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Welcome YAHOO WACO list migrants! By consensus we decided to move to the IO platform, at least for now, since YAHOO will be ending its group service soon. There are features here to explore and utilize if we wish. I’m as much a newcomer to the site as most of you, so feel free explore, try out new features and report back to the group. This is, still, the Westmoreland Area Community Organization email discussion list It is a discussion list for the residents of the Westmoreland Area Community Organization (WACO) neighborhood, Takoma Park, Maryland. Please recommend the list to your neighbors. LIST GUIDELINES We follow the guidelines and statement of purpose set forth at the beginning by then-president of the Westmoreland Area Community Organization Arthur Karpas. The current president is Bruce Moyer. __________________________________________________________ Hello neighbors, I hope this listserv works to bring our neighborhood closer together. Here we can ask for and offer services, loan and borrow tools, books, and all sorts of stuff. We can discuss common concerns, plan group parties, ask neighbors to watch our houses while we are away on vacation. We can set up child care cooperatives, find apartments and sublets. Let's do it! --Arthur Karpas July 7, 2001 __________________________________________________________ Also some reminders and additional guidelines: Please keep your messages civil, even if you are in disagreement with someone else. Remember that if you reply to a list message, you are not sending a private message to that person, everyone will read it. Please do not "cross-post" material written by another person without that person's permission - this includes posting a message from this list to another list or posting a personal note to you. Thank you all! You make this a good community by participating! --Bill Brown, Moderator

Call or text 202 236 3122 or email skysongs.aw@... First come first served. Annette Wasilik -- Annette Wasilik on Westmoreland

The Takoma metro project moves forward in planning. https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/wmata-board-approves-takoma-project-decades-in-the-making/

Yet another car related mishap from me but this time to my car - driving south on Carroll Avenue at the intersection of University boulevard, I was stopped at the light and could see that there was a ledge between new pavement and old pavement. Taking this into account I proceeded slowly but hit something that completely tore my tire to pieces. Luckily I was able to limp into RS, no mechanical damage, definitely a new tire. Have a care and roll over that part of Carroll without speed at all. Carol I just picked up the car with the donut installed and the mechanic said he had come that way this morning and he absolutely underlines no speed, let your car literally roll under its own power.

Checking from afar about the power outage on Pine Ave. According to my Pepco app, power is back. Is that correct? Thanks Joan Pine Ave

You’re welcome Allegra. I’m happy to share these updates. To clarify: I’m not an active member of CVT, except for sharing their helpful updates. It’s a step in the right direction for sure. However I think the environment of harassment and covering up within our police force and our city government are the bigger issues. And I think the main reason for having our own separate police force, rather than using adequate policing from MoCo, was so that we had more oversight and accountability… which we clearly don’t have. I don’t believe that we should pay double for a service that doesn’t seem superior. Best Charlotte Charlotte Schoeneman Mobile/WhatsApp 301.270.1801 GVoice 240.350.1482

