Montgomery County designates a portion of real-property taxes, paid by Takoma Park and other county property owners, for recreation. “This tax is levied to defray…
I have found no issue more difficult than State Route 410 (a.k.a. Philadelphia Avenue and Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park) in the course of…
The following is an update on two properties in Takoma Park’s Ward 1 — Walt Rave’s house, 29 Holt Place I contacted the Montgomery County…
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, this week the city council will meet on Tuesday evening, May 29. Of particular interest to Ward 1 and…
The Montgomery County Council, just last week, supported a $653,220 payment to the city for Municipal Tax Duplication for Police Services. This is money we…
PEN neighbor Robert Lanza posted a bit on the question of route 410 ownership & maintenance. That’s Philadelphia Ave in our neighborhoods. I got his…
The May 14, 2012 city-council meeting will cover several topics that will interest many Ward 1 residents. Please see the background material, including draft ordinances…
This is a status update to say that discussions of ownership & maintenance of Route 410 and Flower Avenue (between Greenwood Avenue and Piney Branch…
This post will bring you up-to-date on four pending projects in/near Takoma Park’s Ward 1. 1) The city has been working for some time to…
The city council is slated to vote on city sidewalk policy at this evening’s meeting. This policy has been in the works for quite some…