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manageable, they also might the arrows in both directions Town Council Notes not make sense once the and the hefty fee. The Town’s meetings resume in Town proposal will eliminate that he June 8 Council Meeting, held virtually via Zoom, Hall. Mayor Polak said he designation, replace the included Mayor Polak, Town Clerk Beth Boa, Town and Ms. Boa would work on signs (and have fewer of Tengineer Joe Toomey, consultant-to-the-Mayor Jean an outline for the meeting them), and reclaim several Sperling, the four Council Members, and about a half dozen protocols with the Council’s parking spots. The inner curb residents. Town lawyer Ron Bolt dialed in mid-call. feedback in mind. of the circle wasn’t meant to be painted yellow, but that Meeting Protocols and end stifled the natural Parking on Vassar will most likely be left as is. The agenda for the back and forth that often Circle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ evening’s meeting gave time occurs between the Council The Council addressed Mr. ★ for resident comments at and residents who attend Springuel’s other concern ★ Our annual the beginning and end of the meetings. The Mayor next. It turns out that, while ★ July 4th parade has been cancelled due to the meeting. At a previous suggested that residents confusing, the signs and ★ ★ COVID, but the organizers Council meeting, the could sign up in advance of loss of spaces on Vassar suggest that at 7 PM residents ★ come out to porches or stroll Mayor had clarified that the meetings if they plan to Circle adhere to the plan ★ the Town’s streets to raise a those comments would speak on a topic. Likewise, if signed off on by the Council ★ glass while safely mingling ★ with neighbors. be limited to two minutes. residents want to introduce in 2016. Consultant Joe ★ The first comment of the a new issue for discussion, Cutro assessed the circle ★ evening came from resident it could be added to the and intersecting streets and ★ Renny Springuel who was agenda prior to the meeting. created a new proposal that ★ ★ unhappy with the current The Council agreed that now awaits the Council’s ★ parking (or rather lack of individuals’ speaking times approval. It would then ★ parking) on Vassar Circle could get a limit, though need a green light from the ★ and also unhappy that more than two minutes, but Fire Marshal (who is open ★ ★ his comments would be that total discussion time to changes that work better ★ constrained by time limits. on a topic should not be for the Town). ★ Council Member Spealman limited. Several Members The signs are so limiting ★ ★ concurred that he thought also pointed out that while because the area on the ★ limiting resident comments these restrictions might outer part of the circle is a ★ to only at the beginning make virtual meetings more designated fire lane, hence ★

The Echo 1 A heated moment discussed. Mr. Toomey The Echo ensued when Mr. Springuel gave an overview: homes Distributed free to Glen Echo residents. Subscriptions for non-residents: $12 per year (to subscribe call reiterated his complaint often have sump pumps to Susan Grigsby, 301-229-7735). Copies of The Echo are about the parking. Council manage excess water on the on file at Little Falls Library. Also provided online at Member Stiglitz told him property; the County does www.glenecho.org. Total circulation: 190. that his complaints had require that management, EDITOR Emily Parsons been heard repeatedly by but it doesn’t specify where ([email protected]) everyone on the Council the water is to be discharged; ART EDITOR Mary Parsons and now it was time for it could go on the streets CONTRIBUTORS Thom Amdur, Carol Barton, Dia Costello, Matt Costello, Bernie Edelman, him to let them all take or an adjacent property. Pete Epanchin, Angela Hirsch, Mona Kishore, the time needed to correct This ordinance would Gloria Levin, Joe Shannon, Martha Shannon, the situation. When Mr. require that the sump pump Holly Shimizu, Patty Sieber, Dan Spealman, Bill Vincent, Bonnie Whyte, Julia Wilson Springuel said there should discharge, as well as any have been more oversight other stormwater collecting COPY EDITORS Maire Hewitt, Debbie Lange in 2016 when the plan was on the property, remain on ADVERTISING Patty Sieber ([email protected]) DISTRIBUTION Raya Bodnarchuk, Jane Stevenson, approved, Mr. Stiglitz replied the property. It can go into a Jan Shaut, Maire Hewitt, Janice Henderson that this was surprising dry well or a rain garden, but CIRCULATION Susan Grigsby, Julie Lull considering Mr. Springuel’s it can’t flow to pubic streets, Next Deadline: July 20, 2020 other main complaint is that for example, where it could Letters to the editor are welcome. They must be signed. the Town is now spending freeze and become a hazard. Articles for publication are also solicited. Please send too much on consultants. Mr. When Mr. Spealman comments about The Echo to the editor, the Mayor, or any Springuel responded that he questioned the necessity of Council Member. Volunteer reporters are always needed. retracted that position. this ordinance, Mr. Toomey gave two examples in town Water Management in the past year where Ordinance he asked for a builder to An earlier draft of the account for the water runoff agenda included the and changes were made to introduction of Ordinance keep it on the property. Mr. 20-05, which would add Spealman still questioned building requirements why this would need to be for stormwater and sump added to the permitting pump drainage. It was process when just asking the town of Glen Echo not introduced at the builders to handle it seemed MARYLAND 20812 June meeting, but it was effective. Mr. Toomey added Phone: 301-320-4041 Fax: 301-320-3639 Website: www.glenecho.org Office: 6106 Harvard Ave. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 598, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30–3:30 Sunoco TM MAYOR Kenwood Sunoco center Willem Polak (301-229-6042) (formerly Kenwood Mobil) COUNCIL MEMBERS 5201 RiveR Road Dia Costello (301-538-7784) Bethesda, MaRyland 20816 Dan Spealman (202-560-2237) PH: (301) 652-9527 • FAX: (301) 652-1138 Matt Stiglitz (202-236-9161) James Spicer James Spicer III Julia Wilson (240-899-1763) owneR seRvice mAnAgeR CLERK-TREASURER Auto RepAiR • FoReign And domestic Beth Boa ([email protected]) FActoRy scheduled mAintenAnce Next (Virtual) Council Meeting: July 13, 2020, 7 PM

