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This issue has a Town Election Notice and details about how to run for an open seat: Mayor or Ward II Council member. Also: a profile of resident Christopher Powell and pics of our final Black History Month event.
The February issue has info and resources about the many Black History Month events, tours, exhibits... in North Brentwood and PG County. Plus an update about the Hyattsville Bicycle-Pedestrian Route Project.
Mayor Robinson's starts 2023 with info about Sis's Tavern opening for events and private parties. And, details about the May 1 Town Election explain how to run for open mayor and at-large council seats.
Mayor Robinson offers a loving message for managing holiday stress. County Exec Alsobrooks shares a first-term overview. And, Wanika Fisher gets ready to represent North Brentwood on PG County Council.
Enjoy learning about: Maryland's first Black Governor-Elect, Wes Moore; Aruna Miller, the state’s first immigrant and woman of color elected Lt. Governor; and American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
We honor Oct. breast cancer and domestic violence awareness with prevention and support info. Also inside: North Brentwood's Clean Up, Green Up day, referendums on the Nov. General Election ballot, and more.
This month's issue is full of useful info: student loan relief, mortgage tax and home buying programs, PG County's youth curfew guidelines, and North Brentwood's rent / mortgage and/or utility assistance.
Enjoy photos from another fun-filled annual National Night Out. Councilman Wiley was elected to the PG County Democratic Central Committee. And, we shared info about the new national 9-8-8 crisis
In July, we recapped highlights of June's North Brentwood Day celebration. The Mayor reviewed recent successes; and the Mayor's appointment to the Maryland Municipal League board was announced.
This issue provides details about: North Brentwood Day, mental health resources, the history of Juneteenth, and the COVID shots given in May at NBCC by GO VAX. Mayor Robinson got her 2nd booster!
Brentwood BVFD 55 dedicated a new engine to North Brentwood’s Auxiliary Fire Dept. Two surveys were introduced: one about Town surveillance cameras, and MDOT's survey about self-driving cars.
The March issue is dedicated to Women's History Month, featuring Marylander Harriet Tubman. The Mayor encouraged citizens to attend Town Meeting and she introduced Cristian, Assistant Town Clerk.
The first issue of 2022 included: a Black History Month retrospective (history and notable figures), updated Covid-19 test site locations, and notice of the county's new 311 line for non-emergent questions.
The last newsletter of 2021 covered: the Town's successful Nov 20 Covid-19 vaccination clinic led by Mayor Robinson, a Sis's Tavern update, and how citizens can get monthly SHARE food packages.
This issue features a letter from Mayor Robinson, praising the many citizens who are vaccinated and work to keep the Town clean. There is also a photo spread from our National Night Out celebration.
This end of summer issue includes: photos of North Brentwood events; a surprise 90th birthday celebration for Arthur Dock, a favorite longtime Town citizen and former Mayor; energy assistance info; and more.
In this limited-page issue, the Town's FY22 Proposed Budget was posted, as well as reading and hearing dates. Information was also shared about local vaccine sites and financial resources for citizens.
This edition features a letter from Mayor Robinson about state funds secured to expand Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center and Bladensburg World War I Memorial.