Serving Long Reach Village since 1971
The Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, will be held in person at Stonehouse (lower level) at 7:30 pm.
Please note that Columbia Concepts will attend this meeting to discuss the proposed Long Reach Village Center Redevelopment. For information about the project, click here.
For agendas, minutes, and more information, click here.
The September 16, 2026 Resident Architectural Committee Meeting will be held online via Zoom at 7 pm. The Zoom link is posted below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HFlm9i11SPy0AVT5WyL7fA
For this meeting’s agenda, previous results, and more information, click here.
Read the latest Long Reach Village Newsletter, Reach Out, and find out what is happening in your community! Download HERE or view below.
CA has a contractor that will be paving the pathway along Old Montgomery Rd from Sealed Message Rd to Tamar Dr. The project will address some safety concerns in the pathway. The project is expected to start during the week of 8/10/26 and should be completed within 60 days, weather permitting. The pathway will have limited access during working hours. Signs will be posted to notify pedestrians. After the paving is complete, a landscape contractor will backfill and stabilize the adjacent areas.
Please see the attached map for more details. Contact the Columbia Association with any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
A large forest patch (Area #3) on Columbia Association Open Space that is overrun with invasive plant species is being cleaned up and replanted. The forest patch is currently heavily invaded with Callery pear, Japanese honeysuckle, ivy, multiflora rose, and a plethora of other non-native weeds. To replant the site, Columbia Association first needs to control the invasive plants to a level where they won’t return and re-colonize the site immediately. This usually takes several seasons and is referred to as site prep. The goal of the project is to remove the invasive plants, knock the vegetation back, and replant the area with native trees, making the area more open and regenerating biodiversity over time. The project also features a small pollinator meadow installation (Area #4) and the option to expand and install a community forest enclosure (Area #5). Site prep will begin in August 2026 with the goal of planting Area #2 first this fall.
Contact the Columbia Association if you have any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
A Columbia Association contractor will be replacing a culvert pipe near Moon Glass Ct. Please see the attached map for more details. There will be times of limited access, but the path will remain open. After the culvert is replaced, a paving contractor will repair the pathway, and a landscape contractor will backfill and stabilize the edges of the path. This project is expected to start during the week of 8/3/26 and should be completed within 30 days, weather permitting. Signs will be posted to notify pedestrians.
Contact the Columbia Association if you have any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
Columbia Association has a contractor that will be paving the pathways around the newly replaced LRBR14 Tamar Dr. Bridge. This work is scheduled to begin during the week of August 3, 2026. Signs have been posted to notify pedestrians. After the paving is complete, a landscape contractor will backfill and stabilize the areas adjacent to the pathways. There will be limited access during working hours. This project is expected to be completed in 60 days, weather permitting.
Contact the Columbia Association if you have any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
Columbia Association (CA) will be doing a pathway overlay and realignment along Tamar Dr. near Silver Trumpet Dr. This project is in conjunction with the installation of a new crosswalk by Howard County. This project is expected to start during the week of August 3, 2026 and to be completed in 60 days, weather permitting. There will be times when the pathway will have limited access. Once paved, a landscape contractor will backfill the edges with topsoil and stabilize the area. Signs will be posted to notify pedestrians.
Please see the attached map for more details. Contact the Columbia Association if you have any questions. Phone: 410-312-6330 or Email: open.space@columbiaassociation.org
As part of routine pond maintenance, Columbia Association will apply a dye safe for aquatic use to Jackson Pond to address wet areas observed along the shoreline.
This is a common diagnostic tool that allows us to better understand how water may be moving through the pond system and determine whether any maintenance is needed. The dye is safe for people, pets, fish, and wildlife and is commonly used in environmental and water resource management. Residents may notice a temporary change in the water’s color, which is expected and will fade over time.
CA anticipates performing the activity this summer, though timing will be weather-dependent. If you have any questions or concerns, please email sustainability@columbiaassociation.org.
This year, Long Reach Community Association continued to grow, connect, and make a meaningful impact. Through events, volunteer efforts, and collaborative partnerships, we strengthened the bonds that make our neighborhood vibrant and resilient. From environmental initiatives to the Village Center Redevelopment process, the dedication of our residents, volunteers, and staff is evident. As we look back on the past year, we celebrate not only what we achieved but the spirit of our community.