Updates from CVT Charlotte Schoeneman Mobile/WhatsApp 301.270.1801 GVoice 240.350.1482 ---------- Forwarded message ----- Dear Friends and Neighbors, Four quick updates on City Council news: The Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case After the revelation of the sexual harassment and retaliation case filed by a Takoma Park police dispatcher against a Takoma Park police officer, and the $1 million settlement by the city, there have been weeks of public outcry, including over the fact that the alleged perpetrator was still on staff. The City posted two announcements last night: The City Manager announced that the police officer in question has now left the City staff. The Mayor announced some details of a planned independent audit by a legal firm, which the City Council will oversee, as well as some changes in City policy. (This shifted after we objected to the idea that the audit would be under the City Attorney). Thank you to the 206 people who signed the letter demanding transparency and accountability in this matter. (It's not too late to sign!) While two of our demands have been met (departure of the officer, and a planned external investigation), many other questions remain. And the entire process has been handled in a series of closed meetings, creating an atmosphere of mistrust. (Note that the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 was created to prevent jurisdictions from shielding police misconduct records behind the argument that they fall under private "personnel matters.") Just some of the outstanding questions include: If the alleged victim's complaints were handled properly, why did the city's insurer have to pay out $1 million (an extraordinary sum)? Why wasn't the alleged perpetrator fired after the internal investigation concluded the complaint was valid? Were those who allegedly retaliated against the victim held accountable? When were the Mayor, HR Director, City Manager, and City Council notified about this case? What was the role of the City Attorney and why didn't they alert the City Council? Whose job was it to alert the public, considering the alleged perpetrator was still on the force? Is it appropriate to have the City Manager's office involved in the audit? When will there be a public discussion by Council of this case, and the audit process? How are we going to change the culture in the police department that allowed for this situation? We also want to share that the City has provided some (not all) requested documents in response to a Public Information Act request, so more information will be forthcoming. Tomorrow night at City Council (7:30pm), the police department will turn out for their annual report (note, the written report does not mention the harassment case). And on May 28th, Council plans to hold a work session on progress on the recommendations of the 2021 Reimagining Public Safety Task Force. Please turn out to both these Council meetings to show support for greater transparency, accountability, and reimagining. Budget Process Finale Ward 1 (Jessica Landman) and Ward 3 (Roger Schlegel) Councilmembers voted against the tax rate, and against the budget overall. They each expressed concern about not reining in expenditures, about the increase in taxes residents will have to pay, and how that will affect those who are feeling squeezed as we head into economic uncertainty. But there was not enough support for their proposed cuts. There was unanimous council support for funds set aside for people facing food or housing insecurity in these dire times. Heads Up on Rent Stabilization CVT stands with tenants, and against weakening our rent stabilization policies. We are watching closely as the city begins a review of our rent stabilization law. Our rent stabilization law has kept our city markedly diverse in terms of socio-economics, and in terms of race. Turn out on May 21st when there is a scheduled presentation on rent stabilization. We hope the speaker will stand with the dozens of experts who have raised their voices together to recognize the importance of such policies. Turn out on

Dear Ward 3 neighbors, I hope you’re enjoying this good soaking rain. I want to get this week’s update out to you as quickly as possible, so it will be as brief as I can make it. Topics in this email: PBES Community Meeting #2 this Thursday. City response to harassment settlement. Last week’s 5/7 Council meeting. This week’s Council meeting. Lots of useful updates and upcoming events. - Click here for a searchable archive of previous updates. - PBES Community Meeting #2 will be from 7-8 pm, this Thursday, May 15, in the auditorium at Piney Branch Elementary School. This is the second of four opportunities to learn and express your views about options under study for the renovation and/or reconstruction of PBES, which includes the indoor swimming pool and other spaces used by the community. I am advocating for creative consideration of any and all options for renovation that would retain a community pool on site and that would preclude or limit the need for busing to a holding-center campus during the estimated two-year construction period, which is projected to commence in the 2028-29 school year, thus affecting current preschool through first-grade students (preschool, pre-K, K, 1, 2) for one or more years. Make your voice heard! The City response to the harassment settlement as of yesterday afternoon includes more information and statements for the public. I appreciate the patience as well as the insistence of so many residents who have been asking for a more thorough explanation regarding the $1 million settlement of a harassment and retaliation case brought by a former City staff member in the Police Department. Yesterday evening, this Mayoral Statement and this updated City Manager Statement were posted on the City website under “News and Announcements.” The City Manager’s statement says that “effective May 7, 2025, the officer [accused of harassment] is no longer an employee of the City of Takoma Park.” The City Council, as you may know, has been doing a lot of work toward establishing a Council-directed audit – to emphasize, this audit will not be directed by any City employee, including the City Attorney. The new Deputy City Manager, Asmara Habte, will be the sole point of contact among City staff for the audit, which will be conducted by an external legal firm to be selected by the Council. The scope of the audit is not finalized, and the Council is determining that scope. It may include activities such as reviewing how investigations have been handled, assessing any evidence of employee retaliation, and recommending improvements in internal processes, disciplinary policies, training, and practices. Thank you for the perspectives, concerns, suggestions, and questions that you have sent me. I am amplifying and representing all of this thinking in the Council’s work. I completely understand frustration with the confidentiality of the Council’s recent closed meetings. (I’ve just learned that on May 21 at 6:30 pm, the Council is likely to have another administrative function session.) I’m dedicated to ensuring that the Council leans into maximum possible disclosure of its work while ensuring that a thorough, independent, and effective audit gets underway. I have understood the logic for the closed sessions to this point and have not witnessed any effort to whitewash, avoid embarrassment, limit lines of investigation, etc. but rather have seen colleagues doing their best within the limitations of closed meetings to find and pursue a path forward in the best interests of residents. Tomorrow evening, the Police Department will make its annual report to the City Council. I think it is important for anyone interested to examine the report and its associated presentation. At tomorrow’s meeting, you can make comments about the report or pose questions during public comment. I will also seek answers to any questions that you share with me. Two weeks from now, the Council will review the recommendations made by the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force in July 2021 and will reexamine the 2017 resolution establishing goals and

