http://www.takomaparkmd.gov Takoma Park, Maryland News and Announcements Government & Organizations Local en Copyright 2007 webmaster@takomaparkmd.gov http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/images/graphics/seal100.jpghttp://www.takomaparkmd.gov Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:09 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:09 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:43:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf.1246564808536.8 New Living Wage effective July 1, 2009. Click here for more information in English or Espanol. <span class="ibody">New Living Wage effective July 1, 2009. Click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/livingwage.html">here <span class="style14">f</span></a>or more information in English or Espanol. </span> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:24:00 GMT unlinked.1246564808536.13 The 120th Annual Independence Day celebration starts at 10 a.m. Saturday July 4th with a parade along Carroll and Maple Avenues. The evening program begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks to begin at dark. For more information please visit www.takomapark4th.org <p>The 120th Annual Independence Day celebration starts at 10 a.m. Saturday July 4th with a parade along Carroll and Maple Avenues. The evening program begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks to begin at dark. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.takomapark4th.org">www.takomapark4th.org</a></p> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:54:00 GMT unlinked.1246564808536.14 City offices and the community center will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Friday trash and recycling collections will occur Thursday, July 2. City offices and the community center will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Friday trash and recycling collections will occur Thursday, July 2. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:28:00 GMT unlinked.1246564808536.12 The July 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available here for online viewing. Articles include: Tax Rate Dip; New Ward 6 Interim Council Member; Maple Avenue Improvement and more! <p>The July 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/2009/July09.pdf">here </a>for online viewing. Articles include: Tax Rate Dip; New Ward 6 Interim Council Member; Maple Avenue Improvement and more!</p> <br/> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:48:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html.1246564808536.10 The July 4th holiday will be observed by City staff on Friday, July 3. As a result no trash or recycling collection will take place that Friday. The Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, July 2 The July 4th holiday will be observed by City staff on Friday, July 3. As a result no trash or recycling collection will take place that Friday. The Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, July 2 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:51:00 GMT unlinked.1246046666286.9 The requirement of attending the June 19, 2009 Pre-Bid Meeting is rescinded. The bid date has been extended to Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10 am. The period for submitting questions has been extended to Tuesday, June 30 at 10 am. A non-mandatory walk-through at the site will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10 am. All information, bid amendments, and updates will be posted to www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium. The requirement of attending the June 19, 2009 Pre-Bid Meeting is rescinded. The bid date has been extended to Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10 am. The period for submitting questions has been extended to Tuesday, June 30 at 10 am. A non-mandatory walk-through at the site will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10 am. All information, bid amendments, and updates will be posted to <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium">www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium.</a><br/> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:29:00 GMT unlinked.1246564808536.11 The requirement of attending the July 19, 2009 Pre-Bid Meeting is rescinded. The bid date has been extended to Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10 am. The period for submitting questions has been extended to Tuesday, June 30 at 10 am. A non-mandatory walk-through at the site will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10 am. All information, bid amendments, and updates will be posted to www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium. The requirement of attending the July 19, 2009 Pre-Bid Meeting is rescinded. The bid date has been extended to Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10 am. The period for submitting questions has been extended to Tuesday, June 30 at 10 am. A non-mandatory walk-through at the site will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10 am. All information, bid amendments, and updates will be posted to <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium">www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium.</a><br/> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:29:00 GMT unlinked.1246046666286.10 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf.1246046666286.8 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf.1245442879279.8 Takoma Park's curbside recycling program will now accept all types of rigid plastic containers, milk cartons, juice boxes and plastic bags! The collected materials will be processed at Recycle America's facility in Capital Heights, Maryland. The processing facility accepts recycling collected together - also known as single stream processing. Residents should continue to place mixed papers and newspapers in paperbags or tied into bundles. The bottles and cans can continue to be placed together int eh recycling container. Please do not put loose papers int eh recycling container! For additional information click here. Takoma Park's curbside recycling program will now accept all types of rigid plastic containers, milk cartons, juice boxes and plastic bags! The collected materials will be processed at Recycle America's facility in Capital Heights, Maryland. The processing facility accepts recycling collected together - also known as single stream processing. Residents should continue to place mixed papers and newspapers in paperbags or tied into bundles. The bottles and cans can continue to be placed together int eh recycling container. Please do not put loose papers int eh recycling container! For additional information click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/publicworks/pdf/ECRTP.pdf">here</a>. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:47:00 GMT unlinked.1245442879279.9 The City of Takoma Park has issued an RFP on a general contract for renovation of the Auditorium. Click here for more information. The City of Takoma Park has issued an RFP on a general contract for renovation of the Auditorium. Click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/auditorium">here</a> for more information. