Hyattsville Headlines: Week of May 8, 2023

The following committees of the City of Hyattsville will hold public meetings this week

Hyattsville Environment Committee: Tue, May 9, 7 PM

Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee: Wed, May 10, 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.

It's finally here! Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9!

Voters who received a mail-in-ballot have until 8 p.m. tomorrow to return their ballot to a secure drop box at the City Building, Felegy Elementary, or the Hyattsville Branch Library. Do not mail your ballot as it will not arrive in time to be counted!

Anyone wishing to vote in-person can do so between 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. tomorrow at the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. Same-day voter registration will also be available.

Everyone is invited to come celebrate democracy at the Election Fest starting at 5 p.m. at the City Building! Join us for free ice cream and hot dogs, a bouncy house, DJ, and the kids vote to decide whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich! Stay late to hear the unofficial election results after the polls close.

This May we encourage community members to check out the free mental health and wellness programs offered year-round through our Mental Health 24/7 initiative. Learn more at hyattsville.org/mentalhealth.

A reminder that help is always at hand for you or a loved one through the 988 Lifeline. Just dial 988 for quick access to support. You are not alone!

On May 15 the City will host a lunch and learn workshop from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street focused on “Brain and Body Health: 7 Steps for Enhancing your Health and Mental Wellness.” Space is limited. To register, call (301) 985-5000 or email community@hyattsville.org.

The City’s Public Works Department is hosting two community meetings this May about ongoing traffic calming projects. Join for updates and share your feedback!

Jefferson Street Bike Boulevard Meeting: Attend this virtual community meeting to hear updates on the Jefferson St Bike Boulevard traffic calming project and provide your feedback on how the temporary installations are working. Register at hyattsville.org/calendar. If you can’t make the meeting a survey will also be available on HelloHyattsville.com through May 31.

Gallatin Street Meeting: Attend this in-person meeting! UPDATED LOCATION: The corner of Gallatin Street and 36th Avenue. Hear updates on the final design and timeline for installation of traffic calming measures on the 3500-3700 blocks of Gallatin St.The final design will be posted at hyattsville.org/streets when it's available.

Household Emergency Relief Funds are still available: The deadline to apply for the Hyattsville Household Emergency Relief Program is May 31! City residents and families can apply for up to $5,000 in relief to help offset the financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and apply at hyattsville.org/rescueplan. For questions or assistance with the application, call (301) 985- 5000 or email ARPA@hyattsville.org.

Corridor Investment Grant Program: Hyattsville's Corridor Investment Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 to businesses, non-profits, and community members for creative placemaking projects, programming, or business development strategies. The application deadline is June 9. Visit hyattsville.org/CIP to learn more and apply.

It's Parking Permit Renewal Season: All residential parking permits set to expire between March – June 2023 may be renewed online when the renewal portal opens for your zone group. Find parking permit information and the window for your renewal at hyattsville.org/res-parking.

Maryland State Highway Administration Construction Updates: The Maryland State Highway Administration is currently working on two projects in the City limits. Please use caution and be prepared for traffic when traveling through these areas.

Construction is underway for the Trolley Trail extension, resulting in intermittent lane closures on Route 1 Northbound and Southbound between Charles Armentrout Drive and Farragut Street. UPDATE: Construction will be moving to the intersection of Route 1 and Farragut Street in the next few weeks. The crosswalk at that intersection will be temporarily closed while work is completed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the crosswalk at Gallatin Street. Follow the project's progress in the MDSHA's portal.

The final phases of work are also underway in the Queens Chapel Road project, including roadway and sidewalk improvements between Ager Road and Hamilton Street. You can follow that project here.

After three years in operation, the City's COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics at the First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville will close after May 9.

The site will be open tomorrow offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The City would like to express deepest gratitude to our site partners: Luminis Health, Giant Food, Pastor Penn and the staff of the First United Methodist Church, and the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation. We also could not have done this work without the steadfast and untiring leadership of the City's Emergency Operations Manager, Reggie Bagley. Thank you Reggie!

For future COVID-19 vaccine and testing needs, please visit your local pharmacy, healthcare provider, or contact the Prince George's County Health Department.

The City still 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.