City of Takoma Park

City Status and Information Report - Week of October 6 - October 10, 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:09:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! Candidate Forum for Montgomery County Board of Education

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium. Sponsored by the Blair Cluster of PTAs/MCPS. This forum will be broadcast on Takoma Park City TV live, and replayed (see SCHEDULE at www.takomaparkmd.gov/cable/schedule).

NEW! The current edition of Snapshots! is now available online.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:33:00 GMT

Segments include: Special Art from Very Special Artists: The Mural Project Part II; Community Oriented Policing: National Night Out; Takoma Park Folk Festival: Construction of the Grove Stage; and Art in the Community Center: iWmOaRgDe

NEW! "Are You My Mother?"

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:24:00 GMT

A free drama workshop for kids ages 18 months to 5 years of age.

NEW! Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Day - October 18

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Join us as we celebrate the important role the arts and humanities play in Takoma Park with free demonstrations, workshops and performances that honor the efforts of the artists, historians, musicians, and cultural groups that enrich our daily lives.

NEW! Trashy Art Contest

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Befitting its reputation as both a model of recycling and an artistic enclave in the DC area, Takoma Park is proud to launch a new art movement - the School of Trash-Can Art. This art contest is sponsored by the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission and the City of Takoma Park’s Public Works Department. Anyone and everyone is eligible to submit an original 2 or 3 dimensional work of “trashy art” made of 100 percent trash or recyclable materials.

NEW! SOS "Sick of Signs" Awards Announced

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:08:00 GMT

New! Draft New Hampshire Avenue Concept Plan

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:27:00 GMT

A draft New Hampshire Avenue Concept Plan, developed from the New Hampshire Charrette public outreach, is now available on the web. It is scheduled for adoption by the City Council on October 27. This plan covers the area from Sligo Creek Parkway to Eastern Avenue. Read the Concept Plan here.

City Status and Information Report - Week of September 29 - October 3, 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:23:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! Schedule Heavy Collections or Request Mulch Delivery By Email

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:01:00 GMT

You can now request heavy collection appointments and mulch delivery by email. Send your request to TiffanyS@takomagov.org. Please include your name, address and needed service. If you are scheduling a heavy collection, please include a list of the items for disposal. You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment date. Payment by check or money order must be mailed or delivered to the Public Works Department, 31 Oswego Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 prior to your scheduled appointment date. Cash payment can be made at the Finance office window at 7500 Maple Avenue.

NEW! Tree planting, Saturday, October 18th, 9 am - 12 pm

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:59:00 GMT

Join Mayor Williams and Councilmember Robinson to plant two dozen donated trees on New Hampshire Avenue between Ray Rd. and Sheridan St. To volunteer or adopt a tree, call 301-891-7220 or email PaulW@takomagov.org.

October Events at the Takoma Park MD Library

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Bedtime Story Time, Spanish Circle Time, Shadow Puppets and more. Email KarenM@takomagov.org for more information.

City Status and Information Report - Week of September 22 - September 26, 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:43:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

UPDATE! Touch A Truck 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:46:00 GMT

Touch A Truck has been postponed until Sunday September 28, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. At the Public Works Yard, due to the weather. Please cal Carey Antoszewski at 301-891-7233 for more information.

NEW! Takoma Park Newsletter - October 2008 issue now available!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:41:00 GMT

Read this month's edition of the City Newsletter (PDF) on-line. All City households should receive the print edition by Saturday, September 6. 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.

UPDATE! Takoma Metro Development

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:13:00 GMT

EYA, the firm that wishes to build a townhouse development at the Takoma Metro station property, has proposed modifications to the concept plan previously submitted to WMATA. A presentation of the revised plans is scheduled to be made to the Takoma Park City Council on the evening of October 6, 2008. The new plans are being reviewed by City of Takoma Park staff. The revised plans consist of one with site details and one in color. EYA anticipates it will submit formal detailed plans to the DC Office of Planning in March, 2009. For more information...

NEW! Limited Programming on TPCTV

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Takoma Park City TV will be operating with limited programming starting September 24th for a few days while our playback equipment is being upgraded. We expect to be fully functional by early next week. Viewers may wish to visit the web site for on-demand viewing of your favorite programs at http://takomapark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2. For more information, please call 301-891-7118 or email LonniM@takomagov.org.

