#NewsYouCanUseMonday, December 27, 2023Miercoles 24 Diciembre 2023
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THERE WILL BE NO YARD WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2023,ORMONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024
YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL RESUME ONMONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
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The Town of Brentwoodhas been Awarded Grants
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2023 Arpa FundsRESIDENT rELIEF
TOWN OF BRENTWOOD RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP MAY RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY EXPENSES AND/OR BILLSSee the application links below
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The NEXT Town Council workshop/Meeting is scheduled forTuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6 PMresidents can view this meeting via Comcast channel 71, Verizon channel 36, and on YouTube at this link at
For public comment Before, during, and After |
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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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NEXT Native PlantNetwork MeetingSaturday, January 13, 2024, at 10 AM-11 AM at Town Hall
NEXT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETINGSaturday, January 13, 2024at 11 AM-12 PM at Town Hall
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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, December 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, March 1, 2024.
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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 or a Business in the Town of Brentwood, MD, 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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HAVE USED EYEGLASSES? Drop off used eyeglasses at The Town of Brentwood Town Hall. The collection box is located in the lobby. Each month Town Staff delivers collected used glasses to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center.
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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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THE TOWN OF BRENTWOOD HAS A NEW POLICE CHIEF!On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Deputy Chief Alli was promoted and sworn in as the Town of Brentwood'sNew Police Chief CONGRATULATIONS
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WE NEED YOU!as a CERT VolunteerCommunity Emergency Response TeamThe Arts District (City of Mount Rainier, Town of Brentwood, Town of North Brentwood, and City of Hyattsville) is seeking resident volunteers for the Arts District CERT. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster situation. Register and stay connected in your neighborhood! For more information email info@brentwoodmd.gov or contact 301.927.3344
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Fall is the time to clean up your property for the wintertime. Take a look at what you can do to improve your yard. Clean up any piles of brush and debris that may have accumulated in your yard. The brush can be placed out on Sunday nights for Monday pick up if it is tied in small bundles or placed in paper bags not weighing more than 30 pounds. If you have appliances or furniture you want to dispose of (please no construction debris or materials) they can be removed for free by calling Bates Trucking at 301.773.2069 by 2 PM on Tuesdays before the Wednesday trash pick-up. You can have three (3) large items per week removed free of charge. These are small things that you can do to greatly improve your property and make your Town look better. We all need to work together to keep the town looking great. Thank you, your efforts are greatly appreciated.
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Llegó el otoño y ahora es el momento de limpiar su propiedad para invierno. Echen un vistazo a lo que puede hacer para mejorar su jardín. Limpie los desechos que puede haberse acumulado en su propiedad. Los desechos de jardín se pueden colocar en la acera los domingos por la noche para recogerlo los lunes si se los atan en pequeños manojos o se los colocan en bolsas de papel que no pesan más de 30 libras. Si tiene electrodomésticos o muebles que desee botar (por favor, no materiales o desechos de construcción), se pueden tirar de forma gratuita llamando a Bates Trucking al 301.773.2069 antes de las 2 PM el martes antes de la recolección de basura el miércoles. Se puede disponer de tres artículos grandes por semana gratuitamente. Estas son pequeñas medidas que se pueden tomar para mejorar su propiedad y hacer que la comunidad se vea mejor. Todos necesitamos trabajar juntos para mantener la comunidad limpia. Gracias. Agradecemos mucho sus esfuerzos.
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MixT Food Hall is Hiring!
Part & Full-Time Bartenders
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Is your PEPCO Street Light OutLights 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) To report downed wires and life-threatening emergencies call 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. |
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Lights at NW branch trail at QueenstownbridgeThe lights are not working properly and have been turned off to protect the lights from further damage. PEPCO and Maryland Park & Planning are working together to repair the lights . No timetable for the repairs has been determined, stay tuned for future updates.
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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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