Annapolis Fire Department Receives Highest Rating from National Agency

Annapolis, MD (6-19-17) Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that an improved rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) to the Annapolis Fire Department may mean lower insurance premiums for Annapolis property owners.

The ISO, a natio...

City Keeps AA+ Rating from Fitch Outlook Remains Stable

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the city maintained its AA+ rating from the Fitch Rating Agency and the outlook remains stable.

The AA+ rating has been assigned to Series: ­­$6,065,000 General Obligation Public I...

Moody's Assigns Aa2 to Annapolis’ 2017 GO Bonds - Positive Outlook

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an Aa2 positive rating to Annapolis’ $6.1 million General Obligation Public Improvements Refunding Bonds Series 2016A and $19.6 million General Obligat...

Notice of Annapolis City Council Public Hearings June 19th

Notice is hereby given that the Annapolis City Council will hold the following public hearings on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. The hearings will take place in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chamber, located at 160 Du...

City Opens Cooling Facility

Annapolis, MD (6-12-17) – The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to reach the mid-90s today and near 100 degrees tomorrow. The heat combined with high levels of humidity is creating a concern that residents may suffer...

July 4th Firework Safety

 Mayor Michael Pantelides and Fire Chief David Stokes remind residents that fireworks can be very dangerous, so leave it up to the professionals and join us in Annapolis for our July 4th festivities. 

While the celebration is tr...

Street Closures Scheduled Saturday, June 3rd for ZOOMA Races

Annapolis, MD (5-30-17) A number of streets in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County will be closed during the morning of Saturday, June 3rd for the ZOOMA half marathon, 10K and 5K. 

The events begin at 7 a.m. and all streets in downtown Annapolis wil...

Art in Public Places Events During Art Week

The following activities are happening sponsored by Art in Public Places during Art Week:" In Annapolis Art is Everywhere"...the first of art walk series videos airs on City Cable, channel 34 for Verizon customers and 99/100 for Comcast.Conversa...

New Residential Parking Permits Need to Register new Account

The 2017 Residential Parking Permit Registration is open!  No more standing in lines. Go online and register.

For complete details and to purchase a permit for a zoned district, visit http://www.annapolisparking.com/resident...

All residents WILL N...

NOTICE OF ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that the Annapolis City Council will hold the following public hearings on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7.00 p.m.  The hearings will take place in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambe...

2017 Residential Parking Permit Registration Open

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the 2017 Residential Parking Permit registration period begins immediately.

SP+, the city’s comprehensive parking management firm, encourages residents to save time by purchasing their a...

Memorial Day

Annapolis City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

Refuse and recycling will be affected on Monday and Tuesday, May 29th and 30th by moving the normal collection day to the next day. If Monday is your normal ...

Commissioning Week Parking

It is expected to be extremely busy downtown during Commissioning Week, May 22nd through the 26th. 

The Hillman Garage is expected to fill by mid-morning each day, along with  the 2 hour limited spaces, whether they be metered or in Resid...

May 7th-13th is Hurricane Preparedness Week

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1^st through November 30^th

Annapolis, MD (5-11-17) – Mayor Michael Pantelides announces that the city is teaming up with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agenc...

Mayor Appoints New Recreation and Parks Director for City Council's Approval

Annapolis, MD (5-10-17) Mayor Michael Pantelides announced the appointment of Archie Trader as the new Recreation and Parks Director.  City Council will consider his confirmation on Monday, May 22nd.

Mr. Trader...

Media Advisory – Flood Mitigation Demonstration

WHO:  Mayor Michael Pantelides, members of Annapolis City Council, representatives from Maryland Emergency Management Agency, along with other state officials, local environmentalists, business owners, and other interested individuals.

&...

Spring Cleaning in Annapolis

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces the City of Annapolis and downtown businesses are joining together to clean up Downtown Annapolis.

During the week of May 8-12, employees of the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will act as team...

The Annapolis Fire Department Urges Water Safety

Annapolis, MD – As the weather continues to warm, sailing and the sunshine will draw many residents and visitors to the City of Annapolis. “With the attraction to and access to water recreation in and around Annapolis, we want the publ...

Notice of Annapolis City Council Public Hearings - REVISED 5/2/17

REVISED 5/2/17NOTICE OF ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Annapolis City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7.00 p.m., in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambers, 160 D...

City Pursues the Purchase of Part of Parkeside Preserve with Program Open Space Money

City Pursues the Purchase of Part of Parkeside Preserve with Program Open Space Money

Annapolis, MD (5-1-17) Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the City of Annapolis is pursuing the purchase of a portion of the proposed Parkeside P...