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:17:00 GMT unlinked.1244842001600.8 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir061209.pdf.1244841120834.6 June 12th is the deadline for all broadcast channels to switch to digital. Consumers who have television sets with antennas which only receive free over-the-air channels will need a digital converter box or a television with a digital receiver. Please visit www.dtv.gov for information, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) or TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) June 12th is the deadline for all broadcast channels to switch to digital. Consumers who have television sets with antennas which only receive free over-the-air channels will need a digital converter box or a television with a digital receiver. Please visit <a href="http://www.dtv.gov">www.dtv.gov</a> for information, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) or TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322)<br/> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:46:00 GMT unlinked.1244761017241.8 "Swings The Thing" at the annual Jazz Fest held in Old Town Takoma Park featuring two stages and twelve acts. Visit www.tpjazzfest.org for more information. <p>&quot;Swings The Thing&quot; at the annual Jazz Fest held in Old Town Takoma Park featuring two stages and twelve acts. Visit <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/www.tpjazzfest.org">www.tpjazzfest.org</a> for more information.</p> <p></p> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:43:00 GMT unlinked.1244761017241.10 The Montgomery County Council has found a way to avoid cuts in service proposed by Ride On to save money. The proposed changes to Routes 18 and 25 will take place in September, due to the positive testimony from Takoma Park residents for this proposal. For more information, click here. The Montgomery County Council has found a way to avoid cuts in service proposed by Ride On to save money. The proposed changes to Routes 18 and 25 will take place in September, due to the positive testimony from Takoma Park residents for this proposal. For more information, click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/rideon/index.html">here</a>. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:21:00 GMT unlinked.1244761017241.9 Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry resigned from the City Council effective May 27. The City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill the remainder of the term until mid-November 2009, who are not interested in running for the Ward 6 seat in the November election. Deadline for applications is June 12, 2009. For more information click here. Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry resigned from the City Council effective May 27. The City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill the remainder of the term until mid-November 2009, who are not interested in running for the Ward 6 seat in the November election. Deadline for applications is June 12, 2009. For more information click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/notices/index.html">here</a>.<br/> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:23:00 GMT unlinked.1244728949819.9 RFP for NRI/FSD for Sligo Mill Woods. The City is hiring a contractor to perform an NRI/FSD of the ~4.7 acre open space area between Orchard and Poplar Avenues. Please visit HERE for the RFP document. RFP for NRI/FSD for Sligo Mill Woods. The City is hiring a contractor to perform an NRI/FSD of the ~4.7 acre open space area between Orchard and Poplar Avenues. Please visit <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/index.rss">HERE </a>for the RFP document. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:52:00 GMT unlinked.1244728949819.10 Join City planners on Wednesday, June 10th, for the final Maple Avenue Study Workshop: "Revise Final Concept." It will be held at 7 p.m. in the Community Center's Lilac Room at 7500 Maple Avenue. The planning team and design consultant will present their analyses and identify options for improvement projects. For more information or to arrange for a meeting in other languages, click here or contact Carman Lam at (301) 891-7219 or carmanl@takomagov.org. <p>Join City planners on Wednesday, June 10th, for the final Maple Avenue Study Workshop: &quot;Revise Final Concept.&quot; It will be held at 7 p.m. in the Community Center's Lilac Room at 7500 Maple Avenue. The planning team and design consultant will present their analyses and identify options for improvement projects. For more information or to arrange for a meeting in other languages, click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/MapleAve.pdf">here</a> or contact Carman Lam at (301) 891-7219 or <a href="mailto:carmanl@takomagov.org">carmanl@takomagov.org</a>. </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:57:00 GMT unlinked.1244232328159.9 The Public Works Department is soliciting bids for a roll off dumpster trailer. Bids are due June 11 at 2 pm. For Bid documents click here The Public Works Department is soliciting bids for a roll off dumpster trailer. Bids are due June 11 at 2 pm. For Bid documents click<a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/publicworks/pdf/rollofftrailerbid.pdf"> here</a><br/> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:44:00 GMT unlinked.1244231109613.12 The June 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available here for online viewing. Articles include: Crime Down 17.9%; Azalea Awards Winners; Ward 6 Council Vacancy, and more! The June 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/2009/june09.pdf">here</a> for online viewing. Articles include: Crime Down 17.9%; Azalea Awards Winners; Ward 6 Council Vacancy, and more!<br/> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html.1244231109613.10 Seniors ages 55 + come to the Community Center to play Bridge, a fun and exciting memory improving game. Thursdays June 4 to July 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration is required to participate. For more information click here or call (301) 891-7280 Seniors ages 55 + come to the Community Center to play Bridge, a fun and exciting memory improving game. Thursdays June 4 to July 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration is required to participate. For more information click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/Bridge Flyer 2009.pdf">here</a> or call (301) 891-7280 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:55:00 GMT unlinked.1244231109613.11 Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to <a href="http://www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html%20or%20by%20calling%20301-891-7259">www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259</a>. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html.1246564808536.9 Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to <a href="http://www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html%20or%20by%20calling%20301-891-7259">www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259</a>. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html.1244231109613.9 Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. Events at the City of Takoma Park Library. Including neighborhood circle time, book clubs and more. Registration required for some events, as indicated in listing. For a few events, it is encouraged, but not required, as noted. You can register online by going to <a href="http://www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html%20or%20by%20calling%20301-891-7259">www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or by calling 301-891-7259</a>. Events take place in the Library unless otherwise noted. http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/documents/library.html.1244728949819.8 The June 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available here for online viewing. Articles include: Crime Down 17.9%; Azalea Awards Winners; Ward 6 Council Vacancy, and more! The June 2009 edition of the Takoma Park Newsletter has been published and will be distributed to all households starting this weekend. Please let us know if you have any problems with postal service delivery of your newsletter. If you don't receive one, please call 301-891-7118 or send an email to LonniM@takomagov.org with your name and address. The Newsletter is also available <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/2009/June09.pdf">here</a> for online viewing. Articles include: Crime Down 17.9%; Azalea Awards Winners; Ward 6 Council Vacancy, and more!