November 20: Ward 4 Turkey Giveaway

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Hosted by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis Geoge and the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association
November 20, 2021
11:00 am
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
501 Riggs Road NE

Free turkey for Ward 4 families in need. First come, first served. One turkey per family. Proof of Ward 4 residency required.


Redistricting Subcommittee Releases Final Ward Map Proposal – No Impact to Riggs Park Neighborhood So Far

Redistricting Subcommittee final ward map proposal, November 18, 2021, available at https://www.elissasilverman.com/redistricting.

Yesterday, the DC Council Redistricting Subcommittee released final recommendations for drawing new ward boundaries. The Subcommittee’s final map proposal makes no changes that would affect the Riggs Park neighborhood.

A “discussion map” under consideration (“Discussion Map 3”) would have redistricted some Ward 5 Riggs Park residents into Ward 4, leaving just a tiny sliver of the neighborhood in Ward 5, as discussed in these posts. The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) circulated a survey to impacted residents on the Ward 5 side of the neighborhood. According to LRCA president Barbara Rogers, a majority of residents who responded to the survey were not in favor of being redistricted to Ward 4. ANC Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01), who represents the area that would have been impacted by the changes proposed by Discussion Map 3, also submitted written testimony in opposition to the changes.

(I live in the area that would have been impacted by Map 3’s proposal. I also submitted written testimony against that proposal.)

Discussion of the Subcommittee’s final map proposal is available at https://www.elissasilverman.com/redistricting. The Subcommittee noted again in its draft report that current parking zones will not change for the time being. The Subcommittee is scheduled to formally vote on the final map proposal today at 3:00 pm. The full Council will hold a first vote on December 7, 2021, and a second vote on December 21, 2021.

The ANC redistricting process will start in December. Each Ward councilmember will establish a task force to provide recommendations for drawing ANC boundaries.

For information about the redistricting process, visit https://www.elissasilverman.com/redistricting.

Save the Date – December 9: Congresswoman Norton Quarterly NPS Town Hall (Register for link)

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office

Congresswoman Norton’s district office is hosting a joint community meeting with the National Park Service.

The pertinent details are below:

Who: All D.C. Residents

Speakers: Congresswoman Norton and National Park Service representatives

What: A joint community meeting with the National Park Service

Where: Please email NortonEvents@mail.house.gov to RSVP for the event and receive the Zoom link 

When: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Time: 7:00 pm  

This event is open to the public.

November 30: MBT Fort Totten to Takoma Extension Final Design Public Meeting

November 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:

Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, mariam.nabizad@dc.gov

Metropolitan Branch Trail
Fort Totten to Takoma Public Meeting

(Washington, DC) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host the final design public meeting to discuss the design of the section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). The MBT is an important transportation route, providing connections to neighborhoods where residents live , work, and play. Once fully completed, the MBT will be an eight-mile trail that runs from Union Station to Silver Spring, Maryland. The latest section being designed connects the Fort Totten Metro Station to the Takoma neighborhood. The preliminary design for this section was completed in 2016. A public meeting was held in February 2021 to update the public on the progress of the final design. DDOT is nearing the completion of the final design of this section. The key elements of the next section of the MBT include:

▪ New off-street and on-street trail segments
▪ Traffic calming features
▪ Storm water and low-impact development
▪ Traffic signals & Lighting
▪ Lighting & Utilities
▪ Maintenance of Traffic plans
▪ Landscaping plans

For more information about the project, please visit http://metbranchtrail.com If you have questions, please contact the PM Samer Alhawamdeh at metbrachtrail@dc.gov or Phone: (202) 369-4637.

WHAT: Public Meeting for the Metropolitan Branch Trail Fort Totten to Takoma Design Project
WHEN: November 30, 2021
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING: Please use this link to join the meeting:
https://rebrand.ly/MetBranchTrail_FortTottentoTakoma

How to Join via Phone:

• Dial the US Toll – Washington D.C. Phone Number: +1-202-860-2110
• Dial the meeting’s Access Code: 2314 363 2000, followed by the # key.
• The Webex system will prompt you for an Attendee ID, this is not required. Press the # key to join the meeting.

Can’t Make a Meeting?

Materials from this meeting will be made available at http://metbranchtrail.com within 24 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.

