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16 February General Meeting -- 7:30pm, West Laurel Community Building.
Interested in saving money on heating
and/or cooling your house? If so, you will want to attend the February
General Meeting where the major program is Green Energy Alternatives for your
Home. Our speakers are from the
Maryland Clean Energy Center and West Laurel residents who have made the switch.
Hear about the options available, the costs, the paybacks, and what are the
state and local government programs to off-set your costs.
The meeting will begin with a Presentation of the Colors by Cub
Scout Pack 1673 followed by the Good Neighbor Awards for the quarter.
27 October - Fall General Meeting Wrap-up.
The WLCA hosted an informative and interactive General evening with
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker
III and Councilwoman Mary Lehman at the Fall General Meeting. The topics
were wide ranging:
- Laurel Hospital is being taken over by the University of Maryland Hospital (no
date given)
- Environment impacts of paving more than 10% of any property lot (news to
County Executive)
- Volunteer vs paid fire & rescue. This is an important topic that has
been temporarily tabled by the County Executive. The WLCA is looking
forward to hosting a discussion on this topic for our residents to be informed.
- Public transit in the Laurel corridor should precede growth & concern over
Konterra, the current traffic on I-95, speeding in West Laurel.
Although we did not always get the depth of answer or the time we would have
liked, the County Executive and his staff left West Laurel knowing that we are
actively engaged in many topics throughout the county and will continue to be
so.
The 2011-12 budget was passed with a discussion on reinstating the amount given
to the volunteer fire & rescue squad. The WLCA Board agrees with this
sentiment but recognizes funds must be available. Although the number of
dues paying members has increased from the last few years, less than 33% have
paid their $15. As more dues are paid, the Board will be able to reinstate
to match the $150 donation made in prior years.
Phil Ott was
recognized for "being there when we need him." Phil's never-ending
generosity to set-up and take-down at all events is greatly appreciated.
>For full coverage see,
"County Exec Baker addresses proposed fire commission changes, county's image at
West Laurel Civic Association Meeting."
WSSC Pipeline Update #2
The second meeting with WSSC was held on 27 July, again
with representatives from WSSC, WLCA, and Councilwoman Lehman's office.
BGE and State Highway Administration restated their original position -- no
longitudinal use of their rights-of-way. This means the pipeline alignment
remains along the length of Bond Mill Road. WLCA once again brought up our
concerns on safety for walkers/joggers, environmental impact of disturbing the
creek, and inconvenience to the neighborhood. WSSC took note of all
concerns, including the environmental impacts and will be re-doing their survey
with this in mind. The survey is scheduled to begin around September with
construction not beginning until late 2012-early 2013. The WLCA will
continue to monitor this project with WSSC and provide information to residents.
We are also still working with the 21st delegation to see if there are any other
alternatives to be explored.
WSSC Pipeline Update
At the General Meeting many residents expressed their concerns
regarding the route selected and the extensive disruption of the entire
community. As a result, the WLCA along with Senator Rosapepe,
Delgates Pena-Melnyk, Frush and Barnes have met with WSSC, BGE, and State
Highway Administration. Both BGE and State Highway are reviewing their
initial responses and the possibility of use of their rights-of-way. The
next meeting is scheduled from late July.
General Meeting - WSSC Pipeline Route
The primary speakers at the May General Meeting were a
team from WSSC who provided an overview of the proposed new 48" pipeline
scheduled to run from the dam through West Laurel, then across Route 198 to the
WSSC plant. Of eight routes explored by WSSC, the proposed route is down
Brooklyn Bridge Road to Bond Mill Road to the BGE right of way adjacent to Bauer
and across Route 198. The alternative routes along the length of the BGE
right-of-way and/or along the I-95 right-of-way had been removed consideration
based on the response of BGE and State Highway Administration. The
project will take 12-18 months.
WLCA Supports Increased Pedestrian and Bike Lanes
Over the past year,
the WLCA has submitted multiple inputs to the County Executive, County Council
and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission requesting that
pedestrian and bike lanes be included in the development of new roadways and
re-development of existing roadways.
