Hi Peggy,
At my work, we use the Deerbuster product:
No recommendation for someone to install it, but I've installed this with volunteers before, so it's not too challenging.
Vincent
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Re: Traffic on Upper Westmoreland
I have my grandkids over here on Walnut and try to keep them out of the front yard because of the non stop traffic.?
I would be in favor of making walnut and westmoreland one way streets running in the opposite directions.?
The overwhelming amount of traffic dying rush hour in the evening terrifies me. Marlana on walnut
I am in the process of filing my third insurance claim for three separate instances of cars or trucks traveling down Westmoreland hitting my parked car in front of 7000 Westmoreland. ??
The increased traffic volume, in both directions, on a street too narrow for a marked center lane has led to these three incidents in the last two years.?
In one case a truck took off my side view mirror.? A neighbor saw it but the truck kept on going. In the second case, shortly after the side view mirror was replaced, someone else hit the side mirror of the car again and didn't stop. ? And this week, a car going down the hill swiped the ?front end of my parked car as she tried to navigate by ?a car coming up the hill with a delivery truck double parked at a neighbor's house.
I'm not sure if our location in the middle of the block or the fact that there are driveways on both sides of our property which folks use to try to avoid oncoming traffic?are the fault or not.?
None the less, what's clear to me is that as traffic volumes have grown, the street is too narrow to contain it. ?
As far as solutions go, there's the longstanding conversation to make the street one way. ? The street is too narrow to carry its current load. ?
Perhaps, we need the orange safety cones just as utility workers place around parked cars and give drivers more visual help to avoid parked cars. Perhaps a can of red spray paint to mark a safety zone is the cheapest solution.? Perhaps, our Public Works Dept can?provide some other viable answer??
While this is not a crusade for me, it's?certainly aggravating, and costing?me time and money. So far I'm adding it to my tax bill and the cost of the pleasant city amenities.? But I'll add it to the building chorus of traffic issues for which we don't have an?adequate plan.. -- George Kohl Mobile: 301-318-0258
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Traffic on Upper Westmoreland
I am in the process of filing my third insurance claim for three separate instances of cars or trucks traveling down Westmoreland hitting my parked car in front of 7000 Westmoreland. ??
The increased traffic volume, in both directions, on a street too narrow for a marked center lane has led to these three incidents in the last two years.?
In one case a truck took off my side view mirror.? A neighbor saw it but the truck kept on going. In the second case, shortly after the side view mirror was replaced, someone else hit the side mirror of the car again and didn't stop. ? And this week, a car going down the hill swiped the ?front end of my parked car as she tried to navigate by ?a car coming up the hill with a delivery truck double parked at a neighbor's house.
I'm not sure if our location in the middle of the block or the fact that there are driveways on both sides of our property which folks use to try to avoid oncoming traffic?are the fault or not.?
None the less, what's clear to me is that as traffic volumes have grown, the street is too narrow to contain it. ?
As far as solutions go, there's the longstanding conversation to make the street one way. ? The street is too narrow to carry its current load. ?
Perhaps, we need the orange safety cones just as utility workers place around parked cars and give drivers more visual help to avoid parked cars. Perhaps a can of red spray paint to mark a safety zone is the cheapest solution.? Perhaps, our Public Works Dept can?provide some other viable answer??
While this is not a crusade for me, it's?certainly aggravating, and costing?me time and money. So far I'm adding it to my tax bill and the cost of the pleasant city amenities.? But I'll add it to the building chorus of traffic issues for which we don't have an?adequate plan.. George Kohl Mobile: 301-318-0258
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Seeking recommendations for dealing with wasps in a basement.?
Just discovered...not sure if we can get anyone to deal w it on Easter Sunday?
thanks in advance!
~Peggy
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Looking to relocate to Takoma
From my dear friend who lived on Westmoreland once upon a time. He'd love to return to Takoma.
Annette Wasilik?
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"Folk musician singer-songwriter looking to relocate back in Takoma Park.?
Searching ?for rental under $1750.?
I have two dogs, medium and small.?
Please call or text at 207-214-8111
Steve Erwin"
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Please let me know if you have a deer fence to recommend.
A company to install?it?
