2025 BUDGET
Attached is the calendar year 2025 budget as approved by the Association membership at the August 24, 2024 Fall Meeting. Again this year we have a balanced-budget with no dues increase for 2025.
As before, the Association’s dues include the annual road maintenance fee included in the covenants to every deed. Any property owner who declines to pay dues, must still pay the road maintenance fee by June 1, 2025. Since this contractual fee is adjusted annually, as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the amount of the 2025 road maintenance fee will be announced next spring when CPI figures for 2024 become available. An invoice will be sent to all property owners in late April 2025.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES August 2024
Friday, August 23 at 6:30 PM: Join us on the beach (at the Poplar Drive access) for a "no-host" gathering.
Saturday, August 24 at 9:15 AM: Come for coffee and donut holes and meet your neighbors and board members prior to the membership meeting at the Southern Community Center in Lusby.
Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 AM: Membership meeting of the Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. at the Southern Community Center.
ROAD WORK ANNOUNCEMENT
Next week, weather permitting, our annual road work will be performed. Additionally, the roadbed on Calvert Blvd. will be reclaimed on both sides of the road...getting rid of weeds that have taken over the roadbed. So please don't park on Calvert Blvd. once work begins. As a reminder, all the dirt/gravel roads in Cove Point Beach (which are maintained by the Association) continue to have a speed limit of 15 mph. Lighthouse Blvd. (maintained by the county) has a speed limit of 25 mph. Please be aware of children on and near the roads and abide by the posted speed limits.
AUGUST MEETING NOTICE
The Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. meeting will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Southern Community Center. If you prefer to participate via Zoom, please email Secretary@covepointbeach.com for a meeting link.
ANNUAL DUES
2024 Member Invoices were emailed to members on April 26. Please remit your annual dues by June 1.
SPRING MEETING
This year's spring meeting of the Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. membership will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Southern Community Center. If you prefer to participate via Zoom, please email Secretary@covepointbeach.com for a meeting link.
LIGHTHOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Every year between May 1 and September 30, the Cove Point Lighthouse property (owned by Calvert County and managed by the Calvert Marine Museum) is open to the public on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and on holidays from 1-4 PM. Volunteers trained and assigned by the Calvert Marine Museum host the public sessions and serve as docents. There is a need for additional volunteers. If interested, you may call Sherry Reid, CMM Director of Volunteers (410-326-2042 x8085), or CPBA Board member Bert Lane (301-788-2574).
UPDATE – August 15, 2023
As another great summer starts to come to a close we want to remind everyone to be safe, so please review the following:
Deadly Currents – Remind your family and guests not to enter the water at the point near the lighthouse due to the deadly currents; thus, avoid the water in that area.
STATEMENT OF PLANNED OUTAGE AT COVE POINT LNG
Please see the announcement here about the planned inspection and maintenance at the LNG plant. Refer all questions to those listed at the bottom of the statement.
UPDATE – August 15, 2023
As another great summer starts to come to a close we want to remind everyone to be safe, so please review the following:
Deadly Currents – Remind your family and guests not to enter the water at the point near the lighthouse due to the deadly currents; thus, avoid the water in that area.
Drive Slowly – Be alert to children walking, riding bikes and playing…and obey the traffic signs. Too many drivers exceed the 15-mph speed limit on the sand/gravel roads and 25-mph on Lighthouse Blvd.
Dogs – In accordance with Calvert County ordinances, all dogs off the owner’s property must be on a leash; this includes the beach and all roads in the community. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Fall Association Meeting – The next Association meeting will be on Saturday, August 26, at 10 am, at the Southern Community Center in Lusby. If you won’t be attending the meeting, please mail back your Absentee Ballot so that it is received not later than Wednesday, August 23.
MEETING NOTICE and BALLOT – July 26, 2023
This year’s Fall Meeting of the Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. membership will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Community Center, Lusby, Maryland. Here are the draft meeting agenda, draft 2024 budget, absentee ballot and candidate bios. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to join us via Zoom, please email info@covepointbeach.com for the link.
In the event you are unable to participate in person, please complete and return the enclosed absentee ballot so that it is received no later than Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
UPDATE – June 11, 2023
In late August both Larry Hultberg and Tony Pompa will be stepping down from the Board of Directors after serving for 6 years, thus creating two open seats. Please consider this opportunity and if you are interested in possibly joining the Board of Directors, please email info@covepointbeach.com with any questions and or a short paragraph about your interest in serving. Terms are for three years. So, consider joining the team and sharing your talents with this wonderful community. The submission deadline is July 1.
Additionally, from time to time, we need volunteers from the Association’s membership to assist with small projects around the community. The projects vary from one-time opportunities like helping organize the annual beach clean-up, landscaping the area around the Cove Point Beach sign at the entrance to the community, painting the entrance sign or organizing a social event during the summer. There are other opportunities such as helping to maintaining the Member Directory and our website (http://www.covepointbeach.com). Without volunteers, we must hire folks to perform these tasks. This in turn raises our operational costs resulting in higher annual dues for all of us. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact us at info@covepointbeach.com.
