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If you live in any of the service area communities that are listed below:Brandywine, Maryland @Brandywine, MD. @Baden, MD. @Cedarville, MD. @Aquasco, MD.@Eagle Harbor, MD. @Malcolm, MD. @Gallent Green Woods, MD. @Waldorf, MD.@Croom, MD. @Croom Acres, MD.Please follow and share the Facebook page with your friends and neighbors if you like.For anyone else who lives in the top-rated audience for Brandywine Maryland, Facebook page, which are: Brandywine, MD.Baden, MD.Waldorf, MD.@Saint Charles, MD.@Cheltenham, MD.The Town of Upper Marlboro Government@Upper Marlboro, MD. Aquasco, MD.@Clinton, MD.@Hughesville, MD.@Accokeek, MD.Please take a look and follow and share Brandywine, Maryland, Facebook page, if you like the content.Prince George’s County, MD.Charles County, MD. St. Mary’s County, MD.you are welcome to follow as well.Interesting fact, Malcolm, MD. is also called “Dogpatch”, I Reckon’ You’re From Dog-Patch/Malcolm/Aquasco/Brandywine, MD If.. by old timers and has a 5 way stop sign. The #brandywinemd zip code area 20613 encompasses parts of both counties and includes Cedarville, MD. and Baden, MD.Brandywine, MD. encompasses all that pertains to the southeast corner of Prince George’s County, extending slightly over into Charles County.Please message me if you would like to share an event, missing or lost pets, job listings or incidents, etc. I have lived in Baden, MD. which is in Brandywine, MD. for over 17 years and work in Charles County, MD. I have been appointed as the administrator for Brandywine, Maryland. Facebook Page for four months after taking over from the previous administrator who has moved out of the area. The previous administrator offered me the position after my 17 years of experience as the Founding Member and Lead for Baden, Maryland, Baden/Aquasco Nextdoor.com.Thank you everyone for allowing me to continue to help serve the community. Going forward, I would like to increase the content that is shared, that will be more beneficial to the local community and that can only happen if you help me. I will continue to post information that is relevant to #southernmaryland and Maryland. If you have a business or farm or Facebook Page, please send me an invite to follow your page, thank you.Here is an old story, I shared on Facebook about Dogpatch several years ago. Malcolm, Maryland is a small unincorporated community, essentially centered on a five-way intersection in Charles County, Maryland, about 7 miles (11 km) east of Waldorf. Horsehead Road, one of the five roads meeting here, was the route traveled by #JohnWilkesBooth to Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House https://www.facebook.com/drmuddhouse?mibextid=ZbWKwL
after Booth’s assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Malcolm, MD. is known locally by the deprecated name “Dogpatch.”
Today a had the honor of riding up to Big Cork Vineyards with Bob White, the co owner of Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards and Bob Cooksey to pick up some grapes. Bob White is Susun Watson Husband, Susan is the other half of Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards along with their family that now runs the business. Russell Watson was Susan father, the original owner of Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards that started out as a tobacco farm in 1955. Bob Cooksey was a friend and later a worker for Russell Watson. Mr. Cooksey had some stories to tell on the ride up. One story he told after I brought the 5 way stop as you proceed to Moreland’s Country Store & Produce. He said you mean Dogpatch, he said Dogpatch was name after a bar that used to be there, and it was a rough area back in the day. That led me to research the history of Dogpatch. The tiny rural crossroads got its nickname from a bar named “Dogpatch,” after the hometown of the cartoon character Li’l Abner. The bar is long gone, but the name stuck. The commercial center of Malcolm now consists of the Birdland Bar, a Sunoco station and a large brick building with another tavern, liquor store and Tippett’sThe things you learn from the older generation is priceless but once they are gone you lose a little part of history. If you have something to share about the community please do so thanks.Edited 24 SepLaura & Joel MayerLaura & Joel Mayer, Gallant GreenInteresting read. I had no idea that the area was so impoverished and a high drug traffic area. Makes me angry.25 SepSharon White Sharon White, Baden/AquascoJohn DiSandro John DiSandro John DiSandro Wilmer’s Park is where he and others used to perform.25 SepVirginia Lindsay Virginia Lindsay, Eagle HarborI remember as a child my mother would have to go through there sometimes and there would be a dozen people just hanging out at that intersection and my mom saying it isn’t safe anymore, and they were there to buy drugs. It definitely has improved over the last 30 years.25 SepLEWIS JACKSON LEWIS JACKSON, Croom RoadThanks that’s good to know I always thought it was farther down passed the railroad.25 SepCarole Rawlings Carole Rawlings, CheltenhamDoes anyone remember hearing of Momma Duckett who ran the bar, or of someone cutting the bar in half with a chain saw? That would have been a long time ago.25 SepDanny Cattertom Danny Cattertom, Baden/AquascoCarole Rawlings I remember that. I think that put downtown dogpatch on the map!25 SepJoyce Lloyd Joyce Lloyd, Cheltenham
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Interesting fact, Malcolm, MD is also called “Dogpatch” by old timers and has a 5 way stop sign.
The Brandywine zip code area 20613 encompasses parts of both counties and includes Cedarville and Baden.
Brandywine, MD encompasses all that pertains to the southeast corner of Prince George’s County, extending slightly over into Charles County.
Today a had the honor of riding up to Big Cork Vinyards with Bob White the co owner of Robin Hill Farm and Vinyards and Bob Cooksey to pickup some grapes. Bob White is Susun Watson Husband, Susan is the other half of Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards along with their family that now runs the business. Russell Watson was Susan father, the original owner of Robin Hill Farm that started out as an tobacco farm in 1955. Bob Cooksey was a friend and later a worker for Russell Watson. Mr. Cooksey had some stories to tell on the ride up. One story he told after I brought the 5 way stop as you proceed to Moreland Country Store. He said you mean Dogpatch, he said Dogpatch was name after a bar that use to be there and it was a rough area back in the day. That led me to research the history of Dogpatch. The things you learn from the older generation is priceless but once they are gone you lose a little part of history. If you have something to share about the community please do so thanks. Edited 24 Sep Laura & Joel Mayer Laura & Joel Mayer, Gallant Green Interesting read. I had no idea that the area was so impoverished and a high drug traffic area. Makes me angry. 25 Sep Sharon White Sharon White, Baden/Aquasco John DiSandro John DiSandro John DiSandro Wilmers Park is where he and others used to perform. 25 Sep Virginia Lindsay Virginia Lindsay, Eagle Harbor I remember as a child my mother would have to go through there sometimes and there would be a dozen people just hanging out at that intersection and my mom saying it isn’t safe anymore and they were there to buy drugs. It definitely has improved over the last 30 years. 25 Sep LEWIS JACKSON LEWIS JACKSON, Croom Road Thanks that’s good to know I always thought it was farther down passed the railroad. 25 Sep Carole Rawlings Carole Rawlings, Cheltenham Does anyone remember hearing of Momma Duckett who ran the bar, or of someone cutting the bar in half with a chain saw? That would have been a long time ago. 25 Sep Danny Cattertom Danny Cattertom, Baden/Aquasco Carole Rawlings I remember that. I think that put downtown dogpatch on the map! 25 Sep Joyce Lloyd Joyce Lloyd, Cheltenham https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=183969
Please message me if you would like to share an event, missing or lost pets, job listings or incidents, etc. I have lived in Baden which is in Brandywine MD for over 17 years and work in Charles County MD. I have been appointed as the administrator for Brandywine Maryland Facebook Page for four months after taking over from the previous administrator who has moved out of the area. The previous administrator offered me the position after my 17 years of experience as the Founding Member and Lead for Baden /Aquasco Nextdoor.com.
Thank you everyone for allowing me to continue to help serve the community. Going forward, I would like to increase the content that is shared, that will be more beneficial to the local community and that can only happen if you help me. I will continue to post information that is relevant to Southern Maryland and Maryland. If you have a business or farm or Facebook Page, please send me an invite to follow your page, thank you.
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Meeting set to discuss PFAS contamination caused by Joint Base Andrews in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland
Levels of PFOA in groundwater at JB Andrews are 108.75 million times over EPA advisory
Local group urges community awareness, attendance at meeting with Air Force officials
https://www.militarypoisons.org/latest-news/meeting-set-to-discuss-pfas-contamination-caused-by-joint-base-andrews-in-southern-prince-georges-county-maryland
https://www.homefacts.com/environmentalhazards/superfunds/Maryland/Prince-Georges-County.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2022-11-maryland-sites-polluting-coal-ash.amp
Hague Water ask about free home test and consultation or complete mail in test.
