Safer Passage for Pedestrians And Bikes Concerns Cities
On October 21, the Greenbelt City Council met with representatives of Berwyn Heights, College Park and Beltway Plaza to discuss strategies on how best to move forward with plans to make Greenbelt Road safer for pedestrians and bikers. Plans for this go back as far as a Neighborhood Conservation Program report from 2003, with a […]
State Comptroller Franchot Updates Council on Economy
On September 30, a special council meeting was convened with Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot, Deputy Comptroller Sharone Bonardi and Acting Director of the Bureau of Revenue Estimates (BRE) David Farkas to discuss the findings of a September 29 revenue projection for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 and what Greenbelters, the state and nation as […]
City’s Dog Park Reopened With New Rules and Fees
As of Saturday, September 26 at 7 a.m., the city’s Dog Park, located on Hanover Drive off Hanover Parkway, has reopened. This was the result of a vote by the Greenbelt City Council at their Wednesday, September 23 worksession, where they decided on a new set of rules, permit requirements and a new fee structure […]
City, County Council Discuss COVID, Maglev, Economy, Housing
Prince George’s County Council Chair Todd Turner and Councilmembers Mel Franklin and Calvin Hawkins met with the Greenbelt City Council on August 28, to inform the council about the county’s efforts in this difficult time and air issues that are of concern to Greenbelt. Councilmember Judith Davis began by commemorating the 100th anniversary of the […]
Greenbelt Station and Council Work to Resolve Trail, Issues
Residents of Greenbelt Station (GS) were welcomed to a Greenbelt City Council worksession on August 12 to share their recent concerns and challenges. GS representatives included Community Manager Leslie Perez of Community Association Management Professionals (CAMP) and GS Master Association Vice President Rachel Roberts-Jones, along with residents Ting Ma and Brian Drewry. City Director of […]
Council Takes Steps to Save Thousands on Bond Refinancing
At a worksession on July 27 and a special meeting on August 3, the Greenbelt City Council had an opportunity to meet with First Vice President Jennifer Diercksen and Senior Vice President Joe Mason from Davenport and Company (the city’s financial advisor) and City Bond Counsel Fabian Walters, from Miles and Stockbridge, to review bank […]
City Council Reviews Plans, Funds for Capital Projects
On July 27, a Greenbelt City Council worksession focused on capital projects, many of which have been deferred due to the pandemic. There was also a debate about the refinancing of two bonds with the aid of Davenport & Company, the city’s financial consultant, represented at the meeting by First Vice President Jennifer Diercksen and […]
Greenbelt Recreation Pulls Out All the Stops on Summer Fun
Thanks to the Herculean efforts of the city’s Recreation Department, summer camps are up and running, in a virtual setting this time. Said Recreation Program Supervisor Anne Oudemans, “We did it,” calling this year’s effort Summer Connect to differentiate it from the normal fare. She said that pairs of pre-recorded presentations with online interactive sessions […]
Advisory Boards Continue with Planning Despite Shutdown
The annual meeting between the Greenbelt City Council and representatives of the city’s advisory boards and committees was held on June 24. These groups provide guidance to council on a wide range of areas. Said Councilmember Judith Davis, “we can’t do our job without you,” praising them for their creative ideas, as “we can’t think […]
COVID Leads Greenbelt East, Council Annual Worksession
On June 17, the Greenbelt City Council and staff shared responses to a series of questions posed by the Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition (GEAC) on a wide range of topics, including the effect of the pandemic on the city, recreation, municipal police operations, littering and traffic issues. Mayor Colin Byrd expressed that it was a […]