WEEKLY BULLETIN | May 7, 2021
City Announces New City Manager

The City of College Park’s Mayor and Council announced during the May 4 Council Meeting that Natasha S. Hampton has been selected as College Park’s new City Manager. Ms. Hampton’s tenure with the City starts on June 1, 2021. She will be the first woman and first person of color to serve as the City’s chief executive. For the full press release, visit: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=244.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All City Offices are Closed on Memorial Day

All City offices are closed for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 2021. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week:

  • Monday collections will occur Tuesday, June 1
  • Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, June 2
  • Wednesday collections will occur Thursday, June 3
 
Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, June 4, of this holiday week. Call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov to schedule a pickup before setting items out to the curb.
WMATA's Summer 2021 Platform Improvement Project

The Summer 2021 Platform Improvement Project will impact many people who rely on Metro. That’s why they need your help sharing this information with the constituents and communities you serve. Please find a link to their “toolkit” here that includes factsheets, maps and ready-to-go social media posts and graphics. You can use these tools to spread the word and inform your colleagues and constituents about the summer station closures. To learn more about the Platform Improvement Project, visit wmata.com/platforms.
2021 Youth Summer Camp Scholarships

The City of College Park is moving forward with offering our annual summer camp scholarships. Youth (rising K-12) who reside in the City of College Park are eligible to apply. Scholarships are granted up to a maximum of $400 per student. Applications are due by Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Notifications will be sent on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Scholarships may be used for both in person and virtual camp opportunities. For more information and details on camps offered by each organization, visit: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=246.
Prince George's County Vaccine Outreach Team

A Prince George’s vaccine outreach team is going door to door in several communities, while also calling and texting residents across the County. If they knock on your door or reach out, please answer. Canvassers will be knocking doors every day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. They are helping residents schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations and providing information on government resources like rental assistance. 
The Jack Perry Award

From May 15 to July 15 each year, any resident, neighborhood association or organization in the City may submit a nomination for the Jack Perry Award. Nominations should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk for the City of College Park, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD, 20740, or by e-mail to jsmiller@collegeparkmd.gov. Nominations will be reviewed by a Committee that includes a member of the Perry family. This non-monetary award will be presented by the City Council in the fall. For criteria and eligibility requirements visit our website at: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=242.
WMATA Encourages Green/Yellow Line Riders to Plan Ahead for Track Work in May

Metro is reminding Green and Yellow line customers to plan ahead for scheduled track work May 1 through May 9. That will require free shuttle buses to replace trains at four stations over one weekend and the weeklong closure of West Hyattsville.

The work will occur during the previously scheduled May 1-2 weekend shutdowns of West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park-U of MD, and Greenbelt, and during the week of May 3 through May 9, when West Hyattsville will be closed. The FEMA Community Vaccination Center at Greenbelt will remain open during this time. For more information, visit: https://www.wmata.com/service/rail/PlatformProject/Project-Updates.cfm.
A WEEK IN REVIEW
Department of Public Works
Items available to purchase from the Department: 


Click for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
SMARTLEAF® Compost & Wood Mulch:

Compost is $28.00 per cubic yard, and wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard. Material may be picked up Mon.-Fri. between 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Deliveries can be arranged for an additional fee - click here to place an order. For more information on compost click here, or wood mulch click here. For further questions, please call 240-487-3593.
For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.

For a list of changes to Special Collection Pickups, including Yard Waste and for information about the Bulk Trash Pilot Program, please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections.

The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mosquito Control

From late May/early June through September, the City cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations with spraying and larvaciding. More information can be found on our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/pets#mosquito.
 
Residents can request exclusion from the adult spray program by completing this exemption form and returning it to: Program Supervisor, Mosquito Control Section, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
April 26 - May 2, 2021
There were three municipal infractions issued for one 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.
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
April 23 - April 29, 2021
4/23 Contract officer stopped a panhandler in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue. The subject was sent on his way.

4/25 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Greenbelt Road and University Blvd. 1 citation was issued to the driver.

4/25 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 1 citation was issued to the driver.  

4/25 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue. 1 citation was issued to the driver.  

4/25 Contract officer stopped a panhandler at Baltimore Avenue and Berwyn Road. The subject was sent on his way.

4/26 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51st Avenue. 2 citations and 1 warning were issued.

4/26 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 1 citation and 3 warnings were issued.

4/26 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at 51st and Cree Lane. 1 warning citation was issued to the driver.  

4/26 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue and issued 40 “Mobile” Camera violations.

4/27 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 5 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

4/27 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue and issued 107 “Mobile” Camera violations.

4/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Lackawanna Road. The driver was issued a citation.

4/29 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4800 block of Greenbelt Road and issued 10 “Mobile” Camera violations.

4/29 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51st Avenue. 1 citation and 3 warnings were issued.

There were several premise checks conducted throughout the City.
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 12
Warnings: 44
Equipment Repair Orders: 1
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: 33
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 15
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
Monthly Public Safety Maps

For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.
CITY EVENTS AND RECREATION
Paint Branch Golf Community Conversation

Join us on Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. via Zoom with the University of Maryland to learn more about a reimagined Paint Branch Golf Course and new recreation amenities. To RSVP, visit: pgparks.com/rsvp.
Bike to Work Day

The 20th Anniversary of the Washington, DC region’s Bike to Work Day is coming up on Friday, May 21, 2021. Take a break from work and bike to the pit stop at Duvall Field to pick up your free t-shirt. The first 15,000 people to register and arrive at a pit stop by bike will receive a free t-shirt. To register, please visit https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/register.
The Great College Park Scavenger Hunt

Please join us on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1100 a.m. for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Your mission (should you chose to accept) is to follow the clues with your team (aka family) to discover fun places and hidden surprises throughout the City!
Details and registration information will be posted soon at: collegeparkmd.gov/2021scavengerhunt.
Grief & Growth Gardens Event

Please join the City's Department of Youth, Family & Senior Services on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. to acknowledge the losses of the past year and celebrate your resilience! Register for the live workshop and request materials at collegeparkmd.gov/griefandgrowthgardenmay2021.

Workshop kits (planter, flower seeds, art supplies) will be available for contact-less pick up at the City's Youth and Family Services building (4912 Nantucket Rd.) on May 18 and 20 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and on May 19 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. for registered participants who have requested a kit (while supplies last). Participants are welcome to use their own materials as well.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
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

Community Police Meeting:
Webinar (every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)
Join by phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 828 5917 0824, Password: 241758
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