WEEKLY BULLETIN | April 29, 2022

Happy Arbor Day College Park! Today is the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day and to celebrate, we planted two native trees (Common Hackberry and Black Tupelo) by the University of Maryland Child Development Center on Calvert Road. During the event, the City once again received its Tree City USA designation for the 33rd year!

Beginning on or about April 28, 2022, crews continue utility relocations at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue (US Route 1) and Rossborough Lane for approximately 3 weeks, weather permitting. Temporary lane closures on Baltimore Avenue (US Route 1) may occur between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends, as needed.

To register for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/CommunityMeeting20740

More information about the North College Park Community Center Feasibility Study, along with the survey link can be found here.

The City of College Park will begin distributing more than 1,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to City residents in early February. If you are a City resident and would like a FREE COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit, you must fill out the reservation request form here. More details are available at https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=334.

More COVID-19 related updates are available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19.

Smartleaf® Compost is SOLD OUT; Wood Mulch is still available!

To schedule a delivery (for an additional fee), call 240-487-3593. Material is available year-round until we sell out. Pick up Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Bring a shovel and containers and be prepared to dig. More information available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/gardens.

The City is gauging interest in a potentially new tree planting program for residents. If you are interested in having a tree planted on your property by a contractor, please complete the interest form on the City website in the trees section or click here. When filling out the form, select Tree Planting on residential property or contact horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov

If you are interested in having a street tree planted near the curb, reach out to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.

The City has a program that provides for street tree planting in the right-of-way area, which includes the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. College Park residents interested in requesting a tree can contact the horticulturist at 240-487-3595 or horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov The location will be inspected to determine if it is suitable.

City of College Park property owners can apply for reimbursement of up to $150.00 annually, for approved tree(s) planted on their residential lot. The completed application should be sent to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov for review and approval. Click here for a link to the guidelines and application.

The adult spray portion of MDAs program is scheduled to start in late May/early June and run through September to trap and control mosquito populations. More information can be found on our website www.collegeparkmd.gov/insects#mosquitoes.

Any resident who wishes to have his/her property frontage excluded from adult mosquito control pesticide applications by truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers must fill out this exemption form annually and return it to:

4/9 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Berwyn Road at 49^th Ave. 2 warning citations were issued.

4/12 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51^st Ave. 4 citations and 5 warning citations were issued.

For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.

The events will feature a variety of musical genres and performers and will include something for everyone, music, food, beer, and entertainment. There will be children’s performers, activities and arts and crafts available for kids as well. 

For more information, please visit https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=357

Appointments are required - slots are individual, you can only register one animal per spot. Appointments are in 10 minute slots, and space is limited. All animals must be leashed or properly confined to a carrier. No walk-ins. City residents must be able to provide proof of residence to obtain free services.

Register here: https://may2022rabiesclinic.eventbrite.com. 

To register for the event, please visit https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register. 

Spring Clean-Up Saturdays

The City's Department of Public Works facility will be open for City residents to drop off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. There are no fees for appliances or electronics, and bulk trash dropped off does not count toward your bulk trash amounts. You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency to participate, although anyone can buy wood mulch during this event. Click here for more information about the clean-up events.

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