WEEKLY BULLETIN | April 1, 2022
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Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza
April 16, 2022
10 am - 12pm
Duvall Field
The City of College Park will host our Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16 from10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be games, fun, hot cocoa, coffee for the adults, and live music at Duvall Field (9100 Rhode Island Ave).
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The City is Hiring!
The City has several jobs available including Communications Coordinator, Executive Assistant, and Fleet Supervisor. More information about the positions available can be found at https://collegeparkmd.applicantpool.com/jobs/.
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Odessa Park Construction
Construction of the Odessa Park project is getting underway. The contractor will begin removing bamboo, trees and vegetation to prepare the site for grading and construction of the park. Construction vehicles will be accessing the Park project via Odessa Road.
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Age-Friendly Action Plan Visioning Workshop Recap and Mural Board
Thank you to all who attended the March 14, 2022 Visioning Workshop. If you were not able to attend, please watch the meeting recording video here and be sure to leave your feedback by April 4, 2022 on our Vision Board to make sure your voice is heard. To access the Vision Board, go to: https://bit.ly/CPMural.
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Metro SmarTrip cards purchased before 2012 no longer work
From WMATA Metro:
Customers are being reminded that Metro’s oldest SmarTrip cards are no longer accepted at faregates and fareboxes as of March 1. Those currently riding Metro or who plan to soon will need to replace their cards to travel on Metrorail or Metrobus.
Metro is installing new, faster and more reliable faregates at rail stations and will be upgrading fareboxes on Metrobuses this year. This technology investment means that older SmarTrip® cards, purchased before 2012, no longer work. More details here.
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COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Distribution
Limited Number of Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits Available for City Residents
The City of College Park will begin distributing more than 1,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to City residents in early February. If you are a City resident and would like a FREE COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit, you must fill out the reservation request form here. More details are available at https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=334.
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Department of Public Works
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Items available to purchase from the Department:
Call 240-487-3590 for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
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For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Get your Garden Ready with Smartleaf® Compost & Wood Mulch!
Click here to schedule a delivery (for an additional fee).
Material is available year-round for pick up, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Bring a shovel and containers and be prepared to dig.
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Spring is a Good Time to Plant Trees
Trees provide many benefits such as reduction of cooling and heating costs, interception of rainwater, increasing property values and improving air quality. The City offers a few ways to help.
REQUESTS FOR STREET TREES
The City has a program that provides for street tree planting in the right-of-way area, which includes the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. College Park residents interested in requesting a tree can contact the horticulturist at 240-487-3595 or horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov The location will be inspected to determine if it is suitable.
TREE CANOPY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (TCEP)
City of College Park property owners can apply for reimbursement of up to $150.00 annually, for approved tree(s) planted on their residential lot. The completed application should be sent to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov review and approval. Click here for a link to the guidelines and application.
TREE MAINTENANCE
The City is responsible for tree maintenance of street trees in the rights-of-way, City maintained buildings and parks, and on public property. Trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner.
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Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
March 21, 2022 to March 27, 2022
There were no municipal infractions issued for the violation of the Noise Ordinance, and none for Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health or Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings.
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
March 18, 2022 to March 24, 2022
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3/14 Contract officer stopped an individual for standing in the middle of the roadway smoking a marijuana pipe at Norwich Road and Girard Avenue. This individual was unaware that it was illegal to stand in the middle of the street and smoke marijuana. The student was advised of the law in Maryland and a student referral was issued.
3/18 Contract officer and Division I patrol officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 4600 block of 47th Place. Dispute between roommates in which one individual shot a weapon at the other. Officers located the suspect as he was fleeing the scene and a traffic stop was initiated. The suspect was taken into custody and charged accordingly. Good work by all.
3/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Berwyn Road and 48th Avenue. 8 warning citations were issued.
3/22 Contract officer and Division I patrol officers responded to a call for a naked male in the 4800 block of Calvert Road. The individual was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for EPS Service.
3/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) in the 9200 block of Saint Andrews Place. 2 citations and 12 warning citations were issued.
3/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51st Avenue. 4 citations and 4 warnings were issued.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 13
Warnings: 111
Equipment Repair Orders: 3
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 0
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 25
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 1
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 50
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 0
Warnings: 0
SERO's: 0
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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Spring Clean-Up Saturdays & Shredding Event
April 2 (Shredding Event from 8am - 12 noon), 9, 30, and May 21, 2022
7:30 am - 12:00 noon
Department of Public Works
Spring Clean-Up Saturdays start this Saturday April 2 for residents! Don't forget, this Satuday is also the only Shredding event we'll have this spring.
The City's Department of Public Works facility will be open for City residents to drop off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency to participate, although anyone can buy compost or wood mulch during this event. Click here for more information about the clean-up events.
NOT ACCEPTED:
Bricks, concrete, rock, hazardous materials such as shingles, propane tanks, car batteries, paint, etc.
Wood mulch and SMARTLEAF® screened compost will also be available, you don’t need to be a resident in order to purchase. Wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard and Smartleaf® is $28.00 per cubic yard. (Prices include tax).
DURING SPRING CLEANUP, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE COLLECTED:
- Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (small quantities) – must be intact. Includes LED lamps, U-shaped or circular fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, Incandescent Bulbs, Halogen or Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s).
- Household batteries for recycling (small quantities). This includes rechargeable batteries such as Li-Ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Ni-Zn; Single-use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, 9V, C, D button cell, and lithium primary. No damaged batteries; no automotive batteries.
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Block Styrofoam for recycling (coolers and large blocks of packing material).
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Community Clean-Up
April 16, 2022 | 9am - 11am
Meet at 9900 Rhode Island Ave
Help beautify College Park! Join the City's Committee for a Better Environment and other local community groups/organizations clean up north College Park. Trash bags and supplies will be provided.
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Public Safety Community Meetings
April 11, 2022 | 7:30 pm
Please join City Elected Officials, Police, Department of Public Services staff, and your neighbors from all around the City, for an informative monthly community meeting. This meeting takes place every second Monday of the month via zoom.
This community meeting will discuss City-wide crime statistics, recent incidents of public interest, neighborhood watch tips, and special public safety related topics.
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Please note that by participating in City events, you acknowledge and assume all risks and liabilities including possible exposure to illnesses, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings
Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069
Dial in Phone Number: 301-715-8592
- After dialing the phone number, enter the meeting ID when prompted, press #.
- There is no participant ID, press #.
- Enter the meeting password 419048, press #.
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to use Zoom.
Please note: participants will be muted during the meeting, except during public comment.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession - In person & Online
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting - In person & Online
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Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
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PGPD District 1 Coffee Club:
Webinar (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)
Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
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