#NewsYouCanUse

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Jueves 29 de Junio de 2023

Shrubs & Trees Presentation Document Link

Ordinance 2023-03 Shrubs & Trees Link

Hearing & Meeting Zoom ONLY Link

June 29, 2023 Shrubs and Trees flyer esp

Interested in

curb-side Composting

Curb-Side Drop-Off & Pick Up

Contact the Town of Brentwood Town Hall at info@brentwoodmd.gov or 301.927.3344 for more information.

Town of Brentwood Parking Passes EXPIRE, Friday, June 30, 2023

Email Info@Brentwoodmd.gov or

Contact 301.927.3344 to schedule a time to renew your permits

Los pases de estacionamiento de la ciudad de Brentwood EXPIRAN el viernes 30 de junio de 2023Envíe un correo electrónico a Info@Brentwoodmd.gov o póngase en contacto con 301.927.3344 para Renovar sus Permisos

Next New Town Hall Tour

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10 AM.

Meet at 4300 39th Place, Brentwood, MD 20733 to sign the waiver!

STREET CLOSURE UNTIL July 14, 2023, 8 AM-5 PM (DailY)

3700 BLOCK OF UTAH STREET THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TOWN HALL

2023 Sidewalk Palooza

Do you know of a sidewalk that is cracked or in need of repair? The Town of Brentwood is gearing up for the next phase of Sidewalk Palooza. This includes sidewalk repairs & new installations. Take a picture, include the damaged sidewalk address location, and your contact number, and forward it to info@brentwoodmd.gov by Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Conoce alguna acera que esté agrietada o necesite reparación? La ciudad de Brentwood se está preparando para la siguiente fase de la acera Palooza. Esto incluye reparaciones de aceras y nuevas instalaciones. Tome una foto, incluya la ubicación de la dirección de la acera dañada y su número de contacto, y envíela a info@brentwoodmd.gov antes del martes 1 de agosto de 2023.

Splash Frog is Open at Bartlett Park!

Town Of Brentwood

Frog Splash Park

Is Open 12 PM-5 PM Thru

September 2023

Ciudad de Brentwood

La Fuente De La Ranita Ahora Está Abierta

Todos Los Días De 12pm-5pm

Hasta De Septiembre, 2023

For Police Services Please Contact

FOR EMERGENCIES: 911

FOR NON-EMERGENCIES+: 301-352-1200

POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES:

301-864-1858

Town of Brentwood Administrative Office for General Questions, Vehicle Release, & Citation Information ONLY.

Other Inquires such as Code Enforcement

Yard Waste/Trash/Recycle Pick Up, Illegally Parked Cars &

For other local Government Inquiries contact

***info@brentwoodmd.gov* *or 301.927.3344***

For inquiries regarding any issues, or complaints that fall under the jurisdiction of Prince George’s County, Dial 311

Brentwood Police Chief Friendly Reminder

Why are fireworks illegal in Prince George’s County?

All fireworks (including sparklers) are ILLEGAL in Prince George's County. It is the law, & residents must know the law to avoid monetary fines & even time in court. Most importantly, the law is designed to keep residents free from physical harm & damage to property.

If you travel to another jurisdiction where it is legal to possess fireworks & use them, remember these important safety tips:

Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water/hose nearby in case of accidents.
Designate a safety perimeter.
If you have ground-based fireworks like a fountain, spectating from at least 35+ feet away is best.
You’ll want everyone to move back to at least 150+ feet for aerial fireworks.
Ditch faulty fireworks. Sometimes fireworks don’t go off, but duds always pose a risk. The important thing to know is that you should never try to reignite or approach a failed firework. Let the duds sit for 5-10 minutes before putting them in a water bucket. This can prevent injury from a delayed explosion and disarm the firework permanently so you can safely dispose of it.
Supervise children when they are handling sparklers. Sparklers burn at about 2,000+ degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, & children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet or touching body parts.

Don’t forget about your pets! Fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, but there are ways to help reduce their fear & anxiety. Keep your pets indoors. Close the curtains or blinds and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction. Treating toys filled with their favorite food (frozen pumpkin puree, peanut butter, & apple sauce are good options) may also help keep their minds busy & distract them from the fireworks. Soak both spent & unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding them. Never place a part of your body directly over a firework or hold a firework in your hand when lighting. To safely light fireworks, make sure they are secured on the ground away from people & animals, & use a stem lighter such as a grill lighter.

Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!

PEPCO

Report downed wires and life-threatening emergencies by calling Pepco at 1-877-PEPCO-62 (877-737-2662). This number is available 24 hours a day,

If you need additional help, please call Customer Service Center at 202-833-7500.

Lights out? Let us know! You can quickly and easily report your outage via text message*, the Pepco mobile app, or by calling customer service at 1-877-737-2662. Online services and phone numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

PEPCO Report a Pole Outage (Lights Out or Trees in Power Lines)

https://www.pepco.com/Outages/ReportAnOutage/Pages/ReportStreetLightOutage.aspx

REMINDERS

Grass!

§ 44-1 Duty of owners or occupants of land; penalty.

It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant, or any agent in charge of any land in the Town of Brentwood to remove from such land any weeds, briars, brush, and grass thereon of 12 inches or more in height within seven days, Sundays and legal holidays excepted
Upon failure to comply with such notice, it shall be the duty of the Mayor and Town Council to cause the removal; and the costs of such removal shall be a lien upon and shall be assessed by said Mayor and Town Council as a tax against the property on which the above-mentioned conditions and situations are located

Fines.

