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Friday, March 1, 2024

Viernes 1 de Marzo de 2024

THE NEXT TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP/MEETING

 IS SCHEDULED FOR 

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AT 7 PM

The Next Town Council Workshop/Meeting

is scheduled for 

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Rompe El Silencio

Saturday, March 9, 2024-11 AM-1 PM at Town Hall

Green Tree Committee Meeting

Saturday, March 9, 2024 at

MiXT Foodhall-3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722

Brentwood Green Team River Clean

Saturday, March 16, 2024-10 AM

Meeting at 38th Ave Neighborhood Park, Hyattsville, MD

Senior Society Meeting

Monday, March 18, 2024-10 AM at Town Hall

Town of Brentwood Easter Event

Friday, March 29, 2024, at Town Hall 5 PM-6:30 PM

For info email info@brentwoodmd.gov or call 301.927.3344

40TH PLACE AND UTAH AVE

A New Stop Sign Monitoring Device at 

Thomas Stone Elementary

34th Street and Windom Road

The Brentwood Police Department has initiated a pilot program to enhance pedestrian safety with a roll-out stop sign monitoring system.  

Over the next few weeks, citizens will see a trailer at various locations monitoring stop signs and driver behavior. This will gather crucial data to further educate the police on problem areas that may need enhanced traffic enforcement.

El Departamento de Policía de Brentwood ha iniciado un programa piloto para mejorar la seguridad de los peatones con un sistema de monitorización de señales de stop.  

Durante las próximas semanas los ciudadanos verán un remolque en varios lugares de seguimiento de la señal de stop y el comportamiento del conductor. Esto recopilará datos fundamentales para educar aún más a la policía de las áreas problemáticas que pueden necesitar una mayor aplicación de tráfico. 

Brentwood Police Department 

Thomas Stone Elementary School 

Zone Safety-Reminder 

• Remember to Follow all Thomas Stone Elementary school drop-off and pick-up procedures.

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

• Watch for pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Stay alert, slow down, stay safe.

• A few precautions go a long way toward keeping our kids and community safe.

Recordatorio de Seguridad de la Zona Escolar del Departamento de Policía de Brentwood
 

• Recuerde seguir todos los procedimientos para dejar y recoger a los estudiantes de la escuela primaria Thomas Stone.

• Esté consciente de Ten cuidado de tu entorno.

• Esté atento a los peatones en los cruces peatonales.

• Manténgase alerta, reduzca la velocidad, manténgase a salvo.

• Algunas precauciones contribuyen en gran medida a mantener seguros a nuestros niños y la comunidad.

New Thomas Stone Elementary

Morning Drop off Traffic Plan (7:25 AM-8 AM)

The Town of Brentwood was awarded $160,000 by the US Department of Transportation 

Safe Streets and Roads For All GranT

Press Conference at 

Thomas Stone Elementary School

Monday, February 5, 2024

February 2024 Newsletter Link

The NEXT Town Council workshop/Meeting

 is scheduled for 

Tuesday, March 5, 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, March 7, 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, May 10, 2024. 

For Police Services Contact

 FOR EMERGENCIES: 911

 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: 301-352-1200 

 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 301-864-1858

The town of Brentwood 

the police department is hiring Police Officers

Definition and Description

Salary $55,000

The Brentwood Police Department is seeking men and women that demonstrate the characteristics of sound judgment, honesty, reliability, integrity, and the ability to blend the philosophy of community-oriented policing with a desire to best serve the interests of the residents of Brentwood.

Typical Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Patrolling assigned areas to include all public and private businesses and residences, parking areas, and streets

• Directing vehicular traffic; enforcing traffic laws; directing pedestrian traffic

• Enforcing all applicable Town, County, State, and Federal laws

• Investigating crimes; securing and protecting the scene of a crime and the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed

• Arresting persons observed or suspected of committing crimes

• Prepare comprehensive reports and testify in court proceedings

 Please submit your resume to: info@brentwoodmd.gov

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• 21 years of age

• Hold a valid driver’s license

Mandatory Requirements:

Successfully graduated from a Certified Police Academy or eligible for recertification as determined by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

The starting salary is $55,000. 

Competitive benefits package offer to include: State Retirement / 457 package / take-home vehicle / full paid benefits (medical-dental-vision)

For questions please contact (301) 864-1858 or info@brentwoodmd.gov

REMINDER

§ 252-2 Container requirements

Each householder shall procure a watertight container with a cover, of not more than 30 gallons' capacity, all solid garbage and organic household refuse shall be placed in the container. At the time designated for garbage collection, each householder shall place said container and contents, with cover in place, at the property line adjacent to a public street or alley, where it can be collected and emptied. No person or persons shall allow such garbage container to be putrid, offensive, infested with vermin, or present any garbage in a leaky container for collection. Trash collection is on Wednesdays unless notified otherwise.

All yard waste shall be placed in paper bags or bundled up and placed into containers labeled Yard Waste, all yard waste shall be placed at the property line adjacent to a public street or alley, where it can be collected and emptied on Mondays.

§ 252-4 Times of placement restricted.

Containers shall not be left at the property adjacent to a public street or alley overnight or on weekends or holidays.

Pepco and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide 

Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living

PEPCO to make 600 trees available to residential customers, 

in turn reducing costs, improving energy efficiency, and 

furthering sustainability

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 19, 2024) – Pepco customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. Residential customers can reserve a complimentary tree on a first-come, first-served basis and reap the energy-saving benefits that trees provide.

Pepco will make 600 free trees available to customers throughout its Maryland and District of Columbia service regions. Customers can choose their tree from several types of species native to the northeast region, such as Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Flowering Dogwood. Trees will be delivered by mail by the end of May. Visit arborday.org/Pepco to reserve a tree while supplies last. Pepco reminds customers to know what’s below and call 811 to have utility underground lines marked before they begin planting.

“The trees planted under this program enhance our communities while providing numerous energy-saving and environmental benefits to our customers,” said Valencia McClure, Pepco region president. “In our 13th consecutive year of partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, we feel incredibly grateful for their collaboration to foster a program that aligns with our dedication to addressing environmental challenges faced by our community members. Together, we’ll create a path toward a cleaner energy future for all.”

When planted properly, trees provided through the program have the potential to reduce energy bills by 15 to 30 percent as they grow. Trees also play a critical role in protecting homes from the summer sun and breaking up winter winds for better energy efficiency, in addition to improving the air we breathe. Customers can find interactive tools online through the Arbor Day Foundation to help them determine where to plant their trees for energy savings.

“We are proud to continue an over decade-long partnership with Pepco, whose dedication to the Energy-Saving Trees program only echoes the company’s larger commitment to improving their communities,” said Kristen Bousquet, program manager at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees provided through our program can help reduce carbon emissions and filter stormwater while also providing critical energy savings, benefiting both the environment and Pepco’s valued customers.”

The trees distributed by Pepco since beginning its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation are expected to absorb more than 1 million pounds of air pollutants save nearly 33 million kWh of energy, and provide more than $12 million in combined energy and community benefits.

Pepco is committed to powering a more sustainable future for our service area by engaging in several programs that better our communities. The Sustainable Communities Grant Program provides funding to open space projects, community resiliency programs, environmental conservation efforts, and improvements to parks and recreation resources. Furthermore, our Climate Commitment and Path to Clean goals align our operations, grid investments, and customer product offerings to enable the company to meet the climate change and clean energy goals of the communities in which we operate.

Pepco has also been a Tree Line USA member for more than 20 years. Tree Line USA is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters that recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America's urban tree canopy. Learn more about urban planting work done by the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday.org.

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.