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Friday, January 26, 2024

Viernes 26 de Enero de 2024

December 2023/January 2024

Newsletter Link

The NEXT Town Council workshop/Meeting

 is scheduled for 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 7 PM

residents can view this meeting 

via Comcast channel 71, Verizon channel 36, and  on YouTube at this link at

 tinyurl.com/brentwoodmd 

For public comment Before, during, and After

 the meeting, email info@brentwoodmd.gov

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 

YouTube Meeting Link

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

Next New Town Hall Tour

Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10 AM

Email info@brentwoodmd.gov for a TOUR! 

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

to sign the tour waiver!

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, April 5, 2024. 

For Police Services Contact

 FOR EMERGENCIES: 911

 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: 301-352-1200 

 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 301-864-1858 

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's

New Police Chief 

CONGRATULATIONS!

REMINDER

TOWN CODE SECTION § 261-4 

REMOVAL OF SNOW AND SLEET

• It shall be the duty of every person in charge or control of any building, whether residential or commercial or parcel of land located in the Town fronting or abutting on a paved public sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant or otherwise, within 24 hours after the ceasing to fall of any snow or sleet, to remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away all snow or sleet from the sidewalk in front of or abutting on said building or parcel of land. When ice is formed on the sidewalk so that it cannot be removed, it shall be kept sprinkled with ashes, salt, sand, or like material. It shall be unlawful to fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with this section. 

• Violations of this section shall be punishable as an infraction, with the fine set by the Mayor and Town Council.

Is your PEPCO Street Light Out

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

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.    

Applying Energy/Water Assistance - Maryland Department of Human Services

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.