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Monday, Aug 7, 2023

Lunes 7 de Agosto 2023

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Town Hall Closed at 3 PM 

Today, Monday, August 7, 2023



from Pepco 

Notice Severe Storm Planning/Readiness

August 7, 2023
What do we want customers to know/do? 

Just like we prepare for the damage that may occur, we encourage our customers to prepare for any forecasted severe weather as well. 

Customers who need power for critical medical equipment should be prepared to relocate to a facility with electricity in case of a power outage.

Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.

Charge cell phones and other mobile devices. Consider backup chargers.

Have a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.

More tips are available at pepco.com/StormPrep 

If storm damage does occur:

Always stay away from any storm-damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.

Check on elderly neighbors and relatives.

Don't connect your generator directly to your home's wiring. Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Read and adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation. 

We encourage all customers to report outages and downed wires.

Safety is our top priority. We urge our customers to stay away from downed wires and other equipment and assume any downed wire or equipment is energized. 

To report an outage or downed wire, call 1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662) or report and track through our mobile app or our website at pepco.com/StormPrep.

Customers also can text “Out” to 48710 to report their outage. 

Customers must first text “ADD OUTAGE” to 48710 to sign up for this service. 

Customers also can receive outage alerts by signing up online at pepco.com/Alerts.  

Customers are encouraged to follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/pepco and on Twitter at twitter.com/pepco to get the latest information from the company.  

Reporting Outages or Downed Wires; Requesting Call Backs 

Customers’ reports are vital to Pepco’s restoration efforts. Pepco also recommends that, when reporting an outage, customers request an automated call when their power is restored.   

Callbacks allow Pepco to notify customers when work in their area is completed and they also help Pepco locate outages specific to customers’ homes.

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2023 July & August Newsletter Link

Revised version of 

Ordinance 2023-03

Shrubs and Trees click here


Special Meeting to discuss Ordinance 2023-03 

Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 6 PM

Meeting agenda LinK

https://www.brentwoodmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052023-368


YouTube Meeting Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPtu7uymFKg


For more information on Ordinance 2023-03


Special Meeting & Public Hearing  Recording Lin from Tuesday, June 29, 2023

Hearing and Special Meeting


Shrubs and Trees Presentation

Shrubs & Tree pic
2023 Summer events
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2023 Summer events esp
summer events
2023 8-13-2023 concert
8-13-2023 concert esp
2023 Concert esp
2023 Concert

Town of Bentwood Senior Society July 19, 2023 

outing to an Amish market

7-19-2023 Senior pix 1
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7-19-2023 Senior pix 5
7-19-2023 Senior pix 6

NEW soccer goals at bartlett park

New Soccer Goals
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2023 Native Plants

Town of Brentwood 

Native Plant Network 

Announces Certification Requirements



The Brentwood Native Plant Network is announcing its requirements to certify your yard to receive a sign sponsored by the Town of Brentwood.

 

If you meet the criteria, the BNPN provide you with a sign, designed by a Brentwood artist, to place in your yard. The signs are sponsored by the Town of Brentwood.


Eligibility requirements include:

  • Your yard must have at least ten (10) different species of native plants, and

  • Your yard must have at least 25 total native plants.

The plants can be a combination of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Container plants can also count toward the two required criteria if you have a small yard. 

 

We anticipate we will start certifying yards in September 2023, which is a good time to plant! 


If you want to see if your yard meets the criteria, forward an email to greensbrentwood@gmail.com and indicate that you would like to be added to the yard certification list. 

 

About the Network:

 Our mission is to restore biodiversity to our community, volunteers and residents are working together to set up the Brentwood Native Plant Network. Volunteers will educate, encourage, and assist residents, apartment owners, businesses, and our local governments with planting and documenting native plants on their properties. 

2023 Sand bags esp
2023 sand bags
2023 School supply esp

want to donate to the Back Pack giveaway 

Click here for the supply list from

Prince George's County Public Schools


Thomas Stone Elementary School supply list

https://www.pgcps.org/schools/thomas-s.-stone-elementary/students/supplies


PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS List

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPtu7uymFKg  

2023 School supply
2023 Compost pix

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.

2023 Parking permit

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 2023 Envíe un correo electrónico a  Info@Brentwoodmd.gov o póngase en contacto con 301.927.3344 para Renovar sus Permisos

New Town Hall Picture

Next New Town Hall Tour

Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 10 AM

Email info@brentwoodmd.gov if you are interested 

Meet at Town Hall, 4300 39th Place, Brentwood, MD 20733 

to sign the tour waiver!


July 2023 Town Hall Progress
2023 Road Closed

road closure

3700 BLOCK OF UTAH STREET THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED 8 AM-5 PM (DAILY)

FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TOWN HALL

UNTIL Friday, August 18, 2023

2023 Frog extended hours

Extended Hours for Splash Frog 

Due to the heat Wave

11 AM-8 PM 

(Until Further Notice)

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La rana salpicadora operará en horario extendido debido a la ola de calor

11 AM-8PM

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2023 Frog Open

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

 

2023 PD Seal
Police

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 

Safety Tips

For Parents Leaving the Kids Home Alone.  What are the rules/guidelines to follow when leaving kids home alone? The following is what is considered acceptable by child protective services. 

Children aged 7 and under should not be left alone for any period of time. 

Children ages 8-10 should not be left alone for more than three hours.

Children aged 11-13 should not be left alone for more than 12 hours. 

Children ages 14-15 should not be left alone for more than 24 hours. 

Children ages 16-17 may be left alone for over 24 hours with a plan in place concerning how to respond to an emergency. 

Things to consider with babysitting services.

Children under age 11 should not provide childcare (babysitting) 

Children age 11-15 who are placed in a childcare role are subject to the same time restrictions of being left alone as listed above. 

Children ages 16-17 may be left alone for more than 24 hours with adequate adult backup supervision.

Tips for Parents Keeping Them Safe at Home 

Have an area for emergency contact information and ensure the child knows where it is located. 

Ensure they know how to call the police and what to expect when they call.  Role-play it out. 

Have an emergency escape plan and practice it several times per year. 

Train them to keep the doors and windows locked at all times. 

Discuss with them not to open the door to anyone you have not approved of. 

Have set check-in times with them throughout the day to ensure they are safe. 

Leave them a daily plan of activities/chores to keep them occupied. 

Have basic rules posted they need to follow?

CODE ENFORCEMENT

REMINDER!

Please be mindful of your neighbors & pedestrians


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


  1. 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

  2. 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.

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

Hire
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The Town of Brentwood is seeking a Part-Time 

Community Program Coordinator

Click this link for more information

Mixt Food Hall logo

MixT Food Hall is Hiring!


Part & Full-Time Bartenders 

Contact S. Patterson at spatterson@mixtfoodhall.com

8-15-2023 Job Fair

Community Health Workers Job Fair

Tue, Aug 15, 2023, at 4 PM-6:30 PM


Location

Hyattsville Branch Library, PGCMLS

6530 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20782

2023 employ pg 50+ worker flyer

50+ Older Workers and Veterans' Jobs & 

Resource Fair Ticket Link 

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 10 AM

Cedar Heights Community Center

1200 Gleen Willion Drive

Seat Pleasant, MD 20743

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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 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.

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
wssc

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.

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PG Senior Tax program
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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.


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