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Sustainable Maryland Application Natural Resources Innovative Demonstration Projects Composting Pilot Program Points Requested: 10 As part of the City effort to divert the amount of waste going to the Prince George’s County landfill, the City of Hyattsville, in partnership with Prince George’s County, piloted a compost program in the City in 2015. The City provides backyard compost bins to residents wishing to participate free of charge. The City then picks up the bins and brings the compost to Prince George’s County’s composting facility in Upper Marlboro. The pilot program began with 40 volunteer households and has grown to 60 households in just one year. There is still a waitlist for participation. An interesting note about the compost program is that 75% of participants do not volunteer with the City in any other capacity, so the composting program has proven to be an effective way to engage new residents. The program is advertised via a variety of platforms, including the City’s website and Facebook page, as well as through notices taken out in the Hyattsville Reporter. The budget for this program is in the Department of Public Works Solid Waste budget.

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Sustainable Maryland Application

Natural Resources

Innovative Demonstration Projects

Composting Pilot Program Points Requested: 10

As part of the City effort to divert the amount of waste going to the Prince George’s County landfill, the City of Hyattsville, in partnership with Prince George’s County, piloted a compost program in the City in 2015. The City provides backyard compost bins to residents wishing to participate free of charge. The City then picks up the bins and brings the compost to Prince George’s County’s composting facility in Upper Marlboro. The pilot program began with 40 volunteer households and has grown to 60 households in just one year. There is still a waitlist for participation. An interesting note about the compost program is that 75% of participants do not volunteer with the City in any other capacity, so the composting program has proven to be an effective way to engage new residents. The program is advertised via a variety of platforms, including the City’s website and Facebook page, as well as through notices taken out in the Hyattsville Reporter. The budget for this program is in the Department of Public Works Solid Waste budget.

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Hyattsville ReportertheNo. 300 • December 10, 2014 www.hyattsville.org • 301-985-5000

Page HR1 Hyattsville Life & Times | December 2014 Hyattsville Life & Times | December 2014 Page HR2

Ageless Grace Exercise Classes Every Wednesday and Friday through February 10 - 11 AM, 4310 Gallatin StreetMore information: Colleen Aistis, 301.985.5057, [email protected]

Hyattsville Education Advisory CommitteeThursday, December 11, 6:30 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Jake Rollow, 301-985-5031, [email protected]

City Council Public Hearing on Budget PrioritiesMonday, December 15, 7 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Hyattsville City Council MeetingMonday, December 15, 8 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Hyattsville Code Compliance Advisory CommitteeWednesday, December 17, 7 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin StreetMore information: Chris Giunta, 301-985-5017, [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunity: Invasive Plant Re-movalSaturday, December 20, 9 AM - 1 PMMagruder Woods, 3911 Hamilton StreetMore information: 301-985-5057

Winter CampDecember 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31Magruder Recreation Center, 3911 Hamilton StreetMore information: Tony Martinez, 301-985-5065 or [email protected]

City Administrative Offices Closed Emergency Services ContinueThursday, December 25Thursday, January 1

City Council Public Hearing on Allowing 16- and 17-Year-Olds to VoteMonday, January 5, 7 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Hyattsville City Council MeetingMonday, January 5, 8 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Hyattsville Board of Supervisors of Elec-tions MeetingTuesday, January 6, 4 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

City Council Work Session on Budget Pri-oritiesWednesday, January 14, 8 PMHyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 GallatinMore information: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Santa With a BadgeDon’t be alarmed if you see a line of

police cars streaming towards Prince George’s Plaza this Sat-

urday. Just look to see if they’re being led by a

team of reindeer.The twelfth Opera-tion Santa with a

Badge in Hy-attsville

is expected to help more than 100 less-fortunate youngsters get holiday presents. Each one will be accompanied by a police officer, and will spend a gift certificate do-nated by a retailer, resident or agency. “We started off with 13 children and we’ve

grown every year,” said Hyattsville Police Department Sergeant Mike Rudinski, who founded the Operation in 2003. Area elementary schools identify the chil-

dren with financial need who participate, and Rudinski recruits the officers and vol-unteers that accompany them. Rudinski said the program is great be-

cause it buy gifts for so many five- to 12-year-olds, and also reminds the officers of their own personal values.

“You’ll see officers reach into their pocket to supplement the gift certificate because the kid wants to buy mom a coat for the winter,” Rudinski said.After the shopping is finished this year, ev-

eryone will go to a party at Northwestern High School. Outback Steakhouse will provide the food, and Santa will be in attendance.

To make a donation, or for more infor-mation, please contact Sergeant Mike Rudinski at [email protected]

Let Teenagers Vote? How To Spend Your Taxes?

Hyattsville’s Mayor and City Council is pondering these question, and they

want public input to help them make decisions. They invite residents to par-

ticipate in two public hearings. First, on December 15 you are encouraged to

share your opinion on next year’s City budget. And then on January 5 come say what you think about allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in City elections. Both hearings will be at 7 p.m. at the Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street. For more information, contact City Clerk Laura Reams at 301-985-5009 or [email protected].

Composters WantedHyattsville is seeking volunteers to par-ticipate in a pilot composting program. Participants will receive, free of charge, a small countertop container, a larger outdoor container, and regular compost pickup. The City hopes to get the program started soon. If you are interested in join-ing, please contact Colleen Aistis at 301-985-5057 or [email protected].

