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The Official Newsletter for the Town of Capitol Heights

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019

THE TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS

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• Message from the Mayor • Administration Department • Council Corner • Police Department • Capitol Heights Day Highlights • Neighborhood Services Department IN THIS • Ethics and Legislative • Town Calendar of Events, Meetings & Committee Letter Activities ISSUE: • Running Club Warms Up for • Directory/Important Numbers to Know National Minority Health • Citizen Public Participation Form & Month Article Guidelines • Team Gary Russell Day Flyer • The Planning & Economic Development • Capitol Heights Buy Local Survey Campaign Week

Mayor & Council Meeting Schedule

Work Session – 1st and 3rd Monday Public Session – 2nd and 4th Monday * All residents are welcome

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Message from the Mayor: Dear Residents,

This is an exciting time to live in the Town of Capitol Heights! We have so much for which to be grateful. We have new development on the horizon, ignited business growth and stimulation, and a plethora of engaging activities and programs for the entire community.

New Development I am so happy to announce that you can expect new development in the Town. I realize that it has been a long time coming. On May 28, 2019, my council colleagues approved a resolution—that I was more than happy to sign—selecting an experienced organization which will develop a mixed-use property immediately adjacent to the Capitol Heights Metro Station. This property will feature more than 150 units, a beautifully designed group of buildings, and retail space for quality shopping and dining that is overdue. Every resident should be proud to know that this developer understood that your Mayor & Council would not settle for anything less than the best. We feel that it has long-since been time for our Town to receive the respect it deserves. For me, a major salient part of the developer’s proposal was that they will offer a scholarship to a deserving student member of our community. That speaks volumes to their focus on community- development. As you know, I am all about community development. As more details unfold and the information is available, I will be hosting Town Hall ‘Talks’ to make sure this information is made available to all eligible residents.

Business Growth and Stimulation Many of you know that as your Mayor, I chair the Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC). The PEDC has been working diligently to spark growth by supporting our local businesses. We are doing this by hosting a weekly program geared towards increasing business for entrepreneurs both in and outside of the Town. The program is called, “The Weekly Referral Chain” (TWRC). TWRC has passed thousands and thousands of dollars in closed business since its inception. I invite you to join us as we meet every Thursday in the Town Hall’s Community Room, come at 6:30pm to network. This program has been very successful and many residents have taken advantage of it and have seen marked growth in their business. If you don’t have a business, you might want to attend to learn more about the businesses that are at your fingertips or you might want to attend just as a consumer—in need of quality goods and dependable services.

Another way in which we are supporting the growth of our local businesses is by hosting the ‘Capitol Heights Buy-Local Campaign’. Hopefully, you’ve been able to get a flyer and LIKE the Facebook page: Capitol Heights Buy Local Campaign. This campaign is all about taking one-solid-week to patronize ONLY the businesses within the Town of Capitol Heights. Join me and support our local businesses during the week of July 7th-July 13 (a flyer of all the activities associated with this campaign is inside this Newsletter).

There are other ways that we have seen and/or will see more growth to our business community too. For example, as mentioned above we have new development amongst us. This will certainly result in a ripple in the water effect and businesses will want to relocate to the Town. Rest assured that your elected officials are already preparing for this change: traffic concerns, aesthetics of the Town, and so on. We are staying on top of it and working for you.

Activities and Programs for the Entire Community Many of you are aware that we have several committees in the Town. In part, these committees exist to provide fun and engaging activities for our residents. Please take a look inside this Newsletter and commit to attending, at least, one of our scheduled activities for this quarter. We want to be a government that is close-knit, active, and engaged with our residents. I assure you; you will find that there is something for everyone.

Take a moment to look through this newsletter and familiarize yourself with all that we have going on in the Town. I look forward to seeing each of you, and perhaps, at your door soon.

Yours in service,

Mayor Maldon

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Mayor Shawn Maldon, Chair Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC) is to provide an opportunity for engaged residents to have input in the direction and growth of town’s business district, to support small businesses within the town, and to foster a strong, talented, and educated business community and workforce. This PEDC will deliver learning, training and development activities that promote the growth and expansion of the town’s small business community.

