ANC 4B06 Toy and Coat Drive
🎁🧥 Spread Warmth and Joy This Holiday Season! 🧥🎁
Join us for the ANC 4B06 Coat & Toy Drive to support families this winter. Let’s come together as a community to make the season brighter for everyone!
🗓 When: November 25, 2024 to December 16, 2024 📍 Drop-Off Location: 5806 3rd Place NW ⏰ Time: 8am-5pm
We’re collecting: ✅ New coats (all sizes) ✅ New, unwrapped toys (for children of all ages)
How You Can Help: 1️⃣ Drop off your donations at the location above. 2️⃣ Spread the word by sharing this post! 3️⃣ Volunteer to help sort and distribute donations (contact 4b06@anc.dc.gov).
Let’s make this holiday season one of warmth, generosity, and love.
❤️ Thank you for supporting your neighbors!
#ANC4B06 #Ward4DC #ManorPark
What's in the Free Library and Pantry?
The free pantry has been repaired by our local handyman/mover extraordinaire, Dennis McIntyre, 202.367.6588!!!
As I prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to remind everyone I am still always accepting donations of non-perishable items and canned goods as well as books.
I have a special request for early reader books for our youngest neighbors. All items can be left on my porch, in the black box, for deliveries.
Please call/text me at 202.271.3710 or email me at 4b06@anc.dc.gov for the address.
December 2, 2024, ANC 4B06 SMD Meeting
Please mark your calendars for our December Single Member District (SMD) 4B06 Meeting!
🗓️ Date: December 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7pm 📍 Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams Link
Join us as we discuss important updates and initiatives for our community, including:
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Topic 1: Recycling Collection Updates and Waste Management
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Topic 2: Holiday Updates
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Topic 3: DC Council Hearings
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of SMD 4B06.
October 2nd Board of Zoning and Adjustment Hearing - 21101 (245 Peabody Street NW)
On November 13, 2024, I attended the 2nd BZA hearing on behalf of ANC 4B in support of Estrellitas Montessori's application for a special exemption. The Commissions resolution in support of this application can be found here. The hearing video can be found here. The relevant portion of the daylong hearing begins at the 4:45 mark.
A follow-up hearing will be held before the BZA on December 4, 2024, at 9:30am. The notice is below.
🚨 Attention Ward 4 Residents! 🚨
Join me at the upcoming National Park Service Committee Hearing to discuss the future of our beloved Fort Slocum Park! 🌳✨
🗓 Date: December 4, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9am 📍 Location: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue or virtually
We’ll be addressing critical issues like: ✅ Adding much-needed amenities (seating, play areas, restrooms) ✅ Improving safety and accessibility ✅ Enhancing maintenance and historical preservation
This is your chance to have your voice heard! Together, we can advocate for the changes our community deserves. 💬
📢 Share your ideas by commenting below or emailing me at [your email]. Let’s make Fort Slocum Park a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone!
#CommunityMatters #FortSlocumPark #ANC4B06 #Ward4DC #NationalParkService
My testimony can be found here.
Ward 4 Housing Listening Session
On Tuesday, November 26th from 5:30 to 7:30pm, join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at its Ward 4 Housing Listening Sessions to learn about the District’s housing resources and programs, learn about the District's progress on affordable housing, and to share your housing needs and concerns with DHCD. Register here.
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Safeway Feast of Sharing
On Wednesday, November 27th, Safeway is hosting its annual Feast of Sharing holiday celebration at the Convention Center (801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW) to provide a free Thanksgiving meal, live entertainment, free health screenings, community resources, free clothing, and prizes to all who need them. The event will run until 1pm, with senior citizens being admitted at 10am, and general admission at 11am.
Wards 3 & 4 Capital Projects Meeting
As we speak, there are several exciting Ward 4 projects in the works, including a modernization for the Upshur Rec Center, a renovation of the Emery Rec Center, and new community pool at The Parks at Walter Reed.
On Monday, December 2nd at 6pm, DPR will host a community meeting on ongoing capital projects in Wards 3 and 4, including many of the projects that were funded in the DC budget and are currently in progress. The meeting will be an excellent opportunity to hear the latest on these projects and ask DPR any questions about their ongoing work. Click here to RSVP and join!
Ward 4 Mutual Aid Holiday Gift Match
Ward 4 Mutual Aid's Holiday Gift Match is underway and looking for neighbors' help to meet the demand! Through the gift match program, you can choose to buy gifts that a family picks out for their child or support the family with a direct cash gift or gift card. Volunteers have already started working to match families and sponsors, but the sponsor sign-ups will remain open until every family has the support they need, so sign up ASAP!
Petworth Community Market Board Info Session
On Tuesday, December 3rd from 7:30 to 9:30pm, the Petworth Community Market is hosting an informational meeting for people interested in joining the PCM Board. Neighbors will get the chance to learn about the organization's mission, the impact they are making, and how they can contribute their talents to help the organization grow. Join the meeting virtually here.
