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Your weekly digest from the City of Hyattsville. Read for details on 2023 candidate registration, youth scholarships, and more! |
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 Lead Local!
Start off 2023 with a commitment to serve your community! Candidate registration for the 2023 City of Hyattsville Election opens on February 7.
Hyattsville's Mayor and Council members represent their neighbors' voices in creating City policies and programs. Learn more about running and serving as Mayor or City Councilmember in our 2023 Candidate Packet.
Interested candidates are encouraged to attend one of our two upcoming candidate information sessions!
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February 1, 6-8 p.m.: Virtual Session. Register here.
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February 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: In-person, Hyattsville City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street
Public meetings this week
The following committees of the City of Hyattsville will hold public meetings this week:
Board of Supervisors of Elections: Tuesday, January 17, 1 PM
City Council: Tuesday, January 17, 7 PM
Ethics Commission: Wednesday, January 18, 5:00 PM
Educational Facilities Task Force: Thursday, January 19, 7 PM
Meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation can be found at hyattsville.org/meetings. Please note that agendas are provided a minimum of 2 days in advance and may not be available at the time of this message. Email cityclerk@hyattsville.org with committee questions.
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New scholarship program available!
City of Hyattsville high school seniors and graduates interested in pursuing higher learning are encouraged to apply for the new Hyattsville Educational Path Scholarship!
Students who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in college, university, or trade schools can apply for funding to support the cost of tuition, books, and other school materials. Applications will be accepted between January 23 and March 24, 2023.
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Get fit and get paid!
Upcoming Events
For a full list of events visit hyattsville.org/calendar
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Notices & Deadlines
Holiday Tree Pick-Up: Leave live trees curbside for pick-up with weekly compost and yard waste pickup on Monday January 23, 30 or February 6! Please make sure trees are free of all lights and decoration. For questions, call (301) 985-5032.
Participate in the 2022-2026 City Sustainability Plan! We’re updating our community sustainability five-year plan, and we need your feedback to ensure the new plan meets the community's needs! Share your thoughts on transportation, housing, public spaces, and more at our upcoming prioritization sessions on January 24 and 25 or online at hellohyattsville.com! Session registration details available here.
Relief Funding for Hyattsville Residents and Businesses: Hyattsville residents can still apply for COVID-19 relief funding of up to $5,000 per household! Hyattsville businesses, non-profits, and childcare providers may also be eligible for relief. Learn more about all programs and check your eligibility at hyattsville.org/rescueplan. You must live or own a business in the incorporated City limits of Hyattsville to apply for the resident and business programs; check your address eligibility at hyattsville.org/isithyattsville.
Trolley Trail Construction and Traffic Updates: The Maryland State Highway Administration has begun construction on the Trolley Trail extension, resulting in intermittent lane closures on Route 1 Northbound and Southbound between Charles Armentrout Drive and Farragut Street. A detour for pedestrians and cyclists has been provided. Please be prepared for extra traffic in the area, particularly during rush hour. You can follow the project's progress in the MDSHA's portal.
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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
REMINDER: Start the year off right by getting your COVID and flu vaccines! Take advantage of the opportunity to get free COVID-19 boosters as well as flu shots and regular COVID-19 vaccine doses at the City's Tuesday and Saturday clinics.
Vaccines are available for ages 3 and up and no insurance is required. Visit hyattsville.org/covidvaccine for details and transportation options.
Hyattsville COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Site:
First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782
www.hyattsville.org/covid-19
Vaccinations & boosters:
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (12+ all day, 5+ from 3 - 7 p.m.)
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (3+ all day)
Flu shots available at both clinics
PCR Testing (Drive-through & walk-up): Mondays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (all ages)
The City also has COVID-19 self-test kits available for pick-up at the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. Kits are available during business hours, M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. One kit per person present; each kit contains two tests.
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