2 July 2020 that it won’t just affect new agreed that we should wait. home construction, but new New cleaning protocols New to Town impervious structures like and expense will need to patios as well. Mr. Bolt, now be considered once Town on the call, explained that Hall does reopen, but the the ordinance will make Council Members didn’t Griffin Finan and owners responsible if their feel it warranted a full Bray Hill old sump pump is pumping discussion yet. They also onto the right-of-way and all agreed that the summer damage is done. The current picnic will most likely be plans for the four houses on postponed and that if it does Vassar Circle are already in occur this summer, a lower compliance. Mr. Spealman key, non-meal gathering said he appreciated having would be all right. time to discuss a proposed Resident Pete Epanchin riffin Finan and Bray Westbrook Elementary ordinance before it is asked that the Town Hill knew 22 Wellesley and St. John’s College High formally introduced and consider making a Gwas the right home for them: School. His mom still lives further suggested that the statement condemning They wanted manageable in Westmoreland Hills. He violence commutes, a fenced yard, is an attorney for a sports and racism and space for a growing betting company, doing against African family. The house was on the regulatory and lobbying Americans and market for only a few hours work for its fantasy sports other people when they put in their offer. leagues. Unlike most of us, of color in With its spacious yard he is accustomed to the light of recent and fresh renovations, work-from-home lifestyle. events. The the house was easy to fall He has been teleworking Council agreed in love with. But coming for his Boston-based firm that this was as they did from a one- for years. Bray works for the This rain garden at 4 Vassar Circle puts the new house in compliance with something the bedroom condo, which had Advisory Board Company, a Montgomery County as well as a proposed Town water management ordinance. Town should been doing double duty as a consulting firm focused on do, but Council dual home office for several the health care industry. Mayor could run ideas by the Member Costello wanted weeks, their new home is The pair, both avid Council before having the some time to get feedback even sweeter. Their dog baseball fans, met while lawyer or engineer spend on Mr. Epanchin’s proposed Biscuit is also enjoying the working part-time jobs at any time on them. Mayor statement. The Town’s extra space to explore. Nationals Stadium. Last Polak said that Ms. Boa could statement, which will After dating for five year’s championship season begin sending the Council appear on the website as years, Bray and Griffin have was, of course, another weekly emails outlining well, can be found on page 7. packed a lot of excitement highlight of their big year. what they are working on. into the past year. They When the Nats played their Town Expenses married in September wildcard game against the Odd and Ends In June, the Town paid in Washington, DC, and Brewers, Griffin and Bray Ms. Boa hopes to reopen $8,750 to A.B. Viers, $5,543 honeymooned afterwards in were in Italy, nearing the Town Hall when the County to Bolt Legal, $3,200 to Key Italy, visiting Rome and the end of their honeymoon. opens rec centers. She Sanitations, $1,792 to Joe Amalfi Coast. Now they are They stayed up all night asked the Council if there Cutro, $1,655 to Joseph expecting their first child in to watch the game— was any reason to allow Toomey Associates, and November. celebrating the Nats’ win for rentals sooner rather $1,330 to Julia Sparacino. Griffin grew up nearby and an eventful year to than later, and everyone —Emily Parsons in Bethesda, attending come. —Angela Hirsch

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6 July 2020 Black Lives Matter

