Volume 25, Issue6 www.myberwyn.org June, 2017

President’s Corner

Christy Dollymore

Greetings Berwyn, Thank you all for your support through my tenure as President. Family obligations are taking me out of State regularly leaving me no time to continue.

Please join us for Movies in the Park this summer! Last Friday of the month. Set up starts at 7:30 Movie at 8:30. Friday June 30, Friday July 28 and August 25. I am out of State June 30. Please let me know if you can help John Dollymore set up and show the movie!

Thanks again for your support!

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Councilman PJ Brennan 202-288-5569

pbrennan@collegeparkmd.gov

This past weekend, College Park celebrated city volunteers with a dinner at the UMD Golf Club House. The evening was filled with great community networking, appreciation, and dancing. The residents on our city boards and commissions give so much back to our communities. Many thanks to all of you who give of your time in the city, local schools, and churches. If you’re interested in

volunteering with a city board or commission, please contact me or Monroe to be nominated. (http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/government/boards_and_commissions.php) Starting Wednesday, June 7 the westbound lane of the 4700 block of Berwyn House Road (going towards Baltimore Avenue) will be temporarily closed. The owner of Fuse 47 will soon begin the

demolition of the structure damaged by the recent fire. There will be traffic signs notifying residents of the temporary one-way traffic flow. This lane closure is expected to remain in effect until October.

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C/O Christy Dollymore, President, 4710 Tecumseh St, College Park, MD 20740

BDCA: Membership Meeting

Date: Thursday June 15th at 7:30 pm

Location: Fealy Hall– 49th Ave. & Berwyn Rd.

Topics & Guests:

• BDCA Elections

Families, join the Berwyn Family Group on Nextdoor

as a way to connect with other families in Berwyn.

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I do regret that inconvenience of the sidewalk being shut down outside of the Cambria/CVS development. Please use the Trolley Trail and/or cross at signalized intersections to get around the area. City staff continues to communicate with the developer about reopening this area for pedestrians…

June marks the start of the council’s modified summer schedule. We’ll be meeting two times each month instead of our regular four meetings from now through August. We have a number of items we’ll be covering…

In June, the council will review the County’s Nuisance Abatement Board, meet with the Candidates’ Debate Workgroup in anticipation of

election season this Fall, discuss the event coordination and budget for College Park Day, discuss actions the city can take in response to the feedback from the City Survey, and review municipal voting right for non-citizen residents. In July, we’ll be discussing election related issues – staggered or longer terms, at-large districts, and a plan to start looking at redistricting and issues/fees

related to bulk trash pick-ups. There is a lot of great events and happenings in the city over the summer. Nick and I recommend checking out the National Orchestral Institute at The Clarice. Talented young musicians from across the country have convened at the University to put on a number of performances throughout June that match the caliber of professional orchestras. Visit http://theclarice.umd.edu/ for more information.

And don’t forget to visit our city farmers markets.The Hollywood Farmers Market occurs on Saturdays from 9AM. to 1PM at the Hollywood Shopping Center on Rhode Island Avenue in College Park. The Downtown Farmers Market occurs on Sundays from 10AM to 2PM in the City Hall parking lot located at 4500 Knox Road in College Park. Both

markets will run through November. To stay up-to-

date with farmers market information, please follow the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages and sign up for the City’s emails at www.collegeparkmd.gov/cpconnect. UMD also has a great Farmers Market on Wednesday from 11AM - 2PM in front of the Stamp Student Union. From May 27 through August 20, 2017, the Downtown College Park Garage and the City Hall Lot

will offer free parking Monday through Friday after 5pm and all-day on Saturdays and Sundays. There are quite a few new restaurants and businesses in the Downtown area, you may find a new favorite hangout! So try a new restaurant or visit a new store during these free parking summer weekends and nights in Downtown College Park! Interested in free group tennis lessons at a 1st class

facility? Session Dates (Adult and Junior) will be held June 10 - 25, July 1 - 16, and July 29 - August 13. For more information or to sign up, please visit: http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/people_we_serve/tennis.php Enjoy your summer! If you need anything from me during this time, don’t hesitate to call or email.

Nick Brennan njpbrennan@gmail.com 202-597-1291 June BDCA Neighborhood Watch Article

As we head into vacation season, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that the risk of being burglarized can be greatly reduced by taking simple steps to make our homes more difficult to enter and less enticing to would-be burglars. Remember, the greatest weapons in the fight to prevent burglaries are light, time and noise.

• Make your home look occupied, and make it

difficult to break in. • Lock all outside doors and windows before

you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.

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Neighborhood Watch

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• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are

going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.

• Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold

your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.

• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.

• Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on

all your outside doors. • Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special

locks are available for better security. • Other windows may need better locks.

Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.

• Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.

• Trim trees and shrubs so that they cannot be used as hiding places for intruders.

• Make sure your door hinges are on the inside.

