West Laurel Community Clean-up
30 May 2009, 9am-noon
Meet at Community Building
Wanted: Volunteers for WLCA Board
If interested send an email to the Board
It's never too late to pay your WLCA Annual Membership DUES - $15!

West Laurel Civic Association
P.O. Box 387-- Laurel, MD 20725
www.wlcaweb.org

Site Last Updated: 05/24/2009


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West Laurel Civic Association General Updates

Spring General Meeting - 21 May 2009
The Spring General meeting was opened by the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of West Laurel Presentation of the Colors.  After which the 38th annual renewal of the charter was completed. The slate of officers published in the Hotline was voted into office.

Our key speaker was Prince Georges County Police Chief, Roberto Hylton.  Joining Chief Hylton were Deupty Chief Bowl, Deputy Chief Davis, Major Preston, and Cpl Woody.  Residents raised questions about cross-police department coordination, speeding, parking by the ball fields, vacant homes, failure to yield to school buses, and illegal street bikes.

The evening ended with Senator Rosapepe, Delegate Pena-Melnyk and Delegate Barnes providing a recap of the legislations sponsored and passed this year in Annapolis.

Looking for New Volunteer West Laurel Civic Association Board Members. Every Spring the community elects new area representatives and executives to the West Laurel Civic Association Board. If you're interested in serving in your area or as a member of the board special committee, please contact the WLCA webmaster.

Department of Environmental Resources – Who to Call
The Prince Georges County Department of Environmental Resources (DER) has created a new branch office for our district.  The new office on Ammendale Road isn’t quite ready but the inspectors are! You met them at our Fall General Meeting – Sunny, Andrew, Richard & Renee. If you observe any problems in your neighborhood related to zoning, occupancy, care of the property, construction without permits, or abandoned vehicles, write down the address and cross-street and call our district team at 301-883-6130.  The administrative team will then ensure your problem is assigned to the correct inspector for action. 

Community Notes
Recycling  Changes
. West Laurel residents have received their new recyling bins. You may now include cardboard boxes that have been broken down in with your regular recycled items.

Choices in Recycling.  In addition to the county recycling programs, West Laurel residents may drop off their magazines and newspapers at the Bond Mill Elementary School.  The two Abitibi recycling bins have been moved back by the caferteria entrance.  NO CARDBOARD is accepted!

Maryland State Representatives. The updated list of our Maryland State Representatives and their contact information is posted on the Prince George's & Montgomery County

Sex Offenders Listing.
  Nowavailable to residents is a listing of sex offenders based on zip code. 

 

West Laurel Community Clean-up: 30 May
The West Laurel Civic Association is sponsoring a Community Clean Up on Saturday, May 30th from 9am to noon (rain or shine). Volunteers should report to the West Laurel Community Building to get supplies and choose a stretch of roadway to beautify by picking up litter. The Prince George's Citizens Concerned for a Cleaner County are providing the equipment and supplies.  Community Service Hours will be awarded!

Welcome CPL Woody
District VI Community Police Officer
OFFICE: (301) 937-0910
E-MAIL: 
JMWoody@co.pg.md.us

Interested in a home security inspection?  Cpl Woody will visit your home and provide an assessment of what are your home's security vulnerabilities.  This process takes about 45 minutes.  Call or email Corporal Woody to set up an appointment.


West Laurel Swim Club. Spring officially arrived last week.  If you are interested in the West Laurel Swim Club, take a look at their website - www.westlaurelswimclub.com 


Spring 2009 Recreation Council Programs
West Laurel Community Building,
16501 Supplee Lane, Laurel, MD  20707

WL Good Ol’ Summertime ICE CREAM SOCIAL
& Decorate-Your-Bike PARADE

Friday, JUNE 12, 2009  7:00pm – 8:30pm   
FREE

 
 
Sponsored by WL Recreation Council with the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission.  For more information contact: Kim Passmore (301) 725-3157 or Deerfield Run Community Center (301) 953-7882.

ICC - Intercounty Connector News Stories in Washington Post
ICC - Intercounty Connector News Stories in Baltimore Sun

 
 
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Last Updated: 05/24/2009