Email: [email protected] Contact Number: 301-793-1074 Upcoming Meetings/Activities

The Weekly Referral Chain PEDC Committee Meetings Every Thursday @ 7:00PM located at Town Hall Meeting July 10, 2019, August 14, 2019 & September Let’s Grow Business Together! 11, 2019 @ 7:00PM For more information email Mayor Maldon For more information email Mayor Maldon ([email protected]) ([email protected])

BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN WEEK

Campaign kick-off. Enjoy delicious food by Join The Weekly Referral Chain. Featured local business. presentation local Town of Capitol Heights July 7, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community business owner. Room @ 3:00PM July 11, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community To register email [email protected] Room @ 6:30PM To register email [email protected] Mayor & Council Public Session signing proclamation: Annual Capitol Heights Buy Submissions to the 2019 Capitol Heights Buy Local Campaign Local Pic Challenge are due. Enter for a chance July 8, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community to win $25 by purchasing from local business Room @ 7:00PM or using local service providers & post a selfie To register email [email protected] via Facebook using #2019CapitolHeightsBuyLocalCampaign Panel Discussion featuring local businesses on July 13, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community the topic of “Why Buy Local” Room @ 5PM July 10, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community To register email [email protected] Room @ 7:00PM To register email [email protected]

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Council Corner The purpose of Committees is an effective way of involving citizens in the decision-making process of local government. The citizens who volunteer to serve on committees bring diverse skills and talents, new perspectives and, often, a strong interest in subject matter. The committee is an effective sounding board for a new policies and programs. It can give Mayor and Council an immediate sense of community reaction. Councilwoman Faith Ford, Chair Communication and Outreach Committee (COC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Communication and Outreach (COC) is to improve the communication and dissemination of information processes within the Town. The COC will seek to always ensure residents are engaged and aware of resources and services, advising the Mayor and Council of legislation needed to support this goal.

Contact Number: 301-792-1372 Upcoming Meetings/Activities COC General Meetings Meeting July 3, 2019, August 7, 2019 & September 4, 2019 @ 7:30PM For more information email Councilwoman Ford ([email protected]) COC Action Items: -Communication: Quarterly Chat & Chew (beginning August 7, 2019 at 7:30PM) -Communication: Street Captain Coordination -Communication: Toastmasters Program Development -Youth Outreach: Social Network Information-Sharing Project -Outreach: Sustainable Community Resource Center -Outreach: Church Resources Network -Outreach: Adopt an Organization Program -Quarterly Town Express Review/Resident Input Coordination

Councilwoman Elaine Williams, Chair Community, Health, and Environment Committee (CHEC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Community, Health, and Environment Committee (CHEC) is to engage residents around matters concerning our community, and our health and our environment that connects all of us.

Contact Number: 202-765-8541 Community, Health, and Environment committee One Year Review

The CH&E has gotten off to a spectacular start! Remember when there was nothing much going on in Town? Well now there's little need to go out of Town when you engage with this committee.

The current state of progress starts with the creation Market intended to running/walking club. We are proud of the 501C3 a member created called Capitol Heights Runners and Walkers club. Under the initiation of former Secretary Melissa Melton, the organization is poised to make lifestyle changes for those who engage. The club plans to increase wellness and interest of the community by delivering healthier lifestyles by regularly engaging in activities like walks or runs with larger organizations.

Equally dynamic is the work of the Food Justice Coalition in bring to our grocery challenged neighborhood the Capital Farmers Market. CH&E's Andrea Wilson supports Vice President Kyle Reeder in keeping the project vibrant. Now this project invites the community to enjoy vendors, food and fun weekly, June 7th thru September 24th at the (Capital Farmers) Market. The activity is held at the corner of Emmet and Capitol Heights Blvd from 4PM to 8PM. Plan to be present in support of building a community worth inviting people to share. Preorder your weeks vegetables and pick them up at the market each Friday. Continued on next page DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD APP! LIKE US: NOW AVAILABLE ON: TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD

Food is an expensive part of our household budgets. So, to stretch those food dollars consider planting your seeds in the community garden. In the garden anything can be taught: math, science, relationships, geography, history, and yes community. Here inexperience is no deterrent to learning a healthier lifestyle. There's a compost to learn about. That keeps the environment healthier by turning table scraps into enriching soil. You meet people on common ground. You share in the environmental rewards.

Since our last newsletter the Collective Health Initiative partnered with us to deliver the Wellness Health Maintenance Organization. The day yielded incredible exposure to healing modalities which included massage, vegan food preparation, and make your own lotion demonstration. Dr. Yew Bellome was the Herbalist present, and we experienced the clearing energy of Heart Touch Therapy by author and Holistic practitioner Master Ashep.

