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State Board Announces New Arts, Crafts, Exercise, Science: 2020 Kinder Camp Offers it All November Election Procedures by Taylor Hardy by Edith J. Beauchamp

Este artículo está disponible Governor Larry Hogan gave them the June primary, when all regis- en español en nuestra página to conduct the election. tered voters were mailed ballots, web www.greenbeltnewsreview. Hogan wrote: “I have issued is that now, for the general elec- com. a proclamation granting the State tion, all Marylanders must spe- Dramatic changes in how Board of Elections the author- cifically make a formal request Maryland will vote in the No- ity it is seeking to create vot- on a signed application form to vember general election for Presi- ing centers for use during early receive a mail-in ballot. dent and Congress were made voting and on Election Day, at Because the State Board an- official just last week. The Mary- the sole discretion of the Board. ticipates that most people will land State Board of Elections My only direction to you, under still opt for mail-in voting, the met Wednesday, August 12 in an existing law, was to expand and Board will mail ballot request emergency session and ratified encourage voting by mail by im- forms to all registered voters new dates for the general elec- mediately mailing absentee ballot with a postage pre-paid return tion and a new strategy for vot- requests to every voter.” ing, using the emergency powers The significant change from See ELECTION, page 9 PHOTO BY CARLY FRIEND-GOMEZ CARLY BY PHOTO Emma and Stella Friend-Gomez make crab-themed headbands for “Under the Sea” week. This summer the Greenbelt closing down the Community Recreation Kinder Camp Con- Center, staff quickly shifted their nect program has looked drasti- focus from in-person camps to cally different from the Kinder virtual camps. Kinder Camp staff Camp programs of the past. For members Taylor Hardy, Teresa instance, this summer the pre- Trozzo, Nadia Constanza and school aged campers have worked Shantel Morton immediately entirely from the safety of their own homes. With COVID-19 See CAMP, page 11 Greenbelt Station and Council Work to Resolve Trail, Issues by Matthew Arbach

Residents of Greenbelt Station City Director of Planning and (GS) were welcomed to a Green- Community Development Terri belt City Council worksession on Hruby began with a rundown of PHOTO BY MELISSA SITES MELISSA BY PHOTO The Rude Mechanicals, in residence at Greenbelt Arts Center, present Romeo and Juliet on Zoom. August 12 to share their recent the latest developments on the See story, page 7. concerns and challenges. GS trail that will connect GS and the representatives included Com- Greenbelt Metro station, a key munity Manager Leslie Perez of element of the community when Community Association Man- it was conceived. This trail, agement Professionals (CAMP) active in its planning and permit- and GS Master Association Vice ting phase, will be constructed Council Briefed on Beltway President Rachel Roberts-Jones, by Woodlawn, the developer of along with residents Ting Ma and Widening Options, Impacts Brian Drewry. See COUNCIL, page 8 by Diane Oberg Additional details are now ment of Planning and Commu- has urged the state to study al- available about the impact of the nity Development, who recently ternative congestion relief pack- proposed widening of the Capital achieved Certified City Plan- ages including increased funding Beltway (I-495) and I-270. The ner status. Staff will continue to for transit and other alternative Federal Highway Administration review the document and will (FHWA) and the Maryland De- prepare comments to council for See BELTWAY, page 8 partment of Transportation State approval. Highway Administration (SHA) DEIS have released their Draft Environ- The DEIS identifies seven mental Impact Study (DEIS) and alternatives including no build. What Goes On the Joint Federal/State Applica- The six build alternatives include Monday, August 24 tion (JPA) for the alteration of various mixtures of express toll 8 p.m. City Council Workses- any floodplains or wetlands, and lanes, managed lanes and high- sion: Dog Park Reopening have begun virtual and in-person occupancy vehicle lanes. Rules and Regulations public hearings on the documents Porter noted that the earlier Wednesday, August 26 (details at the end of this article). transit alternatives are off the 8 p.m. Council Worksession: Comments may be submitted table. Instead, the plan now is to County Council Chair Todd through Thursdsay, October 8 but allow buses free use of the man- Turner & At-Large those wishing to comment should aged lanes and accommodation of Councilmembers Mel Franklin not wait until the last minute. direct and indirect connections to and Calvin Hawkins. The executive summary of these transit stations. All meetings are virtual. reports is 21 pages. The DEIS Porter noted that the city has See the meetings calendar at is 353 pages and the JPA is even consistently advocated against greenbeltmd.gov for agendas longer. widening the Capital Beltway and information on public At its August 10 regular meet- due to the significant impact the participation in these meet- PHOTO BY LOIS GORMAN LOIS BY PHOTO ing the Greenbelt City Council project would have on “natural, ings. was briefed on the DEIS by socioeconomic, cultural and built Zachary Hoard of the Co-op sanitizes carts for patrons. Molly Porter of the city’s Depart- environments.” Instead, the city Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 20, 2020

