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Our Hillsmere Historian, Julie Crudele, is actively gathering information about the history of our community. She is looking for people who have lived here for a long time (or who grew up here) to talk about what it was like over the years. More than facts, she is also interested in preserving memories and stories about life in Hillsmere. If you, or someone you know, would like to share stories with Julie, email her at historian@hillsmereshores.net or leave a message on our 24 hour voice mail at 410‑263‑4456. Riverwatchers Need Lake Hillsmere Access - Since December 2008, South River Federation Riverwatchers Kevin Green and Jennie Gundersen have been conducting biweekly tests on Duvall Creek for parameters including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. The results are used to track trends and alert the Riverkeeper to water quality problems in the South River. They would like to expand the sampling to include Lake Hillsmere, but there is no public access. If you are willing to allow the Riverwatchers access to your dock for about 15 minutes every other week, it would be greatly appreciated. You will be notified in advance of sampling and the times are very flexible. Please contact Kevin or Jennie for more information. See results at http://www.southriverfederation.net/index.php/river-health/water-quality-data. [Top of Page] [Back to Announcements] Attention Hillsmere: Hillsmere Resident Resource Guide - Hillsmere resident Nuala O’Leary has put together a Hillsmere Resident Resource Guide. Have there been times when you have wanted to hire a plumber or electrician, but didn't know who to call within Hillsmere? The Resource Guide includes services A-Z that someone in Hillsmere may provide. If you have a business and would like to be included in the guide, please send Nuala your information via email to resourceguide@hillsmereshores.net. Be sure to include your name, contact information and services. Please make sure to note "Hillsmere Resource Guide" in the subject line. Or, you can mail your business card to Nuala at 135 Groh Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403. It's a great way to spend locally!! This is a guide for Hillsmere residents only, please do not send info of family members who do not live in the neighborhood. Thank you! Good Neighbors Program - Do you know of someone who could use a helping hand? It might be a neighbor and it might be you. The contribution could be as simple as moving something heavy, replacing the batteries in a smoke alarm or offering an unneeded item to someone who will use it. You can be on the giving or receiving end of the process. Let us know. Call HSIA at 410-263-4456 today or send an email to request or offer help. Homestead Tax Credit - Enclosed with your new tax assessments is an application for Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility. The Homestead Tax Credit law limits the amount of assessment increase on which eligible resident homeowners actually pay county, municipal, and state property taxes each year. In other words, it keeps your real estate taxes from going up too fast. If your property in Hillsmere is your primary residence, not rented to someone else, then you MUST file this form in order to get the tax credit. You can mail in the form or do it online at www.dat.state.md.us. If you have a specific question concerning the application, you may call 410-767-2165 in the Baltimore metropolitan area or 1-866-650-8783 toll free elsewhere in Maryland.
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