After last August's Hurricane Irene, when houses in the South Laurel Briarwood community were without power for more than four days, resident Mary Swift had had enough of what she saw as seemingly excessive power outages. By Pat Farmer, paf1@patuxent.com January 20, 2012 [full article]
Jan 13 Laurel Bottom Dollar & Bloom stores to become Food Lion -- AGAIN (2012)
Laurel's two Bottom Dollar Food grocery stores and the Bloom in Scaggsville escaped being closed by its corporate parent, but they will be getting a name change: Food Lion [AGAIN]. MORE at Baltimore Sun
Dec 22 Public Hearing on Our District 23A Realignment (2011)
Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee
Recommends Maryland Legislative Redistricting Plan
Significant Changes Proposed for District 23A
Public Hearing to be Held on December 22nd at 10:00 AM
mdp.state.md.us/PDF/Press/PressRelease-GRACLegisPlan-121611.pdf
2011.12.18 UPDATE -- Official Press Release at:
PGPD Fallen Police Officers Memorial (2011)
Prince George’s County Police
Explorer Post 600
Prince George’s County Police Explorer Post 600 in Beltsville, MD, is gratefully accepting donations to establish a Countywide Fallen Police Officers Memorial (to be located at the S.W. corner of the MNCPP Park--Sellman and Montgomery Roads). This sacred Memorial is dedicated in loving memory of those brave Officers during the past 50 years who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Post 600 Explorers have the honorable task of fund raising, planning and organizing construction of the memorial. To raise funds for this memorial, name-engraved paver-bricks will be displayed to note families/businesses donating $100 or more. Further information about a paver-brick donation may be obtained below. Tax-deductible donations of any amount can be made using the Memorial Fund form below.
Your much-appreciated donation should be made payable to Explorer Post 600 and ‘Memorial’ should be noted on the memo portion of check. The Explorers are also seeking individuals who desire to donate time/materials/construction expertise for this worthy project.
Your much-appreciated donation should be made payable to Explorer Post 600 and ‘Memorial’ should be noted on the memo portion of check. The Explorers are also seeking individuals who desire to donate time/materials/construction expertise for this worthy project.
Dec 9 Free Senior Breakfast at with Mary Lehman
District 1 Councilwoman at the New Laurel - Beltsville Senior Center
Dec 1 Seniors Coffee with C.O.P.S.
Police Chief to Stop By For a Chat
The next Seniors Coffee with Police District VI C.O.P.S. ( Community Oriented Policing Services ) will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 1 at the beautiful new Laurel/Beltsville Senior Center, 7129 Contee Road. December’s special speaker will be Prince George’s County’s Police Chief Mark Magaw. Chief Magaw has served with the Prince George’s County Police for 27 years and was appointed interim chief by newly elected County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D). It’s not often that we in the northern part of the county get a chance to meet with the chief of police, so don’t miss this opportunity!
( From gazette.net/article/20111110/NEWS/711109872&template=gazette )
( From gazette.net/article/20111110/NEWS/711109872&template=gazette )
Dec 6 6:30 pm Public Meeting re Realignment of
Contee Rd From Rt 1 to Virginia Manor (2011)
Many of us in South Laurel got a postcard about this meeting, but if you didn't, you can thank a resident in Snow Hill Estates who provided this copy:
The PG County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will conduct a project information meeting to share with the community information about the realignment and reconstruction of Contee Road. A four-lane divided section will be constructed between US Route 1 and Virginia Manor Road.
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - Exhibit Review
7:00 pm - Presentation / Q&A
Location: Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
4545 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
For additional info, please visit the Contee Road site at:
http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/dpwt
GS: i did not find any info about this public meeting at that web site. And Contee Road Realignment is not listed on DPW&T's current projects page . So if you have any questions i guess you'd have to call DPW&T at (301) 883 - 5600
Sat Nov 5 MH Community Yard Sale (2011)
Montpelier Hills Community Yard Sale
Saturday November 5, Time 8 am to 1 pm
Montpelier Elementary School Parking Lot
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Set up 7 am to 8 am
No Rain Date
For information email Kim at MHYardSale@gmail.com
Oct 24 Food Day Event in DC
Food Day Open House at the National Archives
Want to talk about food-related initiatives? Come meet representatives of the USDA, ThinkFood Group, and other food-related organizations. Presented in conjunction with our exhibit “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam?”and Food Day, a nationwide event sponsored by
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Location 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Date: Mon, Oct 24 @ 11:00am
Host: National Archives
RSVP to attend
Further information at FoodDay.org
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Location 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Date: Mon, Oct 24 @ 11:00am
Host: National Archives
RSVP to attend
Further information at FoodDay.org
Volunteer Fire Fighters Urge Opposition to CB-045 & CB-060 (2011)
UPDATE: Oct 20 Volunteer firefighters protest bill to reform fire commission
More than 100 Prince George’s County volunteer firefighters attended the County Council’s public safety hearing last Wednesday at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro to protest legislation that would reform the County Fire Commission ... (More)
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UPDATE: Oct 18 Baker puts Prince George’s fire commission overhaul on hold (Gazette)
"After strong opposition, legislation delayed to seek compromise with volunteers."