Clarifications DeWayne Washington, news Letters to the Editor chief at Goddard Space Flight Center, referring to our article, City Needs Better The city can’t afford a lawsuit? Maglev Snubs Local Officials: Let’s find an advocacy group to Changes Threaten Forest, in Maglev Strategy the August 6 issue, wishes to The article by Donna Hoff- represent Greenbelt (for free). clarify that “Goddard Space meister in the Thursday August The circular discussion went Flight Center (GSFC) has not 13 issue of the News Review de- nowhere. offered a position on the mag- scribed a half-hour City Council The city would be better lev project. GSFC is concerned discussion of maglev as “Paraly- served with a chess-like approach about impacts to operations sis by Analysis.” The discussion that places a premium on strategy at the Goddard Geophysical CARTOON focused on possible lawsuits, an as opposed to emotion. The city and Astronomical Observa- understandable reflection of anger needs a public relations strategy, tory (GGAO) from the po- over revised Baltimore-Washing- not arguments over how to sue tential location of a Train- ton Rapid Rail (BWRR) maglev BWRR. It’s far too early to talk set Maintenance Facility near routes that bullseye the Greenbelt about lawsuits, even though court GGAO, particularly the one Forest Preserve for destruction. challenges to maglev are likely at on the Beltsville Agricultural Current series of cartoons should have Service or (See maps in August 6 issue.) some point. Research Center property at Garden Side? at top, and - B. Glee as the byline at the As the article explained, I urge council and city em- the old airstrip off Springfield bottom. I've been using the Letters Headline and Letters BWRR also quietly excluded the ployees to help the News Review, Road. These concerns have Byline styles for those. - Anne Greenbelt city government from a civic organizations, other affected been expressed as part of the meeting, in which the new route cities and other news outlets on-going Environmental Impact proposal was explained, along expand the public record about Statement process.” with plans for maglev to pop out maglev. Editor’s Note of the ground in the middle of For example, it might be help- With respect to the same the Preserve and then run over ful to contact the Maryland De- story, we wrote that Balti- some of the most ecologically partment of Natural Resources more Washington Rapid Rail sensitive portions of the Pre- (DNR), to flesh out details of (BWRR) hosted the meetings serve’s North Woods section. The a study of the Forest Preserve on June 23 and July 20. The Greenbelt city found out about the secret several years ago. DNR scientists lead agencies for the June 23 BWRR meeting by sheer luck.* identified at least one endangered meeting with a Draft Envi- An unanswered question is: species in the Preserve. Exposing ronmental Impact Statement is Great! What will Greenbelt do next? a threat to an endangered species (DEIS) update were the Fed- Residents of the city still await is one way to checkmate BWRR. eral Railroad Administra- an answer. This is but one suggestion. tion, Maryland Department of Ms. Hoffmeister, who chairs Could the city designate a Transportation and the Mary- Greenbelt’s Forest Preserve Ad- member of staff to deal with Letters Policy land Transit Administration. visory Board, first reported on maglev issues, if only to keep the The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter The lead agencies for the July the July 20 meeting in the News project’s threat to our city in the submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. 20 meeting updating the his- Review a week earlier (August. public eye? All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- toric preservation materials 6 issue) with an article saying Given all the obstacles that dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; were the Federal Railroad Ad- that City Planner Terri Hruby BWRR faces, an effective PR the News Review will consider withholding the ministration and the Maryland will attempt to have BWRR re- approach would well provide name upon request. Department of Transportation. peat its presentation at a council enough ammunition to kill the All letters are subject to editing for reasons of Also, according to BWRR, worksession. project, possibly before anti-mag- space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. funding for the project will Has the city contacted lev lawsuits ever hit the courts. come from a mix of sources, BWRR? If so, what was BWRR’s Willis Witter including Japan, U.S. govern- response? The question should * (Editor's Note: This letter ment loan and grant programs, be asked not only of Hruby, but was written prior to knowing and the private sector. also the entire council, the city that BWRR did not organize the manager and the city attorney. meeting. See Clarifications, this Greenbelt At the very least, the city should page.) demand a briefing by BWRR and New Submission keep the public informed. Deadlines News Review Paralysis by Analysis depicts AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER The Greenbelt News Re- council arguing over how best to view has revised its deadlines sue BWRR. Let’s file a lawsuit? 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 in view of the impact of CO- Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 VID-19 on our operations. 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OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Improv by Zoom Meals on Wheels At the Library On Friday August 28 from Launches GoFundMe Greenbelt Library curbside This Year’s 66th Annual Labor 7:30 to 9 p.m., Greenbelt Meals on Wheels of College service hours: Tuesdays, 1 to 8 Unplugged in collaboration with Park provides those in need in p.m.; Wednesdays through Fri- Day Parade Will Be Virtual College Park Arts Exchange Prince George’s County, includ- days, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to will bring improv games to ing Greenbelt, with a food deliv- 5 p.m. Hold requests for up to 50 by Jim Tilton the tiny screen (yours). And ery service. Since the pandemic items and appointments scheduled you can be a star in this began, they have nearly doubled via catalog.pgcmls.info/polaris For the past 65 years, Green- streamed on the internet starting production – in your very own their client base, straining their or 240-455-5451. Pickup by pe- belt has been treated to a parade at 10 a.m. on Labor Day, Sep- tiny box. Ian Blackwell Rogers resources. The organization is destrians or by bicyclists must down Crescent Road that kicked tember 7. The video will feature will host a series of fun and now seeking community sup- be indicated when scheduling a off at 10 a.m. on Labor Day best in parade entrants over the participatory games designed port by launching a GoFundMe pickup time. morning. Unfortunately, with past 20 years. In addition, earlier to get participants to think campaign to raise $500,000. This The quarantine period for re- large crowds now prohibited due during Labor Day weekend (date creatively, make stuff up and will support the purchase of new turned items has been lengthened to the COVID-19 pandemic, the and time TBD) the committee most of all have fun. See kitchen appliances and supplies to 96 hours; items must be placed Labor Day Festival Committee will stream the video of the en- greenbeltunplugged.org to read to feed those affected by CO- in the returned book slot, not will not be able to put on its tire 2019 Greenbelt Labor Day more about it, or watch a video VID-19. Learn more or contribute handed to library staff. Customers traditional parade this year. In- Parade. See greenbeltlaborday. from the last Zoom improv at charity.gofundme.com/o/en/ should allow five to seven days stead viewers will be treated to a com/events-and-activities/parade-2 session. To get the Zoom campaign/fund-us-to-feed-them. for items to clear, so they may historical video of the Greenbelt for updated information. link send an email to events@ temporarily appear as overdue in Labor Day Parade that will be greenbeltunplugged.org. The patrons’ accounts. event is free (though donations Overeaters Meet The Library is now fine-free: Overeaters Anonymous is con- are allowed). In order to all existing overdue fines have tinuing to hold its newcomer maximize participation and fun, been waived. introductory meeting by Zoom this event is limited to 12 people. Summer Reading at 6:45 p.m. on the first and Customers can schedule pick- third Monday of each month up of Summer at Your Library Greenbelt Recreation and its regular Greenbelt meet- prizes at pgcmls.info/curbside. ing by Zoom or phone at 7:30 Registration Opens Prizes for multiple household p.m. every Monday. Overeaters Greenbelt Recreation fall class members may be retrieved during Anonymous is a 12-step program registration, which opened for one appointment. modelled after Alcoholics Anony- Greenbelt residents on August Customers with questions are mous that provides help and 17, will open for non-residents invited to call PGCMLS Ask a recovery for those troubled by on Monday, August 24. Fall Librarian at 240-455-5451 or overeating, undereating or other hybrid courses include archery, [email protected] with food-related behaviors. For more Mom's Morning Out pre-school, questions. Library staff are avail- information, call 240-305-3433 or children's dance classes, circus able by phone Tuesdays 1 to 8 visit their D.C. region website at juggling and adult ceramics p.m., Wednesdays through Fri- oa-dcmetro.org. classes and open studio. There days 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays are also a variety of online-only 1 to 5 p.m. programs which include yoga, Virtual Events ukelele and a large range of art Toastmasters Meet

