WEEKLY BULLETIN | May 20, 2022
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MOVING OUT?
Pitch in while you move-out! Help others and keep re-usable goods out of the landfill.
To get rid of waste, you can drop-off, schedule pickups (if available), or recycle. For more information, please Click Here.
Don't forget, Saturday May 21 is the final Spring Saturday Clean up! This is the last opportunity to dispose of items without incurring a collection fee for bulk items. The Department of Public Works facility will be open for residents and off-campus student rentals to drop off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. Visit this link for details.
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Congratulations Graduates!
Congratulations to the University of Maryland Class of 2022! On Friday, May 20th, the in-person commencement will recognize University of Maryland graduates from Summer 2021, Winter 2021, and Spring 2022. Congrats Terps!
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Line Clearance Tree Pruning
PEPCO has scheduled some remedial line clearance tree pruning, to be performed by their contractor Asplundh, in the Old Town and Lakeland neighborhoods. The planned tree trimming work will occur on College Avenue, Norwich Road and Lakeland Road during the week of May 23, 2022.
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COMING SOON: Urban Tree Protection Ordinance 21-O-09 goes into effect July 1, 2022
This Ordinance will require an application to be submitted for approval to obtain a permit to remove or prune a tree. Beginning July 1, 2022, trees on residential property within the City of College Park, greater than 36” in circumference measured at 4.5’ above ground level, on which the property owner wants to remove or prune live branches or wood more than 20% will need to submit an application for a tree removal/pruning permit and receive approval prior to beginning planned tree work. A requirement of the tree removal/pruning permit is that urban tree(s) approved for removal are replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is there an application fee to obtain a permit? No
- Is there a fee to obtain a tree removal/pruning permit? No
- Will trees less than 36” in circumference measured at 4.5’ above ground level require a permit to remove? No
- In an emergency situation, where there is imminent danger from a tree failure, do I need to obtain a permit before tree work operations begin? No, document the situation with pictures and inform the City's Department of Public Works and Department of Public Service's Code Enforcement Division.
More information will be posted soon on the City website.
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The Hollywood Farmer's Market is Back!
Saturdays, 9am - 1pm
The Hollywood Farmers Market started its 10th year on May 7th! Shop from a varied selection of vendors, including an orchard from Pennsylvania, meats from western Maryland, produce from northern Maryland, and much more! Visit them on Saturdays from 9am-1pm in the Hollywood Shopping Center.
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COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Distribution
Limited Number of Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits Available for City Residents
The City of College Park is distributing more than 1,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to City residents. 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.
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Department of Public Works |
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Items available to purchase from the Department:
Call 240-487-3590 for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
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For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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City offices closed Memorial Day |
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All City of College Park offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week:
- Monday collections will occur Tuesday, May 31
- Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, June 1
- Wednesday collections will occur Thursday, June 2
Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, June 3, of this holiday week. You must call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov to schedule a pickup before setting your items out to the curb.
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Electronics Drop Off location |
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City of College Park residents can bring electronics for recycling to the drop off box near the entrance of the front doors to Davis Hall. No more than 3 items can be disposed of at no cost.
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Acceptable: TVs, monitors, mouse pointers, keyboards, microwaves, gaming systems, computers, hard drives, cell phones, printers, laptops, surge protectors, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems, cable, circuit boards, and toner cartridges.
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Unacceptable: Light bulbs of any kind (LED, CFL, Fluorescent light bulbs or tubes) or batteries of any kind.
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Are you interested in having a tree planted on your residential property? |
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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, s elect "Tree Planting on residential property" or contact horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.
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Mosquito Control
Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program
From late May through September, the City cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations with spraying and larviciding.
The program consists of:
- LARVICIDING STANDING WATER: Treatments are made monthly by MDA personnel to known areas of standing water to control mosquito larva that will prevent development into adult moquitoes.
- SPRAYING TO CONTROL ADULT MOSQUITOES: MDA has designated Wednesday night for adult mosquito spraying the city (when thresholds are met). Spraying will only begin after dark and may continue until midnight or later. If you see a truck in your community spraying during the day, please note that it is not from the State of Maryland. As a precaution, MDA advises residents to bring in pets, stay inside their homes and close their windows while the spray truck is in the vicinity. Please remain in your home for at least 30 minutes after the truck has left. If there are people outside when the truck passes by, MDA will not spray and will not return that night. Spray applications are made by truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers. The spray schedule shifts, and the frequency will be determined by surveillance data collected and complaints received. This means that your neighborhood may or may not be sprayed.