<br/> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html Fri, 29 May 2009 21:21:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/newsletter/index.html.1243632558875.8 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir060509.pdf Fri, 29 May 2009 21:11:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir060509.pdf.1244232328159.8 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir052909.pdf Fri, 29 May 2009 21:11:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir052909.pdf.1243632558875.9 A weekly update from City Staff. <p>A weekly update from City Staff.</p> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir052309.pdf Fri, 22 May 2009 16:34:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/sir/sir052309.pdf.1243014722472.7 NEW! The Community Center and Computer Center will be closed Saturday May 23rd, Sunday May 24th and Monday May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Library will be open on Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. The Police Department is always open. NEW! The Community Center and Computer Center will be closed Saturday May 23rd, Sunday May 24th and Monday May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Library will be open on Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. The Police Department is always open. Thu, 21 May 2009 19:03:00 GMT unlinked.1243014722472.9 The Housing and Community Development Department is issuing a request for bids for the demolition of a condemned 1½ story stick-built single family house . A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the site. Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009. Bid packet can be accessed by clicking here. The Housing and Community Development Department is issuing a request for bids for the demolition of a condemned 1&frac12; story stick-built single family house . A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the site. Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009. Bid packet can be accessed by clicking <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/hcd/RFPDemo.pdf">here. </a><br/> Thu, 21 May 2009 18:41:00 GMT unlinked.1244728949819.11 The Housing and Community Development Department is issuing a request for bids for the demolition of a condemned 1½ story stick-built single family house . A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the site. Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009. Bid packet can be accessed by clicking here. The Housing and Community Development Department is issuing a request for bids for the demolition of a condemned 1&frac12; story stick-built single family house . A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the site. Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009. Bid packet can be accessed by clicking <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/hcd/RFPDemo.pdf">here. </a><br/> Thu, 21 May 2009 18:41:00 GMT unlinked.1242931789800.11 Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry has announced his resignation from the City Council effective following the May 26 City Council meeting. The City Council is seeking qualified applicants who are not interested in running for the Ward 6 seat in the November election. For more information click here. Ward 6 Councilmember Doug Barry has announced his resignation from the City Council effective following the May 26 City Council meeting. The City Council is seeking qualified applicants who are not interested in running for the Ward 6 seat in the November election. For more information click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/notices/index.html">here</a>.<br/> Thu, 21 May 2009 17:48:00 GMT unlinked.1242931789800.10 Click here for Budget documents. Click <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/finance/budget.html">here</a> for Budget documents. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:13:00 GMT unlinked.1246564808536.7 The Pool at Piney Branch Elementary School announces new Community Swim Hours: Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and Monday - Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, Fridays 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m..Thursday afternoons have scheduled activities and classes. Pool passes are available for purchase at the pool. For updated information, please visit http://www.acsgw.org/pool.htm or call Adventist Community Services at 301-585-6557. <p>The Pool at Piney Branch Elementary School announces new Community Swim Hours: Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and Monday - Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, Fridays 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m..Thursday afternoons have scheduled activities and classes. Pool passes are available for purchase at the pool. For updated information, please visit <a href="http://www.acsgw.org/pool.htm" target="_blank">http://www.acsgw.org/pool.htm</a> or call Adventist Community Services at 301-585-6557.</p> http://www.acsgw.org/pool.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:44:00 GMT http://www.acsgw.org/pool.htm.1246564808536.6 Parking Permits in Takoma Park expire June 30. Download your Permit Form here. Parking Permits in Takoma Park expire June 30. Download your Permit Form <a href="http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/documents/permitap.pdf">here</a>.<br/> http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/documents/permitap.pdf Thu, 29 May 2008 14:47:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/documents/permitap.pdf.1246564808536.1 Read archives of City of Takoma Park news and announcements. Read archives of City of Takoma Park news and announcements. http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/index.html Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/news/index.html.1246564808536.2 Please check or call the Weather Cancellation Hotline at 301-891-7101 x5605. Please check or call the Weather Cancellation Hotline at 301-891-7101 x5605. http://www.bulletinboards.com/view.cfm?comcode=takoma%20 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.bulletinboards.com/view.cfm?comcode=takoma%20.1246564808536.3 View live and archived web streams of Council Meetings and other City TV Programming. View live and archived web streams of Council Meetings and other City TV Programming. http://takomapark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://takomapark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.1246564808536.4 View blotter of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department. View blotter of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department. http://cityoftakomapark.org/pd/posts/ Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://cityoftakomapark.org/pd/posts/.1246564808536.5