While PGCMLS branches re- TUSSING JESS BY PHOTO classes. Many of the art classes Online Wednesdays main closed, the library continues include supplies which can be The Greenbelt Toastmasters Greenbelt Police Department Honor Guard is poised to kick off to offer virtual events for the the 2019 Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2. Officially picked up before the class starts. Club has gone virtual. Those public. A full schedule of upcom- For more information go to interested in improving presenting the colors, they also lead the way for a colorful cast of ing programs may be accessed at characters from all facets of civic life: Grand Marshalls Michael greenbeltmd.gov/recreation and communication or leadership pgcmls.info/virtual-events. click on Fall Classes. skills are invited to join online Hartman and Lore Rosenthal, Master of Ceremonies Dave Zahren, or by phone every first, third and the pipe and drum corps, marching band, schools, sports teams, Outdoor Pool Open fifth Wednesday of the month fire and police departments and local businesses. The outdoor pool at the at 7:30 p.m. Find details for Aquatic & Fitness Center is joining remotely at greenbelt. now open for both lap lane toastmastersclubs.org. Online Photo Show Retro Town Fair and recreational swimming by This Labor Day Goes Virtual reservation only. Lap lanes are Mayor Will Convene Photographers are invited to In 2012 the Greenbelt Mu- available for 45 minute slots Pre-budget Town Hall share up to two of their favorite seum and the 75th Anniversary between 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on On Friday, August 28, at 5:30 pictures with the community this Committee collaborated on the weekdays. Recreational swimming p.m. Mayor Colin Byrd will hold Labor Day by entering the online first Retro Town Fair at the- La is available from 3:45 to 4:45 a virtual town hall, during which Labor Day Photo Show. bor Day Festival. p.m. Monday - Friday and 4:45 residents are welcome to share Go to greenbeltlaborday.com See story on page 12 to find -to5:45 p.m. on Saturdays. For thoughts and concerns regarding to download the registration form out how to submit photos of more information or to sign city spending on the following with rules and instructions on your creations to the 2020 Virtual up for a session see Greenbelt activities or any other budget where to email submissions, due Retro Town Fair. RecLink: https://recreation. issues of importance to them: no later than Friday, August 28. greenbeltmd.gov/wbwsc/webtrac. Animal Control, Economic De- wsc/splash.html?InterfaceParamet velopment, Greenbelt CARES er=WebTrac_1. (community-based, family-ori- ented counseling program dedi- cated to promoting responsible behavior and appropriate family Dem Club to Zoom Sunday management skills), Planning and Community Development, Police, by Konrad Herling Public Works, Recreation and Parks. The Eleanor & Franklin For those who plan to vote by This town hall will address Roosevelt Democratic Club will mail, don’t wait to request an ab- issues and programs to be sup- meet this Sunday, August 23 at 3 sentee ballot from the Maryland ported by the Fiscal Year 2022 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP at roos- State Board of Elections. Do it budget, which runs from July 1, eveltclub.com/calendar to receive today. Those not currently reg- 2021, to June 30, 2022. the meeting instructions and dial- istered to vote should complete For context, the Fiscal Year in number. registration today. Check on voter 2021 proposed budget is avail- Guest speakers are Martin registration or get specifics on able at: greenbeltmd.gov/Home/ Mitchell, president of the Prince voting by mail in Maryland at ShowDocument?id=16759. The George’s County Young Demo- iwillvote.com. adopted FY21 budget has not yet crats and a key member of Coun- The club’s new mantra: Elec- been posted. ty Council Chair Todd Turner’s tion Day Is Today! By that they Residents are encouraged constituent relations team; and mean that every day between to note if they feel the city is Daneen Banks, member of the now and November 3 is the day spending too little or too much Prince George’s County Board of to take action to ensure that Joe on certain items. To get the Elections. Banks will provide the Biden and Kamala Harris are Zoom link, register in advance latest voting information. elected as the next U.S. President for the meeting at: us02web. The club will also be discuss- and Vice President. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUu- ing the just-concluded Democratic Feel free to contact Konrad dOGprjgqGdC929aTThahTZB8__ Convention and celebrating the Herling at 301-345-9369 with EjqUpV. 100th anniversary of the ratifi- questions or to get more involved Or, email colinabyrd@gmail. cation of the 19th Amendment, with the club and its activities. com to request the registration which gave women the right to link. vote. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 20, 2020 Obituaries Valved Masks Are a Bad Idea,

Venkata Kowtha belt in 1953. In the coming years Less Effective Against COVID they raised their five daughters in by Cathie Meetre a small two-bedroom GHI house. Throughout her life Eunice Fabric masks like those made was a devout Catholic, volun- by the Greenbelt Mask Makers teering much of her time to do not offer the same protection St. Hugh’s Church, St. Hugh’s as N 95 masks but they do offer School and the Ladies of Char- some protection. According to ity. Along with church her family the Centers for Disease Control was her world. Her many recipes (CDC), the protection from these are still treasured in the fam- masks is provided less to the ily and in early years were very wearer and more to those around generously shared with neigh- the wearer, because the mask bors and friends. Although all protects from the virus escaping admit we can follow the recipe better than from virus getting in. and it still will not taste like Some masks, often referred to

PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO hers. As a talented seamstress as Exhale masks, have a venti- From left, Venkata Kowtha, she was known to easily create lation valve (VV) or vent. The with granddaughter Vasudha any garment you could dream valve opens when breathing OUT Kowtha and his wife Janaki up: wedding gowns (which in- and closes when breathing IN Venkata Kowtha, 93, of 8009 cluded her own), bridesmaids and this makes it easier for the Craddock Road died peacefully and prom dresses, costumes and person to exhale with the mask on August 16, 2020. He was the much more. on. Incoming air is filtered but eldest of 11 children and has She was the wife of the late outgoing air – containing the four siblings in the area and 12 Donald Barber; mother of Lois virus if the wearer has it – is grand- and great-grandchildren. (Marcus) Ladny, Beth (Harry) NOT filtered but goes straight He lived in Greenbelt from 1995 Fendlay, Connie Barber, the late out of the valve. This means until his death and was active at Mary Donna Mangum and Nancy everybody around the wearer is the Siva Vishnu Temple. He was Ann Barber; mother-in-law of exposed to the virus just as if the a fixture at Schrom Hills Park Tick Mangum; sister of Carl person wasn’t wearing a mask MEETRE CATHIE GRAPHIC BY with his wife Janaki, with whom Schick; grandmother of Greg at all. The VV mask gives the Exhale masks provide much less overall protection than regular he shared more than 70 years of (Kristine) Mangum, Andrea user their own smaller part of the masks. marriage. (Scott) Ziemba, Shannon (Ken) protection but provides zero pro- Hyland, Sarah Fendlay, Tony tection to others. Many people mask, the VV wearer has the someone else wears a VV mask, Fendlay, Jimmy Barber, Jack Bar- with COVID-19 either have no same protection as before – but they are both worse off. Eunice Barber ber, Tiffany Axtell, the late Adam symptoms or haven’t yet exhib- the other person is less protected. The CDC recommends against Ladny and Danny Barber; also ited them – so a person can be If both have VV masks, neither valved or vented masks. For survived by many great-grand- infected without knowing it. is well protected because they more information, see cdc.gov/ children, nieces and nephews. The diagram shows the effect can contaminate each other. The coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent- She will be dearly missed by her if two people with masks are in VV mask wearer is only in the getting-sick/about-face-coverings. family and many friends. Those a room and none (A), one (B) or cat-bird seat if everybody else html. wishing to honor her may give to both (C) use the VV mask. In wears a cloth mask. As soon as the Maryland Province of Jesuits the diagram, 1 is the total protec- Fund and/or CALMRA, Inc. In tion offered by a mask (for the her granddaughter Andi’s words, example, the 1 unit of protec- Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church “Heaven is now an even better tion is divided into 1/3 for the 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt wearer and 2/3 for those around place because we know she is Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors there. Until we hug again – Rest the wearer). If one person wears facebook.com/mowattumc in Peace.” a VV mask and the other a cloth 301-474-9410 Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor

