Note: I am re-sending this email because I just heard from DPR that the date for the community meeting on the triangle park at 9th & Illinois is now changed from 1/21 to 1/27. See modified flyer below.
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New Year, New Opportunities
I visited with family in another (warmer) part of the country this winter, and returned to icy blasts but the warmth of my home, my neighbors, and my neighborhood. I care a great deal about this place, and I know you do too, but I'm also excited to take opportunities to travel, visit with family, and get to know other cultures and communities. That's why with this newsletter, I'm letting you know that I will be abroad on a family sabbatical in Uruguay, South America, from mid-February to mid-July. I have dozens of cousins, a 101-year-old great aunt, and other extended family in Uruguay and Argentina, and I am eager to take this opportunity to spend time with them, deepen family ties, and explore this part of my cultural heritage. My children will enroll in local school and my wife and I will continue our work and volunteer commitments remotely.
I will continue serving as your ANC Commissioner through hybrid meetings, email, phone and text - I just won't be able to meet up in person. If you have questions, or you'd like to arrange a get-together before I leave, please reach out! And rest assured that I will continue to serve as 4D Grants Officer, 4D04 Commissioner, and keep interceding via email and phone on your behalf with city agencies and Council staff when you need help. It is common for ANC Commissioners to serve part of their term remotely, whether they are a college student, deployed overseas, or even in jail! I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue serving, and I look forward to catching up on all the events I've missed when I'm back in the summer.
4D Grants Committee Needs You - Serve and Apply!
The second round of 4D's revamped quarterly grant application is now open, deadline March 1. We want YOU to apply! Join us for two webinars on Tuesday, February 3rd (one during the day and one in the evening) to learn more about how to apply and be successful accessing these funds. See full details at http://www.anc4d.org/grants.
We also need new committee members to help advertise the grants, review incoming applications, and make sure applicants are prepared to apply. Please reach out to me if you would like to join the committee.
Thank you,
Commissioner Eliza Cava
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![]() 9th & Illinois Triangle Park Community Meeting NOW JAN. 27
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting where we will discuss upcoming renovations to the triangle park at 9th Street NW, Illinois Avenue NW and Ingraham Street NW.
Your attendance and feedback are greatly appreciated!
Meeting details:
- Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2026 (NEW DATE)
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Emery Heights Community Center, 5701 Georgia Ave NW.
Additional websites for 9th and Illinois Triangle Park Project
DC Water Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charges On Hold For Now
Did you notice an increase in your Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) on your most recent water bill? DC Water has received feedback from the public, and many ANCs, that the rollout of these new charges was surprising and confusing. They therefore announced on December 30th that the changes are on hold, and they will work with ANCs throughout the city (among other avenues) to educate and help people understand the reason for the changes, the need for the fees to rebuild our stormwater drainage system, and address affordability. Stand by - I plan to invite DC Water to speak to our ANC soon about these topics.
Trash & Recycling Updates, Street Sweeping and Leaf Collection, Holiday Greenery
Second Pass of Leaf Collection Happening Now!
- Locate your section and keep up to date on DPW's progress via the leaf collection tracker at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. Most of ANC 4D is in the "D" section.
- To ensure proper collection, make sure to have your leaves raked to your curbside or tree box at least 24 hours before collection is scheduled to begin in your section.
- To report a missed collection, call 202-737-4404 or submit a 311 request.
Holiday Tree and Greenery Collection:
DPW is currently collecting live holiday trees until Feb 28th. Don't forget to remove decorations and place your holiday trees at the curb! Please use the curbside tree boxes and the holiday tree drop-off options below to compost all holiday trees and greenery.
DC Residents can also drop off holiday trees and greenery Monday – Friday at the following locations:
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Bryant Street Sweep Shop 201 Bryant Street NW (Roll off box) 8 AM – 3 PM
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Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert Street NW 8 AM – 4 PM
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DPW Salt Storage Facility 2700 South Capitol Street SE (Roll off box) 8 AM – 2:30 PM
MySchoolDC Enrollment
The 2026–27 My School DC lottery is coming up soon! Make sure you’re ready — check out these important dates to keep your application on track.
December 6, 2025: EdFEST (Grades 9-12)
December 15, 2025: Lottery application opens
December 13, 2025: EdFEST (PK3 - Grade 8)
February 2, 2026: Application deadline (Grades 9-12)
March 2, 2026: Application deadline (PK3 - Grade 8)
March 27, 2026: Lottery results are available
April 25, 2026: Enrollment Saturday
May 1, 2026 Enrollment deadline for matched students
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