The Committee held a membership project to kick off the growing season. Several plots are still available on a first come first served basis. Call Town Hall or Committee Chair for details. In the Month of June plans are to show The Town the power of engagement by increasing membership. Members optionally attend Council meetings and attest to the success of the committee structure. Incoming membership liaison, Mary Millner is working with Breatheology and member Ayo Handy-Kendi actively prepare the Season of Thanks event in CH&E project deserves your commitment. Remember your passion is your passport.

We are active participants and stakeholders in the Sustainable Maryland Certification effort by availing Line dancing and chair yoga instruction in the activities available during the day. The stormwater management possibilities are engaging and the environmental cleanup lead by the Town's Green Team keeps us in the know.

There are people who lent their expertise to support the efforts of the committee 3rd Saturdays, 9:30AM to 11:00AM in Town Hall. Jean Johnson, Bettie Wyatt, Dorothy Hunter, doesn’t it feel good to contribute to the engagement of our Town?

Upcoming Meetings/Activities CHEC Committee Meetings Meeting July 20, 2019, August 17, 2019 & September 21, 2019 @ 9:30AM For more information email Councilwoman Williams ([email protected])

Walking/Running Club Session Every Saturday @ 8:00AM meet-up at Davey Street & Capitol Heights Blvd. For more information email the Capitol Heights Running Club ([email protected])

CAPITOL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY GARDEN

Purchase a garden and connect with the community! Grow fruits and vegetables that you can take home with you. Teach the youth the benefits of a balanced diet and meat substitutes.

Rent your own garden: $20 for half plot $40 for full individual/family plot

For more information please contact Town Hall at (301) 336-0626

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Councilwoman Caroline Brown, Chair Education Committee (EC) The Education Committee will create volunteering groups to work in connection with Citizens, Community and Council to improve community relationships through Education.

These groups will assist with projects, meetings, events and TV Shows. The TV Shows will create community unity and allow residents to transform & create a world of imagination, enrichment, knowledge and history through movement, speech and acting presentations.

All generations will be able to partake in TV produced educational programs discovering old & new historical facts, learning about Town locals, becoming TV Hosts & local celebrities, creating fun history reenactments and bonding through plain ole F-U-N at Town events.

Contact Number: 301-793-1386 Upcoming Meetings/Activities EC Committee Meetings Meeting July 14, 2019, July 28, 2019, September 22, 2019, September 29, 2019 @ 3:30PM For more information email Councilwoman Brown ([email protected])

Councilwoman Renita Cason, Chair Ethics and Legislative Committee (ELC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Ethics and Legislative Committee (ELC) is to develop recommendations addressing issues and concerns that will enhance the quality of life for residents of all generations (present and future). The committee will serve as a training ground to engage citizens who aspire to further serve.

Contact Number: 240-602-7056 Upcoming Meetings/Activities ELC Committee Meetings Meeting July 2, 2019, August 6, 2019, September 3, 2019 @ 6:30PM For more information email Councilwoman Cason ([email protected])

Councilwoman Rhonda Akers, Chair Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee (NSSC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee (NSSC) is to help build a vibrant, safe, and well-kept neighborhood. The NSSC, with engaged citizens, will work to solve issues and to make our community great. The goal of the NSSC is to sponsor and develop programs that seek to prevent crime and make this community the best place to live, work and play!

Contact Number: 301-793-0367 Upcoming Meetings/Activities NSSC Committee Meetings July 26, 2019 & September 17, 2019 @ 6:30PM; located at the Town Hall (Community Room) For more information and to RSVP please email Rhonda Akers ([email protected])

Fire Safety Presentation with guest speaker Chief Weaver August 14, 2019 @ 11:00AM located at the Gateway Village (505 Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743) For more information and to RSVP please email Rhonda Akers ([email protected])

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Councilwoman LaTonya Chew, Chair Parks and Recreation Committee (PRC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Parks and Recreation Committee (PRC) is to create fun and diverse recreational activities that promote the social, cultural and physical well-being residents. The PRC will hold deliver programming that engages residents of all ages.