PHOTO COURTESY THE FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO In person worship services cancelled for now. Eunice Barber Live streamingWorship on our FacebookService 10page a.m. @mowattumc. 10 a.m. Sunday mornings Eunice Elizabeth Schick Bar- ber died on August 2, 2020. She was born on November 25, The Bible Says… 1928, in Scranton, Pa., one of six “The light of men is Justice. Quench it not with the children born to Carl and Mary When I am afraid, contrary winds of oppression and tyranny. The purpose of Schick. justice is the appearance of unity among men.” As a young girl she lived in I will put my trust in God a house across the street from a Psalm 56:3 Baha’u’llah young man named Donald Thom- as Barber, whom she admired. She confessed to her children Sunday Worship Services in later years their meeting was Greenbelt Bahá’í Community 10a-11a ONLINE love at first sight. That love cul- www.greenbeltbahais.org minated in their union as husband MCFcc.org/online and wife in 1951. Their love and their life brought them to Green-

Greenbelt Community Church Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Worship with us at Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community Rev. Deb Vaughn, Guest Minister August 23 10 a.m. Greenbelt Baptist Check us out on Facebook Live "Circle of Life" Church this Sunday at 10:15 AM Rev. Rachel Christensen, Minister; with Worship Associate Susannah Schiller https://www.facebook.com/GCCUCCMD We celebrate new beginnings and grieve losses and changes in our lives and sense of culture. ONLINE ONLY. Streaming information at http://bit.ly/PBAug2020 Biblical 1 Hillside Road 301-474-6171 Confessional Reformed Gospel Centered Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Join us OUTSIDE Sundays Rabbi Saul Oresky, Cantor Phil Greenfield at 10:00am/Wednesdays (online) at 7:00pm An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes your extended family www.greenbeltbaptist.org in the 21st century. Instagram/Facebook/Youtube Friday evening services at 8:00pm «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» Saturday morning services at 10:00am www.greenbeltbaptist.org All services and activities are currently virtual 301-474-4212 For further information, call (301) 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org @GreenbeltBaptist Affiliated with these movements: Conservative and Reconstructing Judaism Thursday, August 20, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Condolences to the family and friends of longtime resident City Information & Events Eunice Barber who died on Au- The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing gust 2. together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. Our sympathies also to the family and friends of Venkata VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR AUGUST 24-28 Kowtha who died on August 16. Monday, August 24 at 8:00pm Share your accomplishments, COUNCIL WORK SESSION re: milestones and news in the Our Dog Park (Reopening Rules & Regulations) Virtual meeting will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996 and streaming on Neighbors column. Send details www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv of your news items to editor@ GREENBELT MUSEUM greenbeltnewsreview.com. Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00pm ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION On the Agenda: Report on Council’s Work Session with Advisory Committee Chairs, ¨Review School Liaison Assign- VIRTUAL ments/Committee Assignments, Clubs program: status, discussion of City Notes future and/or possible changes, Planning for a virtual first semester of Public Works spruced up the 2020-21 school year and Grants Program update RETRORETRO TOWNTOWN FAIRFAIR armory building, painting over New this year a Mask/Face Covering category! Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00pm ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Share your best COVID-fighting creation! graffiti and removing brush and TREES On the Agenda: Discussion about the Eleanor Roosevelt debris. Refuse/Recycling collected Memorial Tree dedication in October TO PARTICIPATE 31.41 tons of refuse and 13.00 1. Take a photo of your item. tons of recyclables. Environmen- Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30pm GREEN ACES On the Agenda: 2. Send us an email with Retro Town Fair Entry as the subject line. In the email let us know what category you’re entering (see below for list). tal staff hiked the Forest Preserve Royal Farms Site Plan and Sustainability Framework and Green 3. Attach your photo to the email. Please use a jpeg format. Please submit via email between to predict impacts of the maglev. Team Circles updates. Friday, August 21—Friday, August 28. Send to [email protected].

Animal Control rescued a CATEGORIES SCHEDULE Wedneday, August 26 at 8:00pm COUNCIL WORK SESSION baby opossum injured by a resi- Flowers and Vegetables Fri., August 21 - Fri., August 28 w/County Council Chair Todd Turner and At-Large Council (examples: cut flowers, garden flowers you’ve grown, fruit or dent’s cat. A newly arrived rabbit, vegetables you’ve grown) Submit all entries five adult cats and three kittens Members Mel Franklin and Calvin Hawkins Virtual meeting Send to: will be shown on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996 and streaming on Canned Goods [email protected] (examples: preserves and jams, vegetables, pickles) are sheltered. One cat had dental www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Sunday, September 6 work thanks to WAGS. A dog Needlework (examples: crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing) Winners will be announced on the bite was investigated. Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm FOREST PRESERVE Museum’s website: Crafts, Open Category greenbeltmuseum.org (examples: jewelry, woodworking, dollmaking) The successful virtual Sum- ADVISORY BOARD MEETING On the Agenda: Delineating Com- Mask/Face Covering mer Camp season included Camp munity Garden & Forest Preserve boundaries for work session Nov. Questions? Contact Sheila Maffay-Tuthill at 2, Protocol for soliciting public comment (city website, FB, social me- Legacy Handcraft Exhibition [email protected]. Encore’s filled-to-capacity Shake- Share an item that’s an heirloom handcraft made by an entrant, For more information visit the Museum’s website, dia), Maglev plan of action and Stream naming for indigenous tribe or by a family member, more than 10 years ago. Please include greenbeltmuseum.org. speare program. Old Greenbelt relevant information about the item. These items will not be judged, they are for viewing only. Thank you for participating! Theatre’s Outdoor Movies at This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that Braden Field, assisted by Park a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. For information Rangers, sold out through August; on public participation for the virtual meetings above, visit September shows are planned. the meetings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov. The Virtual Recreation Center features Fall Activities: virtual, outdoor and hybrid. Aquatic & Fitness Center staff are planning CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO ONE OF family and recreational swimming THE CITY’S CHARITABLE FUNDS sessions. The City of Greenbelt receives no portion of these funds nor does it At the Community Center, charge an administrative fee for processing the donations Therapeutic Recreation hosted a GOOD SAMARITAN FUND TO ASSIST ST. HUGH’S FOOD fully booked Red Cross Blood PANTRY: This fund is overseen by the Greenbelt Interfaith Drive. GAIL/CARES managed Leadership Association (GILA). The St. Hugh Food Pantry will a diaper distribution, serving 40 also take food donations that are dropped outside of the church families. Therapeutic Recreation office at 135 Crescent Road. Thank you so much for your help! distributed frozen meals to 39 seniors. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: Established to accept and disburse donations received to assist Greenbelt residents to pay rent to avoid possible eviction. Approximately a dozen in- dividuals receive assistance from these funds each fiscal year. Donate online at greenbeltmd.gov/donations Send Us Your High OR you can drop off or mail a check made out to fund to 25 Resolution Photos! Crescent Road, 20770, Greenbelt, MD