There have been additional incidences of people rummaging through unlocked vehicles - please remembers to lock your car at all times and remove any valuables. As always, report any suspicious

behavior or criminal activity to 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line, 301-352-1200. Lastly, please save the date for Berwyn’s 2016 National Night Out event – Tuesday, August 2! More details to follow!

Name BDCA Board 2016-2017

Christy Dollymore President

Rose Colby 1st

Vice President

Bob Catlin 2

nd Vice President

Director: Real Estate & Local Zoning

Timothy Triplett Corresponding Secretary& Website

Liesl Koch Recording Secretary

Nick Brennan

Neighborhood Watch Director

Treasurer

Chad Stern Assistant Treasurer

Dan Blasberg Director: State of MD/General

Assembly issues

Kevin Young Director

Elizabeth Kuligowski Newsletter Editor

Jim Nealis Director of Berwyn News

Circulation

Karyn

Keating-Volke Welcoming Committee Director

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Nearby Farmer Markets

(within 20 min)

These are the usual time frame these farmer

market run. Please look up individual farmer

markets for details. If we are missing a farmers

market, please e-mail: newsletter@myberwyn.org

Beltsville- USDA

5601 Sunnyside Ave., Parking Lot B, Beltsville

Thursday: 10am – 2pm; June- Oct

Cheverly Community Market

6401 Forest Rd, Cheverly

Alternating Saturdays: 8am – 12pm; May – Oct

http://cheverlycommunitymarket.com

College Park- City Hall

4500 Knox Road, College Park

Sunday: 10am – 2pm; mid April – late Nov

College Park- UMD

UMD Cole Field House; 1115 Eppley Rec. Center

Wednesdays: 11am – 3pm; May- Nov

College Park- Paint Branch

5211 Paint Branch Pkwy, College Park

Saturday: 7am – 12pm; May - Nov

College Park – Hollywood

Holloywood Shopping Center

Saturday: 9am – 1pm; April - Nov

http://www.hollywoodmarket.org/

Dutch Country Farmers Market

9701 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel

Thurs:9-6, Fri: 9-8, Sat: 8-3; all year

Frank and Gail’s- Laurel

378 Main Street, Laurel

Thursday: 9am – 2pm; June -Oct

Greenbelt

Greenbelt Aquatic center; 101 Centerway

Sundays 10am – 2pm;l May - Nov

Hyattsville

3505 Hamilton St, Hyattsville

Tuesdays 2pm – 6pm; July - Oct

Mount Rainier- City Hall

1 Municipal Place, Mount Rainier

Saturdays 10am– 2pm; May - Nov

Riverdale Park

MARC Rail Station Parking Lot, 4650 Queensbury

Road

Thursday: 3pm – 7pm; May – Nov

Silver Spring- Freshfarm Market

Ellsworth Drive between Fenton and Georgia

Saturdays: 9am – 1pm; all year

Tokoma Park

Laurel Avenue- historic old Takoma

Sundays: 10am – 2pm; year round

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BUY A HOUSE AND THE STATE PAYS OFF YOUR STUDENT LOANS

Do you know if you buy an owner occupied home under a specific program, the state will pay off your student loans? Smartbuy will pay up to 15% of the sale price of your new home towards your student loans. You will need 5% down of your own money, and you will have to pay any balance of loans off before closing. Also, you must buy a

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Neighborhood Homes Information Provided by Bob Catlin

Berwyn/ Branchville Real Estate

Properties sold through May 2017 4805 Branchville Road 4 beds/2 baths $250,000 listed in March, UC in April 8608 Baltimore Avenue commercial ? purchased by State Highway Admin Properties For Sale as of June 3th

5100 Roanoke Place land, 13,575 sq. ft. $75,000 listed in late October 4713 Greenbelt Road 3 beds/2 baths $335,000 listed in late April 8408 Potomac Avenue 2 beds/2 baths $225,000 listed in mid-May 8705 49th Avenue 4 beds/2 baths $349,900 listed late May, flip (April sale) 4806 & 04 Berwyn Road commercial bldgs $599,450 listed late May, 2 buildings Properties Under Contract as of June 3th

8603 49th Avenue 5 beds/ 2 baths $319,900 listed & UC in early May 4801 Ruatan Street 4 beds/2.5 baths $349,000 listed and UC in mid-May

4707 Tecumseh #104 2 beds/2 baths $179,900 bank owned, listed & UC in May 4709 Tecumseh #201 2 beds/2 baths $149,900 bank owned, listed & UC in May Properties for rent as of June 3th 4807 Greenbelt Road 3 beds/1 bath $1,995 available July 1 8401 Potomac Avenue 5 beds/3 baths $3,695 available August 1 8515 Potomac Avenue 5 beds/2 baths $2,900 available August 1 8517 Potomac Avenue 4 beds/2 baths $2,500 available now 4815 Osage Street 3 beds/1 bath $1,950 available now

4709 Tecumseh #303 2 beds/2 baths $1,450 available now 4709 Tecumseh #103 2 beds/2 baths $1,650 available now 8709 49th Avenue 5 beds/4 baths $2,500 available August 1