WEEKLY BULLETIN | December 17, 2021

Due to the sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases within the community, the University of Maryland announced last night new COVID-19 actions that have gone into effect. Visit https://president.umd.edu/articles/important-covid-19-actions-effective-immediately for details. 

City and University leadership are in close communication and will notify the community as updates become available. All City COVID-19 related updates will be available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19.

During the holiday season, help protect yourself and loved ones while still enjoying holiday traditions by continuing to wear proper fitting masks indoors, washing hands often, and maintaining at least six feet in physical distance. One of the best ways to protect yourself and others is to get a COVID-19 vaccine and/or a booster as soon as possible. Vaccines are available for anyone 5 and up; to find a vaccination clinic near you, please visit: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine.

For more tips, and general holiday guidance, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations.html. 

Do you miss getting your fresh produce, meats, desserts and coffee from the Hollywood Farmers Market every week? Some of the Hollywood Farmers Market vendors are doing a pre order drop off this winter at Duvall Field. If you would like to be on the list to know when to pre order, please email the market at their email address: [email protected] to get on the Winter Market Mailing List.

The City has established two programs to assist businesses, non-profits, and residents address negative financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Program Act (ARPA) has provided funds that the City is using for these and many other projects. The goal of these programs is to help our residents, businesses and non-profits get back on their feet and better prepared to be financially successful in the future. For program information, including requirements and applications, please visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/arpa.

Have questions? Email [email protected] with questions for any of the City's ARPA programs.

University of Maryland's Fire Protection Engineering Department demonstrates the importance of maintaining a well-watered Christmas tree during the holiday season, comparing the differences between a hydrated tree catching fire and a dry tree catching fire. For more information, visit: https://dbknews.com/2021/12/16/christmas-tree-fire-safety-demonstration/.

*Note: If we have already been down your street, we will not return until the next scheduled collection, so put your leaves out by the first day advertised. Click here for the most recent leaf calendar.

The Department of Public Works plows and treats City maintained streets and City parking lots to clear snow and ice during winter storms. Public Works crews are staffed around the clock during snow emergencies to clear the 51 road miles of City streets. For questions, or to report a City road that hasn't been plowed, please contact the Department at 240-487-3590. 

Updates will be posted on the City’s website, all City social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and emailed (sign up here). 

Click here for helpful information on how the Department of Public Works handles snow plowing and road treatments throughout the City.

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

Submit your nominations by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021. 

For contest details, rules, and more, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/deckthecity. Come on, College Park, let's see your holiday spirit SHIINE!

Winter Wonderland: Join Santa's Team - SOLD OUT

Hurry, spots are limited! To register, go to: cpwinterwonderland.eventbrite.com.

For more information about the event, visit: cpwinterwonderland.eventbrite.com.

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