The News Review encour- VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES ages readers to send in photos Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There of Greenbelt landmarks, activi- are currently vacancies on: ties and the changing seasons. • Arts Advisory Board Photos should be at least 300 • Board of Elections dpi, and must include the name • Forest Preserve Advisory Board of the photographer and a cap- • Public Safety Advisory Committee tion. The caption must name • Senior Citizens Advisory Committee any identifiable people in the • Youth Advisory Committee photo, as well as explain the For more information call 301- 474-8000 picture. If you are sending pho- tos from your phone, please Greenbelt Forest choose the option to send "ac- Preserve Advisory Board tual size", or upload the photos Sunrise Tract Walk- to your computer first and then email the photos at full Through to observe size. Send photos to editor@ I-495 and I-270 Managed greenbeltnewsreview.com. Lanes impact area in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve Saturday, August 22, 2020. 9:00am. Meet at corner of MD Trade Center Drive across from Holiday Inn Greenbelt (up the hill from the Greenbelt Dog Park I am my and recycling bins) For City Information, services, events, meetings and more, visit brother’s www.greenbeltmd.gov Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook and Twitter keeper. www.greenbeltmd.gov/ @cityofgreenbelt managedlanestudy Paid ad Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, August 20, 2020 Greenbelters Launch a Satellite Crush Funk Pop-up Concert Serenades Charlestowne Village That Sees Clouds from All Sides by Patrick Gleason by Amy S. Hansen

What happens to the clouds when fires put more smoke in the air? Or when winds send African soil into the atmosphere? Green- belters Vanderlei Martins and Roberto Fernandez-Borda helped design a satellite to find out. Working out of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with funding from NASA’s God- dard Space Flight Center, physi- cist Martins, who is the project’s principal investigator, and lead payload physicist/engineer Fer- nandez-Borda created HARP, the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polari- meter Cubesat. Greenbelter Brent

McBride also worked on the proj- DEMOND FOR UMBC MARLAYNA BY PHOTO PHOTO BY CHERYL GLEASON CHERYL BY PHOTO ect while an undergraduate and Physicist Vanderlei Martins and engineers Roberto Fernandez- Crush Funk plays pop-up concert for residents of Charlestowne continued through graduate work. Borda and Dominik Cieslak gather around their cubesat, HARP, Village. The small but mighty satellite before its launch. was launched November 2, 2019 We’re living in a time when capital – and clad in shirts hail- from Wallops Island, Va., and information can help in the fight away from Earth or conversely against global climate change. trap energy inside Earth’s atmo- surprises are welcomed and ing the District, the hour-long headed for the International Space kindness is needed. And Crush treat had a distinct local flavor. Station. After being set in orbit, Specifically, HARP looks at sphere. Aerosols also affect global the clouds using essentially po- precipitation. For example, wild- Funk provided just that for the The evening’s ensemble included HARP had first light – its instru- residents of Charlestowne Vil- a trombone, trumpet, sousaphone ments were turned on - on April larized sunglasses. Just as sun- fire smoke may enter clouds and glasses help a person look past cause a feedback loop that causes lage with a free pop-up concert and drums with occasional call- 16, 2020. The team had data Monday evening, August 17. and-response interaction with the and a preliminary presentation the sun’s glare, HARP’s polar- less precipitation and therefore ized filters and prism divide and drier areas and more wildfires. Four members of the Washington, audience. Renditions of Ain’t by June 23. And then, even with D.C.-based ensemble serenaded No Sunshine and When the that tight a time table, they won rotate the light so that research- Other aerosol effects may produce ers can take out the glare and more precipitation. residents who gathered on their Saints Go Marching In especially the Small Satellite Mission of the lawns, danced in the street and pleased those gathered, though Year on August 6, an award giv- make observations from several Almost immediately after start- angles. “Every time HARP flies ing its orbit, HARP took an in- watched from balconies to enjoy distanced, for a respite from iso- en out by the American Institute the eclectic combination of jazz, lation – unified by the self-giving of Aeronautics and Astronautics. over a region, we see that region timate look at a Sahara dust from multiple perspectives,” said storm and how the dust entered go-go and funk music. gift of community. After the fi- The satellite is about the size Since the beginning of the nal number, the band members of a store-bought loaf of bread, Martins. the atmosphere and then fell to HARP’s conglomerate of pic- Earth in the Americas. Martins area’s quarantine, Crush Funk mingled with their audience in with a payload taking up only has performed over 80 simi- a moment reminding us of what half of its volume. HARP is tures means scientists can peer said these kinds of storms hap- inside and around the clouds. pen frequently, but they were lar concerts from Alexandria to we’ve missed most in the last a proof-of-technology satellite, Baltimore. The band consists of five months. Martins said. It is designed more Will they see dust? Wildfire glad to capture the phenomenon smoke? Plain rain droplets? “We with HARP. graduates from to show the work that can be local historically done, rather than to collect lots can tell a lot of information about HARP’s mission is expected to the type of aerosols or particles last 12 to 15 months, said Mar- Black colleges of data, and the team is already and universities building HARP2 to collect global around the clouds,” Martins said, tins, but he is hopeful that this “including size and shape and small satellite is the first of many including How- data. However, Martins is excited ard University, by the data that HARP is col- distribution patterns.” using this technology. Understanding aerosols is criti- See more images from HARP the University lecting, proving that the technol- of the District ogy works just fine and that the cal to understanding global cli- at esi.umbc.edu/hyper-angular- mate. Aerosols may reflect light rainbow-polarimeter. of Columbia and Bowie State University. In- fusing the eve- ning with sounds Drop Us a Line! of go-go – the

