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Beach Gate Access for Residents – Starting this weekend, May 23, the west beach gate will be locked.  Please access the beach by using the east beach gate until further notice.

Hello Hillsmere, Despite rumors, the Hillsmere playground remains closed. Governor Hogan’s latest order does not open playgrounds. It transfers the decision to the Counties’ Department of Health. County Executive Pittman makes clear that playgrounds remain closed until “Anne Arundel County Department of Health deems them safe for use.” https://www.aacounty.org/news-and-events/news/reopening-of-certain-outdoor-activities Though it is sad and difficult to restrict children’s play, please help. 1,053 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Maryland on Mother’s Day. As of this morning, 32,587 Marylanders have been identified with COVID-19: 5.04% have died and 6.91% have recovered. https://bao.arcgis.com/covid-19/jhu/county/24003.html I wish everyone the best. Your HSIA volunteers will keep you updated via email broadcasts and the monthly Sea Breeze. Please take this situation seriously and do your part to exercise kindness and respect to minimize the spread of this deadly disease. Regards, Mike Waters, President Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association [email protected] Post Office Box 3485 Annapolis, Maryland 21403 Office: 410.280.8677 Mobile: 410.280.8674 Fax: 410.280.8682

The HSIA board is reaching out to see if any Hillsmere Shores residents may need assistance during these challenging times due to COVID-19. Each day continues to bring new challenges for the foreseeable future. If you or a neighbor that you know of needs some type of assistance, please notify us at [email protected] The elderly may need some help getting normal staples from the grocery store, or just some household items. School closures are creating daily challenges. Others are clearly impacted due to a cutback in work hours or lower income as a result of closures. As we continue to move forward, please check on your neighbors, a simple phone call or email can go a long way to see how they are doing and what assistance they may need. If you are interested in providing some type of assistance for the community, please email us at [email protected] and we will add you to a master help list.We have provided some key resource links below. This is just a sample of what resources are available to the community.

• School meals program: Each child will be provided with a single meal free of charge each day. Children must be between the ages of 2 and 18, but do not have to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Get the latest information here: http://aacpsschools.org/pressr/?p=5653 • List of local food pantries: Local Food Pantries • The County Libraries have many eBooks, eAudiobooks, and ,eMagazines check out what they have at https://www.aacpl.net/ • Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation have waived entry fees – good way to get out, but keep social distancing in mind. • Status on restaurants and stores in Annapolis, check out Eye on Annapolis at the below link. Businesses are showing updated hours and what services they are currently offering https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2020/03/covid-19-local-information-and-resources/ • The Centers for Disease Control has a detailed page related to this outbreak and how you can prepare. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html • The Maryland state website is updated daily with key developments or changes that are announced. https://governor.maryland.gov/coronavirus/ • Additionally, the Maryland Department of Health is a good resource for additional questions. https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/

Until further notice, the Hillsmere Shores Beach playground equipment is closed. While the Beach itself will remain open for exercise activities only (passing through while walking, running, biking, etc.). Port-a-potties will be removed from the beach and marina. Please remember to social distance yourself from others. We are following the County’s guidelines that state “Regional Parks will remain open for exercise activities ONLY. (jogging, walking, biking, hiking). However, visitor centers, playgrounds and restrooms are CLOSED. No picnics or gathering will be permitted.”

Dear Neighbors,

Key School is officially closed until March 30. While there is a small, core group of Key staff who will be on campus periodically to manage infrastructure needs, we do consider Key’s campus closed to all and we are not permitting any group gatherings on our fields and playgrounds.

While healthy children appear to be at less risk with COVID-19, evidence does suggest they are active carriers of the virus, therefore we are asking families to refrain from using the playground equipment on campus as this could quickly spread germs from household to household.

We must all do our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and we appreciate your help in dissuading misuse of Key’s properties.

Many thanks for your support and I hope you all stay healthy!

Regards,
Irfan Latimer
Key School Liaison
[email protected]