can Vote:
Owners and tenants of Columbia Association assessed property in Long Reach in good standing are entitled to vote. Only one vote per ownership or tenancy interest will be counted. Note: Tenants must have a copy of their current lease on file at Stonehouse.
How to Vote (three options):
Long Reach Community Association members will have three options for voting: online, by mail, or in-person on election day. Ballot Priority: If multiple ballots are submitted for a single property, the first ballot received has priority.
Important Reminder: Please make sure you read and carefully adhere to the instructions on the postage paid envelope. We require the full legal name of the owner or tenant, Long Reach address, signature, date, and the requirement to circle either TENANT or OWNER.
ELECTION RULES
ELECTION DAY ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 22, 2023 • Stonehouse (lower level area)
Come out and vote—Plus enjoy these fun activities!
The March 29, 2023 Resident Architectural Committee Meeting will be held online via Zoom at 7pm. The Zoom link will be posted by Monday, March 27, 2023. The Zoom meeting link is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu-upj8iGtW1KFkD_3goZiXoyCxq6jps
For this meeting’s agenda, previous results, and more information click here.
Long Reach Community Association is looking to fill the part-time position of Facility Assistant. This position assists residents and customers during evening and weekend facility use.
Candidates must have strong customer service skills, be able to effectively work independently, be available to work flexible hours, including Saturday and Sunday mornings (8:30am – 2pm).
Free CA Membership. Great position for a college student or someone looking for extra income.
Interested candidates should submit resume to info@longreach.org.
View the newsletter below or click here to view.
2.24.23
The Long Reach Community Association is looking to fill a vacant position on its Board of Directors with a term ending April 30, 2024.
Interested Long Reach residents may submit an application to the Village Manager/Executive Director via email at info@longreach.org or drop it off in-person at Stonehouse during business hours. Application Deadline is 1pm, Friday, May 5, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled for May 16, 2023 prior to the Board meeting.
Stonehouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023.
We will return to our normal business hours the next day.
Ballet with Cindee classes will proceed as scheduled.
A Howard County construction project to improve the stormwater management pond in the vicinity of 6364 Tamar Drive in the Village of Long Reach will include the removal and replacement of the existing spillway to bring the pond into compliance with current Maryland Department of the Environment requirements.
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation as well as a recording of the meeting are attached below. Comments on the material presented at the October 26th meeting are requested to be sent to msrichmond@howardcountymd.gov by close of business on November 18, 2022. A copy of the original design plans are attached below, as well, and are for discussion only. The design plans will be revised and re-posted when a revised design is finalized.
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation, a separate copy of the proposed grading plan, as well as a recording of the meeting are attached below. The design plans will be revised and re-posted when a revised design is finalized.
For more information, including plans and meeting presentations, visit https://www.howardcountymd.gov/public-works/community-involvement.
LRCA CA Representative
At its Special Meeting held on February 8th, the Long Reach Village Board appointed Josh Friedman to the position of Long Reach Columbia Council Representative to fulfill the remaining term ending April 30, 2023.
The Long Reach Community Association (LRCA) Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on February 8, 2023 at 7:30pm to discuss the CA Representative appointment. The Zoom meeting link is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOmqrDwqEtfBZU3c4hau5dVDye3KEJoS