Thursday, November 28, trash, food waste, and recycling routes will be collected on Wednesday, November 27. Friday, November 29, trash, food waste and recycling routes will be collected on Saturday, November 30.
The scheduling of demolition and construction timelines are pending weather.
Public Notices are primarily generated by the City Clerk and are mostly compromised of messages notifying residents and other stakeholders of public hearings.
Flu shots will be available free of charge to adults only.
First come, first serve
Brought to you by CCI Health & Wellness Services
When: Friday, January 22, 2021
Time: 3pm-6pm
Where: Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
The City of Takoma Park reminds you:
You can apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as Food Stamps) For more SNAP information: click here
Recertification periods due March 31st, 2021
Apply online:
https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home
Montgomery County Dept of Health and Human Services Centers
The Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is currently using a virtual tax preparation model during the COVID-19 emergency. Virtual VITA allows residents to use an online platform to securely upload their tax documents and have their taxes prepared for free by a certified tax preparer. The VITA program is scheduling virtual appointments now for the prior year (2018) amended taxes, as well as 2019 taxes.
VITA provides free filing services for federal and state taxes. They also help with completing taxes for individuals with Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN).
Qualifications: Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $57,000 or less
Call to register: 240-777-1123 to schedule an appointment.
The City of Takoma Park reminds you:
As I mentioned in my message last week, we all were shocked and horrified to see the images of rioters violently breaching the Capitol building on January 6th. The Takoma Park Police immediately implemented security protocols, secured high profile sites in the city, and coordinated with our law enforcement partners across the region to provide mutual aid. At this time, I wish to reiterate that there are no active threats against the City of Takoma Park.
As we move forward during the next few weeks, we are implementing several security protocols. This involves a heightened 
level of alertness, communicating with our regional law enforcement partners, and monitoring intelligence related to the region and Takoma Park.
On specific days in and around the Presidential Inauguration, we will be on an “all hands on deck” patrol posture. This means all Takoma Park Officers will be actively conducting high-level uniform patrols in all areas of the city. The police presence will be noticeable and that is purposeful. There are other security protocols being put in place that we will not share publicly for obvious reasons.
I know there are a few groups who may want to conduct active patrols of the city. I would discourage this. We are amply prepared to keep our city safe. What we ask of our residents is that they continue to be our eyes and ears and report any suspicious activity to the police department. I assure you we will actively investigate all reports. Please note, however, that the display of symbols or signs is not on its own an indication of unlawful action. I want to reiterate that there are no active threats against the City of Takoma Park. That being said, we will continue to be fully prepared should any incident occur in the city.
During the next few weeks, the police department and the city government will be sending out frequent communications to update residents. This is important, as we want all residents to be fully informed.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns. We will get through these challenging times together and with the strength of our wonderful, welcoming, and inclusive community.
Chief DeVaul email: tonyd@takomaparkmd.gov
What does the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan mean for Takoma Park? What role do municipalities play in the County plan? How will we get there?
The City of Takoma Park has demonstrated a long-term commitment 
to sustainability and acknowledges that communities around the world are in the midst of a climate-related emergency. Takoma Park has played an active role in combating climate change. However, this is just a start. The development of a Sustainability and Climate Action Plan represents Takoma Park’s next stage of planning, placing an emphasis on social equity and resilience.
When: Thursday, January 14, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm (Est)
You must register in advance:
Zoom Link
This meeting will be moderated by Takoma Park Sustainability Manager Gina Mathias and Takoma Park Mobilization Environment Committee.
Share your ideas about how Takoma Park and Montgomery County can work together to implement the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan and Takoma Park’s Climate Emergency Response Framework.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have questions or need assistance please email: GinaM@takomaparkmd.gov
We all were shocked and horrified to see the images of rioters violently breaching the Capitol building yesterday. While there were and are no direct threats to the City of Takoma Park, our agency 
immediately implemented security protocols. This involved increasing our staffing, securing high profile sites in the City, and coordinating with our law enforcement partners across the region to provide mutual aid.
We implemented a high-profile police presence in the city to deter any events in Takoma Park. We will continue our heightened level of alertness, communicate with our regional law enforcement partners, and monitor intelligence.
I know many are shocked and scared by the events in the District of Columbia yesterday and the possibility of our city becoming the target of certain groups. I want to be clear there are no active threats against the City of Takoma Park. That being said, the Takoma Park Police Department is prepared for any event that may occur in our beautiful city. We have operational plans in place and have Memorandums of Understanding with our law enforcement partners should any event occur in Takoma Park.
We are here to protect all residents equally and with dignity and respect.
Starting Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 29, 2021, Takoma Park Police will be collecting sheets, towels, and bath rugs to help the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
**NOTE: For the animals’ safety, NO fitted sheets, items with zippers or snaps, and/or other fabrics with rips or frayed edges.**
Please bring your new or gently used bath towels, beach towels, bathroom rugs, sheets, hand towels, and washcloths to:
Takoma Park Police Department
Lobby
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
We will get them to the animal shelter.
Thank you!
Contact:
Catherine Plevy
Public Information Officer
Takoma Park Police Department
Email: cathyp@takomaparkmd.gov
Phone: 301-891-7142
Cell: 240-338-2901
The City office closures for upcoming holidays are listed below. The Police Department is always open for emergency services.