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I have been using Hague water filtration system since 2006 for hard well water. Whole House filters and reverse osmosis for drinking water. They will drop off a mail test kit at your home to mail back or schedule a tech to take the sample, if they ask if you were referred give them my info. Sean LaGrand, Seanbayk935@msn.com
I wasn’t able to attend both Greater Baden Aquasco Community Association and Brandywine North Keys Civic Association meetings in there entirety, due to overlapping times.
In BNKCA meeting Community Officers Dixon and Diggs reported that a Mail Carrier was robbed several weeks ago by a B/M on foot in the area of Cherry Tree Crossing RD while in performance of her duties operating a mail truck, delivering mail. The suspect made off with undisclosed property and escaped on foot through the woods. K9 was unable to maintain a track. Report handled by Postal Police. No other crime reported for Brandywine area but the Marlton, Upper Marlboro area and Malcolm RD, Brandywine RD and Woodyard RD area in Clinton are troubled spots still.
Senator Michael Jackson was a guest speaker, he provided some highlights from the 90-Day General Assembly wrap up.
You may view the entire report below.
In the GBACA meeting Community Officers Palanc and Cooper advised no crime in the Baden, Aquasco area, but they talked about neighbors concerned about gun shots on private property. Officers advised it is allowed in rural areas of the County that are 1000 ft’ apart unless it done recklessly and projectiles goes over to someone’s else’s property without their permission. No hunting allowed on someone’s property without owners permission or hunting with firearms within 150 yards of another property where humans have structures. Private property owners are not allowed to operate a business where firearms are discharged in residential areas. FIrearms discharge that creates nuisance are not allowed.
Fred Tutman was a quest speaker, the Patuxent Riverkeeper. Fred Tutman advised that in P. G. County the Members that sit on the MNCPPC Planning Board do not have to live in P. G. County unlike other Board Members in other jurisdiction that do. This should be addressed with the Maryland Legislation in the Senate and House, General Assembly.
He advised the Patuxent River receive a D – grade due to water runoff and discharge from Plants in Northern Maryland.
There are a few spots left for the Patuxent Riverkeeper, Summer Camp.
2023 Youth Mentoring Camp Schedule
Patuxent Riverkeeper wants to mentor young River “keepers”.
Join a unique youth experience next to the Patuxent River celebrating nature and the Patuxent ecosystem through a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural week-long experience! Welcoming children from all walks from ages 10-16 years old. Our special focus is on drawing environmental knowledge and wisdom from many walks—including indigenous, Africa-American, and other less served and less empowered communities. Our daily theme is “mentoring in nature” and we have recruited a team of skilled adult mentors to work with our kids who will learn to fish, navigate with a compass, tie knots, foraging for native plants, explore nature crafts, archeology, geology, drumming, yoga, backpacking, birding, wildlife tracking, and much more. Each day a new adventure, and new things to learn about being competent and at home in nature as well as good stewards too.
Camps run from 9am until 4pm Monday through Friday with three 2023 sessions:
June: 26th-30th
July: 17th-21st
August: July 31st- August 4th
For more information, Email us at: info@paxriverkeeper.org
Prince George’s Police, District V advised National Night Out is August 5th at the Baden Firehouse starting 5pm. also would like residents to join Nextdoor.com also you can join Brandywine Maryland Facebook Page and view the links in the above post. To view the links also go to the Brandywine Maryland Facebook Page.
Welcome to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Check Child Care Maryland WebsiteThe Check Child Care Maryland website is a resource for parents and families to use to review licensing information about a provider, including the provider’s license status, verified complaints and inspection results. Please use the form below to search for providers or view all open providers
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For questions regarding environmental issues at Joint Base Andrews, contact the 316th Wing Public Affairs office.Phone: 240-612-4428Email: 316WG.PA.COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT@us.af.milFor questions regarding recycling at Joint Base Andrews, contact the Andrews Recycling Center.Phone: 301-981-06443350 Celmers LaneJoint Base Andrews, MD 20762Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.?To report environmental violations or concerns, use this form.RESTORATION
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Governor Moore on 4/19/23 County Executive Angela Alsobrooks attended a meeting at Brandywine North Keys Civic Association, one topic that came up that the State controls is trash on the numbered roads in Brandywine MD. i.e., RT 5, 301, 381 and 382. The end of 382 as you cross 381 in the 19500 block are tires that been there since the road been paved two years ago, can they be removed? 382 and 381 have been repaved but the 200 ft section at 382 as you cross 381 south needs to be restriped.
Can you contact CSX about rough rail track crossing at Cedarville RD and Ashbox RD.? I will be forwarding two emails I had one with a CSX manager and that I forwarded to The County Executive.
Thank you, County Executive Alsobrooks for attending the Brandywine North Keys Civic Association meeting with your County Directors, Administrators and Police Officials.
My name is Sean LaGrand,
I am the lead for Baden/ Aquasco Nextdoor.com and an administrator for Brandywine Maryland Facebook page.
I spoke about CSX Railroad crossing. This information might assist you, it is my email with a CSX Property Manager and his contact info.
Sean, the track is still a regulated main line track for CSX and cannot be removed.
Well thank you but can the Cedarville Road and Ashbox Rd., crossing be examined and repaired, the railway crossing is rough with potholes?
Can give me the contact info for CSX track manager for Maryland region?
Sean, I am not at liberty to disclose their contact information. The supervisor is aware of the crossing issues. I will make contact with him again today and see if he can provide an update to pass along to you.
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Incident Report – # 10768433
Reported
03/30/2023 15:40:00
DOT
532283U
Incident Summary
Rough Crossings :: Since the coal trains are not delivering coal to the coal plant in Aquasco Maryland on the Pope’s Creak railline, can all the tracks that cross roadways in Upper Marlboro, Brandywine, Aquasco and Charles County that would not effect the trains running to Charles County concrete plant and businesses be removed?
At 1541 hours, the Type an Subtype was changed from Interruption of Service/Blocked Crossing to Property Concerns/General. (EW)
Walker E Brazell | CSX Transportation, Inc.
Real Estate Analyist- Property Management
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There were two other concerns that I wanted to bring to The Assistant Director of Environment, Rodney Taylor attention.
One is the Girl Scouts property in Upper Marlboro MD. close to Duley Farms.
Ask Girl Scouts to Conserve 633 Acres Of Mature Forest By Selling to Parks Not Developers!
Ravens on the farm. Been here for about a month, they roost on the Girl Scouts property behind us. It’s a shame they want to sell it for a development.
#girlscoutsofamerica #sierraclub
Second the residents in Southern part of the County does not have trash service, recycling or food compost recycling, can a third Convenient Center be studied to serve the Southern part of the County off of 381 in Baden or Aquasco areas?
Thanks to County Executive and the Governor in two days after discussing the issue in person with Angela Alsobrooks at Brandywine North Keys Civic Association meeting, the issues with tracks were finally resolved. The community have been emailing representatives from CSX for years, I know I have emailed them at least four times.
It’s #NationalParkWeek and we wanted to use the celebration’s daily themes to highlight some of the Trail’s amazing sites and partners (including parks)! Today’s theme: #Connection. Roads connect people to various sites and locations. During the #Warof1812, Fenno Road, located near present-day Upper Marlboro, was a sunken colonial route that the British soldiers took while marching from Benedict, Maryland to Washington, DC. The well-shaded road provided relief for the men who were fatigued from the harsh, humid Maryland summer. Wearing woolen uniforms and carrying arms and ammunition, each soldier also carried numerous pounds of equipment and provisions. British Lt. George Robert Gleig recounted the experience, “The road…we travelled…was remarkably good… Running through the heart of a thick forest, it was…sheltered from the rays of the sun…which, in a climate like this, is of no slight importance.” Travelers along the #StarSpangledTrail can see the scenic Fenno Road today, just as it was described by Gleig! The road runs by Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, a 1,900-acre park that is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest concentration on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The sanctuary also offers habitats for a variety of birds and mammals. Fishing, hiking, and birding are just a few activities to do at the park. Learn more: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/merkle.aspx [image: The modern Fenno Road (top) in August and the original road-cut on Fenno Road (bottom) help travelers to envision the scene of the British soldiers marching to Washington, DC. credit: NPS] #FindYourTrailhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02rMKGjY3Bq5KZQPAyroMegonr5BBCQjDFuQQuC8irJJe2MabVbdTCtc63tencPXGwl&id=100066246803523&mibextid=Nif5oz
Officers are searching for Maddelynn Wallace, last seen near her house on Turner Road in Waldorf Saturday evening.