In order for MDA personnel to spray, they will first survey the area of concern using traps and landing rate counts, (they may also request access to your property to place a trap for their survey). If mosquito count thresholds are met, they may make a control spray application in the neighborhood, but please be aware that they do not spray individual properties.
Request for Exemption from Adult Mosquito Control Services
Residents can request exclusion from the adult spray program by completing an exemption form annually and return it to:
Program Supervisor, Mosquito Control Section
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
If you don't have a printer, the local office for MDA Mosquito Control in College Park has offered to send residents a form via DocuSign. To request the form be sent to you via email, please send an email to skeetermd1.mda@maryland.gov.
West Nile and Zika virus are both transmitted by mosquitoes. To help control the mosquito population in your community, remember to tip anything that holds water on a weekly basis (birdbaths, old tires, plastic children’s toys, tarps, pet dishes, etc.)
For permanent areas of standing water (ponds, rain barrels, etc.), mosquito "torpedoes" slowly and continuously release an insect growth regulator into the water that prevents adult mosquito development for up to 2 months. The City offers mosquito torpedoes for residents – more information can be found on our website www.collegeparkmd.gov/mosquitoes. |
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Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
May 9 - May 15, 2022
There were no municipal infractions issued for the violation of the Noise Ordinance, and none for Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health or Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings.
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
May 6 - May 12, 2022
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5/7 Contract officers apprehended an armed suspect who assaulted a victim on a Metro Bus at Rhode Island Avenue and Cherokee Street. The suspect was also wanted in an armed robbery in Washington DC. Custody of the suspect was transferred over to Metro Transit Police.
5/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Branchville Road and 51st Avenue. The motorcycle failed to stop as no pursuit was initiated.
5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at the 9200 block of Saint Andrews Place. The driver was issued 5 citations and 1 warning.
5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Rhode Island Avenue at Fox Street. The driver was issued 8 citations and 8 warnings.
5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Rhode Island Avenue at Fox Street. The driver was issued 8 citations as the vehicle was impounded. (Repeat offender)
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 29
Warnings: 17
Equipment Repair Orders: 6
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 1
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 1
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 7
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 21
Warnings: 9
SERO's: 0
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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FINAL SPRING CLEAN-UP is this Saturday May 21
7:30 am - 12:00 noon, at the Department of Public Works, 9217 52st Avenue
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.
NOT ACCEPTED:
Bricks, concrete, rock, hazardous materials such as shingles, propane tanks, car batteries, paint, etc.
DURING SPRING CLEANUP, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ACCEPTED:
- Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (small quantities) – must be intact. Includes LED lamps, U-shaped or circular fluorescent lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, Incandescent Bulbs, Halogen or Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s).
- Household batteries for recycling (small quantities). This includes rechargeable batteries such as Li-Ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Ni-Zn; Single-use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, 9V, C, D button cell, and lithium primary. No damaged batteries; no automotive batteries.
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Block Styrofoam for recycling (coolers and large blocks of packing material).
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Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 30, 2022 | 11am | College Park Veterans Memorial
The City of College Park will hold its annual 2022 Memorial Day observance, Monday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the College Park Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Baltimore Ave. and Greenbelt Rd.
The program will include music, speakers, and wreath laying in fitting tribute to the men and women who have served our country. Please bring pictures of your loved ones, veterans alive or passed to share on our Honors Table.
Parking is available near Bowlero at 9021 Baltimore Ave. This event is sponsored by the City's Veterans Memorial Committee.
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Please note that by participating in City events, you acknowledge and assume all risks and liabilities including possible exposure to illnesses, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. |
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings
Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069
Dial in Phone Number: 301-715-8592
- After dialing the phone number, enter the meeting ID when prompted, press #.
- There is no participant ID, press #.
- Enter the meeting password 419048, press #.
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to use Zoom.
Please note: participants will be muted during the meeting, except during public comment.
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Virtual Budget Town Hall - Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting - In person & Online
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Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
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PGPD District 1 Coffee Club:
Webinar (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)
Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
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