Cut that out!Hey you! Yes, you, the one dumping a truckload of yard waste in Magruder Woods. Stop doing that! Dumping in public parks is illegal – no

matter if it’s yard waste or trash, by the truckload or handful. When you are caught, you will be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to $30,000 and five years in prison. But even before you are caught, you are making parks less great for your neighbors and community. And all to save yourself the fee for going to the actual dump – just $10 for a pick-up-truck load.If you see illegal dumping, report it to Hy-

attsville Police at 301-985-5060. If you’re a dumper – CUT IT OUT!!!

Gracia sin Edad Clases de EjercicioCada miércoles y viernes hasta el 26 de noviembre10 - 11 AM, 4310 Gallatin StreetMás información: Colleen Aistis, 301.985.5057 o [email protected]

Comité de Educación de HyattsvilleJueves, 11 de diciembre, 6:30 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Jake Rollow, 301-985-5031, [email protected]

Audiencia Publica con el Consejo Munici-pal: Prioridades del PresupuestoLunes, 15 de diciembre, 7 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Reunión del Consejo Municipal de Hyatts-villeLunes, 15 de diciembre, 8 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Comité de Cumplimiento de Codigos de HyattsvilleMiércoles, 17 de diciembre, 7 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Chris Giunta, 301-985-5017, [email protected]

Eliminación de Plantas Invasivas Sábado, 20 de diciembre, 9 AM - 1 PMBosque Magruder, 3911 Hamilton StreetMás información: 301-985-5057

Campamento del Invierno22, 23, 29, 30 y 31 de diciembreCentro Recreativo de MagruderMás información: Tony Martinez, 301-985-5065 o [email protected]

Oficinas de la Ciudad CerradosServicios de Emergencia ContinuanJueves, 25 de diciembreJueves, 1 de enero

Audiencia Publica con el Consejo Munici-pal: Permitir Jovenes de 16 y 17 a Votar? Lunes, 5 de enero, 7 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Reunión del Consejo Municipal de Hyatts-villeLunes, 5 de enero, 8 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Mesa Directiva de Las Elecciones de Hyatts-villeMartes, 6 de enero, 4 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

Reunión de Trabajo del Consejo Municipal: Prioridades del PresupuestoLunes, 1 de diciembre, 8 PMEdificio Municipal de Hyattsville, 4310 GallatinMás información: Laura Reams, 301-985-5009, [email protected]

CALENDAR CALENDARIO

Reportero de HyattsvilleelNo. 300 • 10 de diciembre, 2014 www.hyattsville.org • 301-985-5000

Santa con Placa de PolicíaEs possible que Ud. vea una linea de autos de policía corriendo al Plaza de Prince George este sabado. Pero en vez de preocupar, vea a ver si en frente hay un equipo de reno.El duodécimo Operación Santa con

Placa de Policía en Hyattsville se espera ayudar mas de 100 niños pobres a com-prar regalos para las fiestas. A cada uno se acompañará una policía, y gastará un certificado de regalo donado por una tienda, residente o agencia.“Empezamos con 13 niños y hemos cre-

cido todos los años,” dijo Sargento Mike Rudinski, del Departmento de Policía de Hyattsville, quien creó la Operación en 2003.Escuelas primarias en el area eligen los

niños con necesidades que participan, y Rudinski reclute las policías y los volun-

tarios que les acompañan.Rudinski dijo que el gran programa

ayuda tantos niños de 5 a 12 años de edad, y también recuerda a las policías de sus valores personales.“Ven policías metiendo la mano en su

bolsillo para complementar el certificado de regalo porque el niño quiere comprar una chaqueta para la mama para el in-vierno,” dijo Rudinski.Después de comprar este año, todos van

a la Preparatoria Northwestern para una fiesta. La comida se proveerá Outback Steakhouse, y Santa va a asistir.

¿Permiten a Votar los Jovenes? ¿Comó Gastar Sus Impuestos?El Alcalde y Consejo Municipal de Hyatts-ville están pensando en estas preguntas, y quieren retroalimentación del publico para

ayudarles en decidir. Invitan a los residen-tes a participar en dos audiencias publicas. Primero, el 15 de diciembre todos están invitado a compartir su opinión sobre el presupuesto de la Ciudad. Y después, el 5 de enero vengan y digan que piensan de la posibilidad de permitir los jovenes de 16 y 17 años a votar en elecciones municipales. Las dos reuniones serán a las 7 p.m. en el Edificio Municipal, 4310 Gallatin Street. Para más información, contacte a la Sec-retaria de la Ciudad Laura Reams en 301-985-5009 o [email protected].

Buscando ComposterosHyattsville busca voluntarios a partici-par en un programa piloto de compost. Participantes recibirá, gratuita, un con-tenedor encimero chico, un contenedor mas grande para afuera, y recolección del compost regularmente. La Ciudad pla-

nea en empezar el programa pronto. Si tiene interés en participar, por favor con-tacte a Colleen Aistis en 301-985-5057 o [email protected].

¡Ya Basta!¡Oye tú! Sí, tú, que estás botando un pickup de basura del jardin en el Bosque Magruder. ¡Parate!Botar en parques publicos es ilegal – no

importa si es por camión o puñado. Cu-ando te atrapan, te cargan con un delíto y puede pagar hasta $30,000 y cinco años en la cárcel. Pero antes de que te atrapan, estás empeorando las parques para sus vecinos y comunidad. Y todo para guardar el dinero de llevar su basura al vertedero – que cues-ta $10 para un pickup de basura.Si vea alguien botando, llame al policía

en 301-985-5060. Si estás botando – ¡YA BASTA!

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