STOP THE TOWER ANNAPOLIS
The County Just Decided to Build the Tower at the Moose Lodge.
Despite Our Survey, Despite Our Voices, Despite Us.
On June 5, 2026, Anne Arundel County announced it would proceed with the Moose Lodge (Site E) for the Heritage Harbour water tower — the site residents specifically rejected in the County’s own survey. We are escalating our fight, and we need you with us.
The County Just Pulled a Bait and Switch.
After more than a year of organized community advocacy, 300+ opposing signatures, the County paused the Moose Lodge plan in fall 2025, conducted a public survey, and held two open houses. The community’s response was clear: the overwhelming majority chose Site L, property values were the #1 concern, and the Moose Lodge site was rated worst on the County’s own visual impact analysis.
On June 5, 2026, the County announced its decision: build at the Moose Lodge anyway.
This is the textbook definition of a bait and switch. The County went through the motions of public engagement, generated data that supported the community’s position, and chose the opposite outcome.
Just consider what the County chose.
This is the very site our community organized against for over a year. The site that 300+ residents signed our petition to oppose. The site that puts homes in the fall zone of a 200-foot industrial tower. The site that would put that tower looming over neighborhood homes, playgrounds, and yards. The site that residents have documented would cost them tens of millions in lost property value. The site that scored worst on DPW’s own visual impact analysis. The site that residents specifically rejected in the County’s own survey.
We are now escalating to the next phase: filing Maryland Public Information Act requests for the County’s full decision-making record, preparing legal action including a potential injunction to halt the Moose Lodge land acquisition, and organizing community testimony. The fight is moving from public meetings into the courthouse, and we need your support to win it.
TAKE ACTION
What We Need From You Now
Every dollar funds the legal fight ahead. Even $25 helps us file the lawsuit and stop the tower.
Add your name and share with neighbors. Every signature strengthens our standing in the legal case and shows the County we are not backing down.
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Email Pittman, DPW, and your Council. Demand they reconsider this decision before it moves forward.
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What the Survey Showed
(And What the County Ignored)
All three of these community priorities were ignored when the County selected the Moose Lodge site on June 5, 2026.
Protecting Property Values is the #1 Priority
When asked to rank the most important factors in site selection, nearly half of all residents (47%) chose “Impact to Personal Property Values” as their top priority. This is the single most important issue for our community. Placing a 200-foot industrial structure, as required at the Moose Lodge site, in close proximity to residential homes poses a significant and documented risk to property values. At 200 feet, the proposed tower at the Moose Lodge site would be taller than the Maryland State House (181 feet), currently the tallest building in Annapolis.
Site L is the Overwhelming Community Choice
The survey results show a clear and undeniable preference for Site L (the open space off North River Road). This location received over four times the number of “Most Preferred” votes as any other site. Conversely, the Moose Lodge (Site E) received less than a quarter of the first-choice support that Site L did. The community has identified a viable alternative that minimizes residential impact, and we believe the County should focus its resources on pursuing this overwhelmingly popular option.
A Fair and Transparent Process
A fair process produces results that reflect community input. This one didn’t. The County held public meetings, conducted a survey, and gathered the community’s clear preferences — then chose the opposite anyway. That isn’t engagement. That is a process used as cover for a predetermined decision. Our coalition was formed to ensure residents have a meaningful voice. That mission has not changed. What has changed is the County’s apparent willingness to honor it. We are escalating to legal action to hold them accountable.
“I’ve lived in Twin Hills for over 20 years and never received any notice about this water tower. The first I heard was at the recent meeting where they presented it as a done deal.“
“The proposed tower would be visible from every window in my home. I’m concerned about both my property value and my family’s enjoyment of our backyard.“
“As a Heritage Harbour homeowner, I feel that there is no need for this tower as our water flow and supply is working well. Since my community has no more land available for construction of additional homes, this project is not needed and will create an eyesore as well as an unnecessary expense for all county residents.”
“As a real estate agent in Anne Arundel County, I can confirm that properties near water towers typically sell for less and stay on the market much longer.
The proposed Moose Lodge tower would cast a shadow over our children’s playground, loom over our home, and devastate the value of our property—our family’s lifetime investment.
Our Journey Together
A Timeline of Community Action
TIMELINE:
June 5, 2026: The Decision Despite the Survey. Anne Arundel County DPW formally selected the Moose Lodge (Site E) as the location for the Heritage Harbour water tower, overriding the community’s overwhelming preference for Site L and ignoring the property-value concerns ranked as the #1 priority in the County’s own survey. The coalition is escalating to legal action.
March & April 2026: After our follow-up, the DPW sent almost identical email updates in March and April, confirming they are still only “in discussions” with property owners for Site L. This indicates a concerning lack of progress, and the Moose Lodge (Site E) remains on their list despite community opposition. We continue to push for transparency and a decision that respects our community’s mandate.
December 2025: A Clear Path Forward. The County releases the full survey results, and the data is clear: our community’s top priority is protecting property values, and Site L is the overwhelming choice. We’ve sent a letter to County officials, thanking them for the process and urging them to honor the community’s voice.
October 2025: Our Voices Lead to Action. Thanks to a summer of sustained, respectful advocacy from our community, the County paused the Moose Lodge acquisition and agreed to a full public re-evaluation. This led to two open house meetings and the community-wide survey we had been asking for.
Summer 2025: A Community Comes Together. In response to the County’s initial plan, a dedicated group of residents from surrounding neighborhoods formed the Stop the Tower Coalition. Hundreds of neighbors quickly joined the cause by signing the petition, we pooled our resources, organized our message, and began a professional and persistent dialogue with our elected officials.
March 2025: A Flawed Beginning. The County’s first public meeting presented the Moose Lodge tower as a “done deal.” To make matters worse, the public notices were sent with the wrong address, preventing many from even attending. It was clear our community needed to get organized to ensure our voices were heard.
Considered viable site options provided by AA County
The Moose Lodge Water Tower plan and pictures provided by AA County
About Us
About Stop the Tower Annapolis Coalition
Stop the Tower Annapolis is a registered 501(c)(4) organization formed by residents from neighborhoods surrounding the proposed water tower site at the Moose Lodge location. Our coalition includes homeowners from multiple nearby communities who have united to advocate for responsible and suitable infrastructure solutions.
As a registered and insured organization, we are committed to protecting our community’s interests through legal, ethical, and impactful advocacy. Our primary goal is to persuade Anne Arundel County officials to relocate the proposed 200-foot water tower to a more appropriate location, thereby minimizing negative impacts on our neighborhoods.
Our coalition is governed by a board of directors from participating communities, ensuring structured decision-making that considers input from all affected neighborhoods.
Join our mission to protect our homes, health, and community, and to promote responsible infrastructure development that benefits all residents!
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