WEEKLY BULLETIN | July 1, 2022

Join the City of College Park in celebrating Independence Day at our Fourth of July parade! Spectators can line up along Rhode Island Avenue to see local groups, organizations, entertainers, and performers.

If you're driving to the parade, park in residential areas near the parade route and Duvall Field. Parking enforcement will be relaxed.

Rhode Island Avenue will be temporarily closed to traffic for the parade. Details on the road closure and detour information is available here.

All City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of he Independence Day holiday. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week.

Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2022 of this holiday week. You must call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov to schedule a pickup before setting your items out to the curb.

For details, FAQs and application, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/315/Trees.

Effective July 1st, the City will begin use of a new reporting system for general concerns and/or complaints. Links to and registrations for reporting through Comcate will be deactivated. Please share your concerns about a property in the City, such as tall grass or other issues at www.collegeparkmd.gov/tellus.

To create a new application, you must register for an account. Details available here.

If you see, hear, or suspect fireworks, please report the location of fireworks violators to 9-1-1. Make sure to report the location where fireworks are being shot at the time. Police have to observe the activity to take action to stop it. Residents may call 9-1-1 if they have specific location information to report. Unfortunately, it can be hard to pinpoint the location of the activity as some of the fireworks being used may be professional grade and they can be heard for miles. All area police patrols will be looking for violators to get them to stop.

Free Summer parking is in effect between May 28 to August 13, 2022 in the Downtown College Park Parking Garage!

Park there for free while you visit local shops and restaurants on weekdays after 5:00 pm and all-day on weekends.

All construction notices and updates are available here: www.purplelinemd.com/construction/construction-updates.

Help us divert compostable materials from the landfill ­-- join the City of College Park's Food Scrap Compost Collection Program!

Soon, City residents can opt-in to receive curbside composting pick-up services. By participating, you help reduce excessive methane greenhouse gas emissions, protect our environment, and support the City in reaching its sustainability goals!

More information to come on how to sign up – stay tuned to the City’s website and media for updates.

As you celebrate this summer, remember to recycle bottles, cans, plastic containers, paper, and cardboard.

If you are interested in having a tree planted on your property by a contractor, please complete the interest form on the City website in the trees section or click here. When filling out the form, select "Tree Planting on residential property" or contact horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.

For more information, visit the MDA’s Mosquito Control website (https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx) which includes details about the program, including their policy, insecticides used, product labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS), and more.

Residents can request exclusion from the adult spray program by completing an exemption form annually.

6/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Metzerott Road. The driver was issued 2 citations.

6/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Metzerott Road. The driver was issued 2 citations and 1 warning. 

6/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Golf Course Drive. The driver was issued 3 citations.

6/18 Contract officer was scanning vehicles with his portable LPR when he received a hit at 9000 block of 51^st Avenue. The vehicle was reported stolen through Montgomery County. One adult arrest.

6/19 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Davidson Street. 22 warning citations were issued

6/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at 51^st Avenue and Blackfoot Place. The driver was issued 3 citations and 1 SERO.

6/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 7 warning citations were issued.

6/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Cherry Hill Road. The driver was issued 1 citation.

6/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at University Blvd. and Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued 2 citations.

6/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) in the 9100 block of 51^st Avenue. 3 citations and 1 warning were issued

For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.

Activities start around 7:00 PM with games for kids and adults. The movie will be shown around 8:00 PM.

Popcorn will be available. Admission and parking are free. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit outside on the grass. No pets, tents, or umbrellas.

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