Do you need assistance to participate?

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 is a violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

If you need special accommodations please contact Cesar Barreto at 202-671-2829 or Cesar.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.gov 72 hours in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.

November 22: ANC 4B Public Meeting

ANC 4B Public Meeting
November 22, 2021
7:00 pm

Virtual Meeting Details: 

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://streetjustice-news.zoom.us/j/84214249196?pwd=c3E0bzJmMFpoQ1JwVWFtNmhsVkduUT09. Meeting ID: 842 1424 9196. Password: 964318. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 842 1424 9196. Password: 964318. 

To watch (but not participate) via YouTube: https://youtu.be/UcTTVjGGCsw

Agenda 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call  

2. Administrative Items: 

A. Instructions re Participation in Virtual Meeting 
B. Consideration and Approval of November Agenda 
C. Approval of October Regular Public Meeting Minutes 
D. Approval of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B Annual Report – 2021 
E. Treasurer’s Report 

3. Commissioner Updates (if applicable) 

4. Community Concerns: *Please use the “Raise Hand” button via Zoom or *9 via telephone to speak during community concerns. The Commission will provide additional details regarding how to present community concerns via the virtual meeting at the start of the meeting.* This is the time for questions or statements from members of the public about issues on the agenda or other areas of concern. Please limit your statement or question to one minute. You may also contact members of the Commission before and after Commission meetings. 

5. Reports: A. Anthony Mitchell, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  B. Tamira Benitez, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes) C. Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes) D. Metropolitan Police Department, 4th District (3 minutes) E. Housing Justice Committee (2 minutes) F. Vision Zero Committee (2 minutes) 

6. Presentation: Peter Rankin, Associate State Director, Advocacy and Outreach, AARP, AARP FitLot at Lamond Recreation Center (10 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

7. Consent Calendar:  

Letter of Inquiry: Requesting Information Regarding the District Department of Transportation’s School Crossing Guard Program (Commissioner Palmer)  

Letter of Inquiry: Requesting Underlying Data and Results of Traffic Safety Assessments Throughout Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, & Commission Yeats) 

Letter of Inquiry: Documenting District Department of Transportation’s Lack of Response to Commission Resolutions (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, & Commissioner Yeats) 

Resolution 4B-21-1101: Requesting Installation of Four-Way Stop Signs at Kansas Avenue, NW, and Madison Street, NW; Kansas Avenue, NW, and Longfellow Street, NW; and along 3rd Street Corridor from Missouri Avenue, NW, to Sheridan Street, NW; and Speed Humps Along 6200-6300 Blocks of 2nd Street, NW, and 100-800 Blocks of Sheridan Street, NW (Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson & Jocelynn Johnson) 

Resolution 4B-21-1102: Comprehensive List of All DDOT Concerns Within Single Member District 4B09 (Commissioner Huff) 

Resolution 4B-21-1103: Supporting Construction of a Deck at 238 Madison Street, NW 

(Application No. 20617) (Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson) 

Letter of Inquiry: Questions for Petra Development regarding Affordable Housing Commitments for Proposed Development at 6928 Maple Street, NW (Commissioner Palmer) 

8. Presentation & Resolution 4B-21-1104: Supporting Special Exception for Retaining Wall at 840 Oglethorpe Street, NE (BZA Case No. 20590) (Commissioner Huff) (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion)  

9. Presentation & Resolution 4B-21-1105: Providing Feedback on the Request for a Modification of Significance by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation for Block B of the Art Place at Fort Totten (ZC Case 06-10G) (Commissioner Huff & Commissioner Yeats) (5 minute presentation; 5 minute discussion) 

10. Adjournment  

Next Regular Public Meeting: Monday, January 24, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner: ANC 4B01 Evan Yeats (4B01@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B02 Erin Palmer (4B02@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B03 Jocelynn Johnson (4B03@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B04 Brenda Parks (4B04@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B05 Graham Button (4B05@anc.dc.gov);ANC 4B06 Tiffani Nichole Johnson (4B06@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B07 Geoff Bromaghim (4B07@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B08 Alison Brooks (4B08@anc.dc.gov); ANC 4B09 LaRoya Huff (4B09@anc.dc.gov)

