Russett, Maryland

Organization

The Russett Community Association, Inc. (RCA) is the homeowners' association (HOA), and all homeowners are members. Annual HOA fees paid by homeowners fund an annual $2.5 million budget, which goes toward maintenance of playgrounds; a tot lot; tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts; four pools and a pool house; walking trails; a community center; and private security. Russett is served by the Western District of Anne Arundel County police. The police substation is about 8 miles away in Odenton and opened in 2006.

Except for condominiums, which have their own board of directors, each neighborhood has a committee with up to three members (elected at the annual RCA meeting). These three elect a chairperson who serves as the voting member. Representatives from all neighborhoods meet monthly and advise on community issues, with voting members deciding on changes to community documents, special fee assessments, and membership in the board of directors.

In November 2018, FirstService Residential contracted with Russett to provide property management services for the community.

Geography

Russett is bordered by the Little Patuxent River and 70 acres of wetlands within the Oxbow Lake Nature Preserve, which attracts waterfowl and other birds. The Nature Conservancy considers the preserve's Oxbow Lake the largest naturally occurring freshwater lake in the state. Also adjacent to Russett, along its southwestern borders, is an undisturbed 78 acre land parcel owned by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.

Government services

Within Russett is a $4.3 million library operated by Anne Arundel County Public Library. Completed in 1998, The Maryland City at Russett Branch is more than 15000 sqft – or four times the size of its shuttered predecessor – with an initial collection of 80,000 items. The project was built on 2 acre donated by the developer, Russett Community Limited Partnership (RCLP).

Russett is within the 20724 ZIP Code and falls within Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates District 32. The community also lies within Maryland's 3rd congressional district and Anne Arundel County's 4th Council District.

History

Russett faced growth pressures triggered by the 2005 base realignment and closure process (known as BRAC). About 22,000 defense workers were expected to relocate to nearby Fort Meade over the next several years. About 100 to 150 households would move to Russett over that period because of BRAC, according to state projections.

Schools

The community is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and several private schools.

• Monarch Global Academy, a new contract school serving Russett community children in grades K–8.
• Brock Bridge Elementary School. The school serves children in grades K–5.
• Maryland City Elementary School. The school serves children in grades P-K5.
• MacArthur Middle School. The school serves children in grades 6–8.
• Meade Middle School. The school serves children in grades 6–8.
• Chesapeake Science Point Charter School, a charter school that serves Russett community children in grades 6–12.
• St. Mary of the Mills, a private school that serves children in grades K–8.
• Bethel Christian Academy. This is a private school that serves children in grades PK–8.
• Meade High School. The school serves children in grades 9–12. Meade is home to the 2015 Men's Basketball 4A State Champions.
• St. Vincent Pallotti High School. This is a private school that serves students in grades 9–12. Pallotti is home to the 2014 Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association C Conference Football Champions.

Gallery

Image:2971 - Russett - Russett Green W.JPG|Russett Green West, the primary collector through Russett Image:2007 11 02 - Russett Pond 07.JPG|Oxbow formation along the west side of Russett Image:7608 - Russett - Patuxent Landing Loop.jpg|Stormwater management pond Image:7609 - Russett - Russett Green.JPG|Hiker/biker trail Image:7942a - Russett - Concord Park.jpg|Concord Park apartments during an electrical storm

References

References

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2. "Parcel Information". Russett Community Association.
3. (June 14, 2006). "New Anne Arundel County Police Sub-Station Officially Opens in West County". Anne Arundel County Citizens Information Center.
4. "About Russett". Russett Community Association.
5. (November 13, 2018). "FirstService Residential Welcomes Russett to its Maryland Management Portfolio". FirstService Residential.
6. Siegel, Andrea. (March 16, 2008). "Russett houses surrounded by parks". The Baltimore Sun.
7. "Oxbow Nature Preserve Visitor's Guide".
8. "Anne Arundel County Council". Anne Arundel County Citizens Information Center.
9. (December 2006). "Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC) Report". Maryland Department of Planning.
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11. Graham, Glenn. (March 14, 2015). "No. 12 Meade rolls over Bethesda-Chevy Chase in Class 4A final for first state title". The Baltimore Sun.
12. Worgo, Tom. (November 8, 2014). "Roundup: Pallotti defeats AACS, 43–14, for 'C' championship". The Baltimore Sun.