???? Update on search for critical missing 10-year-old girl, Maddelynn Wallace:
Sheriff Troy Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are heartbroken to share the update that a body was recovered from a deep quarry a short time ago in the area that Maddelynn went missing. The Medical Examiners Office will confirm the identity and we will provide an update once available.
Officers and detectives are continuing to investigate, although no foul play is suspected. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with Maddelynn’s family.
Please pray for Maddelynn’s family during this unthinkable tragedy.
I understand individuals in rural P. G. Co. area codes like Brandywine and Aquasco MD, 20613, doesn’t get County services such as trash pickup and pay lower taxes but the rural areas should be offered recycling and organic composting. The only Public Convenience Centers (Environment) are the Brown Station Road Public Container Pad and Recycling Area Missouri Avenue Solid Waste Acceptance and Recycling Center. Can a Public Convenience Center be located in Southern MD to service the community? Rural P.G County residents have farms and practice going green and if not offered curbside collection, I believe a third Public Convenience Center would help keep Prince George’s Co. cleaner and keep unwanted organic waste from ending up in the landfills. https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/2856/Curbside-Organics-Collection-Composting
From Delegate Jeffrie Long Jr. 27B, Dear Friends,It’s an honor to come back with an update during the last week of the 2023 Legislative Session. First, allow me to apologize. Many of you have been experiencing difficulties in receiving our weekly updates. If you have failed to receive these updates, they will also be available for your perusal on my website.We have approximately 5 days left until we adjourn Sine Die and great progress has been made for Marylander’s and the residents of District 27B. We enshrined the right to an abortion in the State Constitution, protecting Reproductive Freedom in Maryland once and for all. I proudly Co-Sponsored this bill!HB 705: Right to Reproductive Freedom.House Bill 705, the Reproductive Freedom Constitutional Amendment, establishes a constitutional right to abortion and other reproductive health care. It allows Maryland voters to decide whether the fundamental right to reproductive freedom should be enshrined in our state constitution, which is the highest level of protection that we can give to Marylanders in the wake of the devastating U.S. Supreme Court decision last summer which overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.We instituted meaningful cannabis reform, providing equity in the market. I proudly Co-Sponsored this bill!HB 556: Cannabis ReformHouse Bill 556 creates an equitable licensing, tax and regulation framework for the new cannabis industry. The bill incorporates the best recreational cannabis practices from other states and learned lessons from the Maryland medical cannabis implementation. The legislation allows license seekers to apply for a combined medical and recreational adult-use licenses. It includes a low tax rate will help discourage an illicit market while still helping fund support for social equity applicants and traditionally disenfranchised communities. And it creates a more equitable application process to give social equity applicants, those who were disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, an equal opportunity to compete for licenses including:• low application fees,• priority consideration in the licensing process,• state provided technical services and• targeted grants and loans to help jumpstart new businesses. Building a Legislative Track Record!I was able to shepherd 2 bills to passage through the house! HB 239: Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task ForceHouse Bill 239 creates an Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force. This will help us address the lack of housing, answer questions surrounding housing policy (even the hard ones) and develop meaningful solutions surrounding growth and development. HB 433: Prince George’s County – Office of the Sheriff This bill was placed in support of our law enforcement community, allocating funding for an additional Deputy Sheriff. Although significant amendments were made to the bill. I look forward to coming back to addressing them next session. Major Issues!I pledged to fight to deliver real results for the residents of District 27B. There were a myriad of bread and butter issues that I fought to help deliver for you. Emergency Rental Assistance Pandemic shutdowns triggered the state and federal government to provide emergency rental assistance so Marylanders could pay their rent during that difficult time.Now that the health emergency is over and more people are back to work, the focus has shifted from mitigating a widespread rental crisis to building more affordable rental housing and assisting those who are chronically in need. The state continues to fund affordable housing at record levels. This year’s budget includes nearly $400 million to support the needs of low-income renters.The House also passed the Governor’s bill providing $175 million a year to make Maryland’s earned income tax credit (EITC), which is one of the highest in the nation, and child tax credit expansions permanent to help more struggling and middle-income families. SNAP Benefits Maryland has become the first state in the country to reimburse fraud victims for stolen SNAP benefits.The state will use federal funds to help nearly 4,000 Marylanders get back more than $2.5 million in stolen SNAP benefits. The Budget Our main constitutional obligation during the 90 day session is to pass a well thought out and balanced budget. This year’s budget secures our state’s financial future while continuing to make critical investments in Maryland’s economy as well as our transportation, education, technological, infrastructure, and physical and behavioral health sectors to support working Marylanders and their families.FY 24 Budget: funds continued cost of living raises so we can provide competitive salaries and recruit and retain great workers as we seek to rebuild state government and fill record vacancies across our state agencies;continues to make record investments in public education so every student has a chance to succeed;includes new behavioral health investments so we can better address the mental health crisis in Maryland;makes continued investments in enhancing the child tax credit and expanding other benefits that support Marylanders in need to lift families out of poverty and support our working families; andprioritizes the development and utilization of renewable energy and other important steps to reach our goal of a clean, sustainable environment. HB 1219 Maryland Educator Shortage Act of 2023House Bill 1219 addresses the record vacancies in Maryland’s schools by requiring the State Department of Education to create new and permanent pathways into the education profession. It enhances programs to recruit and retain new educators, including earning while learning, diversifying the workforce with outreach to HBCUS and to students who are members of groups that are under-represented among teachers, and reforming the way we qualify childcare providers. SCHOLARSHIP Our 2023-2024 Delegate Scholarship is now accepting applicants; if you or someone you know is looking to apply, click here: SCHOLARSHIP A full comprehensive list of all the legislation I am sponsoring and co-sponsoring can be found here. Please continue to check back frequently as the list is updated. If you have any questions regarding legislation, please do not hesitate to contact my office. As we wrap up this 90 day Legislative Session, I look forward to seeing you in the community and discussing what I can do to help address your concerns. If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Best, Delegate Jeffrie E. Long, Jr.House District 27B BY AUTHORITY: FRIENDS OF JEFFRIE LONG, ELAINA COMMODORE, TREASURERThis email was sent to Seanbayk935@msn.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Friends of Jeffrie E. Long Jr. · P.O. Box 333 · Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 · USA
Delegate Kevin Harris 27A Highlight’s It’s been a busy month here in Annapolis. I had my first bill hearing with the Maryland Department of Transportation and presented before the Environment and Transportation Committee on behalf of the Charles County Delegation. There are only 13 days left in this legislative session. Then I’ll be headed back to my district office to connect with constituents in the community. Women’s History Month Women’s History month is in full swing and in honor of it, I wanted to share some interesting facts about one of Maryland’s most powerful historical figures–Harriet Tubman. Born Araminta Ross (1822-1913), Harriet Tubman’s statue stands proudly in the Maryland State House in commemoration of her brave contributions to the Underground Railroad. Between 1850 and 1860 she made at least thirteen trips into slaveholding territory to guide as many as seventy enslaved people to freedom. She repeatedly risked her life for those around her, so this month, we honor her. Legislative Update On March 14th, I presented HB944- Charles County – Motorized Minibikes – Regulation and Enforcement before the Environment and Transportation Committee on behalf of the Charles County Delegation. This bill enables Charles County Sheriff’s Office to regulate off-the-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, that may include impoundment, and conditions for release from impoundment of vehicles operated in violation of Maryland law. This bill did not move out of it’s committee before crossover. Last month I introduced three bills: HB1258 Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans – EstablishedRequires the government of a county or city to give a tax break on a disabled veteran’s place of residence. The tax break will be based on the level of disability the veteran has. The veteran needs to provide two documents when applying for the tax break: a copy of the disabled veteran’s discharge certificate from active military, naval, or air service AND a certification of the disabled veteran’s disability from the U.S. department of veteran’s affairs on the form provided by the department. The law will start from July 1, 2023, and will apply to tax payments after that date. HB1269 Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Public Safety VolunteersThis bill will increase the amount of money that public safety volunteers in Maryland can deduct from their income tax. The deduction will go up from $7,000 to $10,000 starting in 2024. This means these volunteers will pay less in income tax to the government. The Senate version of this bill, SB94 passed out of the Senate Chambers and is now being reviewed by the Ways and Means Committee in the House Chamber. On March 6th, I presented HB0809 State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports before the Health and Government Operations Committee. This bill changes the date of when certain rules for the Minority Business Enterprise Program will end. Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program is a government initiative designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women, and disabled persons to access government contracts. The program provides technical assistance, training, and certification to these businesses, and sets specific goals for state agencies to include MBEs in their procurement process. The bill will initiate a study of the Minority Business Enterprise Program to evaluate the Program’s continued compliance with the requirements of the Supreme Court Croson decision and any subsequent federal or constitutional requirements. This bill advanced from the House Chamber to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. A recording of the hearing can be viewed here.Track My Legislation Appropriations Committee One Friday night we worked hard in the Appropriations Committee to prepare the 2024 Budget before being introduced to our peers on the House Floor. I’m proud to share that the Budget has passed both the House and Senate Chambers. Review the Budget Community Resources The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has launched Operation Clean Sweep Maryland, a continuous effort across the State to remove litter along Maryland’s roads.This new initiative will focus on removing litter from the State highways prior to mowing operations. Preliminary numbers show that in the last two weeks, the State Highway Administration has removed 7,281 bags of litter from State roadways Prince George’s County. Citizens can help by reporting issues of litter and high grass on state roads by clicking here or by calling 410-545-0300.VITA Tax Prep volunteers will provide free tax preparation services to Charles County residents at Waldorf West Branch Library. Income restrictions apply and registration is required. Please call 301-645-1395 to schedule an appointment. What I’ve Been Up To In February, I had the honor of sharing the rich history of Charles County’s own, Bel Alton High School. This school holds a special place in the hearts of so many, not just for the education it provided but for the cultural and social heritage it has helped preserve.2023 Legislative District 27A, All rights reserved.Delegate Kevin Harris 27A Highlight’s It’s been a busy month here in Annapolis. I had my first bill hearing with the Maryland Department of Transportation and presented before the Environment and Transportation Committee on behalf of the Charles County Delegation. There are only 13 days left in this legislative session. Then I’ll be headed back to my district office to connect with constituents in the community. Women’s History Month Women’s History month is in full swing and in honor of it, I wanted to share some interesting facts about one of Maryland’s most powerful historical figures–Harriet Tubman. Born Araminta Ross (1822-1913), Harriet Tubman’s statue stands proudly in the Maryland State House in commemoration of her brave contributions to the Underground Railroad. Between 1850 and 1860 she made at least thirteen trips into slaveholding territory to guide as many as seventy enslaved people to freedom. She repeatedly risked her life for those around her, so this month, we honor her. Legislative Update On March 14th, I presented HB944- Charles County – Motorized Minibikes – Regulation and Enforcement before the Environment and Transportation Committee on behalf of the Charles County Delegation. This bill enables Charles County Sheriff’s Office to regulate off-the-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, that may include impoundment, and conditions for release from impoundment of vehicles operated in violation of Maryland law. This bill did not move out of it’s committee before crossover. Last month I introduced three bills: HB1258 Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans – EstablishedRequires the government of a county or city to give a tax break on a disabled veteran’s place of residence. The tax break will be based on the level of disability the veteran has. The veteran needs to provide two documents when applying for the tax break: a copy of the disabled veteran’s discharge certificate from active military, naval, or air service AND a certification of the disabled veteran’s disability from the U.S. department of veteran’s affairs on the form provided by the department. The law will start from July 1, 2023, and will apply to tax payments after that date. HB1269 Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Public Safety VolunteersThis bill will increase the amount of money that public safety volunteers in Maryland can deduct from their income tax. The deduction will go up from $7,000 to $10,000 starting in 2024. This means these volunteers will pay less in income tax to the government. The Senate version of this bill, SB94 passed out of the Senate Chambers and is now being reviewed by the Ways and Means Committee in the House Chamber. On March 6th, I presented HB0809 State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports before the Health and Government Operations Committee. This bill changes the date of when certain rules for the Minority Business Enterprise Program will end. Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program is a government initiative designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women, and disabled persons to access government contracts. The program provides technical assistance, training, and certification to these businesses, and sets specific goals for state agencies to include MBEs in their procurement process. The bill will initiate a study of the Minority Business Enterprise Program to evaluate the Program’s continued compliance with the requirements of the Supreme Court Croson decision and any subsequent federal or constitutional requirements. This bill advanced from the House Chamber to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. A recording of the hearing can be viewed here.Track My Legislation Appropriations Committee One Friday night we worked hard in the Appropriations Committee to prepare the 2024 Budget before being introduced to our peers on the House Floor. I’m proud to share that the Budget has passed both the House and Senate Chambers. Review the Budget Community Resources The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has launched Operation Clean Sweep Maryland, a continuous effort across the State to remove litter along Maryland’s roads.This new initiative will focus on removing litter from the State highways prior to mowing operations. Preliminary numbers show that in the last two weeks, the State Highway Administration has removed 7,281 bags of litter from State roadways Prince George’s County. Citizens can help by reporting issues of litter and high grass on state roads by clicking here or by calling 410-545-0300.VITA Tax Prep volunteers will provide free tax preparation services to Charles County residents at Waldorf West Branch Library. Income restrictions apply and registration is required. Please call 301-645-1395 to schedule an appointment. What I’ve Been Up To In February, I had the honor of sharing the rich history of Charles County’s own, Bel Alton High School. This school holds a special place in the hearts of so many, not just for the education it provided but for the cultural and social heritage it has helped preserve.2023 Legislative District 27A, All rights reserved.
Brandywine Ash Storage Site (Brandywine Site) located at 11700 North Keys Road, Brandywine, Prince George’s County, Marylandhas been regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 40 CFR.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:dbdffa08-b130-3283-aa01-04cf4cbb5add
This message comes with mixed emotions — after 16 successful years in the vineyard and winery business, we are closing the tasting room effective June 25, 2023. We are proud of our legacy, trailblazing the path for on-farm wineries in Prince George’s County. We welcomed guests into our home in the very beginning and introduced them to grapes they had never heard of. Joseph made award winning wines with passion. As many of you know, he was meticulous about his winemaking and if he didn’t like it, the wine never made it to the bottle. Most importantly, we’ve been blessed with some of the best customers who have truly become our friends. The only constant in the world is change. Our family has grown since we started the business and we don’t want to miss out on everyday moments that cannot be recaptured. We are eternally grateful to our daughters, Tiffany and Tarah, and our grandchildren, Reagan and Natalie, who have been on this incredible journey with us. As we embark on this next journey, we want to thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives — for your support, kindness and friendship. Cin cin,Joseph and Jo-Ann
The U.S. Air Force is expected to release their review after 35 years to see if their environmental remedial, or cleanup actions remained protective of human health and the environment soon.
When you’re looking for accurate and reliable property and neighborhood data, Homefacts is your one-stop shop.
There’s a moving sale at the historic railroad manager William Early House in Brandywine online. It’s a full estate sale / auction with bids starting at $1 on 95 lots (groups of items) at this link: https://www.maxsold.com/usa/maryland/brandywine
Sale includes: outdoor benches, furniture, antiques, collectables, books, framed pictures, housewares, Victorian oil lamps, cameras – antique & digital sold separately, decorations, fireplace accessories, file cabinets, office supplies, etc.
Auction closes March 23 ~8:00 PM
Pick up on Sat., March 25 10 AM – 2:15 PM only (unless you’re assigned a different time).
All items start at $1.
All bids must be made online. Bidding help available for people with limited internet skills available by appointment – contact me via Message or text or call 301-580-7439. Bids must be online. The website has full instructions and a live chat. You can also schedule a live viewing, but don’t wait until the last minute when the owners will be overwhelmed.
All items must be paid for before pick up.
The historic house of the railroad manager in Brandywine, which was built in 1907, is for sale listed here and with video tour here. You can find history about the house on this site here and history and photos of the Early family from our photos page. William W. Early was the railroad manager and grandson of William H. Early who named the town of Brandywine. He intended the town to be a city with a lot of business and bustle from the railroad.
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Brandywine was developed on the Bmore & Potomac Railroad's Pope Creek line in about 1873, it's still primarily rural with a suburban and commercial center. After the Tobacco Buy Out in 2005, former tobacco farms are now vineyards, follow to learn more.
www.pgcps.org
Prince George's County Public Schools is looking for dedicated employees who believe all children can achieve greatness. Learn about available employment opportunities to support our diverse student p...
On Wednesday, July 24, The Charles County Board of Commissioners was joined by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Charles County Economic Development Department to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears Building at the St. Charles Towne Center. The building will be converted into a sports and wellness complex serving the entire community.![]()
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For the full press release, visit charlescountymd.info/wellnesscomplex.
I encourage the citizens of Prince George's County to listen to the candidates for the At-Large County Council Seat, hosted by League of Women Voters of PG County forum that was vacated when Mel Franklin resigned.![]()
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There were some good responses from several of the candidates on the topics discussed. Tamara Davis Brown in my opinion stood out on crime, seniors and the environment issues and she is very active in the southern part of the county attending Community Civic Associations also fighting to bring broadband access to the rural areas in Maryland as well.