Lamond-Riggs Library November 2021 Construction Update & What to Expect in the Weeks Ahead

From DC Public Library

Below is a quick update on  progress from your Library rebuild and what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Construction progress update with photographs below:

  • Exterior framing, sheathing, thermal insulation, air-vapor barrier installation is complete.
  • Glass (curtainwall) and storefront system installation have progressed well and are near completion.
  • Both staircases are in place.
  • Elevator components are on site
  • Interior framing has progressed well, close-in inspections are being coordinated.
  • All underground plumbing, electrical work and related inspections are complete.
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing rough-ins on both floors are substantially complete. 
  • On Oct 27 in accordance with requirements of District Department of Employment Services (DOES), Consigli Construction hosted a career fair to recruit District residents at the UDC campus with six different trade sub-contractors. 
  • All required monitoring, testing and inspections continue to take place.

What to expect in the weeks ahead?

  • Construction will continue within the permitted hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
  • Building is expected to be water tight and enclosed in the next few weeks.
  • Pepco, Washington Gas and DC Water tie-ins are expected to be complete in the upcoming weeks.
  • Exterior cladding material installation is scheduled to start in the upcoming weeks.
  • Interior wall construction inspections will continue in the next few weeks.
  • Elevator installation will continue in the upcoming weeks.
  • Utility tie-in on South Dakota Ave is being coordinated for the weeks ahead and a separate email will be issued in advance of the work.
  • Consigli Construction is taking all necessary measures to run a safe operation, and as with all construction projects, construction-related noise will be part of the process as the team builds your new library.

Any general questions from the community can be directed to Library’s Community engagement liaison Martha Saccocio at her email: Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.

Any time-sensitive Construction Safety issues can be reported to Consigli Construction Superintendent – Michael Davis at 202.570.3375.

Photo from South Dakota Avenue showing glass (curtainwall) progress

Photo from Kennedy St. site showing thermal insulation, substrate for cladding (Trespa®) panels & glass (curtainwall) underway


Photo from Jefferson St, showing storefront system and exterior thermal insulation underway


Photo from second floor showing interior wall framing and systems infrastructure progress


Photo from second floor of the library looking towards the balcony on Jefferson St.

November 20: Conversation with MPD Police Chief Robert Contee

Conversation with the Chief of Police Robert Contee
November 20, 2021
10:00 am
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NE

Community networking meeting to build support to eradicate crime and violence.

This event is free to attend but space is limited.

Moderator: Tony Towns

Organizers: Lowell Duckett, Brian Sumner, Leroy Swain, and Carl Turpin

For additional information, please call 202-210-3161

November 17: ANC 5A Monthly Public Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 5A Public Meeting
November 17, 2021
6:45 pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84404462291?pwd=MkpjeWRTT1ZHQkk0NFcrTGk5SEdIZz09

Meeting ID: 844 0446 2291    
Passcode: 641962

Dial In: 301 715 8592

Agenda Items

  1. Special Guest: District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Acting Director Everett Lott
  2. Art Place at Fort Totten
  3. Catholic University- West Campus Solar Project

November 17: ANC 4B Vision Zero Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Vision Zero Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating/watching the meeting are included below:

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link: https://streetjustice-news.zoom.us/j/83166670715?pwd=V3RDR05ydlc0eFZZUC9EbmFBWkhPdz09. Meeting ID: 831 6667 0715. Password: 638567. 

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592. Meeting ID: 831 6667 0715. Password: 638567. 

To watch (but not participate) via YouTube: https://youtu.be/GcEiQZFZ9LQ

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website at https://anc4b.com/committees/vision-zero-committee/.

November 4, 2021 ANC SMD 5A08 Community Meeting Recap

Updated 11/10/2021 with information about MPD public safety meeting

ANC Commissioner Gordon Fletcher (5A08) held a single member district meeting on November 4, 2021. This one was pretty short, roughly 35 minutes.

Commissioner Fletcher stated MPD Chief Robert Contee will be having a public safety meeting on November 20, 2021, at 10:00 am. You can send questions to Commissioner Fletcher at 5a08@anc.dc.gov.

