Community Happenings & News: May 2024
Upcoming City Meetings
Monday, May 6, 2024
Council Work Session (Virtual) - 7:00PM
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 |Meeting ID: 992 3939 8605 | Passcode: 086777
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Council Public Hearing (Hybrid) - 7:00PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 980 2251 7451| Passcode: 934907
Monday, May 20, 2024
Council Regular Meeting (Hybrid) - 7:30PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 963 4027 4371 | Passcode: 291413
See City calendar for additional meeting details and information.
Charter Review Committee Meetings
City Charter Review Meeting has been cancelled for the month of May. For updates visit the meeting calendar here.
For more information, email Councilwoman Erika L. Fareed; meeting dates will be announced as they become available.
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If you know of anyone who did not receive this call who lives in City of Glenarden please encourage them to visit the City’s website and enter their information.
If you do not have Internet access, please contact a friend or family member to help add your contact information to the emergency database. Questions regarding this system test should be directed to City of Glenarden at (301)773-2100.
For more information visit the CodeRED page.
City ARPA Grant Opportunities Now Available!
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, delivered $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 emergency. The City of Glenarden received $4 million as a part of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. City Council has designated some of those monies as grants for eligible homeowners, businesses, and non-profits.
For more information about the programs including the applications are available and to apply click here.
GLENARDEN HOMEOWNERS GIVEN A TAX REBATE
The City of Glenarden has benefited greatly from the American Rescue Plan which allowed the City to not have to use tax dollars for Capital projects. This allowed the City to save your tax dollars. A majority of the income that the City receives comes from the homeowner’s property taxes.
On October 2, 2023 Councilman James A. Herring and Councilman Maurice Hairston introduced resolution R-09-2024, a resolution to provide a property tax rebate to Glenarden homeowners. This legislation will have the City of Glenarden issue a $500 check to each residential homeowner.
Councilman Herring and Councilman Hairston both feel that the true legacy organization in the City of Glenarden is its citizens. For over 80 years the citizens of Glenarden have volunteered, supported, and sacrificed for the City of Glenarden. This gesture is one way we can show our appreciation to our citizens.
On January 16th a majority of the City Council voted to approve resolution R-09-2024, checks will be issued soon.
ENRICH Financial Wellness Tools And Resources
You now have access to all the great financial well-being resources on Enrich. Once you sign up you will gain access to explore videos, calculators, articles, tools and courses all from your dashboard.All of us at the City of Glenarden are proud to be supporting you and your families with the tools and support that you need for your financial future!To get the most out of Enrich we recommend you sign up and take the Financial Wellness Checkup to personalize your experience, it only takes 5 minutes!You are able to access the site directly at https://cityofglenarden.enrich.org/. The entire platform is built with responsive design meaning it will automatically adjust to work great on whatever device and screen size you are using whether it is a computer, tablet or phone.If you need any assistance the team at Enrich can help. As you explore the site you can click on the chat icon in the lower right corner for support.Please take the time to get started today and share your feedback with us! For more information visit the City's Enrich Financial Wellness page.
SIGN UP FOR ENRICH!
Mayoral Multicultural DEIA Mother's Day Tea
Celebrating the diversity and inclusivity of mothers with the Mayoral Multicultural DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Tea.
REGISTER HERE
City Of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers Are Hitting The Road!
Call all Glenarden’s 60+ Mayor Cashenna Cross working with the Maryland Parks strive to provide affordable exciting senior citizens experiences to our community. The group affectionately called the City of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers will be hitting the road. Touring Maryland’s greatest treasurers and building community unity and reconnecting with friends.
Mayor Cashenna A. Cross will serve as Tour sponsor so get ready to ride. Welcome age 60+ to join the City of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers as we take to the streets to explorer and celebrate living the “good ageless life.” Are you ready I hope you are!
WE'RE HITTING THE ROAD! Here are the trips:
- Sight and Sound Theatres: DANIEL Live! (December 14, 2024)
With only 45 seats available, act fast to reserve your spot!
SAVE THE DATES:
JUNE 20, 2024
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Contact Mayor Cashenna A. Cross at (571)719-8784 for additional information.
See upcoming event flyers here.
Upcoming Events At Glenarden Branch Library!
Check out some exciting upcoming events for the month of May here. Learn more at pgcmls.info/events.
Ask A Librarian a (240)455-5451 or via email.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Washington
Palmer Park Community Center is now home to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington's FREE after-school program, available Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Join us for fun and learning!
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington Opening at Palmer Park Community Center_English
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington Opening at Palmer Park Community Center_Spanish
Department Of Permitting, Inspections, And Enforcement (DPIE): Stepped Up Enforcement Blitz
Explore details about Prince George's County latest initiative, the "Stepped Up Enforcement Blitz," launched by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE), aimed at tackling unlicensed and illegal businesses. Find out more at: mypgc.us/UnlicensedBusinesses
Prince George's County Deadline For New Emergency Rental Assistance Program Applications
ERAP Portal Will Limit Application Acceptance Beginning May 1, 2024. Read the press release here.
Prince George's County Department Of The Environment Zero Waste Events
Prince George's County Small Business Support Program
The Greater Washington Community Foundation seeks proposals to bolster small businesses in Prince George’s County. This initiative offers grants and support to fuel economic mobility, job accessibility, and racial wealth gap closure. Up to $20,000 per grant, totaling $350,000, will aid 20 businesses. Apply by May 13, 2024 at 4:00PM, for a chance to enhance your business and community impact. Visit Prince George's County Small Business Support Program — Greater Washington Community Foundation (thecommunityfoundation.org for details.
MDOT E-ZPass Issues Warning To Customers On Smishing Scam
The E-ZPass Group is issuing an alert to all E-ZPass customers about a text messaging scam targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into entering their
personal data and financial information to a fake website. Click link above to read more.