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Five Guys Now Open

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Five Guys, 320 Riggs Road NE

Five Guys, 320 Riggs Road NE

Five Guys at Fort Totten Square quietly opened yesterday, October 27. Business seems to be brisk, at least if Friday’s lunch hour is any indication.

The employees are a friendly bunch. We had a chat with the manager Skip Bryant. There are 51 employees at this location, ranging in age from 18-53. Thirty of the employees live in DC. Mr. Bryant owns three (non-Five Guys) restaurants in the DC metro area and will manage this Five Guys location for one year on his way to eventually opening a Five Guys franchise restaurant of his own.

The restaurant is open everyday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and serves milkshakes.

October 27: Bike/Pedestrian Roundtable

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Congresswoman Eleanore Holmes Norton will hold a biking and pedestrian roundtable on October 27, 2016. From her newsletter:

This week, I am hosting a roundtable to hear from local bike and pedestrian leaders and D.C. residents on the best ways to use new federal funding for bike and pedestrian projects that I got in the new surface transportation bill.  I was one of the “Big Four” House Transportation leaders who wrote the FAST Act and overcame Republican resistance to including bike and pedestrian funding in the bill.  Officials from the District Department of Transportation and the National Park Service (NPS) will sit on a panel with me to hear testimony from the D.C. bicycle and pedestrian community.

Sounds like a good opportunity to advocate for completion of the Metropolitan Branch Trail and funding for a pedestrian path through Fort Totten Park.

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October 20: Metro Operating Hours Open House

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On October 20, 2016, Metro will hold an open house and public meeting on its proposal to permanently reduce operating hours once SafeTrack ends. In a survey, Metro asks customers to choose one of four options. However, you can also send written comments to Metro, including a statement that none of the options presented is optimal and the proposed bus alternative is insufficient. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council have been vocal about their objection to the proposal with their #KeepMetroOpen campaign. Send written comments to writtentestimony@wmata.com by 5:00 pm on October 25, 2016.

Open House: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Public hearing: 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Metro Headquarters (600 5th Street NW)

Proposal #1
Mon-Thu: 5:00 a.m. – midnight
Fri: 5:00 a.m. – midnight
Sat: 7:00 a.m. – midnight
Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Proposal #2
Mon-Thu: 5:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Fri: 5:00 a.m. – midnight
Sat: 7:00 a.m. – midnight
Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Proposal #3
Mon-Thu: 5:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sat: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Proposal #4
Mon-Thu: 5:00 a.m. – midnight
Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Sun: Noon – 11:00 p.m.

GGW endorses Gordon-Andrew Fletcher for ANC 5A08

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The blog Greater Greater Washington endorsed Gordon-Andrew Fletcher to represent single member district (SMD) 5A08 on Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5A. GGW sent each ANC candidate a questionnaire regarding development, housing, and transit. Mr. Fletcher is challenging incumbent commissioner Angel Alston for the two-year position in the upcoming general election.

ANC 5A08 covers parts of North Michigan Park as well as Riggs Park, in particular Aventine Fort Totten, the Art Place at Fort Totten development, and the Riggs Plaza apartments. To read Mr. Fletcher’s full responses to the short questionnaire, click here.

The general election is on November 8, 2016. Early voting begins at One Judiciary Square on October 22, 2016.

October 3: LRCA General Body Meeting

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Update: Walmart was not scheduled to present at the October meeting.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Meeting
October 3, 2016
7:00 pm
LaSalle Backus Education Campus (501 Riggs Rd NE, enter on Madison St.)

Packed Agenda:

  • JBG-EYA/DMPED – Fort Totten Square Phase II plans. If you have not taken the community benefits survey related to this project, please take a moment to do so by clicking the link
  • Petco management introduction
  • Walmart – Wine & beer sales
  • Justin Ralston – New principal of LaSalle Backus EC
  • Interim Police Chief Peter Newsham

LRCA relies on membership of residents to operate. Membership is $10 for individuals, $15 for families, and $50 for businesses. Membership forms are available on LRCA’s website and will be available at Monday’s meeting. Please mail membership form with payment to Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association, PO BOX 60272, Washington DC 20039, or bring your completed form with payment to Monday’s meeting. LRCA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Final Crosstown Study Public Meeting – September 13

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Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study

Public Meeting #4
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Open House from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Presentation at 6:30pm
Columbia Heights Education Center
(3101 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20017)

 

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host the 4th and final public meeting for the Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.  The purpose of this meeting is to present the final preferred concept that enhances multimodal connectivity, mobility, and safety in the area and gain community feedback.

As a reminder, DDOT is concluding the Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study to identify improvements along the east-west connections in Wards 1 and 5, address safety concerns, optimize mobility and operations, and improve efficiency for all modes along the corridor. DDOT will present to the members of the community and key stakeholders the range of physical and operational improvements. The Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study is a key project in the 2-Year Action Plan for moveDC, the District of Columbia’s multimodal long-range transportation plan.

For more information about the study, please visit the study website at www.dccrosstownstudy.com or contact DDOT Project Manager, Katherine Youngbluth, AICP at katherine.youngbluth@dc.gov or (202) 645-8625.

Study Area

For more information or to provide feedback, please go to:
http://dccrosstownstudy.com 

Getting to the Meetings
Be sure to check out www.goDCgo.com to learn about transportation options for getting to the workshops.Can’t Make a Meeting?
Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website at within 24 hours of meeting conclusion.

Do you need assistance to participate?
If you need special accommodations, please contact Cesar Barreto at (202) 671-2829 orCesar.Barreto@dc.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting. If you need language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Karen Randolph at (202) 671-2620 or Karen.Randolph@dc.gov72 hours in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes.

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived:  race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in a violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Our mailing address is:
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street SE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003

September 1: Ward 5 Community Happy Hour

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Ward 5 Happy Hour is back at San Antonio Restaurant & Grill for our September Happy Hour.
Come close out the summer with your friends and neighbors, old and new!
Happy hour specials on food and beverages will be extended until 8pm to accommodate us.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

San Antonio Restaurant & Grill
3908 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
6-8 p.m.

DCOA Senior Needs Assessment Survey

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From DCOA’s website. Please let your neighbors know. Survey should be completed by August 30, 2016.

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2016 DCOA Senior Needs Assessment Survey

  1. Purpose: The GW Center for Aging, Health & Humanities, in collaboration with the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) is conducting a Needs Assessment for older adults in DC. The purpose of the survey is to identify the unmet needs of seniors in Washington DC  to enable our team to:
    • make recommendations to DCOA and service providers to better meet your needs,
    • identify evidence-based, cost-effective practices in other communities, and
    • develop creative strategies within the wards. As a senior and a member of the DC community, your input is valuable. With your participation, together we can create an Age-Friendly DC. If you care for someone over 60 years of age or older who cannot fill out this survey, please fill it out according to your perception of their needs.
  2. How to participate in the 2016 Survey
    1. In-Person: Pick up/complete a paper copy of the survey at any of the DCOA Senior Wellness Centers and Lead Agencies. When complete please return it to the same location.
    2. Mail: You may call 202-994-6726 to have one sent to you. This can be returned by mail or dropped off at a DCOA Senior Wellness Center or Lead Agency by August 30, 2016.
    3. Electronically: You may take the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCOA-Seniors. Please complete by August 30, 2016.
  3. Deadline: Please turn in survey by AUGUST 30, 2016 by the options listed above.
  4. Questions or Concerns call Beverly Lunsford, research coordinator if you have questions or concerns, at 202-994-6726.
  5. Final Report will be available for review on the DCOA Website late 2016.

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