National Park Service Update on Pedestrian Path

As noted previously, the National Park Service (NPS) had to stop construction on a path planned between Gallatin and Galloway streets NE in Fort Totten Park after the construction team uncovered the top of Metro’s green line tunnel during construction. NPS representatives Nick Bartolomeo and Kym Elder stated that the agency has now hired a contractor to survey the area to determine exactly where all of Metro’s infrastructure is located and to determine the best location for the path. The survey report is expected to take several weeks to complete. NPS will update the ANC likely around January 2022. The area will be fenced off again on both sides and the detour will remain in place. NPS does not want people walking through the area because it is still considered a construction zone. Agency officials reminded residents that the park closes at dark and stated several times that residents should exercise good judgment, so that means residents should take the long way around using South Dakota Avenue NE at night.

Art Place at Fort Totten Block B

A limited scope hearing for Art Place at Fort Totten Block B is scheduled for December 13, 2021, regarding proposed changes for the second phase (Zoning case number 06-10G). The developer, Cafritz Foundation, originally submitted a Modification of Consequence application for the changes to the Zoning Commission. The Zoning Commission determined that the changes should be handled through the Modification of Significance process, so the team resubmitted the same changes in a Modification of Significance application. (Note: I discussed the changes in these posts).

Rendering of 3rd Street presented during ANC 5A meeting, November 4, 2021
Detail of proposed 3rd Street connection presented during ANC 5A meeting, November 4, 2021

The development team also shared updates about plans to connect 3rd Street NE between Ingraham and Kennedy streets NE. Recall the Zoning order required the developer to install bike lanes and sidewalks for pedestrians in this area. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has instead requested the developer to extend the road so that it is open to vehicles. The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) requested more information about this plan and a rendering showing safety features that will be installed before the road is open to vehicles. The road will have two travel lanes, one in each direction, and sidewalks on each side. The road will have sharrows (indicating that bikes can use the same travel lanes as vehicles), a 20 mile per hour speed limit sign, and signs to indicate that road users should share the road. The team mentioned wanting to get DDOT to reduce the speed limit here to maybe 15 miles per hour given that this area is right next to schools. There is not enough room for protected bike lanes as ANC 5A requested in its resolution. Residents noted that people walk their dogs in that area, so the team plans to speak with Greystar, which owns the Aventine apartments, about having doggie bag receptacles in that location.

The team continues to work on a traffic study.

Also, a resident asked whether the street/campus in front of Social Justice School would be beautified. The Cafritz representatives stated that the schools do plan to work on that with the spring and that they plan to have planting sessions with the students.

Miscellaneous

Speed humps were installed in a few locations in the SMD.

October 27, 2021 ANC 5A Meeting Recap: Catholic University Solar Farm; Onelife Fitness; Mortgage Assistance

ANC 5A held its monthly public meeting on October 27, 2021. Commissioners present: Damion McDuffie (5A01); Charles Lockett (5A02); Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) – Secretary; Ronnie Edwards (5A05) – Chair; Sandi Washington (5A07) – Treasurer; Gordon Fletcher (5A08) – Vice Chair. ANC single member district 5A04 covering Catholic University is vacant.

MPD Police Report

MPD 4D Captain Terry Porter said there has been an increase in theft of autos. He said MPD is working with District agencies in the Fort Totten neighborhood (the neighborhood west of Fort Totten Park) to deal with a spate of recent shootings in that area. Captain Porter can be reached at john.terry@dc.gov or (202) 578-1873.

Faith United Church of Christ Council Resolution

Commissioner Emily Singer Lucio presented Faith United Church of Christ with a DC Council Resolution recognizing their work in the North Michigan Park neighborhood. The church hosts a free mobile food market on Thursdays and does other work in the community. The church is located at 4900 10th Street NE.

Onelife Fitness

Onelife Fitness will be opening at 5198 South Dakota Avenue NE in Art Place at Fort Totten in the coming months. There are three membership tiers, with rates starting at $39.99 for basic membership. Free three hour parking comes with membership as well as a complimentary personal training session. In response to questions, the representative for the gym stated the following:

  • Current plans do not include onsite childcare, but this question has been raised a lot so they are looking at additional space next to the gym and discussing possible options with Love & Care Child Develpment Center, which is also located at Art Place.
  • There will be several employment opportunities, such as front desk, sales, housekeeping.
  • There are not specific discounts for seniors. Groups can request information about group membership rates.
  • Swimming lessons, individual and family, will be offered for an additional fee

Find more details about the gym, rates, and amenities at https://www.onelifefitness.com/gyms/fort-totten.

