#NewsYouCanUseFriday, September 22, 2023Viernes, 22 Septiembre 2023
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TOWN OF BRENTWOODTown COUNCIL's upcoming SCHEDULE
The 2023-2025 Town Council Retreat, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 AM-3 PM at Gateway Media Arts Lab at3311 Rhode Island Avenue, Mt. Rainier, MD.
The NEXT Town Council workshop/meeting is scheduled forTuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM |
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Special Meeting to discuss Ordinance 2023-03 Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 6 PM
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For more information on Ordinance 2023-03
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Town of Brentwood Native Plant Network Announces Open Certification
The Brentwood Native Plant Network announces its open certification period to have your yard certified. If you meet the criteria, the BNPN will provide you with an attractive yard sign, designed by a Brentwood artist, to place in your yard. The signs are sponsored by the town of Brentwood.Eligibility requirements include:1. Your yard must have at least 10 different species of native plants, and 2. 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 will be certifying yards through Sunday, October 8th, so there is still time to plant native species in your yard. If you want to see if your yard meets the criteria, send 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.
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Next New Town Hall TourThursday, September 28, 2023, at 10 AMMeet at Town Hall, 4300 39th Place, Brentwood, MD 20733 to sign the tour waiver! |
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3700 BLOCK OF UTAH STREET THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED 8 AM-5 PM (DAILY)FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TOWN HALLUNTIL Friday, December 1, 2023.
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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.
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For Police Services Contact FOR EMERGENCIES: 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: 301-352-1200 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 301-864-1858
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Help prevent theft from automobiles. Remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside. Always call 9-1-1 to report an emergency situation. In the past, the town might have had different protocols to connect with emergency or policing services. Never hesitate, to call 9-1-1 if you’re in danger or in need of emergency services.If you need policing services that aren’t emergency, call Prince George’s County non-emergency line at 301-352-1200. You can also reach this service online at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3743/Non-Emergency-Dispatch-Request This service covers non-urgent public safety service requests that may be submitted to report a Disturbance, Suspicious Person, Vandalism, Flooded Condition, Theft or Attempted Theft, or other non-urgent, non-emergency situations like To report a crime that happened in the past and there is no suspect, To report for a stolen vehicle, To report loud music or a loud party, Cars that are blocking the street or your driveway.Call 3-1-1 if you don’t know who to call or to obtain information about County services.Calls to 9-1-1 are life and death situations and as a result, have the highest priority. The same people answering calls to the non-emergency dispatch number are also responsible for answering 9-1-1 calls. As a result, there may be a delay in answering calls on the non-emergency dispatch number. Please be patient if there is a delay, the hold time for non-emergency dispatch calls is usually brief.When used properly, calling the non-emergency dispatch number allows emergency 9-1-1 calls to be processed quickly while allowing the 9-1-1 Center to efficiently process non-emergency, non-urgent situations that require the dispatch of public safety officials.The non-emergency dispatch number should never be used to leave information for public safety personnel or to request services that do not involve the dispatch of public safety personnel. Brentwood Police Department is on the PG County dispatch service so they might hear requests coming from Brentwood. Due to limited resources and staff, they might be occupied and unable to respond to your needs. Please don’t call the town or police administrative number for emergencies.Learn about the BPD staff, policies, and how to contact us for town issues. |
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Ayude a prevenir los robos en automóviles. Recuerde cerrar sus vehículos con llave y no deje objetos de valor en su interior. Llame siempre al 9-1-1 para informar de una situación de emergencia. Es posible que en el pasado la ciudad haya tenido protocolos diferentes para conectar con los servicios de emergencia o policiales. No lo dudes, llama al 9-1-1 si estás en peligro o necesitas servicios de emergencia.
Si necesita servicios policiales que no son de emergencia, llame a la línea de no emergencias del condado de Prince George's al 301-352-1200. También puede acceder a este servicio por Internet en https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3743/Non-Emergency-Dispatch-Request. Este servicio cubre las solicitudes de servicios de seguridad pública no urgentes que se pueden presentar para informar de un disturbio, persona sospechosa, vandalismo, estado inundado, robo o intento de robo, u otras situaciones no urgentes, no de emergencia como:- Denunciar un delito que ocurrió en el pasado y no hay sospechoso- Denunciar el robo de un vehículo- Denunciar música alta o una fiesta ruidosa- Los coches están bloqueando la calle o su entrada. Llame al 3-1-1 si no sabe a quién llamar o para obtener información sobre los servicios del Condado.Las llamadas al 9-1-1 son situaciones de vida o muerte y, en consecuencia, tienen la máxima prioridad. Las mismas personas que responden a las llamadas al número de despacho no urgente también son responsables de responder a las llamadas al 9-1-1. Como resultado, puede haber un retraso en la respuesta a las llamadas al número de despacho no urgente. Como resultado, puede haber un retraso en la respuesta a las llamadas en el número de despacho no de emergencia. Tenga paciencia si se produce un retraso, ya que el tiempo de espera de las llamadas al número de no emergencias suele ser breve.Cuando se utiliza correctamente, la llamada al número de despacho no urgente permite que las llamadas de emergencia al 9-1-1 se procesen rápidamente, al tiempo que permite al Centro 9-1-1 procesar eficientemente situaciones no urgentes que requieren el envío de funcionarios de seguridad pública.El número de despacho de no-emergencia nunca debe ser utilizado para dejar información para el personal de seguridad pública o para solicitar servicios que no impliquen el envío de personal de seguridad pública. El Departamento de Policía de Brentwood está en el servicio de despacho del Condado de PG por lo que pueden escuchar las solicitudes procedentes de Brentwood. Debido a la limitación de recursos y personal, que podría estar ocupado y no puede ser una respuesta a su necesidad. Por favor, no llame a la ciudad o al número administrativo de la policía para emergencias. Aprenda sobre el personal de BPD, las políticas, y cómo ponerse en contacto con nosotros para asuntos de la ciudad. https://www.brentwoodmd.gov/96/Police-Department |
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MixT Food Hall is Hiring!
Part & Full-Time Bartenders
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Cedar Heights Community Center1200 Gleen Willion DriveSeat Pleasant, MD 20743 |
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PEPCO (Lights Out)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) |
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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. |
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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 APPWhether 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 ResourcesThe updated Community Food Distributions Chart is available here.
Suicide Prevention LifelineThe 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 ResourcesDuring 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 ProgramEmploy 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 ProgramDid 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) ProgramThe 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 ProgramIf 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 ProgramThe 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 AssistanceFederal 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 ProgramHave 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 CreditDid 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 AssistanceThe 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 MarylandThe 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 HotlineThe 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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