Or one that comes in a kit to install yourself. ?
thanks, Peggy
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City statement on the Police Department personnel litigation settlement
? I am no expert but FWIW I’ve looked at the referred State of Maryland disciplinary matrix. Sexual harassment is a Category F violation, and the only disciplinary option I see for this category is “Termination”.?
Perhaps the TPPD can clarify?
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City statement on the Police Department personnel litigation settlement
Hi all,
Yesterday the City posted this statement on the recent?settlement of a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation brought by a former employee. (You may have read or received media reports about this case.)?
I am taking this matter very seriously in my role as a member of our City Council, which is?charged with exercising strong oversight of City operations.
Best regards, Roger
-- Roger Schlegel City?Council Member,?Ward Three?7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912
Email:?RogerS@...
Phone:?240-997-3041 Please note that all City emails can potentially be public.
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Re: Million dollar sexual harassment settlement in Takoma Park PD
Wow, so troubling. Does anyone know if the settlement comes out of tax dollars?
On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 5:50?PM Therese Gibson via <theresegibson53= [email protected]> wrote: It’s troubling that the Takoma Park employees, including the harasser, and supervisors who subsequently intimidated the victim, and retaliated against the victim, still work for the police department. Have any changes to the work culture and practices occurred?
On Apr 18, 2025, at 12:37?PM, Charlotte Schoeneman < cs@...> wrote:
Terrible this was perpetrated on this young woman by our own police department.?
Maybe it’s a good opportunity to reconsider the utility and value of having our own police force.?
Best Charlotte? Charlotte Schoeneman?
T 301.270.1801
C 240.350.1482
On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 11:50?AM Therese Gibson via ??<theresegibson53= [email protected]> wrote: Court document.?
On Apr 18, 2025, at 1:27?AM, Jean and Cavan Capps via ??<jean_capps= [email protected]> wrote:
WTOP radio reported today that a former TP police dispatcher was awarded $1 million for sexual harassment from a police sergeant. The sergeant was demoted, but is still employed in the department! Anybody know more about this?
Jean Capps?
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Re: Million dollar sexual harassment settlement in Takoma Park PD
It’s troubling that the Takoma Park employees, including the harasser, and supervisors who subsequently intimidated the victim, and retaliated against the victim, still work for the police department. Have any changes to the work culture and practices occurred?
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On Apr 18, 2025, at 12:37?PM, Charlotte Schoeneman <cs@...> wrote:
Terrible this was perpetrated on this young woman by our own police department.?
Maybe it’s a good opportunity to reconsider the utility and value of having our own police force.?
Best Charlotte? Charlotte Schoeneman?
T 301.270.1801
C 240.350.1482
On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 11:50?AM Therese Gibson via ??<theresegibson53= [email protected]> wrote: Court document.?
On Apr 18, 2025, at 1:27?AM, Jean and Cavan Capps via ??<jean_capps= [email protected]> wrote:
WTOP radio reported today that a former TP police dispatcher was awarded $1 million for sexual harassment from a police sergeant. The sergeant was demoted, but is still employed in the department! Anybody know more about this?
Jean Capps?
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March at JD’s house tomorrow
Please LMK if anyone would like a ride.? There’s room for 2-3 people.?
Best Charlotte? Charlotte Schoeneman
Mobile/WhatsApp 301.270.1801
GVoice 240.350.1482
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Re: Million dollar sexual harassment settlement in Takoma Park PD
Terrible this was perpetrated on this young woman by our own police department.?
Maybe it’s a good opportunity to reconsider the utility and value of having our own police force.?
Best Charlotte? Charlotte Schoeneman
T 301.270.1801
C 240.350.1482
On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 11:50?AM Therese Gibson via <theresegibson53= [email protected]> wrote: Court document.?
On Apr 18, 2025, at 1:27?AM, Jean and Cavan Capps via <jean_capps= [email protected]> wrote:
WTOP radio reported today that a former TP police dispatcher was awarded $1 million for sexual harassment from a police sergeant. The sergeant was demoted, but is still employed in the department! Anybody know more about this?
Jean Capps?
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Re: Million dollar sexual harassment settlement in Takoma Park PD
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On Apr 18, 2025, at 1:27?AM, Jean and Cavan Capps via groups.io <jean_capps@...> wrote:
WTOP radio reported today that a former TP police dispatcher was awarded $1 million for sexual harassment from a police sergeant. The sergeant was demoted, but is still employed in the department! Anybody know more about this?