Email: [email protected] Contact Number: 301-768-0395 Upcoming Meetings/Activities PRC Committee Meetings To Be Announced For more information email Councilwoman Chew ([email protected])

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Capitol Heights Day Highlights On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the Town of Capitol Heights hosted its 28th Annual Capitol Heights Day Parade and Festival. Here’s a recap of some of the festivities!

Community Prayer lead by Capitol Heights Day Parade Reverend Harold L. Dugger, Sr. Mayor and Council greeting seniors along the parade route

Town Mayor and Council pictured with Prince George’s County District 6 School Board Member Town Mayor, Council and Chief of Police Belinda Queen pictured with Delegate Jazz Lewis, District 24 Town Mayor and Council pictured with Congressman Anthony Brown, 4th District of Maryland

Senior Bring It Line Dancers at Brooke Road Park Community Center Councilwoman Faith Ford pictured with Councilwoman Faith Ford pictured with the Prince George’s County Councilmember Town of Capitol Heights Mayor Emeritus Rodney C. Streeter, District 7 Vivian Dodson

Capitol Heights Day Fashion Show Children & Adult Pie Eating Contest

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The Mayor and Council, on behalf of the Town of Capitol Heights and its staff, send heartfelt thanks to all of the people, vendors, musician and groups that made Capitol Heights Day such a success. We hope this list is exhaustive, but if it’s not, please know you all have our thanks.

Adore Boutique & Custom Apparel Fat Daddy's Lemonade Miss Chesapeake State Jr. Princess 2019

Afrotika First Baptist Church of District Heights Miss Maryland Jr. Princess 2019

Artzplanet Studio Former Council Member Linda A. Monroe Miss Maryland Junior Teen 2019

Ayrerayde Band Former Mayor Marnitta King Miss Maryland Pre-Teen 2019

Bates Trucking Company, Inc. Girl Scout Troop #21036 Miss Maryland Princess 2019

Belinda Queen – District 6 School Board Good Humor Ice Cream Truck Miss Maryland Teen 2019 Member Heart for God Praise Team Ms. Maryland 2019 Bring It Line Dancers Henderson Twins Dance New Direction Praise Team Capitol City Pharmacy Medical Reserve Corps. Iii4me, Inc. Ni Dembaya African Drum & Dance Ensemble Capitol Heights Elementary School Industrial Bank OH Goody Collection Capitol Heights Fire Dept. International Junior Miss MD/DC/WV Paparazzi - Angela's Awesome Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. K.J. Staton Accessories

Capitol Heights Walking & Running Club King Solomon Lodge No. 7 (C.H.I.P. Patsyland Kids Fun & Entertainment Program) Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Pink Confetti, LLC. King Solomon Lodge No. 7 of the Prince Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, Hall Masons of MD Potomac Garden Drum Corp. District 6 Learvision, LLC. Prince George’s County Office of The Crown to Earth State Attorney Let’s Do It Again Band DC Army National Guard Prince George’s County Police Majorette Dance Department Dynamic Daisies Foundation, Inc. Maryland Insurance Administration Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Envision EC Models Maryland Miss 2019 Department E-San Food & Drink (Chef Hogate '85) Maryland National Capital Park and Prince George's County Dept. Of Social Exp Realty, LLC. Planning Commission Services: Health Connect

F.L.I.P. (William & Teresa Von Riegen) Maryland Park Police Motorcycle Unit Prince George's County Health Dept.

Fairmount Lodge No. 92 Maryland Queens And Kings Car Club Prince Georges County Sheriff’s Department Family and Medical Counseling Service Maryland State Delegate Erek Barron, Inc. District 24 Reverend Harold L. Dugger, Sr.

Fantasy World Entertainment Maryland State Police Horses Rhyming to Respect. LLC. (Dr. William Clay) Mayor Emeritus Vivian Dodson Saddle-Up 4 Fun Horse Back Riding Mayor Lillie Thompson-Martin - Town of Fairmont Heights Scott

Senator Joanne Benson

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Service Master by Americas Restoration The Training Source Inc. Town of Capitol Heights Police Services Department Thurston Shades in The Club Trevor Williams T-Mobile USA Show on Skates UBI/Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance TNT Unique Designs Sledge Total Protection Washington Redskins Drumline Top Flight Corvette Club Suddenly Accessories, LLC. What Mom Says! Town of Capitol Heights Call-A-Bus T&C Ford William Sexton (06 GTO) Town of Capitol Heights Committee The Collective Health Initiative Members WSSC