Catholic University

Catholic University has a new general counsel, Matthew Dolan, who will be representing Catholic at ANC meetings. The university intends to put forward a student, Diego Rojas, for the vacant ANC 5A04 seat. The university will be applying for a liquor license soon.

Catholic is seeking the ANC’s support for a solar farm on the university’s west campus. It will cover about 25 acres and will have a life span of 15 to 25 years. It will not be located close to any residences. The university will plant wildflowers around the site. Catholic plans this to be an interim use. One resident, former ANC commissioner Joe Bowser, asked Catholic about scholarships for local students and recommended that the ANC get a commitment from the university about providing scholarships for students in ANC 5A before supporting the project. Mr. Dolan stated that the university has a number of scholarship programs that are open to DC students. ANC Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01) asked about employment opportunities on the project. University representatives stated that the farm itself will be pretty self-sustaining once it is constructed and that maintenance will be done primarily remotely. There was some protracted discussion about benefits of this project for the community. The Zoning Commission hearing is not until January 2022, so the ANC will take time to work with Catholic on a resolution and vote on the resolution at the November meeting.

Ward 5 Mayor’s Office Report

Ward 5 MOCR Nokomis Hunter stated that all DC teachers must be vaccinated; there is no longer a testing option.

Industrial Bank has a grant program for homeowners and business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit https://www.industrial-bank.com/home/dmped.

Ward 5 Council Report

Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie’s Constituent Services Director Kelley Cislo stated that if you are a Ward 5 resident having trouble with getting unemployment insurance claims process, please reach out to the Councilmember’s office for assistance at (202) 724-8028.

Director of Community Engagement Jonathan McNair is taking the lead on redistricting for the Councilmember’s office. He can be reached at jmcnair@dccouncil.us.

Send traffic safety issues to Ms. Cislo at kcislo@dccouncil.us.

SMD Reports/Miscellaneous

ANC Commissioner Gordon Fletcher (5A08) mentioned that the Cafritz Foundation filed a Modification of Significance for Art Place at Fort Totten Block B. (Note: I discussed that submission in this post).

The Ward 5 Mutual Aid group asked again about how to apply for an ANC grant. Commissioner Fletcher stated he will work with the group to get the application together and have it addressed at the November meeting. (Note: It looks like the ANC has updated the ANC website with the correct grant application).

A FOIA request was sent to the ANC regarding the Hawaii Avenue/Webster Street project in SMD 5A06. The ANC will work with ANC Commissioner Derrick Holloway (5A06) to respond to that request.

Commissioners Lucio, Fletcher, and McDuffie will all have single member district meetings in the coming weeks. (Note: Commissioners Lucio and Fletcher held their meetings on November 4).

The next ANC 5A meeting will be November 17, 2021, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tidbits

Catching up on a few tidbits from the past couple of weeks

News from the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association

  1. The Fitlot funded by AARP has been installed on the outdoor field at the Lamond Recreation Center located at 20 Tuckerman Street NE.
  2. Pepco has finished its work on Riggs Road NE. A traffic light will be installed at 1st Street and Riggs Road NE in the coming weeks. This traffic signal is part of the plans for the extension of the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Fort Totten to Takoma, but the installation of the traffic signal is being expedited ahead of the rest of that trail extension.
  3. Construction work for the Chick-fil-A at 220 Riggs Road NE recently caused power outages nearby. They apologize for the inconvenience.
  4. Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George said there will be a Thanksgiving senior luncheon on November 17. Sign up through Hattie Holmes. CM Lewis George’s office will also be hosting a turkey giveaway in Lamond-Riggs.
  5. ANC Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01) will hold a single member district meeting on November 17, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages 5-11

Find information about COVID-19 vaccination shots for children at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/get-vaccinated.

Changes to Fort Totten Transfer Station Services and Hours

Effective Monday, October 4, 2021, Fort Totten transfer station will have new residential drop-off hours. Citizen’s drop-off will be available Monday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm, and Saturday from 7 am until 2 pm.