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A Review But Soft, What Light Through The Greenbelt Forest Preserve: Yonder Zoom Screen Breaks? How to Manage the Trails? by Bryan Bruns by Melissa Sites The Greenbelt Forest Preserve To be an artist is to think ery production has an opportunity is many things to many people: outside the box – the box in this to unveil new understandings of a retreat to escape into nature; case being the ubiquitous Zoom the characters and the dynamics spooky Halloween excitement screen. The Rude Mechanicals, of their interactions. This time, on the Pumpkin Walk; a place resident at Greenbelt Arts Center the problems of Juliet’s parents to walk the dog; a mysterious (GAC), offered two live Zoom stood out. Lady Capulet (played world in which to wander and performances of Shakespeare’s by Tiffany Waters) tells Juliet not maybe get a little lost; childhood Romeo and Juliet over the week- to mind being married so young, memories of friends playing in end, directed by Claudia Bach. for she herself was married at the woods; home to birds, deer, The show was initially Juliet’s age. Waters plays the fox, fish, fungi and many more planned as a full production at woman with a cold and forbid- fauna and flora in a rich, recover- GAC, but after only two weeks ding air. ing ecosystem; trees surrounding of rehearsal, such gatherings were When Old Capulet (Joshua a path for running; lush summer banned because of quarantine. Engel) rages against Juliet’s de- green, glorious autumn display, For many months, the group had sire not to marry Paris, the dy- frozen winter snowscape and hopes that a live performance namic of isolation between the bursting blooms in spring. All might be possible, but ultimate- two parents comes into focus. these and more are part of what ly, the choice was made to use The type of political marriage makes the Forest Preserve a lo- Zoom. that Old Capulet envisions be- cal treasure to be protected and Each actor is performing from tween his daughter and his friend sustained. a separate space, and isolation is the same type of marriage that One well-trodden trail leads through a stand of tall trees. A surrounding forest was part became a theme of the produc- united him and his wife. Lady of the original idea for a belt tion. Audra Jacobs, as Romeo, Capulet cannot admit that Juliet’s of green around the town built appears to be a teenager at home union with the Prince might be in the 1930s. Most of that land in her room. Her emotional a bad idea at such a young age, has since been lost to highways, decisions play out against the because the exact same thing homes and other development. A Chicken of the Woods mush- backdrop of a poster with a night happened to her. Old Capulet is However, some parcels of land room grows on a fallen log. scene of a city, and a large plan- enraged by Juliet’s refusal, be- were regained, after prolonged ning white board. Although the cause in this production he has a effort, and turned into the Green- backdrops were not designed, wife and a daughter, but no love belt Forest Preserve, including Jacobs gave a dreamy interpreta- binds them together. He clearly the North Woods and Hamilton tion of Romeo’s character, and holds the Prince in much higher Woods located between Greenbelt the way her plans (and those esteem than he does his daugh- Homes Inc. and the Baltimore- of others in the play) crumble ter, just as Lady Capulet seems Washington Parkway, and smaller to nothing is highlighted by the to thirst for vengeance as she tracts: Boxwood, Belle Pointe and background of her room. grieves Tybalt’s death much more the Sunrise Tract in Greenbelt In the talkback after the Sun- than she sympathizes with Juliet. East. day production, several of the Tyler Haggard as Friar Lau- These tracts include numerous actors spoke about the choice rence and Justin Bigelow as the trails, but until now these trails to re-gender Romeo as female, hapless Friar John, drive the final have not been maintained by the and to present a posse of young nails in the play’s twin coffins. city. In 2019, the Greenbelt City women in Romeo, Mercutio, Because Friar John is quaran- Council approved new Steward- Benvolio, Juliet, her Nurse and tined, Friar Laurence’s vital mis- ship Guidelines for the Forest the antagonistic Tybalt. Sarah sive never reaches Romeo, and Preserve, which direct preparation Pfanz gave an energetic and en- the two young lovers each kill of a Master Trails Plan about gaging performance as Mercutio, themselves. Haggard brings a - Photos by how trails in the Preserve will be a brilliant person whose potential quiet intensity to his part, which Bryan Bruns cared for. As part of preparing is wasted by the petty feuds of Bigelow balances with tragic the trails plan, the Forest Pre- the families of Verona. Another nonchalance. serve Advisory Board (FPAB) is standout performer was Wes Den- The Rude Mechanicals brought seeking comments from the pub- nis, playing the combined role of passion and creative energy to lic about the importance of the Prince of Verona and Count Paris, their Zoom production, which trails and how to care for them whose professional appearance can now be found on YouTube. in ways that respect and enhance and office backdrop lent credence Donations to GAC and The Rude the natural character and goals of to his gentility, sincerity and Mechanicals are welcome at their the Preserve. soft-spoken disgust with the war- websites. This reviewer encour- The priority at this point is to ring factions and the havoc they ages all to seek out online artistic learn more about what citizens of With no current city plan for trail maintenance, wreak on Verona. productions until theater lovers Greenbelt want and aspire to, in problem areas, like this muddy spot, are fixed, or Even with a play as well can once again gather safely in terms of principles and practices not, by random users of the Preserve. known as Romeo and Juliet, ev- person. for trails in the Preserve. While there is much experience and many examples to draw on, the • What, if anything, should be Guidelines? goal is trail stewardship that suits done about stream crossings and The FPAB will hold an on- the special conditions and goals muddy spots in trails? line scoping meeting at 10 of each tract of the Preserve. The • What areas should be pro- a.m. on Saturday, September topics identified in the Steward- tected and thus avoided by trails? 12. To register for the meet- ship Guidelines can, in part, be • Are there trails that should ing and receive the link for vir- framed as a series of questions: be closed? Rerouted? tual attendance, send an email to • How do we keep the Pre- • Are there places where new [email protected]. serve wild while having trails that trails should be created, for ex- Written comments can also be allow access? ample in the Sunrise Tract next sent to this address. For a copy • To what degree should the to the Dog Park or to complete of the Stewardship Guidelines trails be maintained? For exam- a loop in the Belle Pointe Tract? and additional information about ple, what should be done when • In planning for trail steward- the Greenbelt Forest Preserve a tree falls across the trail, brush ship, what else needs attention see greenbeltmd.gov/government/ grows into the trail, runoff erodes and should be considered, be- boards-committees/forest-preserve- a trail to form a gully, a stream yond the questions and the top- advisory-board. is undermining the bank beneath ics identified in the Stewardship

