Russett, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Russett, Maryland
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Downtown Russett, Maryland in November 2007
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 Russett, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Russett, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Established | 1992 |
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| • Type | Homeowners' association (7-member elected board of directors) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Website | www.russett.org |
Russett is a special kind of neighborhood in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is a planned community that covers about 613 acres (2.48 km²). Russett is known for its park-like setting. It has 12 miles (19 km) of walking trails and a 70-acre (28 ha) lake nature preserve.
Around 13,000 people live in Russett. The community has 21 different living areas. These include four condominium buildings, 11 town homes, and six single-family home neighborhoods. There are also apartment buildings and businesses that are part of the Russett community. The community can hold up to 3,600 homes in total.
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How Russett is Organized
The Russett Community Association, Inc. (RCA) is like a club for all homeowners in Russett. Everyone who owns a home in Russett is a member. Homeowners pay yearly fees to the RCA. These fees help pay for things like playgrounds, sports courts, and swimming pools. They also cover the cost of walking trails, a community center, and private security. In 2006, the county opened a police station nearby to help keep the community safe.
Each neighborhood in Russett has a committee. These committees have up to three members. These members are chosen at the yearly RCA meeting. The committee members then pick a leader, called a chairperson. This chairperson gets to vote on important community decisions. Representatives from all neighborhoods meet once a month. They talk about community issues. Voting members decide on changes to community rules. They also decide on special fees and who joins the main board of directors.
Since November 2018, a company called FirstService Residential helps manage the community.
Russett's Natural Surroundings
Russett is next to the Little Patuxent River. It also has 70 acres (28 ha) of wetlands. These wetlands are part of the Oxbow Lake Nature Preserve. Many different kinds of birds live there. The Nature Conservancy says that Laurel Oxbow Lake is the biggest natural freshwater lake in Maryland. There is also a 78-acre (32 ha) piece of land next to Russett. This land is owned by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.
Russett's History
Russett saw a lot of growth because of something called BRAC. BRAC stands for "Base Realignment and Closure." In 2005, a plan was made to move many defense workers. About 22,000 defense workers were expected to move to nearby Fort Meade. Because of this, about 100 to 150 families moved to Russett over several years.
Schools Serving Russett
Children in Russett go to schools run by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. There are also several private schools nearby.
- Monarch Global Academy Contract School: This school serves children in grades K–8.
- Brock Bridge Elementary School: This school is for children in grades K–5.
- Maryland City Elementary School: This school serves children in grades P-K5.
- MacArthur Middle School: This school is for children in grades 6–8.
- Meade Middle School: This school also serves children in grades 6–8.
- Chesapeake Science Point Charter School: This is a charter school for children in grades 6–12.
- St. Mary of the Mills: This is a private school for children in grades K–8.
- Bethel Christian Academy: This is a private school for children in grades PK–8.
- Meade High School: This school serves students in grades 9–12. The boys' basketball team won the state championship in 2015.
- St. Vincent Pallotti High School: This is a private school for students in grades 9–12. The football team won the MIAA C Conference championship in 2014.
Images for kids
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Russett Green West, a main road in Russett
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Oxbow formation along the west side of Russett
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A pond used for managing stormwater
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A trail for hikers and bikers
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Concord Park apartments during an electrical storm