Arthur _______________ Begin forwarded message: From: Diana Kohn <kohn.diana@...> Subject: REMINDER: Wed, May 14: Takoma Authors - Howard Kohn at 7 pm Date: May 13, 2025 at 11:17:43 AM EDT To: Emily van Loon <vanloon.emily@...>, tunis.catherine@..., Arthur <karpasa@...>, "To: Frederick Schultz" <fred@...>, Beth Baker <bethbaker@...>, Diana Kohn <diana@...>, Jennifer Martin <jnicollem@...>, Roger Schlegel <roger.b.schlegel@...>, "Marcie Stickle/Geo French" <marcipro@...> Appreciate your help posting this reminder to your list servs. ======================== Historic Takoma presents: Howard Kohn: "Last Farmer to Community Gardens" Growing up on a third-generation Michigan farm, Kohn tried hard to escape only to turn into, years later, a well-known farmer/gardener in Takoma Park. His book, The Last Farmer was meant as an homage to his father and also as a final good-bye to the family life of tilling and weeding. Instead he can be found these days teaching kids the mysteries of growing food at a city garden. Paperback copies of the book will be available for $10, with proceeds going to Historic Takoma. When: Wednesday, May 14 at 7 PM Where: 7328 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park Diana Kohn for HIstoric Takoma

Sooooo... what do you do if you find a dead raccoon in your backyard? And a very happy mother's day to all! -Tamar (on Westmoreland)

Hi, if a RM Honkoop is in this list serv- please email me. I found your credit card on our sidewalk.

I have a number of lamps that are in need of repair. Does anyone have a recommend for a local business that might be able to help? Thanks, Heather on Allegheny

Hi Neighbors, Does someone have a recommendation for a CPA? Thanks very much! Best, Amy 7001 Westmoreland

Members and shoppers of the TPSS Co-op You are invited to stop by the Koiner Urban Farm at 737 Easley Street, downtown Silver Spring, this afternoon from 4-6 pm. It's our spring member and shopper meeting and we'll have food, drinks, and activities for children and adults. Public parking is available just a block away from the farm at the Bonifant Easley Parking Lot, 811 Easley St. in Silver Spring. Bob Gibson Pine Avenue TPSS Board

My 18-year-old daughter is having back pain related to hypermobility in her shoulders, and we're looking for a good physical therapist who can suggest some exercises. Thanks, Matt on Walnut

We bought a collapsible green screen with stand during the early days of the pandemic and used it once. It's been sitting in the corner of our living room ever since. It is free for pick up--reach out if you're interested. Please pass this along to any teachers/AV types you know who might be able to make use of it. The link the exact one we bought is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087223LMZ?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 In case the link isn't working, it is currently selling for $128, and is described as: EMART 107" Green Screen Stand, Professional Chromakey Background with Auto-Locking Frame, Collapsible Portable Backdrop with Adjustable Tripod, Fast Fold Designed for Game, Stream, Video