Council Considers Six Percent Increase in Public Safety Budget
In a marathon session lasting almost four hours, Greenbelt City Council reviewed City Manager Nicole Ard’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 Public Safety section. Present to discuss their budget proposals were representatives of the police department, Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Greenbelt Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Community Emergency/Animal Response Team […]
Greenbelt Senior Meal Options Are Affordable and Convenient
As noon comes around and more attendees arrive for the Senior Nutrition Program lunch at the Community Center on Wednesday, April 11, Greenbelt resident Linda Martin remarks, “They’ve been coming a long time, too.” There is a sense of community among the regulars at these lunches, which take place Monday through Friday at the Community […]
Many Volunteers Clean Up Forest Preserve and New Trail
Through the chilly weather of March, generous volunteers were giving back to their community in Greenbelt. On Saturday, March 17, a litter cleanup event was held at the Sunrise Tract of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve, adjacent to the Greenbelt Dog Park. Organized and sponsored by the City of Greenbelt Department of Public Works and the […]
City Council Looks at Service Groups and Museum Funding
The April 4 city council worksession focused on support that the city gives to various organizations providing services to Greenbelters as well as the budget for the Greenbelt Museum. There are two main classes of organizations receiving assistance: regional services such as Meals on Wheels or Washington Ear, and city contribution and recognition groups such […]
Five YAC Members Attend League of Cities Conference
On March 12 and 13, five members of the Greenbelt Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and their staff liaison, Alison Longworth, attended the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference held in Washington, D.C. The annual conference brings together city policy makers and thought leaders to discuss issues and federal policies that affect cities, funding […]
Arbor Day
New Deal Directors Approve Contractor for Café’s Kitchen
On Monday, April 9, the board of the New Deal Café voted 5 to 0 to end the Café’s effort to self-manage its kitchen operations. The board passed a motion to approve and sign a contract with a Washington, D.C.-based food contractor to operate the kitchen as of July 1. The Café is a member-owned […]
Packed House Council Meeting Addresses Maglev with BWRR
Greenbelters expressed their opposition, support and questions about the SCMaglev proposal to Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR) representatives on Tuesday, April 3. The city council chambers were so packed with residents that some sat on the floor. It was the second time that BWRR representatives have appeared in front of the Greenbelt City Council. Mayor […]
Journey’s Law Has Special Meaning for Butler Family
In the list of more than 3,000 pieces of legislation introduced in the General Assembly this session, one of them holds a special place in the hearts of all who hear about it. House Bill 1414, Sickle-Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education and Public Awareness, was brought to the legislature by Brian and Camille Butler, in […]
Springhill Lake Rec Center Sends Six to NCAA Playoffs
Brian Butler, the recreation coordinator at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center, was talking about the kids who play basketball there every afternoon. Then the phone rang. The hand signals said, “Wait, I have to take this.” The note he passed over told the story: “NBA Agent for one of my guys.” His guys are still […]