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Prince George's County Executive has submitted two proposed County Bills (CB-045-2011 and CB-060-2011) that would significantly change the organization of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire Commission and its relationship to ALL the 38 volunteer fire corporations that each uniquely rapidly respond to our local communities throughout the county for fire and medical assistance (*) -- and significantly change the relationship of the volunteer fire service to our neighborhoods and to the Prince George's County Fire Department. Issues of proper process are also being raised. (*) Like the Laurel Rescue Squad which serves South Laurel. Residents are being urged to learn more, voice their views, and support an ultimate outcome that will ensure a robust Volunteer Fire service by contacting their local County Council member, which in South Laurel is
More than 100 Prince George’s County volunteer firefighters attended the County Council’s public safety hearing last Wednesday at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro to protest legislation that would reform the County Fire Commission ... (More)
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UPDATE: Oct 18 Baker puts Prince George’s fire commission overhaul on hold (Gazette)
"After strong opposition, legislation delayed to seek compromise with volunteers."
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Prince George's County Executive has submitted two proposed County Bills (CB-045-2011 and CB-060-2011) that would significantly change the organization of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire Commission and its relationship to ALL the 38 volunteer fire corporations that each uniquely rapidly respond to our local communities throughout the county for fire and medical assistance (*) -- and significantly change the relationship of the volunteer fire service to our neighborhoods and to the Prince George's County Fire Department. Issues of proper process are also being raised. (*) Like the Laurel Rescue Squad which serves South Laurel. Residents are being urged to learn more, voice their views, and support an ultimate outcome that will ensure a robust Volunteer Fire service by contacting their local County Council member, which in South Laurel is
District 1 Councilwoman, Mary A. Lehman
Tel: 301-952-3887
See the following letter from Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept. President Dickey, which seems to be reflective also of the sentiments among the other Volunteer Fire leadership and volunteers:
See also this flyer http://www.beltsvillevfd.com/
Fax: 301-952-4801
Email: CouncilDistrict1@co.pg.md.us
See the following letter from Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept. President Dickey, which seems to be reflective also of the sentiments among the other Volunteer Fire leadership and volunteers:
Proposed Legislation Threatens Volunteer Fire Departments
By Margie Dickey, President, Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department
On behalf of the men and women of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, I am writing to express our vehement opposition to the proposed changes in legislation that will affect the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire Commission and were submitted on September 19, 2011 by County Executive Rushern Baker.
These proposed changes were submitted without first sitting down with the Volunteer Leaders that represent the 38 VOLUNTEER Fire Corporations in Prince George’s (PG) County to discuss potential alternatives and the adverse affects the changes will bring.
Currently the Fire Commission is comprised of 9 men and women who are Volunteer Fire/EMS personnel within PG County and are voted into office by the 38 VOLUNTEER corporations that they represent. Collectively they bring over 300 years of fire service experience to the table.
That they are one of the few agencies’s within the County that have maintained a balanced budget for the last 2 years is evidence that they are fiscally responsible. The proposed legislation wants to change the Fire Commission to an advisory board that would consist of 3 Career Fire/EMS personnel, 3 Volunteer Fire/EMS personnel, and 3 citizens and they would be appointed positions.
The VOLUNTEER fire corporations of PG County own approximately 75% of the apparatus and fire stations of the Prince George’s County Fire Department, and provide a significant portion of the staffing – particularly on nights, weekends, and holidays. To restructure the Volunteer Fire Commission as we know it would be detrimental to our existence. Fire trucks and ambulances that need maintenance would be out of service longer, volunteer fire corporations would lose members, and fire stations could potentially have no staffing when you need it most.
If you would like to more information, please go to the link on our website www.BeltsvilleVFD.com or email us at info@beltsvillevfd.com.++++
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