County Council At-Large Candidates Forum
www.youtube.com
The League of Women Voter's of Prince George's County conducts virtual and face-to-face forums as a commitment to Voter Education. The Prince Georges County ...
PSA: We will never post anything resembling this -- especially not in the comments section of our own event, for crying out loud -- and you'll probably see something similar on many other pages. None of them are legitimate, and we've had people report being scammed out of "registration fees" only to never hear from these creeps again. 😡
After a Democratic Central Committee search, Michael Jackson, former Maryland Delegate representative for District 27 B, he was sworn in by the governor to replace Senator Miller, who broke records in his longetivity of service to this area. Senator Miller (Thomas V. “Mike” Miller) passed on January 15, 2021 after a long bout with cancer.
“Jackson was appointed to the Maryland Senate by Governor Larry Hogan on January 13, 2021 to replace Mike Miller, who resigned on December 23, 2020.” – in Wikipedia article Jan. 24, 2021
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The Brandywine Lion’s Club announces:
Thursday at 2 PM – 7 PM at Baden Volunteer Fire Department – VFD
NOTE: This event is currently fully booked. Check the Red Cross appointment site regularly for possible openings. And book an appointment early for our Oct 1st Blood Drive!
Message from the American Red Cross:
SEVERE SHORTAGE ALERT: The American Red Cross needs blood drives to run as planned and healthy individuals are urged to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood products amid the coronavirus outbreak.
BLOOD DRIVE SAFETY: Blood Drives are an essential service and we have implemented additional screening and safety precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff.
COVID-19 procedures:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Temperatures will be taken at the door.
Face coverings required by everyone.
Supporting the American Red Cross
July 23, 2020, 2pm – 7pm.
Held at the
Baden Volunteer Fire Department
16608 Brandywine Road
Brandywine, Maryland, 20613No appointments after 6:30 please.
(search 20613 for Baden location)
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
If you have any old eyeglasses or hearing aids you want to donate for recycling, please bring them!
See all upcoming Blood Drives at:
http://www.brandywinelions.com/blood-drives
Some of the residents in Brandywine are on WSSC, but many are on well water. The county does not provide water testing at this time. There is a website that can give some insight on the cleanliness of your water and what you could do to make it cleaner.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) has testing information on their site, though some non-profits have grants to test water and/or air, which we hope to get the results for soon. Follow us here and on Facebook to see future results and follow Clean Air Prince George’s, too – these are not updated regularly due to volunteer time limitation so you will not get a lot of messages from them.
For EWG testing information, you can go to Maryland state page to see their list of large utilities – if you don’t see them all, click More on the bottom of the list. The menu with 3 stripes in top left includes a search for your zip code.
Thanks to Clean Air Prince George’s for taking members of the County Council on a bus tour of Brandywine to learn about clean and healthy, sustainable businesses for our rural tier versus dirty fossil-fuel industries. They have a list of place they traveled and a brief description of their importance in the discussion, with a link for each site on their recent blog post here.
The Mattawoman fossil fuel power plant may still come to Brandywine – bigger and closer to Brandywine Road than previously planned! Check out this web page for more information and how you can help.
A Public Comment Hearing on Mattawoman Energy Center’s proposal to build and change from water to air cooled, to be held on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at 7 PM, at the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department’s Social Hall, 14201 Brandywine Road, Brandywine , Maryland 20613
See research document on the National Institute of Health for harm caused by noise pollution as the air cooling fans can be noisy and increase constant background noise more than one might be aware of: Cardiovascular effects of environmental noise exposure There are several other articles and studies on that site
NOTE: “The public may submit written comments on the Request either electronically, by firstclass mail, or by hand-delivery on or before Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Comments sent electronically must be submitted through the Commission’s Public Comment system, which can be accessed through the Commission’s website at www.psc.state.md.us. Instructions for logging into the Public Comment system are located under the “Tools” section of the Commission’s website under the “Make a Public Comment” tab, which can be accessed through the following link: https://www.psc.state.md.us/make-a-public-comment/. All comments must include a reference to Case No. 9330. If submitted by first-class mail or hand-delivery, comments must be addressed to Terry J. Romine, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
“Only the originally signed comment is required. No public comments will be accepted after Wednesday, August 14, 2019.” – Public Service Commission
Learn more about the issue at Clean Air Prince George’s.
See Public Service Commission official statement for this hearing here in PDF.
Southern Maryland News’s Enquirer-Gazette reported on May 16 by journalist, Paul Lagasse, “Customer bows out of Dominion pipeline project” per the image caption “Dominion Energy Cove Point LLC announced last week that Mattawoman Energy LLC is no longer a customer for natural gas to be delivered by Dominion’s Cove Point Pipeline. Dominion declined to elaborate whether the decision was related to the company’s recent decision to cancel the construction of a compressor station in Bryans Road, shown here in an artist’s conception.” If you are subscribed, you should be able to access the story here or contact them about hard copy here or go to your local public library where they should have a copy.
The story tells us that Dominion will not build the proposed compressor station in Bryans Road due to opposition by many local residents. The report describes Mattawoman Energy Center as a 990-megawatt natural gas power plant that’s being proposed “near Brandywine” (though it is in Brandywine less than 1/2 mile from the post office and the Brandywine Elementary School. Further it correctly states, “The proposal has come under criticism from nearby residents because there are already three power plants operating nearby, at Chalk Point, Cedarville and the newest plant in North Keys, just a mile away from the Mattawoman Energy site. Just under three-quarters of Brandywine’s residents are African American, which has led opponents to raise environmental justice concerns over the siting of the power plants there.”
Mattawoman Energy is still planning to move forward with their huge power plant in Brandywine. A public meeting will be held this summer and there will be meetings with the Greater Baden Acquasco Citizen’s Association and North-Keys Civic Association in June.
There will be a yard sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Church located at 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro. There will be baked goods and refreshments available for everyone. The Lions Community Outreach Foundation will be offering free screening for vision, glaucoma and hearing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested and have some items that you would like to have available at this yard sale, there are tables for rent, costing $15. Contact Andy Guard at 301-627-3003 or mypandas999@verizon.net. If it is raining on May 18, it will be held at the church on May 25.
“Cluster of power plants divides a Maryland community”
Watch the video, but also see the article here on the CNN website
The article has additional information, interviews, and photos.
“Brandywine lies in the southeast corner of Maryland’s Prince George’s County. It’s home to just over 6,700 residents, a vast majority of whom — roughly 72% — are African-American.
Here, newly built residential communities and the sprawling Brandywine Crossing shopping center, are surrounded by farmland, wetlands and historic homes, some of which date back to the late 1800s.
The local economy used to rely on farming. “The sandy soil here was especially conducive to tobacco farming at one time,” said Maryland Senate President Mike Miller, who represents Prince George’s County.”
Joint Base Andrews is seeking public feedback regarding its environmental program at the Brandywine Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) Yard. Members of the public are invited to participate in a survey from July 8-25, 2017 that will provide the Air Force information on public concerns and preferred ways for Base officials to communicate with the public about its cleanup efforts regarding the former Brandywine DRMO Yard. The DRMO is located near the intersection of Brandywine Road and Cherry Tree Crossing Road in Prince George’s County, Maryland, approximately 8 miles south-southeast of the Base. Please let us know what you think below. Thanks for participating!
Join neighbors to strategize and workshop shared pathways of actions to address existing and emerging Natural Gas Infrastructure (NGI) in Maryland. From pipelines to compressor stations, our communities are paying for dirty energy with their health and the ever-growing threat of the climate crisis
Action Planning Summit
June 10, 2017
1 pm – 4 pm
Beloved Community Church
17500 Indian Head Hwy
Accokeek, MD 20607
Together we will learn, listen, and seek solutions to stop the onslaught of NGI on our communities. Share the event page with neighbors and then register to attend!
We have Keys Power plant in progress building now and the Panda power plant that was our first natural gas power plant in Brandywine (map to both here). Even though natural gas is cleaner than coal, we don’t need another power plant in Brandywine.
Imagine this on Brandywine Rd. and what it might do to both our air, safety, and major road to the post office, elementary school, businesses, and maybe your home.
You can help at Clean Air Prince George’s that just posted about gathering to do something about the possible road problems we will be experiencing. Check out this post and join their new email group.
As you may know, the 4th fossil fuel energy plant in our small town is starting to be built right on Brandywine Road. It will be huge and have stacks that will be releasing the remnants of its cooling water which is waste water purchased from WSSC “as is” – of no guaranteed quality. This will be released into our air only about 1/4 mile from where the children of Brandywine go to school – Brandywine Elementary School.
