Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

[WardFive] Christmas Tree Pickup

The following update includes projections for which routes we expect to complete today. As a reminder, holiday trees and greenery should be placed next to residents’ blue recycling bins—not at the curb, unless that is where the resident’s recyclables are normally collected. This collection service is only available to residents who are serviced by DPW. DPW collects trash and recyclables from single-family homes and apartment/condo...
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Monday, 29 January 2018

[WardFive] FINAL DEADLINE: Wed, Jan 31, 11:59 PM

Dear Neighbors,Please make sure you and anyone you know enrolls in health insurance through DC Health Link before Wednesday night -- the final deadline for 2018. DCHealthLink.comThe District is one of only 3 jurisdictions nationwide that extended the open enrollment period to Jan31. There is free in-person assistance at 11 centers...
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[WardFive] DC Snow Team On Standby

  DC Snow Team On Standby, Ready To Treat Roads Ahead of Tuesday Morning Commute   (The National Weather Service is forecasting a mix of rain and snow, with accumulations of snow up to one inch, beginning around 2:00 am on Tuesday, January 30. The DC Snow Team will be called in at midnight to closely monitor temperatures and precipitation, and treat District roads as necessary. Residents and motorists can register...
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[WardFive] DPW’s HHW/E-cycling/Shredding in February

  DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in February   The Department of Public Works (DPW) will accept District residents' household hazardous waste and e-cyclables on February 1st from 1 pm—5 pm, in addition to our regular Saturday service from 8 am—3 pm at the Fort Totten Transfer Station.* DPW will also provide document shredding services on Saturday, February...
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Friday, 26 January 2018

[WardFive] Turkey Thicket Pool Closed from Jan 28 until Feb 4

The pool at Turkey Thicket will close beginning Sunday, January 28 through Sunday, February 4, 2018 for scheduled preventative mainenance. The facility is expected to re-open on Monday, February 5, 2018.   Full information can be found at the link and is copied below: https://dpr.dc.gov/release/dpr-2018-indoor-pool-maintenance-closure-schedule   (Washington, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation...
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Oregon Semi Stouts Kayak Trip

LAKS is excited to take a Strong Intermediate trip to Oregon this May! Begi YEARLY EXPEDITION: Oregon Semi-Stouts        LAKS is excited to take a Strong Intermediate trip to Oregon this May! Beginners, don't worry we are still running Pool...
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[WardFive] Fw: Colorectal Cancer Health Seminar in Ward 5. on February 10 at 11 pm at Woodridge Library

From: Williams, Courtney X <Courtney.X.Williams@medstar.net> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 10:19 PM To: Gjlewisdc@aol.com; Robert.l.jackson@gmail.com; Vgrayton@seaburyresources.org; Bscrlyn@yahoo.com; Debrad07@gmail.com; Morgan1730@yahoo.com; Lcs40@aol.com; ScrappyStephens@gmail.com; Guleford@yahoo.com; kbrisbane213@yahoo.com; kbillett@c-t-associates.com; tlacey@seaburyresources.org; rbob.king@comcast.net;...
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Thursday, 25 January 2018

[WardFive] Christmas Tree Update

  Dear Resident,   We are writing to provide an update on our scheduled Christmas tree collections for today and tomorrow.   As a reminder, holiday trees and greenery should be placed next to your blue recycling bins—not at the curb, unless that is where your recyclables are normally collected. We are collecting holiday trees and greenery on residents’ regularly scheduled recycling collection days through...
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Wednesday, 24 January 2018

[WardFive] 5D CAC Monthly Meeting-Thurs. 1/25/18 7 PM

The Fifth District Citizens' Advisory Council (5D CAC) will conduct their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Fifth District Headquarters located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, Washington, DC 20002.  The meeting will begin promptly at 7 PM.  Please see the attached agenda. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the 5D CAC Carol Fleming carol.fleming4@verizon.net -- --...
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[WardFive] Christmas Tree Collection Update

Dear Resident, We are writing to provide an update on our Christmas tree collections. As a reminder, holiday trees and greenery should be placed next to your blue recycling bins—not at the curb, unless that is where your recyclables are normally collected. Below you will find information on which neighborhoods we have serviced so far this week, and those we expect to service by the end of today. We are collecting...
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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

[WardFive] City-wide community discussion on environmental issues

What: Join Green Drinks DC for a city-wide community discussion and $3 happy hour specials featuring Jeremiah Lowery, DC Council At-Large Candidate in the June 2018 DC Democratic Primary. Discuss local environmental issues that matter to you and learn how you can make your voice heard in the upcoming June DC election. There will be other environmental advocates on hand to address some of the ways we can make DC a city where all...
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Monday, 22 January 2018

RE: [WardFive] Re: Guildfield Church lot/12th Street businesses

Tell them to park on the 7 eleven or the service station parking lot since they are good citizens.Sent from my Sprint Phone.-------- Original message --------From: "Higgins, Ursula (SMD 5B02)" <5B02@anc.dc.gov> Date: 1/22/2018 10:04 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Carolyn Steptoe <carolynsteptoe18@gmail.com>, Michelle Sutton <phyllis_kornegay@yahoo.com>, Joyce Sutton <jsutton1055@gmail.com>, Audrey Britton <audrey2britton@gmail.com>...
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[WardFive] Fw: IMPORTANT: Metro invites public to comment on FY2019 budget and capital investment

SHARING...................................... Commissioner Ursula Higgins Chairperson, ANC 5B Single Member District 5B02 Telephone: 202-321-5289 Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov Website: www.anc5b.org ________________________________________ From: Chisholm, Ann <AChisholm@wmata.com> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 2:53 PM To: Chisholm, Ann Subject: IMPORTANT: Metro invites public to comment on FY2019 budget and capital investment For...
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