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BELTWAY continued from page 1 COUNCIL continued from page 1 modes of transportation. properties in question. The study GS, and once completed will fall jor topic of the meeting. Plan- effective transit of emergency All of the study alternatives, notes that there will be coordina- primarily into the city’s hands ning staff presented their two vehicles. Hruby and Greenbelt save no build, call for a dy- tion with the city on the evalua- to maintain, with help from the most favored solutions: making Police Chief Richard Bowers said namic tolling approach where tion review of city properties. Washington Metropolitan Area North and South Center Drives that they would look into imple- tolls would be adjusted based Environment Transit Authority (WMATA) in its into one-way streets and striped- menting covert speed sensors that upon traffic conditions to ensure Porter notes the city’s concern, video monitoring system. This end-line parking lanes rather would provide a clear analysis of that speeds on the managed lanes oft repeated, that the planners are multi-agency project is a part- than striped individual spaces the situation, including the times remain at or above 45 miles per ignoring the impact of the project nership with the city, county, on Greenbelt Station Parkway to of day of the most violations and hour and that maximum volumes on greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- WMATA, Pepco and Maryland maximize parking. The poten- the rates of speed. are not exceeded in those lanes. sions and air pollution. The DEIS Department of the Environment. tial of transforming green space Recreation Director Greg While the toll rates have not yet claims that the build alternatives A mandatory stormwater man- into parking, while favored by Varda gave an update on the been set, the DEIS estimates that will result in only a “slight in- agement review has been com- some GS residents, was deemed city’s recreation efforts during tolls would range between $0.68 crease in GHG emissions” based pleted, as well as an agreement unattractive by staff as it would the health emergency. Several of and $0.77 per mile. upon the projection that by 2040 with WMATA to build on their require an overhaul of the devel- the efforts to introduce more rec- Porter noted some changes vehicles will be more energy effi- property. WMATA is active with opment’s site plan and impinge reation opportunities to GS, like that have occurred since the proj- cient and that the extra lanes will Pepco in the design of the trail’s negatively on the community as an exercise facility, are on hold ect was initially proposed. The reduce congestion and increase electrical system. In spite of a a whole. Mayor Colin Byrd said due to the pandemic, but will be project is envisioned as a public- speeds. two-month delay due to COV- that, while he respects staff’s revisited. private partnership, where private Porter notes strong concerns ID-19, the project is moving for- counsel on this, he would be The new sod and trees at Cen- entities would build and operate about the impacts on wetlands ward, with construction expected willing to explore this more if tral Park and its new extension the new lanes. Although initial and waterways in the area during to start in spring to early summer resident interest was high enough. at GS is surviving despite being claims about the project were that construction. The DEIS finds that 2021 and last 18 months. So far, Councilmember Judith Davis felt challenged by extreme heat in the private sector would fund the 16.1 to 16.5 acres of wetlands $250,000 has been spent on engi- that this option should be the ul- July. The lack of shade is an full cost at no expense to taxpay- and up to 156,984 linear feet neering, and the construction cost timate last resort. obstacle to the park being used ers, that is no longer true. of streams could be affected. It is set at $2.4 million. The city Davis stressed that many GS actively. The Washington Suburban would also affect up to 1,515 has set aside $1.8 million for the units have parking garages and Bowers stated that there was Sanitary Commission (WSSC) acres of forest canopy. project with plans for acquiring personal parking areas and that “no large increase in crime” at now estimates that it would cost While the National Park Ser- further money through grants as they should be used for such, GS, with the trend being cen- $1.3 to $2 billion to move infra- vice raised the idea of having no things proceed. Woodlawn will instead of for storage. tered on auto and construction- structure affected by the road- direct access to the Baltimore- contribute to construction costs Byrd encouraged the GS com- site theft. Resident use of the work. This cost would be borne Washington Parkway, the plan- as well. munity to come to a consensus Neighbors App by Ring has been by ratepayers. ners determined that direct access Ma was concerned about the on parking solutions in order to “helpful in some cases” with The DEIS also indicates that a was needed to meet the project’s impact the trail would have on aid in the final decision. GS res- video and information sharing, state subsidy of $482 million to goals. The ramp from eastbound an already stressed parking situ- ident Eric Kruszewski has been said Bowers. $1.08 billion would be needed, Greenbelt Road to the south- ation, as more people would instrumental in this effort and Davis reminded the GS resi- most likely to be paid at the be- bound Parkway will be realigned. conceivably park in the com- was eager for staff advice that dents that their children are now ginning of the project. It is estimated that 69.3 acres of munity in order to use the trail. would “streamline the process.” enrolled in Greenbelt schools, The agencies responsible for the Parkway will be impacted. Hruby was a bit skeptical that Planning staff is in the process “one good victory.” Information the Managed Lanes study are the Public Hearings this would become an issue, as of responding to some parking on busing will be available before FHWA and the SHA. The virtual hearings will be the trail’s three-quarter-mile span alternative suggestions from GS in-person attendance resumes. Wetlands held on Thursday, August 20; would make it an unlikely op- to be released in a couple weeks. Councilmember Edward Putens The JPA pertains to the re- Tuesday, August 25; and Thurs- tion for Metro users. Drewry Dangerous speeding on Green- declared “welcome aboard!” to quirements of the National En- day, September 3. There will be pointed out that GS does have a belt Station Parkway (GSP) was GS residents, as they are “start- vironmental Policy Act (NEPA), three sessions each day at 9 a.m. resident parking permit system, brought up by Drewry. The pos- ing to take care of your own which prohibits use of “publicly to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 which limits parking on neighbor- sibility of installing speed humps city.” He looked to a growing owned lands of a public park, p.m. Two in-person meetings are hood streets. Ma also reported a was debated and was decided to partnership of the city and GS recreation area or wildlife and planned for Tuesday, September 1 problem with double-parking by be a helpful, if not perfect solu- as they “do all things together” waterfowl refuge of national, from noon to 9 p.m. in Largo and delivery and other trucks, posing tion. Council pointed out that and determine each of their re- state or local significance or land Thursday, September 10 in Rock- a traffic risk. speed humps can be problem- sponsibilities, such as with the of an historic site of national, ville. Advance registration is Parking availability was a ma- atic in that they can stymie the WMATA trail. state or local significance unless required for the in-person meet- there is no feasible and prudent ings by calling 833-858-5960. avoidance alternative.” The official U.S. Army Corps of LISTEN to the Within the study corridor, Por- Engineers hearing will be part of Do you think this ad ter reports, are 111 such proper- the August 25 hearings. The draft NEWS REVIEW ties. Five are located in Green- reports as well as details about Visually impaired would bring in belt: the Greenbelt Historic Dis- the meetings and future updates may listen for free Call Metropolitan $30 worth of trict, Buddy Attick Park, Indian are available online at 495-270- Washington Ear Springs Park, McDonald Field P3.com/deis. 301-681-6636 business? and Greenbelt Park. Porter’s report on the DEIS No special equipment needed The FHWA intends to ap- is available on the city’s website www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com ply de minimis impact for all as part of the agenda packet but Greenbelt Park saying that for the August 10 meeting (see the impact on those properties greenbeltmd.gov/government/city- from the project consist of minor council/minutes-and-agendas). impacts along the edge of the

PHOTO BY CHARLES JACKMAN CHARLES BY PHOTO Frolicking fawns forage near the Forest. Thursday, August 20, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9

My Perspective Police Blotter Council Must Swim Together Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, www.greenbeltmd.gov/police Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about To Successfully Fight Maglev incidents. by Greg Simmons