Have you been down Brandywine Road lately? The work has stopped. That doesn’t mean they’re going away as they have permits and plans and have spent millions. Still area residents are working to either make it go away or make sure that it will be safe.
Please support our legal battle with a donation (online here) – every little bit counts or contribute as much as you can afford. Donations are tax-deductable.
SPECIAL OFFER: People donating $50 or more during April 2017 will be invited to a cocktail party at national historic William W. Early house.
Your support can make a big difference. Please spread the word.
Earth Day, April 22 9 AM – 1 PM with free music and refreshments, which benefits environmental programs in the area – this year will go to helping the fight against the 3rd gas-generated power plant in Brandywine.
plant swap flyer (PDF)
The Fly Ash Special Exception hearing is coming on January 25 at 9:30 AM. It is full to capacity as currently allowed, but they want a special exception to increase the amount of fly ash they store at the facility next to the North Keys Park where the ball fields and playground is. Many people go there to walk for their health and in the summer we use the park for picnics. One of our residents says, “It is high time we eliminated this toxic industry from the Brandywine region.”
To facilitate more involvement from the community here is information and a link to Party of Record form and also a sample letter to the Zoning Hearing Examiner that can be edited to incorporate your specific concerns. Also please forward to anyone in the community and especially residents within “sight and sound” of the Fly Ash Dump and/or those who use the North Keys Park and its ball fields:
The Zoning Hearing Examiner scheduled an additional hearing date for the NRG special exception on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The hearing will begin at 9:30 am. It would be great for local residents who are concerned about the fly ash landfill to attend.
Anyone who wants to become a party of record can also fill out the electronic form here. The case name is ZHE – NRG MD Ash Management LLC, and the case number is S.E. 4765.
It is important that the Hearing Examiner receive electronic requests or letters from anyone who wants to be a party of record before January 25, 2017. Otherwise, the individuals may not be included.
The more people who can attend the hearing, the better. The time allowed to reply to the case has expired.
Here’s a sample letter. Please include your specific concerns – if you can’t attend, this will become a matter of record and be considered in the case. You can also email zoningpgc@ppd.mncppc.org:
Date
Maurene Epps McNeil, Esq.
Zoning Hearing Examiner
Prince George’s County, Maryland
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.
2nd Floor
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Subject: Special Exception S.E. 4765, NRG Ash Management, LLC
Dear Ms. McNeil:
Please include me as a party of record in the above referenced Special Exception proceeding. I am very concerned about NRG’s proposal to continue operating the Brandywine fly ash landfill for an additional ten years because of the landfill’s negative impacts on the community.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the proceedings, and for considering the harm that the continued operation of the fly ash landfill will have on the Brandywine community.
Sincerely,
_____________________________
Name
_____________________________
Street Address
_____________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Proposed Plan information session for the Brandywine DRMO site will be on December 12, 2016, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Fire Department, 14201 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, Maryland. See attached fact sheet.
Brandywine Welcomes Water Walk Maryland!
Sat. Nov. 12th, 2016 11 AM to 3 PM at
Chapel of the Incarnation
14070 Brandywine Rd.,Brandywine,MD.
Welcome All!
Community Fun Event to Support Maryland Fracking Ban:
Free snacks and beverages – coffee house style!
Free live music by The Swampy Bottom Boys!
Free INFORMATION ON GAS INFRASTRUCTURE
AND HOW TO Help SUPPORT A BAN ON FRACKING
FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND
Free juggling, stilt walking and plate spinning for the young and the young at heart!
11 PM Meet and greet with WATER WALK MARYLAND and other good
change makers.
11:30 PM Live Acoustic duo Joe and Sheila
1 PM: short film presentation, “Faith Against Fracking” with discussion
to follow.
2 PM Live Acoustic music by Swampy Bottom boys
Information on Water Walk Maryland:
Our Mission: A 313 mile walk & performance from Oakland to Cove Point, Maryland beginning October 15th, 2016. Honoring our water and promoting a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing.
Our Goals:
1. Connect with local communities while performing a walk across Maryland’s waterways in areas that are at risk or are already affected by natural gas development.
2. Educate and raise awareness around the harms of hydraulic fracturing while promoting a Statewide ban.
3. Celebrate water and sustainable solutions.
Our hope is to connect the fracking industry infrastructure being built in Brandywine and across Maryland to the hydraulic fracturing being proposed in western Maryland, and quite possibly Southern MD.
Establishing a fracking ban for the entire state of Maryland is beneficial and necessary for all.
Check Water Walk Maryland out on Facebook! Or email Kim or Aeron here: waterwalkmd@gmail.com
For information about the Water Walker Welcome to Brandywine or to help out, contact Joanne at jflynn1111@erols.com or call (301) 502-3261
William W. Early Historic House Tour & Ice Cream Social
- Date: July 17, 2016
- Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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Address:13907 Cherry Tree Crossing Rd.Brandywine, MD 20613
- Cost: $17.50 in advance / $20 at door
Fundraiser for Community Support Systems – Tours every 1/2 hr. – Live music & festivities featuring local performers – Light fare & refreshments – Mrs. Moos Organic Ice Cream. $17.50 for adults in advance, $20 at door. $7 for children age 12 and under. Call 301-372-1491 to order tickets.
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2016 MAY 18 Legal Notice_Brandywine PP – this link is to a PDF about the meeting (June 2 7-9 PM at the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department) that was in the newspaper.
Are you nearby the site of the power plant on Brandywine Rd.? Did you get a letter? Some people received it as a letter and many did not. It read:
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water Management Administration
Notice of Application for State Wetland Licenses, Private Wetland Permits or
Water Quality Certification and the Opportunity to Provide Written Comment or
Request an Informational Hearing
The Water Management Administration is reviewing the following applications for
State Wetland Licenses, Private Wetland Permits and/or Water Quality
Certifications. The applications and related information are on file at the
Administration. Arrangements may be made for inspection and copying of file
materials. Interested parties may provide written comment on the application or
request an informational hearing on any listed application. A request for a
hearing must be in writing and provide the following information: l) Name,
Address, and Telephone Number of the person making the request; 2) The identity of
any other person(s) the requestor is representing; and 3) the specific issues
proposed to be considered at the hearing. Please refer to the case number (i.e.,
OO-NT-0000) which identifies each application. Address correspondence to:Nontidal
Wetlands Division, Water Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. Telephone(410} 537-3768. Written comments or
requests for a hearing must be received on or before June 15, 2016.
Prince George’s
201560734/15-NT-0158: MATTAWOMAN ENERGY, LLC, Attn: Michael Trentel, 5001
Spring Valley Road, Suite 1150 west, Dallas, Texas 75244 has applied to construct
a natural gas-fired, water-cooled electric generation facility and associated gas,
reclaimed water and electric generator lines and substation. PLEASE NOTE: A
public informational hearing in this -matter has been scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 14201 Brandywine Road,
Brandywine, MD 20613. A Poster Session will be held from 6 pm to 7 pm, followed
by an Informational Hearing from 7 pm to 9 pm. At that time the applicant will
present the project and the Department of the Environment will solicit public
comments regarding the regulated stream and wetland impacts associated with the
proposal. If anyone planning to attend requires special consideration due to
hearing or other impairment, please notify the Department in advance so that we
can try to make the necessary accommodations. Written comments may be submitted
until June 16, 2016.
The project will permanently convert.71,501 square feet of forested wetland to
emergent wetland; permanently fill 891 square feet of forested wetland and 3,893
square feet of regulated 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer; and temporarily impact
125,472 square feet of forested wetland, 149,392 square feet of emergent wetland,
93,748 square feet of regulated 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer, 71,076 square
feet of 100-year floodplain, and 640 linear feet of streams. These regulated
impacts occur within tributaries to and watersheds of Mattawoman Creek, Piscataway
Creek, Mataponi Creek, and Zekiah swamp. The applicant has proposed to mitigate
for permanent nontidal wetland impacts through wetland creation at the proposed
generation facility site. The project is located at 14201 Brandywine Road,
Brandywine, MD 20613, Prince Georges County. Written comments and requests to be
included on the interested persons list must be sent by June 16, 2016 to the
Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Jeffrey Thompson, 1800 Washington
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at jeffrey.thompson<imaryland.gov or 410-537-
3828. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided
only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to
Subsection 5-906 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland
Regulations 26.23.02 for information regarding the application process.