(1) The amount of the fine for a municipal citation issued for a violation of this article shall be as follows:

(a) Initial offense: $100.

(b) After the levying of the initial offense, each additional 30 days that said offense exists will result in an additional penalty of $200.

(c) Repeat offense in same one-year period $200.

(2) If the violation poses or has posed a clear and imminent danger to health, safety, or welfare or a substantial hardship to the occupant of the property, the violation shall carry a fine of $500.

MixT Food Hall is Hiring!

Part & Full-Time Bartenders

Contact S. Patterson at spatterson@mixtfoodhall.com

Notary Public

The Town of Brentwood, MD staff offers FREE notary public services for residents of Brentwood at the Town Hall.

If you are NOT a Brentwood resident there is a small nominal fee of $5 dollars. A confirmed appointment will be needed during regular Town Hall office hours. Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM Contact info@brentwoodmd.gov or (301) 927-3344, for more information or to schedule an appointment.

June 2023 Proclamations

2023 LGBTQ Proclamation

2023 Juneteenth Proclamation

Water service turnoffs have resumed. WSSC Water is urging customers to establish convenient payment plans or apply for financial assistance to prevent a turnoff. Don’t wait, call 301-206-4001 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 7 PM.

Late fees have resumed on WSSC Water bills, except for customers enrolled in their Customer Assistance Program (CAP). If you need help with your bill, call 301-206-4001. Visit wsscwater.com/assistance to learn about their financial assistance programs.

Customers can make arrangements to significantly reduce their WSSC water bills. Click here to view the program flyer in English and Spanish.

To learn more about WSSC Water’s customer financial assistance programs, visit: www.wsscwater.com/assistance.

For information in Spanish, www.wsscwater.com/asistencia.

Prince George's County &

State of Maryland resources

Washington Gas AMP Program

Washington Gas has launched the Arrearage Management Program (AMP), which provides guidance, resources, and assistance to customers who are unable to pay their energy bills on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to apply.

Click here for bill assistance.

Launch of PGC311 APP

Whether it's a missed trash pickup, parking issues, potholes, towing, or more – the new PGC311 APP that launched on March 10, 2023, will get your questions or requests handled, with updates in real-time. Learn more.

Food Resources

The updated Community Food Distributions Chart is available here.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, was launched. This new number can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.

Small Business Resources

During the pandemic, the County worked hard to support local and small businesses in Prince George’s County. Through various assistance programs, the County provided millions of dollars in grants to help businesses stay afloat and recover.

See attached information on various programs and resources that help County businesses grow and thrive. Check out some of the new programs launched during the Alsobrooks Administration.

The County’s economic development agencies have many programs and resources available to support small businesses in Prince George’s County. Click here to view their implemented programs to help businesses grow and thrive.

Rapid Re-Employment Grant Program

Employ Prince George’s is still accepting applications for the Rapid Re-Employment Grant Program. Businesses hiring and interested in receiving up to $15,000 in funding per new employee are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply here: http://www.employpg.org/rapidgrants/

Economic Development Pathways Program

Did you know about our Economic Development Corporation's Pathways program? Pathways is a FREE and dynamic series of programs that take a deep dive into important economic development and business topics dedicated to growing our small and local businesses. Register for an upcoming session or watch a past one here: www.pgcedc.com/pathways

Homeowner Assistance Fund

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is accepting applications to assist homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to COVID-19 through the Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund. To learn more about the program and apply, visit: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/.../HomeownerAssistanceFund.aspx

Transportation ad Logistics Consortium

(TALC) Program

The TALC program will pay returning citizens and young adults $15 - $20 an hour to learn and prepare for a career in warehousing, transportation, or logistics. For further details click here. To register click here.

Homeowner Assistance Program

If you are a homeowner and struggling to pay your mortgage due to COVID-19-related financial hardships, assistance is on the way. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development will be launching The Maryland Homeowners Assistance Fund in late 2021 to assist homeowners statewide. To learn more, click here.

Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Health Department is offering free classes for residents who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes starting Wednesday, October 27. The Living Well Diabetes Self-Management Program is a series of self-management classes that meet virtually once a week. A variety of topics will be covered that support developing a healthier lifestyle and teach you how to partner with your healthcare team. Registration is required. Learn more here.

Maryland Energy Bill Assistance

Federal and state energy assistance programs are available to eligible Maryland residents who need help paying their bills.

To apply for any of these programs, contact the Office of Home Energy Programs in your area or call 800-332-6347 or visit dhr.maryland.gov/ohep For more information learn click here.

Career Pathways for All Program

Have you heard about the Career Pathways for All program? Immigrants and refugees in the County can receive free career advice, skills training, and job search assistance through Employ Prince George’s. Learn more here: https://www.employpg.org/CPFA/

Child Tax Credit

Did you know that President Biden’s American Rescue Plan increased the amount of the 2021 Child Tax Credit to support families with children? Visit ChildTaxCredit.gov to learn more.

FEMA Funeral Assistance

The FEMA Funeral Assistance Program can help you cover the burial and funeral costs of a loved one who passed due to COVID-19. Applications are open and you can apply by calling 1-844-684-6333. Learn about requirements: https://www.fema.gov/.../coro.../economic/funeral-assistance

Fuel Fund of Maryland

The Fuel Fund of Maryland may be able to help income-eligible residents with fuel bills. Learn about the fund and find out if you might be eligible by visiting: https://fuelfundmaryland.org/

Maryland SNAP Hotline

The Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) has launched a hotline to provide free legal help for Maryland families in order to get and keep their SNAP benefits. Call 1-800-613-2518 to learn more and access help.