New Year’s Day: City of Takoma Park operations is closed from Thursday, December 31 at 6:00 pm through Saturday, January 2 for the New Year’s Day Holiday.
Holiday-Trash and Recycling Pick Up Changes:
Please note that collections scheduled for Friday, January 1, 2021, will happen a day earlier, on Thursday, December 31.
We wish you and yours a happy, safe and healthy holiday season! Here’s to a better 2021!
The following is from an email sent to the City Manager from Takoma Park
resident Jeff Bell, used with permission
Hello Suzanne,
My name is Jeff Bell, and I’m a resident here in Takoma Park. For years, I’ve meant to reach out on this topic, but have never taken the step.I want to share with you how delightful our experiences have been with the crews that handle trash removal/recycling/compost collection.
For a little background, I have two sons, who are now 6 and almost 4. Since our oldest was a baby, we would often go on walks in the neighborhood early in the 
morning and would encounter the garbage trucks. Like most young boys, both of our sons found the garbage trucks to be very cool. Over time this evolved from simple chance encounters to us going out in the morning to “hunt” the garbage trucks. This has been going on for years, and I must say has given both my wife and me some truly remarkable memories.
What I find special is how incredibly warm and engaging every member of this team has been over the years. Several will know our kids by name, and all will take a second to chat with us when they’ve been found. In Pre-COVID times, my kids were very excited to get fist bumps from the crew. At one point, they would report to their daycare teachers at morning drop-off how many trucks we found and how many “knucks” we got. It certainly brightened everyone’s day that heard tales of our adventures garbage truck hunting. I even had people in my office inquire as to how many garbage trucks we found on a particular morning. There were times during hot summer months where my boys insisted that we take a couple of extra Gatorades with us that we could share to make sure the guys were staying hydrated.
I’ve had countless people witness our interactions, and go out of their way to tell me how big of a smile it put on their face, and how great the workers are. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see two boys getting fist bumps from their heroes? COVID has forced us to pause on the fist bumps, but my boys will still run out of the house to greet the truck when we hear it pull up on Tuesdays. There have been times we’re in the front yard and we’ll see a truck on Philadelphia, and if they see us they’ll always give a honk and a wave — while it’s not a fist bump, my boys really do appreciate being acknowledged. I’ve even had instances where workers would be driving by our house (off work in their personal vehicle) and stop to say hello when we’re in the front yard.
I think it’s important to recognize the impact these hard-working 
gentlemen are having beyond just the service they provide — they are having a very positive in the community, and bring a great deal of joy to a lot of people, and I can attest that they make my boys feel special.
I’ve included a few pictures from over the years, including one that was taken just this morning.
The City of Takoma Park recently issued a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit the services of a facilitator or facilitator team to manage the City’s Public Safety Task Force, established by City Council Resolution 2020-21. This Task Force will reimagine the structure and role of public safety in Takoma Park through engaged
discussions and recommend changes to public safety policies and funding.
After a review of proposals and team interviews, the City has selected the joint facilitation team of LINK Strategic Partners (LINK) and Expectant Advisory, LLC. LINK is a social impact strategic communications and community engagement firm with demonstrated commitment to the community and civic-based work for causes that matter. Expectant Advisory, LLC, is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led consultancy with experience facilitating dynamic discussions across the United States and around the world.
In light of the sensitive nature of the topics the Public Safety Task Force will address, the City selected a partner who was able to demonstrate their capacity for and experience with strategic planning, racial equity, and community-building efforts across the country. This year alone, LINK and Expectant Advisory have convened national action-oriented discussions on equity, facilitated discussions on public safety reform, and have worked with partners to apply a Black history and culture lens to the history of policing.
Additionally, it was critically important that the project team selected was diverse and reflected the diversity of our community. LINK’s organization reflects the pluralistic, multi-ethnic composition of not only Takoma Park, but the United States of America. LINK’s youngest employee is 17 years old and their most senior staff member is 92. More than half of LINK’s staff is female and nearly 70% are people of color. This project will be led by a diverse group of facilitators, who can provide context and framing for a discussion and connect with the communities with whom we will engage as part of this process.
Given that the City of Takoma Park has long been a leader in inclusive approaches to policies and engagement, we are honored to partner with LINK and their partner Expectant Advisory, LLC as they help us reimagine public safety.
Local Insight. National Know-how.
Facebook • LinkedIn • Twitter
Recent News:
https://linksp.com/news/
The 20th District Delegation and the City Council will hold a Joint Priorities Meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 PM. The complete agenda for the meeting is below.
7:30 PM
Welcome and Overview – Mayor Kate Stewart
7:40 PM
Public Comments – District 20 Residents and Organizations*
(Opportunity for the community to inform the Delegation of needs and priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes each. Advance sign up by 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting is required, and space is limited.) Link to sign up to comment.
8:10 PM
Presentation of Takoma Park Legislative Priorities
8:30 PM
Delegation Comments
9:15 PM
Summary and Closing
9:30 PM*
Adjournment
Due to the public health crisis, the meeting will be held remotely on Zoom. The public may view the meeting on City TV (RCN – 13, HD 1060; Comcast/xfinity – 13, HD 997; Verizon Fios – 28), on the City Council Video Page of the City Website; on YouTube, or on Facebook.
*Immediately after the Joint Priorities Meeting is adjourned, the City Council will begin its final regular meeting of the year.