On June 6, the neighborhood turned out offical statement for a Black Lives Matter demonstration along MacArthur Boulevard. The Town of Glen Echo Colby, Pete, Becky, condemns violence and & Lara T Epanchin racism towards black people and all people of color; we stand in solidarity with those who peacefully and persistently protest and Kristi Maasjo, fight against systemic Corrina & Declan Dan Spealman Spealman racism and injustice. The history of our country reflects that we must now and must always uplift voices that have been silenced and use positions of authority to Jon William expose not just covert acts P.G. & Rafe McCaffrey Alya, Mona, Parsons Amdur & Julie Rosenthal of bias but also racism Ayan & Riya Kishore & friends within our country and its institutions. We deeply believe in creating a world of equality, justice and fairness. The Town of Glen Echo is committed to being a safe, inclusive and Aaron, Conrad, Manoé welcoming community. Vanessa Sax & Diana & Greta Hirsch & Cléo Moreau Anna White Hudson-Taylor

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The Echo 7 he Park continues to Another program being move forward with Our Town Park developed is an online retail Tplanning for reopening store that will allow us to in line with County Conservatory is hosting teens ages 3 to 16. This will showcase art works and regulations. Phase 2 now online concerts over the be an outdoor art display. other items for sale. This allows us to offer limited in- summer. Our popular free Apply by July 5. The show will be up and running later person classes (check with summer concerts will now will open on July 11. For this summer. We will not be the resident arts programs). be streamed via Facebook more information contact having the Labor Day Art We also anticipate opening Live every Thursday at [email protected]. Show this year. the playground with certain 7:30pm from June 25 We are pleased to present You may recall, the restrictions. The Park through August 27. Visit the Moving Forward, a new Dentzel Carousel was remains closed overnight StayConnected page on our online exhibition featuring vandalized in April of this to assure security of the website to see a full listing artists from around the year. The National Park buildings and grounds. of online programs. world. Juried by African Service will soon begin Fortunately, GEPPAC Many new virtual camps American curator, writer, repairing the damage, and and its resident program for kids are being offered. and artist Zoma Wallace, the the work should be completed providers continue to offer Beyond the virtual, our exhibition “pushes forward in the next few months. online classes and other education staff have into new digital spaces to An effort is underway programs. Adventure Theater developed a new idea for a amplify plural artistic voices.” to collect new ideas for has launched Sunday Story public art program with the The theme of the exhibition programs or improvements Time on Facebook Live and theme of Togetherness. A explores the artists’ at the Park. Stay tuned is planning a playwriting call has gone out for artwork responses to the current for a public call for festival. Washington created by children and pandemic. ideas.—Martha Shannon

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8 July 2020 Out and About About half an hour north of State-cations! Frederick is Owens Creek taying within the state Campground with 25 miles or just a few hours drive of trails—another often Sfrom home is a reassuring overlooked gem. way of getting back into Have you yet heard of travel while having more Richmond’s now famous control over your plans Beer Trail? In 2018, it and crowd sizes (whether was named the #1 beer that means hitting a destination in the world campground or staying at a (Step aside, Munich!). small hotel). As many of us The view of Seneca Rocks from Seneca Shadows campground As the trail has grown in are newly discovering and popularity, quaint shops planning for road-based and backcountry camping in the east if you’re an avid and dineries have sprung vacations to stay close to are also available. Most rock climber. For families up nearby, making it easy to home this summer, here are lookout points allow enough or friends coming together, fill up a whole weekend of a few of my favorites to lift of an expanse that you can the park has group lots that exploring. your wanderlust spirits. admire the scenery right can easily accommodate If you’re looking for a two- For panoramic views from your car window. twenty—or simply a single fer, head to Assateague along Skyline Drive, While there are many trails family with plenty of Island for both beach and head to Shenandoah to choose from, note that room to spread out. Small roaming horses. While it’s National Park which some may get quite busy businesses selling local almost impossible to snag has officially entered and crowded especially wares and watering holes a camp spot within the Phase 2 of its re-opening on national holidays and along the south branch of official Assateague State with most amenities once weekends. the abound. Park, we have found luck at again available. Within Head north of Shenan­ For those of you looking quieter and less mosquito- the park premises, both doah, into West , to for an urban escape with infested Janes Island Skyland Lodge and Big Seneca Rocks within the a lower profile, check out State Park not too far from Meadows Lodge offer Monongahela National Frederick’s pedestrian the Atlantic coast. cabins and rooms for Forest for one of my paths at Carroll Creek Whether you’re hiking, those looking to have a bit favorite campgrounds with Park. Duck into shops or biking, swimming, or sailing, more comfort with their epic views. It also happens dine by the creek at one stay safe and buy local all experience. Campgrounds to be one of the best spots of the many restaurants. the way! —Mona Kishore

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