Our most recent submission was to County Executive, Rushern Baker (
March 2011 letter) re-emphasizing our past submissions on the need for
safe walking and biking alterntives.
County Excutive Rushern L. Baker responded with a letter outlining his
initiatives to support friendlier and safer streets.. In the FY12 proposed
budget, he has included a
"Green Streets" intiative and is working with the Department of Public Works
& Transportation to accommodate bike lanes when resurfacing roadways.
Entry Sign to West
Laurel
The new entry sign has been put up thanks to Bryon White and Tony Spezio.
The WLCA is working to price the cost of stone end posts to complete the job.
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Up-Coming Community Events
WSSC Deer Hunt Dates.
The annual deer hunt along Rocky Gorge Reservoir begins on 14
October and ends 18 January 2012. The dates are listed below. If you want
more information, please go to
WSSC
Managed Hunt page.
19 January Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7pm.
An agent from the FBI Baltimore Field Office will be presenting on
cybercrime and cyber-related issues. The meeting will be at the West
Laurel Community Building. Mark your calendars now.
26 January Area Meeting - WEST of Bond Mill, 7-8:30pm.
Residents on the WEST side of Bond Mill Road (Clayburn, Huckburn, Jerald,
Ashland, Sherwood, Forest Mill, Maple Terrace, McCahill, Burtons, Joyce, Julie,
Hillsborough) are invited to meet at the West Laurel Community Building.
Officer Beasock and a member of code enforcement will
be attending.
16 February General Meeting - Green
Technology for Your Home.
The WLCA is working
with the University of Maryland to provide speakers to educate residents on the
costs and paybacks of solar, geothermal, tankless water heaters and other
technologies. We plan to have several residents who have invested provide
their perspectives on value along with vendors of these technologies available
for you to talk with.
2 June 2012 Dumpster Day
News for Seniors:
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Center
At long last the new Laurel-Beltsville Senior
Activity Center opens on August 29th. It is located at 7120 Contee Road,
adjacent to the Laurel Regional Hospital. The center is designed to meet
the needs of seniors 60 and up (free membership) and residents ages 50-59 may
purchase a membership.
Amenities include a large lounge with fireplace, ceramics room, woodworking
room, arts & crafts room, billiards, computer lab, exercise room, and conference
room. Opening week (29 Aug - 3 Sep) will feature a variety of
classes for seniors to sample and special performances 7-8pm in the Great Room.
Special Services for Seniors (Prince Georges)
- Prince Georges County provides back door collection of refuse for senior
citizens over 65 years of age and for disabled persons. To qualify, no one
living in the home can be under 65 years of age or be physically able to carry
the collection containers to the curb. To make arrangements for back door
collection, call (301) 952-7630.
- Hazardous Waste pick up, call 301-883-6026
- Free pet licenses for spayed/neutered animals, call
301-780-7251.
 
News of Interest to West Laurelel
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West Laurel Is Swimming In Small Town Spirit, Washington Post Real Estate
Section
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Children bike with Police in West Laurel, The Gazette
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Bikes Strengthen Community Ties,Laurel
Leader
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District 1 Town Hall Meeting Draws Large Crowds, College Park Patch
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Intercounty Connector
News Stories in Washington Post
Intercounty Connector News Stories in Baltimore Sun
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2011 Recreation Council Programs
West Laurel Community Building,
16501
Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
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Sponsored by WL Recreation Council with
the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission. For more
information contact the Deerfield Run Community Center (301) 953-7882.
http://www.laurelmd.us/loc/westlaurel/wlrc.html
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Community Notes
Choices in Recycling. In addition to the county recycling
programs, West Laurel residents may drop off their magazines and newspapers at
the Bond Mill Elementary School. The two Abitibi recycling bins have been
moved back by the caferteria entrance. NO CARDBOARD is accepted!
Maryland State
Representatives. The updated list of our Maryland State Representatives and their
contact information is posted on the
Prince George's & Montgomery County
Sex Offenders Listing.
Nowavailable to residents is a listing
of sex offenders based on zip code.
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