Vacuum leaf vacuum leaf collection for calendar year 2015 is scheduled to start on November 16 and continue for a five week period through December 18. Leaf collection is dependent on the weather; rain or freezing conditions can slow collection.

Most streets in Takoma Park do not have an assigned collection day. Residents can rake leaves to the curb at their convenience during the five week period.

Collection Routes With Assigned Collection Dates

There are five streets that receive collection on scheduled dates. Most of these streets are Maryland State Highway Administration routes and typically have a heavy volume of traffic. The routes and scheduled dates are:

Leaf Collection Hotline

Public Works has a Leaf Collection Hotline in season at 301-891-7626. Call the Leaf Collection Hotline to notify Public Works when leaves have been raked out to the curb. Public Works tries to collect leaf piles reported on the hotline within 10 days of a call.

Important Fall Leaf Collection Information

The fall leaf collection schedule is subject to holiday changes. The Holiday Collection Schedule page details how the schedule is set and when collection dates are changed due to a holiday.

From the Yard Waste & Fall Leaf Collection page:

• Leaves should be placed into a pile at the edge of the curb.
• Avoid piling leaves where cars are likely to be parked.
• Do not rake leaves into the street. Leaf piles create traffic hazards.
• Do not include branches, brush, vines, rocks or debris. These items damage equipment and delay collection.
• Do not pile leaves near storm drain inlets. Leaves can block the drains and cause flooding problems.
• Do not park your car in front of a leaf pile. Restricting access to leaf piles delays collection.

The official results of the November 3, 2015 City election were presented to the City Council on November 4, 2015.

City Council & Mayor Election Results

Mayor

WINNER: Stewart

City Council – Ward 1

WINNER: Kovar

City Council – Ward 2

WINNER: Male

City Council – Ward 3

WINNER: Qureshi

City Council – Ward 4

WINNER: Seamens

City Council – Ward 5

WINNER: Smith

City Council – Ward 6

WINNER: Schultz

*NOTE:  Registered write-in candidate.

Other Election Results

Advisory Question

RESULT: For

Advisory Question Text:  Beginning with the election in November 2018, and providing that voting rights can be maintained for City residents who are (1) 16-17 years old, (2) non-citizens, or (3) on parole or probation for a felony conviction, and that instant runoff voting and same day voter registration can be maintained, the City of Takoma Park municipal elections for Mayor and Councilmembers should be changed to the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year in order to coincide with Maryland statewide general elections.

*NOTE: These votes may be redistributed and are under review at the time of posting. Redistribution of votes will not alter the outcome of the advisory question.

From the Maryland Deparment of Transportation State Highways Administration (SHA):

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) invites interested persons to attend an informational meeting about the Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project for MD 195. The meeting will cover the design alternatives being developed to improve roadway alignment and pedestrian facilities along MD 195 in Takoma Park, Montgomery County. SHA representatives will present two possible alternatives for roadway improvement. Those alternatives include features such as widened travel lanes, added bicycle lanes and sidewalks, and upgrades to the signalized intersection at MD 195 and Flower Avenue. The project limits extend approximately one-third mile from the bridge over Sligo Creek Parkway to just north of Garland Avenue.

Location:
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
7201 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Meeting details are available on SHA’s website.