The Heights Worship Team & Band Town of Capitol Heights Mayor & Council Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Zeta (District Heights, MD) Chapter Town of Capitol Heights Neighborhood The Mobile Coffee Bar & Café Services Department

The Shoe Salon by Samella O

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Dear Residents:

The Town of Capitol Heights seeks applications for an important public service committee. As a municipality, the Town of Capitol Heights is bound by the Maryland Public Ethics Law. This Law requires all municipalities to have the same, if not stronger, ordinance as a Town law as well as standing ethics committee. The Capitol Heights Ethics Commission is a three-member body. The body is responsible for issuing advisory opinions to the council about the acts of town officials that have been provided to the commission for review. This is an important part of the fair and ethical administration of Town Business.

Duties The Ethics Commission is the advisory body responsible for interpreting the Ethics Article. In fulfilling this charge, the Commission will perform the following duties:

• Annual review of Financial Disclosure Forms completed by the Town elected officials and employees • To hear and decide with the advice of the Town Attorney all complaints filed regarding alleged violations of the Ethics Ordinance by any person. • Annual certification to the State of Maryland Ethics Commission noting the Town of Capitol Heights is in compliance with the requirements for elected officials in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Town Administrator will ensure the certification is filed. • Issue Advisory Opinions regarding application of the Ethics Ordinance • Address Ethical Complaints • Recommend legislative changes and improvements to the Ordinance

Anyone employed by or under contract to the Town is not eligible to serve on the Ethics Commission. Here’s what to do if you are interested:

• Step 1: Complete the expression of Interest application and email or mail to the Mayor, Council and Town Administrator at 1 Capitol Heights Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, or [email protected]. Applicants who receive further consideration will be asked to complete a Statement of Financial Disclosure. • Step 2: Complete Statement of Financial Disclosure • Step 3: Await Notification

The Mayor, Council and Town Administrator will review your application. You will be notified by email, phone or mail of the decision.

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Ken Melton Freelance Reporter

HEADLINE: Running Club Warms Up for National Minority Health Month WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2019) – The patter of feet rings out on the pavement as a group of eclectic runners makes their way on their collective route through Northeast D.C. and Capitol Heights, Maryland. A few people wave and some beep their horns in support as they make their way past. This is an unusual sight for this area but the Capitol Heights Walking & Running Club (CHWRC) hopes to make this a normal scene with more people coming to sweat it out every week.

The CHWRC recently held a walking and running clinic with Greg Taylor and his organization, Vibrant Health & Wellness Foundation, Inc., (VHWF) to educate people about exercising properly and increase people getting out and moving during National Minority Health Month.

“I provide seminars and workshops throughout the community and my objective is empowerment via improved health and motivation toward transforming our neighborhoods,” said Taylor, the VHWF founder and president.

CHWRC started in November and began planning routes and growing their membership as part of the Town of Capitol Heights Community Health and Environment Committee led by Councilwoman Elaine Williams and coordinated by CHWRC’s first president, Melissa Melton.

“I started this club for two main reasons,” said Melton, a former public health researcher and mother of two young children. “First, I wanted to find a local community of runners. We moved to this area while I was training for a marathon. I was tired of either doing my long runs solo or having to drive 20-30 minutes to find others to run with. Second, I could see where running my neighborhood streets was drawing attention from those around me. What if there were more of us running? What could that do for the mentality of our community? Could a running club help promote positive activity on our streets?” The clinic was well attended with people like Marshall Heights resident Kadinga Smith, a solo walker, who met neighbors who shared his interest.

“The talk was great, the environment was cool and I was very glad I came to participate,” said the 45-year-old Smith. “It’s good to walk in groups. I normally walk alone. Now I have a posse.” Taylor is hosting a few more events during this month catered to people like Smith.

“Exercising properly and effectively will produce positive results and increase self-esteem,” Taylor stated, “Self-esteem builds confident coupled with a sense of well-being increases the likelihood of exercise becoming an integral part of life and increases longevity.”

The group wanted to highlight the importance of achieving results and exercising properly as they plan to train for local running events and want to continue to encourage people to join them on their mission to get people on the move.

“We hope connections will be made through our efforts and CHWRC becomes a fixture in our community, so this area becomes known for reaching people where they are and helping get them to where they want to be, physically and otherwise,” said Melton, a Town of Capitol Heights resident.