Traffic delays are expected Saturday, April 29

A number of major events will be taking place in Annapolis this Saturday, April 29^th, and residents along with visitors should know that traffic delays are expected.

The Annual Spring Sailboat Show is in downtown Annapolis, which brings in thousands of vis...

Annapolis Police Department Public Safety Expo April 22nd

Saturday, April 22nd, The Annapolis Police Department will host a Public Safety Expo at Weems Whalen Field from 1- 4 p.m.  Agencies from all over the state will be attending. Bring your family! Tell your friends!! 

Bee City USA Event

Fire Hydrant Inspections in Annapolis

Annapolis, MD (4-17-17) The Annapolis Fire Department and Annapolis Department of Public Works will be conducting inspections of all Annapolis fire hydrants, starting today, to verify that they are in working order in case of an emergency situation. The i...

Response from Harbormaster’s Staff Credited with Open Water Rescue

Annapolis, MD (4-13-17) Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides applauds the Harbormaster’s Office for their quick response in a recent water rescue.

Just before one o’clock in the afternoon on April 8^th, a member of the ...

The Highest Court in Maryland Supports the City's Administrative Process

Opinion from Maryland Court of Appeals

SPAW vs Annapolis

Annapolis, MD (4-13-17) The highest court in Maryland supports the City of Annapolis administrative process which requires approval before starting any alteration to the exterior of a buildi...

BGE is closing Duke of Gloucester Street from St. Mary's Street to Compromise Street

BGE is closing Duke of Gloucester Street from St. Mary's Street to Compromise Street due to a gas line repair at the Spa Creek Bridge.

According to BGE, the repairs will occur through the remainder of this week, April 12th, 13th and 14th, at which...

City Government Offices Closed Friday, April 14

Annapolis, MD (4-11-17) The City of Annapolis government offices will be closed on Good Friday, including the Stanton Community Center.

Refuse and recycling will not be affected and Annapolis Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Friday, A...

Arbor Day Event in Annapolis

School Children Get Involved

Annapolis, Md. (4-7-17) –Mayor Mike Pantelides invites residents to attend the city’s annual Arbor Day event.

The event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th at the West An...

Heroin : A Story of Two Families

City of Annapolis Television introduces the audience to two families, both affected by heroin, with very different outcomes.  Annapolis Mayor Michael  Pantelides is working with County Executive Steve Schuh on his Heroin Task Force and o...

Mayor Pantelides Submits Proposed FY18 Budget

Annapolis, MD (4-3-17) On Monday, April 3^rd, Mayor Michael Pantelides submitted a $107.5 million Operating Budget to City Council. The proposed budget is the result of three years of hard work, financial accountability, and using public input to...

Mayor Pantelides' State of the City Address

What a great opportunity it has been to serve as the Mayor of Annapolis for the past three years! 

We took a financially distressed city three years ago… made some tough decisions … and made sure we put our city back on solid...

City of Annapolis Government Offices Closed on Friday, March 24th

Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the City of Annapolis government offices will be closed on Friday, March 24^th for Maryland Day.  The Stanton Center will also be closed. 

Refuse and recycling will not be affected and Annapolis Tran...

Annapolis Film Festival - Rob Reiner Expected / Annapolis Producer Sundance Film Showcased

The multi-faceted film industry icon Rob Reiner, who directed AFF Opening Night Film LBJ, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, are expected to attend AFF’s Opening Night, along with actor Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice, Fargo), who plays President John F. Ke...

City Council Public Hearings on March 27

The Annapolis City Council will hold several public hearings on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7.00 p.m., in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambers, located at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street in Annapolis.

O-14-17  &...

Liberal Leave for Non-Essential Employees - City Government Opens at 8:30

Annapolis, MD (3-14-17) Mayor Michael  Pantelides is announcing a Liberal Leave day for all non-essential employees on Tuesday, March 14, based on recent weather reports.

Liberal Leave allows employees to take a vacation day without prio...

Refuse and Recycling as Scheduled

Refuse and recycling collection will take place as scheduled.

Residents Encouraged to Move Vehicles to City Garages Beginning at 6 p.m.

Annapolis, MD (3-13-17) The National Weather Service is predicting Annapolis will receive 3 to 4 inches of snow between tonight and Tuesday morning. Mayor Michael Pantelides is encouraging residents to move their vehicles to the city garages starting at 6...

