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Wednesday July 12, 2023

Meircoles 12 de Julio de 2023

2023 July & August Newsletter Link

Town of Brentwood

Special Meeting & Public Hearing Link

June 29. 2023

Ordinance 2023-03

Shrubs and Trees

Shrubs and Trees Presentation

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

Email Info@Brentwoodmd.gov or 

Contact 301.927.3344 to schedule a time to renew parking 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

Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10 AM. 

Meet at 4300 39th Place, 

Brentwood, MD 20733 to sign the waiver!

STREET CLOSURE UNTIL Monday, July 31, 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

REMINDER!

Please be mindful of your neighbors and your community when it comes to noise.  

NightTime: The hours are from 8 PM to 8 AM from Sunday through Friday & 10 PM on Saturday to 8 AM on Sunday.

§ 165-4 Nighttime noise.

During nighttime hours, unreasonable noise is a public nuisance and is prohibited. If the noise occurs on a continuous or intermittent basis and is audible more than 50 feet from the private property where such noise is occurring or more than 50 feet from the noise source on public property, then there is a presumption that the noise is unreasonable and that a public nuisance exists. Location of sources of the sound or noise would include but is not limited to, motor vehicles, pedestrians, garages, homes, public spaces, and commercial establishments. The following, among others, are declared to be unreasonable nighttime noises but said enumeration shall not be deemed exclusive, namely, noise from:

Any alarm, bell, chime, horn, whistle, or similar device. 

The loading or unloading of any vehicle or trash receptacle. 

Motor vehicles are operated in such a manner as to create loud & unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise. 

The operation or use of any tool or equipment, including but not limited to construction equipment, lawnmowers, power tools, hammers, drills, & generators. 

The warming or idling of motor vehicles, including but not limited to motorcycles, buses, &trucks, & the unreasonable or repeated idling, acceleration & deceleration of such vehicles. 

Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing. 

Amplified noise, including vibrations of subaudible frequencies. 

Any device for killing, trapping, attracting, or repelling insects or other pests.

Emergencies Dial: 911 

For Non-Emergencies 301-352-1200 or 
Email info@Brentwoodmd.gov

Por favor, tenga en cuenta a sus vecinos y a su comunidad en lo que respecta al ruido.

ORARIO NOCTURNO; El comprendido entre las 20:00 y las 8:00 horas de domingo a viernes y entre las 22:00 horas del sábado y las 8:00 horas del domingo.

§ 165-4 Ruido nocturno.

Durante las horas nocturnas, el ruido excesivo constituye una molestia pública y está prohibido. Si el ruido se produce de forma continua o intermitente y es audible a más de 15 metros de la propiedad privada en la que se produce o a más de 15 metros de la fuente de ruido en una propiedad pública, se presume que el ruido no es razonable y que existe una molestia pública. La ubicación de las fuentes del sonido o ruido incluiría, entre otros, vehículos de motor, peatones, garajes, viviendas, espacios públicos y establecimientos comerciales. Se declaran ruidos nocturnos irrazonables, entre otros, los siguientes, pero dicha enumeración no se considerará exclusiva, a saber, ruidos procedentes de:

Cualquier alarma, campana, timbre, bocina, silbato o dispositivo similar.

La carga o descarga de cualquier vehículo o receptáculo de basura. C. Los vehículos de motor que se operan de tal manera como para crear ruidos fuertes e innecesarios chirridos, rechinidos, traqueteo, o de otro tipo.

El funcionamiento o uso de cualquier herramienta o equipo, incluyendo pero no limitado a equipos de construcción, cortadoras de césped, herramientas eléctricas, martillos, taladros y generadores. 

El calentamiento o ralentí de vehículos de motor, incluyendo pero no limitado a motocicletas, autobuses, camiones, y el ralentí irrazonable o repetido, aceleración y desaceleración de dicho vehículo. 

Gritar, vociferar, ulular, silbar o cantar. 

Ruido amplificado, incluidas las vibraciones de frecuencias subaudibles. 

Cualquier dispositivo para matar, atrapar, atraer o repeler insectos u otras plagas.

For Non-Emergencies 301-352-1200 or 
Email info@Brentwoodmd.gov

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

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.