NEW! Touch A Truck 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:24:00 GMT

This program is geared toward children ages 1 - 6. Come see big trucks up close, ask questions and watch them move. September 27, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call 301-891-7290 for more information.

NEW! Silver Foxes Senior Club Artist of the Month

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:20:00 GMT

A variety of works by Emalie Lorens will be on exhibit at the Takoma Park Community Center. October 11, 2008 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NEW! Expanded Plastic Recycling

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:39:00 GMT

The City’s program has been expanded to include any non-bottle plastic container that is plastic type #2 through #5; margarine tubs, yogurt cups, plastic squeeze bottles, peanut butter jars, ice cream and kitty litter type bucket can now be recycled.

NEW! Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Available All Year

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Bring your old or unwanted electronic equipment to be refurbished or recycled to the Public Works Yard at 31 Oswego Avenue, Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

City Status and Information Report - Week of September 15 - September 19, 2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:40:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! 31st Annual Takoma Park Folk Festival

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:26:00 GMT

The 31st Annual Takoma Park Folk Festival will be held Sunday, September 14 from 11 AM to 6 PM on the grounds of Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road. For more information visit www.tpff.org

NEW! 27th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:25:00 GMT

The 27th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival will be held in Old Town on Sunday, October 5 from 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information, please visit: www.takomafestival.com

City Status and Information Report - Week of September 8 - September 12, 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:24:00 GMT

A weekly update from City Staff.

NEW! WSSC Construction on Sligo Creek Parkway.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Sligo Creek Parkway is closed between New Hampshire Avenue and Maple Avenue due to WSSC Water Main Replacement. Frequently Asked Questions HERE; WSSC Press Release HERE.

NEW! New Hampshire Avenue Clean-Up Day, Saturday September 27th, 10 A.M. - Noon.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:18:00 GMT

Volunteers are invited to help clean up New Hampshire Ave. from the District border to the Crossroads at University Boulevard. City staff will be giving out refreshments, supplies and free t-shirts to volunteers. To sign up, or to get more information, please contact paulw@takomagov.org or call (301) 891-7220 for volunteer sign-up and more info.

Old Takoma Antique & Classic Car Show - Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Laurel Avenue

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:15:00 GMT

Join us for the Second Annual Old Takoma Antique & Classic Car Show. Located on Laurel Avenue, rain or shine, right after the Takoma Park Farmer's Market. Free and open to the viewing public. Registration for those showing their vintage cars is $15.00. Proceeds benefit the National Children's Center (www.nccinc.org).

Presented by the City of Takoma Park, the Main Street Program of the Old Takoma Business Association, Central Maryland Corvette Club and Summer Delights Ice Cream Parlor. For more information or to register, please contact rromblad@aol.com or cmvettes@aol.com.

NEW! Old Takoma Antique & Classic Car Show - Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Laurel Avenue

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:15:00 GMT

NEW! Volunteer Opportunity - Free Training for Instructors for Bone Builders

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:44:00 GMT

The Montgomery County Department of Aging and Disability Services is looking for volunteer instructors to lead exercise classes for seniors. Free training will be provided on September 23, 2008 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Leland Center in Bethesda. More>>

Takoma Park Elementary School Addition Project Updates

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:11:00 GMT

99% landscape and grading plans available online. A Planning Board hearing regarding the addition is tentatively scheduled for September 18. Click here for more information.

Carroll Avenue Streetscape Phase II Initiated.

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:51:00 GMT

The second phase of this long awaited streetscape has been initiated with construction moving along quickly. See plans for construction here. For questions related to this project please contact Public Works at (301) 891-7633.

Register to Vote! - ¡Registrarse para Votar!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Voter registration deadline to vote in the general election is Tuesday, October 14, 2008. For more information, see the attached flyer, call 240-777- VOTE (8683) or visit the Montgomery County Board of Elections information page.

Fecha y hora de cierre para registrarse para votar en la elección general es Martes, 14 de Octubre de 2008.

TPFD Newsletter

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Takoma Park Firestation Renovation Update.

Piney Branch Pool

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:38:00 GMT

Parking Permits

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:47:00 GMT

Parking Permits in Takoma Park expire June 30. Download your Permit Form here.

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Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

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Weather Cancellations will be posted to the Notice Board.

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Please check or call the Weather Cancellation Hotline at 301-891-7101 x5605.

View City TV Online!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

View live and archived web streams of Council Meetings and other City TV Programming.

Police Bulletins

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

View blotter of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department.