As we start the summer season, we want to thank our current volunteers that mow grass in common areas, fill in the potholes and other maintenance projects.
UPDATE – May 25, 2023
Deadly Currents – Please remind your family members and guests not to enter the water at the point near the lighthouse due to the deadly currents. We want everyone to have a safe summer so avoid the water in that area. Additionally, the County has erected new warning signs in the area.
Drive Slowly – As you go about our community this summer, be aware of the children walking, riding bikes and playing…and obey the traffic signs. Way too many drivers exceed the 15 mph speed limit on the sand/gravel roads and 25 mph on Lighthouse Blvd.
Summertime Security – Starting on Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day we will again have Calvert County Deputy Sheriffs providing weekend security. If you “see something … say something” and call the non-emergency number for the Sheriff’s department at 410-535-2800. If it is a true emergency, call 911.
Roadwork – We have signed the work order for the annual roadwork. Due to the dry weather over the winter and spring the roads are in pretty good condition. Thanks to Matt Lehtonen for taking care of those annoying potholes. Once we are advised as to when the contractor commences work, we will let everyone know.
July 3rd Festivities – Again this year Tom Clifton is planning an evening of fun here at Cove Point Beach. Weather permitting, the show will begin at 9 pm on Monday, July 3. Tom is seeking donations to help offset the cost. There is also a raffle for an ice cooler filled with assorted liquor…the cost is $5 per raffle ticket or 5 for $20. You can drop off your contribution and or buy raffle tickets at Tom’s house located at 10994 Webster Dr. (the corner of Lighthouse Blvd. and Webster Dr.) or use Venmo for LeAnn-Clifton.
2023 Annual Dues – As a reminder, annual Association dues are to be paid by June 1. Invoices were sent out in late April and here is a copy if needed.
Thank You – Property owner Jean Maliuat collected over $140 towards her $1,000 goal for this year’s American Cancer Society’s walk. Jean thanks all those who contributed at Saturday’s Association meeting.
Next Association Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on August 26, 2023; details to follow.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - May 20, 2023
From time to time, we need to call on volunteers from the Association’s membership to assist with small projects around the community. The projects vary from one-time opportunities like helping organize the annual beach clean-up, landscaping the area around the Cove Point Beach sign at the entrance to the community, or organizing a social event during the summer. There are other opportunities such as helping to maintaining the Member Directory and our website (http://www.covepointbeach.com). Without volunteers, we must hire folks to perform these tasks. This in turn raises our operational costs resulting in higher annual dues for all of us. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact us info@covepointbeach.com.
There are other opportunities such as serving on the Board of Directors. In August both Larry and Tony will be stepping down from the Board after serving for 6 years, thus creating two open seats. If you are interested in joining the Board, please email info@covepointbeach.com with a short paragraph about your interest in serving. Individual terms are for three years.
As we get ready to kick off the summer season, we want to thank our current volunteers who mow grass in common areas, fill in the potholes, and other maintenance projects. Please consider joining the team and sharing your time and talents with this wonderful community.
UPDATE - April 24, 2023
You can find your 2023 Dues Invoice here. Again this year, through the hard work of your board of directors, there is no increase in your dues. The 2023 dues are to be paid not later than June 1 either by check or using the link to our Square account (there is a non-refundable fee paid to Square for using this service.)
Also see this information on how to request a 2023/2024 parking permit. Please remember parking permits are only required if you intend to park at any of the beach entrances or at the north beach area.
UPDATE - April 18, 2023
The Spring Meeting of the Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. will be held in person on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please note for this meeting only, we will meet at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall in Lusby, Maryland (at the corner of Cove Point Rd. and H. G. Trueman Rd., on the east side of the church.)
Following the meeting, we will hold our annual beach cleanup and later in the day join us for a BYOB cocktail hour on the beach. Details to follow.
We look forwarded to seeing you in May.
UPDATE - April 10, 2023
Spring Membership Meeting - The Spring meeting of the Cove Point Beach Association, Inc. will be held in-person on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 am to 11:30 am. The Meeting Notice and Agenda will be sent out later in April.
Beach Clean Up - Following the Spring meeting on May 20th, we will hold our annual beach cleanup. Details to follow.
Beach Social - Later in the day on May 20th, join us for a BYOB cocktail hour on the beach. Details to follow.
2023 Association Dues - Again this year, through the hard work of your board of directors, there is no increase in your membership dues. The 2023 dues are to be paid not later than June 1. The Dues Invoice will be sent out later in April.
Parking Permits - The 2023/2024 parking permits will be available after payment of your dues. Please remember a parking permit is only needed if you intend to park at any of the beach entrances or the north beach area. Specific information will be provided with the Dues Invoice.
UPDATE - February 16, 2023
Verizon Cellular Service - Hopefully everyone is experiencing improved connectivity via their Verizon cell service. This was accomplished with the assistance of Linda Vassallo, deputy county administrator, and others. We have been advised by Verizon, “... the circuit was repaired and the issue should be resolved now" and residents should be experiencing an improvement in service. If you continue to experience problems, please call Verizon directly.
Spring Meeting - Mark your calendars for the Association’s spring meeting on Saturday, May 20th; details to follow.
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