Beginning October 9, 2021, residents will be able to drop off their household hazardous waste and electronics recycling every Saturday from 7 am until 2 pm at the Benning Road Transfer Station, located at 3200 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC, 20019. During this change, the Fort Totten Transfer Station will not accept hazardous household items. 

Document shredding will occur the first Saturday of every month at the Benning Road Transfer Station ONLY, from 7 am until 2 pm, beginning November 6, 2021.

Leaf Collection & Pumpkin Dropoff

https://dpw.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-kicks-leaf-collection-season-reminds-residents-compost-old-pumpkins

It’s leaf collection season. DPW will be using a vacuum process for collecting leaves. Residents whose properties are serviced by DPW are asked to rake their leaves for collection to the curb or into the tree box at the front of their residence. To help facilitate the vacuum process, residents are also asked to keep vehicles away from the curb lanes on scheduled collection days.

Beginning the week of November 6, most pumpkins and gourds can be taken to one of nine food waste collection sites in the District for composting, in support of the District’s zero waste efforts. Please note that pumpkins decorated with paint, glitter or other inorganic matter cannot be composted.

Culture Coffee Too Winter Coat Drive

Please continue to drop off new or gently used winter coats at Culture Coffee Too, 300 Riggs Road NE, through November 30, 2021.

November 10: Ward 5 Council Candidate Forum

From DC for Democracy

Ward 5 Council Candidate Forum

Hosted by DC for Democracy

Wednesday, November 10th 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom

Register here.

Free and open to the public. Attendance is limited to the first 500 participants. You can join the forum by computer, smartphone or landline. Please register to receive the information you need to join by any of these methods.

The Ward 5 Council seat is the most hotly contested of the 2022 cycle, as current Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is not running for re-election. All candidates who have formally filed (Faith Gibson Hubbard, Gordon Fletcher, Zachary Parker and Vincent Orange) are confirmed to attend. Any candidates who file before the forum will also be invited. 

The forum will include questions from the audience.

November 6: CM McDuffie Office Hours

From Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie

Neighbors, Councilmember McDuffie will be holding community office hours on Saturday, November 6th. We are welcoming neighbors to join Councilmember McDuffie at the lot next to Annie’s Ace hardware store located at 3405 8th St NE. To schedule your meeting with Councilmember McDuffie follow the link here – https://calendly.com/ward5/fall-office-hours.

November 8: ANC 4B Housing Justice Committee Meeting (Virtual)

From ANC 4B

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Housing Justice Committee will meet on Monday, November 8, 2021, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Committee will be meeting virtually. Details about participating/watching the meeting are included below:

ANC 4B – Housing Justice Committee (November)
Hosted by ANC 4B

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m98b0184b8ceeb9e78565f61ec2851637
Monday, Nov 8, 2021 5:00 pm | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Occurs the second Monday of every month effective 11/8/2021 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2310 962 8531
Password: pkMFiRuV247

Join by video systemDial 23109628531@dcnet.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 096 28531

Additional information is available on the Commission’s website at https://anc4b.com/committees/housing-justice-committee/.

November 4: ANC 5A03 Community Meeting (Virtual)

From ANC Commissioner Emily Lucio (5A03)

SMD 5A03 Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm

On the agenda are:

  • EYA Update
  • DDOT Discussion about 10th Street/Varnum St Area and New Town/University Park
  • MPD Update
  • Kennedy School Project

Emily Lucio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SMD 5A03 Quarterly Meeting
Time: Nov 4, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85129350750?pwd=V3JZYzRyRHh2ZTVqSW9wL0RlS0VoQT09

Meeting ID: 851 2935 0750
Passcode: 904193

Dial by your location
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

November 4: ANC 5A08 Community Meeting (Virtual)

ANC 5A08 Special Single Member District (SMD) Meeting
November 4, 2021
6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Agenda

  1. Update on NPS on the Fort Totten Pedestrian Trail
  2. Update on Art Place at Fort Totten Development
  3. Transportation Safety Update – Installation of Speed Bumps
  4. Community Concerns

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85627602472?pwd=NGRmaWJ2bklCZEdPU3NMMzZrRXVIZz09

Meeting ID: 856 2760 2472
Passcode: 336628

Dial by your location
 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)