If you are interested in supporting the CHWRC you can contact them at [email protected] or join them Saturdays at 8 a.m., across from the Capitol Heights Metro at the corner of Davey St., and Capitol Heights Blvd., in Capitol Heights, MD. To find out more information about VHWF, visit https://www.vhwf.org.

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Courtesy Photo 1

Ocean City, Maryland (April 28, 2018) -- Capitol Heights Walking & Running Club President Melissa Melton competes in the Ocean City Island-to-Island in April 2018.

Courtesy Photo 2

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2019) -- Greg Taylor, fourth from left, poses with some of the Capitol Heights Walking & Running Club clinic participants. Courtesy Photo 3

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2019) -- Greg Taylor discusses best practices for running during the Capitol Heights Walking & Running Club clinic.

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Education/TV Photo of the Week

Chair, Councilwoman Brown * [email protected] * (301) 336-0626 ______

Thank you for joining our Educational/TV Committee Meetings. The EDUCATION/ TV COMMITTEE CELEBRATE “U” IN COMMUNITY and thus welcome our residents to get involved with our Committees to share your voice, opinion, concerns and knowledge. After all, without U there is no US! Therefore, please come out, join a Committee and have F-U- N with us to make your Community one of the best municipalities around.

We look forward to you joining one of our Committees today. They are: (pick 1, 2 or 3) ARTS & CULTURE, COMMUNITY SERVICE (Monthly Birthday Parties), EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE CLASSES, TOWN EVENTS & PROGRAMS and TV, PHOTO, MODELING & VIDEO.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Education/TV Committee would like to thank all members that participated in the Capitol Heights Parade on June 8, 2019. To all the Models, Talent and Committee Members, we appreciate you taking the time out of your schedule to make the Capitol Heights Parade a Success! You were AWESOME!!! ETV

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Administration Department

• Jason Small – Town Administrator, Town of • Phone: 301-336-0626 Capitol Heights • Fax: 301-336-8706 Email: [email protected] • Robin Bailey – Town Clerk, Town of Capitol Heights Email: [email protected]

Greetings from the Town Administration! We thank so many of you for attending Capitol Heights Day this year! The change in venue was a positive one, and the staff is certainly appreciative of the recognition from all of you on our hard work – not just that day, but every day.

If you drive through to any of the boundaries of the town, you can see the hard work of the NSD staff in keeping our town clean. In Conjunction With PSA, they work hard to make sure that difficult properties are held to the same standard that all residents have come to. It shows.

The staff has been working hard to ensure fairness across the board in town procedures, streamlining and breaking down silos where appropriate. We have increased town resources through a successful grant program. And we have helped to move the needle on economic development. The Town is currently completing an RFP round for the town owned parcel near the metro.

Your Mayor and Council are even more dedicated to increasing town awareness and involvement than before. Look for interesting changes in our electronic communications, the beginning of construction for the Town’s million-dollar Green Street/Complete Streets sustainable design.

Being here in the town is truly a “unique experience,” and people are starting to “discover us.”

Town of Capitol Heights, MD: Resident Support Center Connect with the Town of Capitol Heights, MD through the Capitol Heights Mobile App. Ask a Question, Request a Concern, View Helpful FAQs, and find other important information about the Town all on your favorite mobile devices. Accessible in both the Apple and Google Play Store. You may also access the portal through the web at: https://capitolheightsmd.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs

Reminder: New resident packets are available for download on the Town website and in-person at Town Hall.

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Police Department • Mark Cummings – Police Chief, Town of Capitol Heights Phone: 301-420-2444; Email: [email protected]

Chief’s Community Council meetings will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. This is a chance for residents to engage in conversation with the Chief.

As vacation season approaches and you make plans to visit the beach, go to your favorite island or take a family road trip, consider your home’s safety before you go. Burglars prefer to target homes that look empty because it makes the process easier for them. With that in mind, it’s important to make it look like your home is occupied while you’re gone. Along with all the other items on the “to-do” list before you go out of town, don’t forget these five steps for securing your home:

1. Hold Your Mail A pile of unopened mail and unread newspapers announces to a would-be burglar that your home is empty and ready for intruders. Before you go out of town, call your local post office and ask them to hold your mail. Alternatively, you can even do it online at USPS.com. You’ll also want to call your newspaper service to stop delivery until you return.

