Monthly Archives: May 2015
What’s the Future of Bladensburg Road?
Bladensburg Road Re-imagined!
Trinidad residents got a glimpse at what Bladensburg Road may look in the future. H Street Main Street is turning the corner to create a coordinated development strategy for the eastern edge of our neighborhood: Bladensburg Road from the Starburst Intersection to Mt. Olivet Road. Derrick Woody, a consultant with HSMS, gave a Bladensburg Road Re-Imagined presentation at the May TNA community meeting. You can view the presentation here BLADENSBURG ROAD PRESENTATION
This is just a first step in the long-term planning process. Community input is essential throughout the process. Please direct any comments on the presentation or questions regarding the development strategy to Derrick at dlwllc.advisory@gmail.com.
In the meantime, expect to see more activity at the Starburst Plaza (where H St, Florida Ave, Benning Road and Bladensburg Road intersect). HSMS is planning for a farmers’ market, concerts and other activities this summer.
Free Vaccinations for your Cats & Dogs
The Department of Health is holding their annual Animal Health Fairs, offering free vaccinations for your cats and dogs. DOH will be in Ward 5 at the Charles Young School, corner of 26th & H Streets NE on Saturday May 30th from 9:00am to 11:30am. Residents are not limited to attend the fair in the ward they reside in — see below for a full schedule of dates, times and locations. Please make sure your dogs are on leashes and your cats are in secure carriers.
Cool Off at the Joe Cole Spray Park
DPR kicks off summer this Saturday by opening all outdoor pools and spray parks, including the spray park at the Joe Cole Park. The water will be on from 10am to 7pm on weekends, then daily starting June 22nd.
Photo by Robert Mann-Thompson
Community Clean Up
Take pride in Trinidad! Join your neighbors in a community-wide clean up.
Date: Saturday May 30th
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Two Check-In Location
The clean up will happen throughout the neighborhood.
- Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress St NE
- Joe Cole Community Center, 1299 Neal St NE
What areas should the clean up focus on? Where is there a lot of litter? Please leave your suggestions in the comments below.
Supplies and refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by TNA and the Office of the Mayor.
A big thanks to the Mayor’s Ward 5 community engagement team, Tommie and Malik!
Help spread the word by sharing our Community Cleanup flyer
TNA’s May Community Meeting
Tuesday May 26th at 7pm
Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress St NE
On Agenda:
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Draft Bladensburg Rd. Development Plan
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DC Street Car Update
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Metropolitan Police Department Update
ASL/English Interpreting provided by Access Interpreting.
ANC 5D02 Meeting to Discuss Kovak’s Liquor License Renewal
Advisory Neighborhood Commission
Single Member District 5D02
Community Meeting with Commissioner Keisha L Shropshire
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Agenda
- Welcome & Introductions
- PSA506 Public Safety Update & Community Concerns – DC Metropolitan Police Department
- Kovak’s Liquor License Renewal
Community constituents will share their perspectives regarding Kovak’s Liquor, current community challenges, and discuss strategies for improving the community. Please come prepared to share your ideas and recommendations.
- Closing/Wrap-up
RSVP to Commissioner Keisha L Shropshire at:
Phone: (404) 245-6772 or (202) 688-5443
Email: 5d02@anc.dc.gov
Twitter: @shropanc5d02
Facebook: Commissioner Keisha L Shropshire
Bodega Market Seeks to Add Spirits to Beer/Wine Sales
The Bodega Market has applied to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) for a substantial change to its license, from a Class B to a Class A. That means it would expand to sell spirits as well as the beer and wine already offered in the store. The Bodega has reportedly purchased the liquor license from Brothers Liquor, which earlier this year closed their store located next to the Bodega.
Expect the owners to come before the ANC to ask for community support. The ANC can vote to support or protest the application. ABRA also enables residents to protest a liquor license application: How To File a Protest.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Posting Date: May 15, 2015
Petition Date: June 29, 2015
Hearing Date: July 13, 2015
License No.: ABRA-094621
Licensee: Bodega Market, LLC
Trade Name: Bodega Market
License Class: Retailer’s B
Address: 1136 Florida Avenue, N.E.
Contact Information: Yared Demissie: 202-494-6237
WARD 5 ANC 5D SMD 5D06
Notice is hereby given that this licensee who has applied for a substantial change to his license under the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and that the objectors are entitled to be heard before the granting of such on the hearing date at 10:00 am, 2000 14th Street, N.W., 400 South, Washington, DC 20009. A petition or request to appear before the Board must be filed on or before the petition date.
NATURE OF SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE:
Class Change from a Retailer B to a Retailer A.
CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION
Sunday through Saturday 7am-12am
ANC 5D TO HOLD SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING FRIDAY MAY 22ND
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION (ANC) 5D
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
FIFTH DISTRICT POLICE HEADQUARTERS, 1805 BLADENSBURG RD, NE
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 – 7:00 PM
Per DC Code § 1–309.11.3.c and ANC 5D Bylaws § V.4, Commissioners Blacknell, Buggs, Lee, Roberts and Shropshire have requested a Special Meeting of ANC 5D to address the below agenda items. Per the bylaws, only the below items may be discussed at this Special Meeting.
AGENDA
- Roll Call 7:00-7:05
- 5D Liquor License Protest(s) 7:05-7:25
- Approval of Minutes 7:25-7:50
- January 13, 2015 monthly meeting
- January 23, 2015 special meeting
- February 10, 2015 monthly meeting
- March 10, 2015 monthly meeting
- April 14, 2015 monthly meeting
- Approval of FY15 Q2 Financial Report 7:50-7:55
- Letter of Support for Level 2 Development’s (320 Florida Ave., NE) 7:55-8:00
- Adjourn
Inspired to Garden?
Inspired by the Trinidad Neighborhood Garden Tour?
Check out DPR’s Free Summer Garden Workshop Series & TNA’s Fall Bulb Sale
Wish you had spring blooms in your garden? Make that dream come true while supporting TNA’s neighborhood beautification efforts. Our annual Flower Power fundraiser offers a selection of bulbs that will be shipped directly to your door at the ideal planting time.
For every purchase you make, Flower Power gives 50% back to TNA. Click Here to Shop!
Free Garden Workshops
While you are waiting for your bulbs, check out The Summer Garden Workshop Series being offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through September. Workshops are free but registration is required.
Trinidad Neighborhood Association 