Snow Route Maps - Know if you live on a Snow Emergency Route

To know if your street is designated as a Snow Emergency  or Connecter Route, click here

http://www.annapolis.gov/730/Snow-Information

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Annapolis Mayor Joins Hogan Administration for MTA Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

     

Free Trial Rides Offered Through March 14

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 8, 2017) – As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s BaltimoreLink transformative transit plan to better connect Marylanders to life’s oppo...

David Jarrell Returns to the City as DPW Director

Annapolis, Md. (3-8-17) – Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that David Jarrell will be returning to the position of Public Works Director, effective Monday, March 13, 2017.

“Knowing that David is returning...

City Council Public Hearings on March 13

Notice is hereby given that the Annapolis City Council will hold a public hearing on several items on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7.00 p.m., in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambers, located at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street in Anna...

Special City Council Meeting and Proposed Closed Session

A Special Meeting of the Annapolis City Council  will be held on Monday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Mayor John T. Chamber, Jr., City Council Chamber, located at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street in Annapolis.

A clo...

The Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Annapolis, MD (2-28-17) Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides reminds residents that the Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday, March 5th at 1 p.m. 

The parade will travel down West Street to Church Circle, around the ci...

SP+ Completes Draft Study to Improve Annapolis Parking

Annapolis, MD (2-22-2017) – SP+, comprehensive parking management firm for the City of Annapolis, this week delivered a draft parking study to Mayor Mike Pantelides that assesses downtown parking assets and occupancy rates and offers recommendat...

Disposal of Flares and Fireworks Now Available at All Annapolis Fire Stations

Annapolis, MD (2-17-17) In an effort to end an ongoing problem of how to dispose of old flares, flare guns, and fireworks, Mayor Michael Pantelides announced the Annapolis Fire Department will accept expired or surplus fireworks and flares from the genera...

Notice of Annapolis City Council Public Hearings

Notice is hereby given that the Annapolis City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7.00 p.m.  The hearings will take place in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambers. located at 160...

New Building Codes Go Into Effect March 1

Annapolis, MD (7-16-17) Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces new building codes will go into effect in March. The adoption of updates to the building codes, published by the International Code Council, was passed by City Council on Febru...

City of Annapolis Government Offices Closed on Presidents Day

Annapolis, MD (2-14-17) – All City of Annapolis government offices will be closed on Monday, February 20^th for Presidents Day, including the Stanton Center. 

Refuse and recycling collection will not be affected and the Pip Moye...

Annapolis Fire Department Offers Home Heating Safety Tips

Annapolis, MD (2-13-17) As temperatures dip back down to the 30's and 40's over the next several days, Mayor Michael Pantelides and Annapolis Fire Chief David Stokes urge residents to be aware of some home heating safety information that...

New Community Effort to Collect and Donate Used Sporting Goods to Kids in Need

Annapolis, MD (2-10-17) Mayor Michael Pantelides is proud to showcase a local family and their plan to supply children the sporting equipment they need, but otherwise could not afford. Thanks to the Armstrong family, equipment will be collected and donate...

Proposed Closed Session of City Council February 13

A closed session of the City Council has been proposed for Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor John T. Chamber, Jr., City Council Chamber, located at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street in Annapolis.  This is in accordance with Annotate...

Annapolis' Art in Public Places Commission Event March 5th

The City of Annapolis' Art in Public Places Commission would like to be our guest and leave the winter doldrums behind and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of music, art and conversation at St. John's College Key Auditorium on March 5th...

Special City Council Meeting and Proposed Closed Session

There will be a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr., City Council Chambers.

A closed session of the City Council has been proposed for Thursday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Chambe...

Annapolis Receives $10,000 for Weather It Together Program

Annapolis, Md. (2-1-17) – Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the city received $10,000 from the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support its Weather It Together Program.

“Our Weather It To...

What's New in Planning and Zoning: May

What’s New in Planning and Zoning: May

Check our website each month for a spreadsheet that will show major development projects in the City.  New activities each month are noted in red font.  Or go directly to the May Update

Disc...

Planning and Zoning Current Projects: April

What's New in Planning and Zoning: April

Check our website each month for a spreadsheet that will show major development projects in the City.  New activities each month are noted in red font.  Or go directly to the spreadsheet f...

Hiring Entry Level & Lateral Police Officers

Do you know someone interested in becoming a police officer? Some jobs are just jobs, others are careers. A career at the Annapolis Police Department gives you a chance to make a real difference. We are hiring entry level and lateral police officers. Appl...

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Fire Hydrants Inspection

Fire Hydrants may cause discoloration of resident's water: The Annapolis Fire Department and Annapolis Department of Public Works will be conducting inspections of all Annapolis fire hydrants, starting today, to verify that they are in working or...

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