2. Trick Potential Intruders Make it look like someone’s home when you’re out having fun. Here are some ways to outsmart crooks:

• Time lights and electronics. You can time your lights, television, and other electronics to turn on and off throughout the day. You want your lights to look natural, as if someone’s home. Avoid leaving your lights on the entire time you are gone. This will not only increase your electric bill, but it’s also suspicious, since most people don’t leave lights on all the time when they’re home.

• Have a neighbor park out front. Tell a trustworthy neighbor when you’re going to be out of town, and ask them to park a car in front of your house to make it look like someone’s home.

3. Ask Neighbors to Keep an Eye Out Friendly neighbors can be an important line of defense against intruders. Tell your neighbors how long you’ll be gone and ask them to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity at your house. If your neighbors know you’re gone, then if they see or hear someone at your home, they will know something is probably amiss and they can contact the authorities.

4. Avoid Social Media While it may be tempting to share photos on Facebook or tweet about your airport adventures, consider holding off on vacation-related posts. Those you are connected to online are typically your friends, but you never know when your information will get into the wrong hands. A friend of a friend may see your status update and know that your home is vulnerable. Double-check your safety and security settings on social media, and consider waiting to post about your adventures until you get back.

5. Nix the Spare Key If your home is being targeted, the first thing a criminal will look for is a spare key. He will look in the standard places: a conspicuous plastic rock, under the mat, or above the door. Putting a spare key in an easy-to-spot location is like handing your keys over to an intruder. If you’re going on vacation, think about removing the spare key all together until you are home, or leave a key with a neighbor. If you take these precautions before going on vacation, then you can relax and enjoy your vacation instead of worrying about the state of your home while you’re gone.

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July 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7PM - Council Work 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & Independence Day – Session Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Administrative 6:30PM- ELC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) Offices Closed (TH, Community Room) 7:30PM- COC Meeting (TH, Chambers) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3PM - Buy Local: 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 7PM- PEDC Meeting (TH, 6:30PM-The Weekly Campaign kick-off (TH, Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Chambers) Referral Chain Meeting Comm. Rm.) (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community 6PM – Green Team Room): Feat. Local Meeting (TH. Comm. Capitol Heights Rm.) Business Presentation 7PM-Council Public Session 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3:30PM – EC Meeting 7PM - Council Work 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 7PM-The Weekly 9:30AM-CHEC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) Session Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Community Room) (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 7PM-The Weekly 6:30PM – NSSC Meeting Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 7PM-Council Public Session 28 29 30 31 3:30PM – EC Meeting 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ (TH, Comm. Rm.) Michelle

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August 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 7PM-The Weekly Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Community Room) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7PM - Council Work 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 7PM-The Weekly Session Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Referral Chain Meeting 6:30PM- ELC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) (TH, Community Room) 7:30PM- COC Meeting (TH, Chambers) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 11AM – NSSC Meeting: 7PM-The Weekly 9:30AM-CHEC Meeting Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Fire Safety Presentation Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Community Room) (TH, Comm. Rm.) (Gateway Village, 505 (TH, Community Room) 7PM-Council Public Suffolk Ave., CH, MD Session 20743) 7PM- PEDC Meeting (TH, Chambers) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7PM - Council Work 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 7PM-The Weekly Session Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 7PM-The Weekly Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 7PM-Council Public Session

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September 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Labor Day Holiday- 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 7PM-The Weekly Administrative Offices Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Referral Chain Meeting Closed 6:30PM- ELC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) (TH, Community Room) 7:30PM- COC Meeting (TH, Chambers) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 7PM- PEDC Meeting (TH, 7PM-The Weekly Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Chambers) Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 6PM- Green Team Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) 7PM-Council Public Session 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7PM - Council Work 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 7PM-The Weekly 9:30AM-CHEC Meeting Session Michelle Exercise class w/ Gloria Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Community Room) 6:30PM – NSSC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 12PM- Hispanic Heritage (TH, Comm. Rm.) Month Celebration (TH, Comm. Rm.) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3PM – EC Meeting (TH, 9AM-Zumba, Dance & 11:30AM-Line Dancing w/ 7PM-The Weekly Comm. Rm.) Exercise class w/ Gloria Michelle Referral Chain Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.) (TH, Community Room) 7PM-Council Public Session 29 30 3PM – EC Meeting (TH, Comm. Rm.)

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