Theft was taken from the front stoop of When it comes to the BW SC- hiring an outside attorney to outside counsel and technical August 11, 2:02 p.m., 7500 a residence. Maglev Project, someone needs review the project Draft Environ- expertise – but scoped only to Hanover Parkway. An unattended Vehicle Crime to tell the Greenbelt City Council mental Impact Statement (DEIS), responding to the DEIS to keep cell phone was taken from an of- A white 1998 Ford van with to “Swim down!” which will provide a major op- costs as low as possible. fice suite. Maryland tags was taken from When it comes to describing portunity for comment in the Law firms just aren’t built to August 11, 6:08 p.m., 5909 6229 Springhill Court on August the city’s efforts to deal with the federal review process established have both kinds of work under Cherrywood Court. A purple Trek 7. multibillion-dollar maglev project for the project. At the time, the the same roof. And the rare at- mountain bike was stolen. Money was removed from a aimed directly at our community, DEIS was expected as early as torney with professional heft to August 11, 12:44 p.m., 7501 car on August 6, when the front the scene in Finding Nemo where December 2019. tackle both the maglev DEIS with Greenway Center Drive. An un- passenger door was forced open the plucky clownfish with a lucky Since then, the project went its engineering or environmental attended wallet was taken from and damaged in the process. fin guides a group of fish out of on an unofficial pause, but is issues and whatever else the city a counter. It was recovered by A rear passenger window was peril with a simple, unifying in- again readying for approval. might add to the legal scope, will a citizen who was nearby and broken at 7500 Hanover Park- struction comes to mind. Documents posted for last week’s charge accordingly. returned to its owner. way on August 7 and a back Because even with all seven city meeting show the DEIS In response to an email I sent, August 12, 10:56 p.m., 6113 windshield was broken at 6100 members of the council at one is expected maybe as early as City Manager Nicole Ard re- Breezewood Court. A package Breezewood Court on August 11. point or another saying they don’t March 2021. While that may minded me that “the budget is like the maglev project, watch- sound like a lot of time, that a plan” and can be adjusted “to ing the August 10 regular meet- may only be just enough time address any significant changes,” The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information ing about what should be done for council to: 1) coalesce around whether it’s the maglev, the pan- leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved next reminded me of a bunch of action; 2) identify what funds are demic, or other unexpected costs crimes reported in the blotter. scared fish in a net. needed to do it; and 3) if contract and crises facing the city. Given The last significant maglev ac- hires are needed, issue bids, re- the long-term potential impact on Call 1-866-411-TIPS. tion brought to vote was council’s view and act upon them. Greenbelt by the maglev project, People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the November 25, 2019 decision to To be fair, it’s not that the and the basic cost savings of Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. issue a request for qualifications city government is doing noth- making a relatively small effort (RFQ) to begin the process of ing. Despite COVID-19 wreck- now rather than a significantly ing everything, including the more expensive legal fight down budget, city staff have been try- the road – on what will almost ing to keep tabs on the project, certainly be significantly less fa- and councilmembers and the vorable grounds – council should city attorney’s office have all be setting aside funds now for been looking to find legal help, March. ELECTION continued from page 1 whether it is pro bono (i.e., free) Also, don’t be shy: ask Prince or otherwise. City documents George’s County Public Schools envelope beginning the last week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will The specific locations are now indicate maglev opposition is a if they’d like to chip in. Eleanor in August. This will not be the be no gap between early voting being finalized and will be pub- top priority. Councilmembers Roosevelt High School and sev- ballot itself, but rather a form to days and election day, Tuesday, licized for each county in the are trying to take the pulse of the eral other public schools are also request the ballot be sent to the November 3. next few weeks. Prince George’s community. Mayor Colin Byrd in the project path. If PGCPS voter’s current address, in a two- Normally the state opens close County should have a minimum said last week he wants to hold says no, let Greenbelt citizens step process. to 2,000 separate precincts for a of 11 early voting centers, al- a meeting with Representative know why, please. Most election officials expect general election. Currently the though a county official con- Steny Hoyer on the topic. But whatever council does, for most people to return the request estimate of voting centers state- firmed this week that they are But despite the city’s efforts, them to do their jobs to serve the form for a mail-in ballot. wide is expected to be about still working on possibly 20 to the RFQ issued last winter has residents of Greenbelt, they have For those who would rather one-tenth of that number, or 200 29 additional centers for elec- not produced an outside attor- to put something up for vote, and vote in person and do not send for the minimum number of early tion day. Greenbelters could use ney. At last week’s full meeting, soon. Come on guys – you’re all back the mail-in request form, voting center locations, but they any of the voting centers within Councilmember Judith Davis on the same side. Swim down. the next big change for in-person will be open for the nine days. the county. The State Board spe- asked for a worksession to be Greg Simmons is a Green- voting is that early voting will The plan is that this will spread cifically asked that all public high scheduled this week, but nothing belt East resident who lives in a now begin on Monday, October out the possible lines and require schools be used, if possible, in happened. condominium community in the 26, and be conducted at voting far fewer staff and locations to addition to the other early voting So for those in this city who proposed path of the SCmaglev centers within each county; any- operate, and that people will centers each county has used in believe maglev will hurt Green- project. He can be reached at one registered in that county may not wait until the last day. The the most recent years on election belt, and who believe softer state- [email protected]. go to any voting center in the State Board anticipates that most day, if possible. Each county is to ments opposing the project won’t county to vote. people will opt to vote by mail, report back over the next week or get the job done, the question is There will be nine continuous so that the in-person voting is so to the State Board to finalize this: What should the council do? days of in-person voting begin- mainly for newly registered vot- voting center locations. And then, the tougher part, how? Thinking of selling? ning on Monday, October 26 ers or those whose requested bal- The first thing council needs We need more through Tuesday, November 3 lot has not arrived by mail. to do is make a decision – as a listings in Greenbelt! group. My proposition for them is If you are thinking of selling this: put the idea of hiring an and feel safe doing so, this is attorney on hold. 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The parents’ willingness more than 30 Greenbelters room with numerous arts and to take on more in their daily have contributed in a vari- crafts videos for the parents to be lives to help with this at-home ety of ways to the success able to help their campers, while summer camp definitely made all of the activity. Some sew, Constanza and Morton added the difference. The hard-working, some deliver, some main- plenty of fun exercise videos and determined staff and the adaptable tain fabric supplies. It’s PHOTO COURTESY CALMRA COURTESY PHOTO science experiments. parents were able to pull off a another occasion where Each week started with fun, virtual summer camp for the Greenbelters have pulled Residents of the CALMRA facility in a Monday Morning Meet-Up kids. Though unconventional, this together to accomplish Laurel give their heartfelt thanks to through Zoom where staff ex- summer’s virtual Kinder Camp something spectacular. Greenbelt Mask Makers. 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Masks have pletely remodeled - opened kitchen. also been sent to children’s pro- pose is to get masks on faces, so the masks are free for those who Need to reach us right away? grams in the area and distributed by Doctors Community Hospital need them. Many make a dona- Text ‘Greenbelt’ to 88000 on tion and any money received in workers in their outreach efforts your cell phone and get an in- this way goes to buy Co-op gift among seniors. The masks don’t stant response! We can show go to medical personnel, who are cards that are distributed by the you any listing in Greenbelt. Ladies of Charity of St. Hugh’s now well-supplied, but to patients Scan here with your with their food pantry items. and families in the community cell phone and go who have poor access to resourc- The food pantry distributes only non-perishable food – the gift directly to our web- es and who are often struggling site! 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Greenbelt’s 75th Anniver- sary celebration in 2012 saw the Greenbelt Muse- um’s first Retro Town Fair. It was well received and great fun, and, more important- ly, revived a tra- dition from the

earliest days of MEGAN SEARING YOUNG BY PHOTO the community. A basket of home-grown vegetables is entered Greenbelt was into the Retro Town Fair in 2019. truly green from the start and the energetic early fered again this year is the legacy citizens enjoyed the trees and category. Those interested in this green space, while also planting category may share an item that their own gardens, flowers and is an heirloom handcraft made by Labyrinth of Life by Sally Davies wins Best in Show at the Torpedo Factory. ornamental plants in their yards the entrant or by a family mem- as well as vegetables and fruits ber more than 10 years ago. In- Sally Davies’s painting Laby- in their allotment plots. With so clude relevant information about rinth of Life: View from the Top much enthusiasm and success, the item. These items will not be of the Whitney, NYC was award- gardeners soon wanted a way to judged: they are for viewing only. ed Best in Show at the August show off their bounty, and the Prospective entrants must 2020 juried show at the Torpedo idea of the Town Fair was born. take a photo of the item. Factory in Alexandria, along with The first fair, held in 1939, was a Send an email to education@ a $1,000 prize. huge success. The tradition held greenbeltmuseum.org with Retro Labyrinth of Life is based on for years, with some interruption Town Fair Entry in the subject photos Davies took in 2015 at during World War II. The Town line. The email must state into the Whitney Art Gallery in New Fair evolved to become part of which category the item should York City, but she only com- the Labor Fay Festival in 1954, be entered. Prospective entrants pleted this large canvas (48 x 24 but the displays of garden bounty must attach a photo to the email inches, acrylic on gallery-wrapped fell away. (use a jpeg format) and submit it canvas) a few weeks ago. The In 2012 the Greenbelt Mu- between Friday, August 21 and viewer is looking from the top seum and the 75th Anniversary Friday, August 28. The

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