Jean Capps?
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Million dollar sexual harassment settlement in Takoma Park PD
WTOP radio reported today that a former TP police dispatcher was awarded $1 million for sexual harassment from a police sergeant. The sergeant was demoted, but is still employed in the department! Anybody know more about this?
Jean Capps?
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Have trapped it in a cat carrier and have available - appreciate help identifying its home!
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Il giorno 17 apr 2025, alle ore 19:34, Jessica Isaacs via groups.io <jessica.isaacs@...> ha scritto:
?There is a loose orange hen at 201 spring on the sidewalk!
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There is a loose orange hen at 201 spring on the sidewalk!
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City settles $1M sexual harassment settlement against TPPD
Former Takoma Park Police Department Dispatcher Resolves Claims Against the City of Takoma Park, Maryland For $1.0 MillionApril 16, 2025
-- Tom Gagliardo 107 Hodges Lane Takoma Park, MD 20912 301 213 3431
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Budget Reconciliation Input
Roger,
I continue to be impressed with your ability to communicate clearly about the Council’s work and especially on the budget and for your attention to the details, which I hope will yield savings. ?Below are my comments. ?I look forward to input from other WACO-ites.
Thanks for your work,
- a reduction of $485,000 in the Atrium renovation budget (out of a proposed $1.685 million) to restore the original $1.2 million approved by a prior Council; OR - a hold placed on spending any money for the Atrium renovation pending an effort to creatively limit it to the most essential needs (i.e. dispatcher area, ADA restroom, soundproofed interview space). (This would earmark and move $1,685,000 into the General Fund unassigned reserves.)
Here are the questions for City staff: - Are there any “nice to have as long as we are doing the essential parts” parts of the project that can be dropped or delayed?
- Are there essential parts that can be safely delayed??
- How much would delaying those parts of the project add?
Based on those answers, the approach to the Atrium should be clear. ?I favor delaying anything that can be delayed (Therese Gibson can probably help with the analysis) without a significant increase in costs. - a reduction in $222,000 in the contribution to the Equipment Replacement Reserve, with a call for delaying some vehicle replacements and/or moving to leasing arrangements if appropriate.
- increases in revenue of $10,000 from utility taxes and $10,000 from “cafe” rentals of sidewalk and street space.
- freezing the search and hiring for one vacant full-time position, at the discretion of the City Manager (savings to be determined).
- a reduction of $65,000 through removal of the proposed hiring of a consultant for a Financial Review, on the grounds that the newly hired 2nd Deputy City Manager adds sufficient expertise to enable the Manager’s Office and Finance Departments to evaluate City financial decisions in-house.
I favor all of the above, with the caveat on the atrium. I think for each proposal, you should include how much it reduces the tax rate and how much it would reduce taxes for the median taxpayer. ?
- an additional $110,000 for grants to help with food assistance and other urgent community needs (co-introduced by Councilmember Amy Wesolek, Ward 6).
I introduced all of the above items in keeping with plans I previously shared with you.
- an additional $135,000 to expand available funds for property tax relief (for residents who qualify for a recently expanded County program)?
The above item was introduced by Councilmember Cindy Dyballa, Ward 2. I support this.
I favor these two proposals, in principle, but I’m worried that your sponsorship of it will give Council members an out to oppose your proposals.?
- holding off on any allocation of $85,000 for a housing policy study/rent stabilization review, until the Council can discuss and vote on its priorities for housing. (The funds would be earmarked and stored in General Fund unassigned reserves.)?
Yes
- reducing $37,000 by not purchasing an electric motorcycle for the Police Department.
I am lukewarm on this proposal; I’m concerned the Police are not addressing the most common crimes (crimes along NH Ave Eastern to Poplar, car break-ins, package theft); would cycle address those?
- reducing an amount to be determined ($36,000 or more) by limiting salary increases to 3% for management staff, less than the proposed 4.55% increase.
Yes
The above items were introduced by Councilmember Jessica Landman, Ward 1. I support them.
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Re: How to join this list serve
I'm the list moderator.? They can send me an email and I would be glad to add them.??
Hi can someone remind me who is handling getting a WACO.io login for new neighbors? Asking for Emma and Justin, who just bought 30 Pine.
Rick on Pine
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Annette Wasilik
Rick Weiss
Charlotte Schoeneman