Weatherization Item Giveaway
On Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 to 6pm, the DC Public Service Commission is hosting a Winter Ready DC event at the Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library to help residents get the supplies needed to prepare their homes for the winter. District residents can receive a free home weatherization item (while supplies last) and get information on utility assistance programs. Register to attend for free here.
Washington Gas Project Pipes Calendar
As part of its infrastructure work throughout the District, Washington Gas has provided a monthly calendar detailing specific projects, where they are taking place, and how long they will take to be completed. You can find the calendar here, which lists the overview and details of projects taking place in Ward 4 neighborhoods.
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Leaf Collection - Section C
The first pass at leaf collection in Section B in Wards 1-8 is underway. The first pass for Leaf Collection in Section C will begin on Monday, November 25, 2024. If you live in Section C, have your leaves raked to the tree box or curbside by Sunday, November 24, 2024. Visit https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf to learn about leaf collection and when we will be in your neighborhood. Not sure what section you live in? Find your section at Leaf Collection | dpw (dc.gov) https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf Leaf collection schedule updates are made every Friday by 5 pm. All sections will receive two weekends’ notice of when to rake their leaves out. Check out our real-time leaf collection tracker https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fa5476e8cedb4eb185c9b30f173fde4b
If you see our leaf collection crews out and about, please encourage your constituents to show their support and share their appreciation by posting on our social media pages. Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) - @DCDPW.
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The Special Waste Collection Events: DPW Special Waste Collection Events for safe disposal and recycling of household hazardous waste, electronics, and secure document shredding will be conducted twice quarterly. Register at tinyurl.com/hhw-register. For more information on residential special waste, visit the District's Zero Waste
Here are the dates for the future special waste collection events:
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Saturday, February 1, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 8 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 10 AM-2 PM – RFK Parking Lot 3 (2400 E. Capitol Street NE)
REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO PARTICIPATE:
To accommodate everyone in a safe and timely manner, DPW is now requiring registration to participate in the Special Waste Collection Events. District residents can sign up for a 15-minute entry slot when residents can arrive anytime in the 15-minute period and a DPW staff member will be there is assist you. Please note that the time selected is the arrival window, not the time of services. Only one ticket is required per vehicle. No entry will be allowed after 2:00 pm. Open to DC residents only. Please bring proof of residency (e.g. driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement) and Eventbrite registration. No commercial waste will be allowed.
Register here.
The Special Waste Collection event may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. If DPW reaches capacity, entrance into the events may be blocked for resident safety. Please check twitter.com/dczerowaste or twitter.com/DCDPW for the most up-to-date information.
Food Waste Drop-Off sites: DPW hosts twelve weekly staffed Food Waste Drop-Off sites across the District. See the locations/hours of operation here: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff
Bring your old, unpainted, glitter-free pumpkins to the nearest Food Waste Drop-Off Site. Let’s keep the spooky season sustainable! Find a drop-off site: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff
Curbside Composting Pilot Program: Not in the Pilot Program but interested in participating in the future? Please fill out this waitlist form to be one of the first to hear about program updates and openings: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CompostPilotInterest
Free mulch/compost pickup at Fort Totten Transfer Station is back! Residents can fill up to five 32-gal bags (bring your own bags & shovel) from Wed-Fri 10 am-2 pm & Sat 7 am-2 pm at 4900 John McCormack Rd NE.
Unified Communication Center UCC
DPW is committed to delivering efficient and effective services to our residents and quickly resolving issues. As our partner in providing streamlined and effective resolutions, we wanted to share the best channels for residents to utilize.
In order to improve our customer service and our internal tracking mechanisms, DPW launched the Unified Communication Center (UCC) in November 2023 aimed at decreasing our response and resolution times. Through the UCC, we have consolidated our call centers and phone numbers into one accessible line. In February 2024, our average hold time was under 2 minutes, affirming our swift assistance for all callers. We also consolidated our emails into one central address. Each contact, whether by phone or email, is provided a Service Request (SR) if they don’t already have one. For a service inquiry, our representatives offer service information and pass along Service Level Agreement (SLA) benchmarks. In instances where an SR is past our SLA benchmarks, our operational escalation team intervenes to quickly resolve the outstanding request.
To ensure smooth communication for everyone, as a first step, we kindly request you share the contact details of the UCC with all members in your office and constituents who reach out to you. This will make the service resolution process quicker for residents and raise awareness about DPW's new communication center. DPW’s leadership team is here to address continual issues or problems that have not been addressed satisfactorily by the UCC.
The UCC is still new, and staff are still learning. If you have used the UCC, please share feedback on what’s working well and what needs improvement. We’d love to hear from you so we can continue to improve!
UCC Phone: (202) 673-6833 (Mon – Fri) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Central Email: dpw@dc.gov.
Dear Wards 3 & 4 Residents/ Community Stakeholders:
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for a virtual community meeting regarding the upcoming capital construction projects coming to the Wards 3 & 4 community.
Your attendance and feedback are greatly appreciated!
Meeting details:
Date: Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual
For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
https://wardupdates.splashthat.com/
For additional information about the project, please visit:
https://dgs.dc.gov/page/dpr-park-and-recreation-center-projects
To sign up for updates about this project, please visit
http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder
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