From The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association (see letter to share with neighbors below after the intro):
The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association supports efforts to appeal the planned construction of the 3rd fossil fuel power plant in the immediate area of Brandywine (and the 5th in the local area), named “Mattawoman Energy”. This gas fired power plant will be located near the intersection of Brandywine Rd and Air Force Rd, near the Brandywine Fire Hall, Brandywine Elementary School, Post Office and The Chapel of the Incarnation. This will have a significant impact on all aspect of our lives in the rural tier from air pollution, health, local tourism and agricultural economic progress, property values, increased traffic congestion and quality of life!
CleanAirPrinceGeorges.org is a group of local citizens who are committed to stopping this 3rd power plant for Brandywine through legal means. Individuals have been funding this community effort and seek donations to help continue this fight.
The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association is a party to the litigation, we support the efforts of Clean Air Prince Georges, and encourage individual donations. 100% of donations received are used to pay legal fees to keep a 3rd power plant out of our community. (Clean Air Prince George’s (CAPG) is a committee/ campaign under the auspices of the Patuxent Riverkeeper Organization (501c3). The Patuxent Riverkeeper holds an isolated account for funds contributed to the CAPG campaign efforts.)
Checks can be made out to: Clean Air Prince George’s
Mailing address: Clean Air Prince George’s, P.O. Box 616, Cheltenham, MD 20623
For more information, call Joanne at 301-502-3261 or email jflynn1111@me.com
More information on this issue, the law suit and info on how to make a tax – deductible donation go to:
www.cleanairprincegeorges.org
Facebook: Stop Additional Brandywine MD Power Plants
A fact sheet/letter from Clean Air Prince George’s is attached and also pasted below:
Dear Neighbor,
We are writing to ask for your help. We have launched a legal challenge to stop the construction of a third power plant in the immediate Brandywine area. Both the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and our own County Council have pushed these pollution sources forward without regard to public health and have undermined community efforts to participate in the decision-making process. If the Keys and Mattawoman power plants are built we will have five major fossil fuel plants within 13 miles of Brandywine. (See map in attachment below.) These two new plants would be located right in Brandywine!
Enough Bad Air: According to U.S. EPA, the ozone in Prince George’s County already exceeds air quality standards designed to protect our health. Elevated levels of ozone and other pollutants—even for a few hours—can lead to asthma attacks in children, and endanger people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular disease. The very old and the very young are at greatest risk. Breathing polluted air can lead to health problems for healthy individuals too.
Power plants boost ozone levels: Coal and gas-fired power plants are major emitters of the nitrogen oxides (NOx), a toxic pollutant that reacts in the atmosphere with hydrocarbons (also emitted by power plants) to form ozone.
Not Needed: Despite the threats to our air and our health, and questions about the need for more fossil fuel plants and their contributions to the climate crisis, both the County and the PSC, have made their deals with developers and are pushing ahead. Make no mistake, if we do not act, these obsolete polluters will be with us for the next 30+ years, despite the surge in renewable energy. These power plants are a bad investment for all of our futures.
There are additional reasons why our legal action is critical:
The energy companies, Public Service Commission and Prince George’s County Government have effectively shut down public participation. County officials from the outset promoted the plants for their tax revenues with little regard to the objections of Brandywine-area residents, those most affected by the project. As a result residents in the Brandywine area can expect more traffic, more pollution, lower property values, and a frontal attack on the quality of our lives, in essence Brandywine is a “sacrifice zone” for an obsolete source of energy. Senator President Mike Miller severely criticized the PSC and company for their woefully inadequate notification and public involvement processes.
Traffic Congestion: During construction, hundreds of employees and lines of big trucks will travel to the Mattawoman and Keys Plants along Brandywine Road—already congested during peak periods – especially if two plants are built at the same time. Stop and go truck traffic will spew maximum amounts of highly toxic diesel exhaust into the air. The World Health Organization designates diesel emissions as a cause of human cancer.
Children: Apparently neither County officials nor the Public Service Commission have considered how heavy construction-related traffic along Brandywine and North Keys Roads will affect the health and safety of children who live in and near Brandywine, go to Brandywine Elementary School or play on the North Keys baseball fields.
Our legal appeal: For these reasons we are challenging the Public Service Commission’s approval of the Mattawoman Plant in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. This legal appeal may be our only opportunity to stop a power plant being located in the heart of Brandywine. Parties to our legal action include many individuals and organizations including Patuxent Riverkeeper, Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association and Mattawoman Watershed Society.
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Members of the Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association are helping to support Clean Air Prince George’s efforts. We encourage individual donations. Thank you
Dear Neighbor,
We are writing to ask for your help. We have launched a legal challenge to stop the construction of a third power plant in the immediate Brandywine area. Both the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and our own County Council have pushed these pollution sources forward without regard to public health and have undermined community efforts to participate in the decision-°©?making process. If the Keys and Mattawoman power plants are built we will have five major fossil fuel plants within 13 miles of Brandywine. (See Map below.) These two new plants would be located right in Brandywine!
Enough Bad Air: According to U.S. EPA, the ozone in Prince George’s County already exceeds air quality standards designed to protect our health. Elevated levels of ozone and other pollutants—even for a few hour—can lead to asthma attacks in children, and endanger people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular disease. The very old and the very young are at greatest risk. Breathing polluted air can lead to health problems for healthy individuals too.
Power plants boost ozone levels: Coal and gas—fired power plants are major emitters of the nitrogen oxides (NOx), a toxic pollutant that reacts in the atmosphere with hydrocarbons (also emitted by power plants) to form ozone.
Not Needed: Despite the threats to our air and our health, and questions about the need for more fossil fuel plants and their contributions to the climate crisis, both the County and the PSC, have made their deals with developers and are pushing ahead. Make no mistake, if we do not act, these obsolete polluters will be with us for the next 30+ years, despite the surge in renewable energy. These power plants are a bad investment for all of our futures
There are additional reasons why our legal action is critical:
The energy companies, Public Service Commission and Prince George’s County Government have effectively shut down public participation. County officials from the outset promoted the plants for their tax revenues with little regard to the objections of Brandywine—area residents, those most affected by the project. As a result residents in the Brandywine area can expect more traffic, more pollution, lower property values, and a frontal attack on the quality of our lives, in essence Brandywine is a “sacrifice zone” for an obsolete source of energy. Senator President Mike Miller severely criticized the PSC and company for their woefully inadequate notification and public involvement processes.
Traffic Congestion: During construction, hundreds of employees and lines of big trucks will travel to the Mattawoman and Keys Plants along Brandywine Road—already congested during peak periods -°©? especially if two plants are built at the same time. Stop and go truck traffic will spew maximum amounts of highly toxic diesel exhaust into the air. The World Health Organization designates diesel emissions as a cause of human cancer.
Children: Apparently neither County officials nor the Public Service Commission have considered how heavy construction-°©?related traffic along Brandywine and North Keys Roads will affect the health and safety of children who live in and near Brandywine, go to Brandywine Elementary School or play on the North Keys baseball fields.
Our legal appeal: For these reasons we are challenging the Public Service Commission’s approval of the Mattawoman Plant in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. This legal appeal may be our only opportunity to stop a power plant being located in the heart of Brandywine. Parties to our legal action include many individuals and organizations including Patuxent Riverkeeper, Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association and Mattawoman Watershed Society.
”If the people lead the leaders will follow.” We ask you to join the effort with your tax—deductible donation. Mounting a legal challenge against major energy companies and the Public Service Commission is expensive. Please make whatever contribution you can.
To donate:
- Please make your check out to Clean Air Prince George’s
- Mail your check to Clean Air Prince George’s, P.O. Box 616, Cheltenham Md. 20623
- www.cleanairprincegeorges.org
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- Stop Additional Brandywine, MD Power Plants
- For more info, call Joanne at 301-502-3261 email jflynn1111@me.com
- Together we can make a positive difference!
SHARING AS REQUESTED:
Dear Neighbors,
Did you know that beginning with the April 2016 elections and for the
foreseeable future Maryland voters will be using paper ballots?
Yes, starting this election cycle Maryland will be using a new voting
system. Specifically, the state is returning to paper ballots, and
the voting booth will be quite different from what you and your
family have been accustomed.
Due to discrepancies and voting irregularities in elections using the
Diebold system, in 2007 the Maryland State Legislature voted to
return to paper ballots for every voter to have a paper trail as evidence
of voting selection. However, the state did not have the funding until
2015 to enact the legislature’s desire to return to paper ballots. The
State has invested millions of dollars in a new voting system that will
optically scan paper ballots.
For the upcoming April primary elections, there will be a two-step
process for those voting early between April 14-21, 2016. However,
a different voting machine will be used on the Maryland State Primary
Election Day, April 26, 2016 and thereafter.
The machine use is rather simple. However, I recommend that everyone
be educated on the new voting system. The Allentown Recreation
Council and a group of South County residents are hosting a
demonstration on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at
Friendly High School, 10000 Allentown Road, Ft. Washington, MD.
However, there are many other demonstrations in South County that
may be more convenient for you, including the following:
February 10, 2016 Ft. Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Ft. Foot Road, Ft. Washington, MD, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
February 21, 2016 St. Johns Episcopal Church, 9801 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, MD, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
February 22, 2016 Allentown Recreation Council, Friendly High School, 10000 Allentown Road, Ft. Washington, MD, 7-8 p.m.
February 24, 2016, Greater Accokeek Civic Association, Accokeek Fire Department, 6111 Livingston Road, Accokeek, MD, 7-8 p.m.
February 25, 2016, Community Outreach Development Center, Greenhill Shopping Center, 4715 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
February 28, 2016, Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 9:30-11:45 a.m.
March 2, 2016, District V Coffee Club, Colony South Hotel, Clinton, MD 9:00 a.m.
Information on these and other demonstrations in the central and northern parts of the County can be found at: www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/Elections/Calendar/Pages/default.aspx
Please share with your neighbors.
Staying engaged and keeping you informed and educated,
Tamara Davis Brown
From Clean Air Prince George’s:
Dear Neighbors and Others Interested in Helping:
YOU CAN ALSO DONATE BY CREDIT CARD THROUGH THIS LINK, and select Other Advocacy and put “Clean Air Prince George’s” in the note (if nothing happens after selecting “Add to Cart”, click “Go to Cart” where there’s a form that includes a note area).
NOTE: This is also an environmental justice issue as Brandywine Maryland is majority African American and other “minorities” (see Census – 72.2% African American to 20.2% white).
SEE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE:
Environmental justice issues take center stage from the Washington Post
Our County Doesn’t Need 5 Fossil Fuel Power Plants – PDF on EnergyJustice.net
Environmental Injustice in Prince George’s County, Maryland on EnergyJustice.net
Photos of Brandywine, Maryland from Google Earth
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Brandywine-North Keys Civic Association: NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2016, IN THE MEDIA CENTER AT THE BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00PM.
Brandywine/TB Southern Region Neighborhood Coalition: Rescheduled
Dear Neighbor,
You’re invited to our community action meeting
I am pleased to invite you to participate in a community meeting to assess our environmental public health system.
Join Us!
Your presence is requested at an upcoming discussion regarding our the first yearly summit of the Brandywine | TB Southern Region Neighborhood Coalition at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 28 Feb. 11, 2016 (tentative).
Why are we conducting the meeting?
The purpose of this meeting is to learn about being engaged in your neighborhood taking the first steps in joining peers, thought leaders, and subject matter experts as together we discuss the issues of the Health, and the Environmental Welfare of the Brandywine Community.
We are hosting the University of Maryland environmental justice, public health, revitalization, health equity, climate justice, equitable development regarding the Brandywine Health Assessment and Environmental Impacts.
Your legislatures will be in attendance to listen and answer questions that have been submitted by the community. Your attendance and participation is greatly appreciated as we seek to strengthen the Community.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss:
Strategies to Improve our Neighborhoods,
Making Neighborhoods Safe & Environmentally Sound,
Review the project’s purpose and need for improvements
Obtain additional public input on the projects, including its Purpose and Needs
Agenda
A formal session with questions and answers will be held from 8:00 pm – 9pm. This session will be preceded information to become more engaged civically and local environmental decision-making. from 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Please submit your questions for the Legislative panel by January 20, 2016 for the community deliberations with the Government Listening Panel and an action plan for the 2016 Legislative Agenda.
Spread the Word!
Your enthusiasm and contribution to this important issue will be greatly appreciated! Your participation is important and will help identify community issues and values. Please tell your friends and neighbors about this important meeting and encourage them to attend. Thank you for your continued interest. We hope to see you at the meeting.
The neighborhood coalition is designed to create a forum for residents to foster a sense of community in the area where they live; to communicate more effectively the needs of our neighborhood to city officials; and to encourage residents to work together to keep our neighborhood an attractive and safe place to live.
The neighborhood coalition includes everyone who lives within the area of Brandywine and any resident or property owner would be eligible to participate and have a voice in addressing issues that directly affect them. Neighbors who seek to preserve the strengths of our neighborhood, build a sense of community, and address any problems or issues that may arise. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
We hope you will come to meet your neighbors and to learn how, by working together, we can ensure that Brandywine is a neighborhood that is clean, safe, friendly, and a place where all of us want to live. Please mark January 28, 2016 on your calendar and plan to attend.
Issues of concern that the community
has contacted us about are as follows.
2 newly approved Gas Power Plants all within a 2.90-mile radius. This will make the third power plant.
We are the home of an 80-acre Brandywine DRMO Super Fund site, and are on the NPL (National Priorities List), Brandywine DRMO is considered one of the worst hazardous waste sites identified by the EPA.
10 Special Exception Approved Surface Aggregate Mining Operations, to include wash plant(s).
Lagoon Sludge Dump
Fly Ash Dump (20 year renewal application has been submitted)
The Diesel trip generation allowed by M-NCPPC equals 560 total daily truck trips allowance for aggregate surface mining.
a. Approved and operating of 560 diesel trips equals 3,900 truck trips a day. This does not include the diesel truck trips for the Lagoon Sludge Dump, and Fly Ash Dump up for renewal. Soon there will be the diesel trucks construction for two major developments.
b. Traffic experiences and severe delays in the US 301 corridor due to high volumes and inadequate capacities. Projected population and employment growth in Southern Maryland is expected to exacerbate the problem in that M-NCPPC adequate transportation facilities found that all of the critical intersections operate unacceptably under total traffic in either one or both peak hours. CR-61-2011 does not resolve Section 24-124 of the Subdivision Regulations (the section that governs findings of adequate transportation facilities) is intended to ensure that needed transportation facilities occur concurrently with development or within a reasonable time thereafter. The Brandywine community thereafter has been twenty years plus that we do not have adequate transportation facilities, with the usage of the Brandywine Road Club.
Your enthusiasm and contribution to this important issue will be greatly appreciated! We look forward to having you join with other community partners in discussions to take a closer look at actions being taken on behalf of our community.
Please provide your questions to us by January 20, 2016 to be presented to the legislative panel to btbcoalition@gmail.com
Finally, thank you for your attention and response, and we look forward to seeing you at our event.
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
BTB Coalition
VoiceYourOpinion
btbcoalition@gmail.com
Maryland voted to ban fracking until for 2 1/2 yrs., which was already 1/2 a year ago. What happens when the ban is over? Could it really happen here?
We are, apparently, getting more natural gas plants in Brandywine. Those power plants might want a local resource for their gas. Did you know that the Taylorsville basin, which runs under Brandywine, is getting fracking proposals in Virginia (news report here). “…the Taylorsville basin, a 109-mile region east of Fredericksburg, as far south as Richmond and as far north as Clinton, Md., where the U.S. Geographic Survey estimates there are roughly 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and another 37 million barrels of liquid natural gas.”
The chair of the Prince George’s Co. Chapter of the Sierra Club will be speaking this Sunday and opening up to questions and discussion.
Elizabeth “Susie” Proctor replaced her late husband James Proctor, Jr., as our new delegate to the Maryland General Assembly for district 27A. She was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan last month.
For those of you new to the area, even though today is Election Day, we only have elections every 2 years here. There are links for resources and some questions answered on this page for Election FAQs.
Delegate James Proctor lived many years in Brandywine, Maryland, though he is most known for serving 25 years in the house of the state of Maryland. The video below was recorded at a candidate forum in Clinton, Maryland. He attended many community group meetings every year.
He said his main reason for running was because he was a teacher and educator. He wanted to make education better for all Marylanders. “The southern part of the county is a great place to be…. There are a lot of things that we can continue doing.”
Rest in Peace, Jim Proctor
Public Hearing, August 17, 2015 – 7:00 PM
Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department
Four power plants in Brandywine?! See blog article on another site here with a map of the location of 3 approved plant and this 4th one that’s proposed and supported by people who want jobs (jobs that will be mostly temporary and not primarily be held by local residents). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS are the main concern for the meeting.
NOTE: If you missed the meeting, there will be another on the 20th at Waldorf West Branch Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place.
You can also send comments to David Collins, Executive Secretary at the address below:
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul St., 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
OR email: david.collins@maryland.gov
AND YOU MUST REFERENCE CASE 9330
Also see this news story: Neighbors against planned power plant in Brandywine