I want to thank all of my neighbors for their support and I look forward to working with everyone as the Commissioner for 5E10. I will be posting all future posts on the Life on the Edgewood blog page and reserve this blog only for election items. Please follow Life on the Edgewood for neighborhood updates and news.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Reminder: Edgewood neighborhood cleanup TOMORROW
Reminder to join me tomorrow in keeping our neighborhood clean! Please see the message below for details. 
Dear Friend of Edgewood:
This Saturday, November 1st, is the monthly Edgewood neighborhood cleanup and BBQ. Please come out and join your neighbors if you can, rain or shine.
We meet in front of the Rec. Center (300 Evarts St. NE) at 10:30. The cleanup is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood, and starts here the first Saturday of each month -- over five years running! We provide bags and gloves, plus hot dogs, veggie dogs, and light refreshments afterward, around noon. Come join friendly neighbors old and new, to clear litter (including Halloween candy wrappers!) from our neighborhood and chat about local news, etc. Free food and drink for volunteers.
You're invited to stop by and say HI, even if you only have a little time and can't stick around for lunch, or can only help for a couple minutes. If you can't come out at all, keeping the area around your house clean helps us cover more areas!
You're invited to stop by and say HI, even if you only have a little time and can't stick around for lunch, or can only help for a couple minutes. If you can't come out at all, keeping the area around your house clean helps us cover more areas!
Here also is our free membership signup form -- pls. spread the word to other neighbors who might like to get involved.
If you have questions, just ask cleanup founder sally.hobaugh@gmail.com.
See you soon,
Heather, Sally, Cassie, Michael, Marley, and Walter
Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center, Inc., 501(c)(3)
DPR Community Garden Park Partners
Monday, October 27, 2014
Please Remember to VOTE!! Deadlines Approaching!
Hi Neighbors! Early Voting and Absentee Ballots have already started for the election and I want to make sure that everyone remembers to vote and does not miss any deadlines. Please remember that you can register to vote at Early Voting Centers and cast a provisional ballot.
2014 GENERAL ELECTION KEY DATES
Absentee Voting by Mail
October 20 - November 1
Deadline to request: October 28 Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 4 and received by DCBOE no later than November 14.
October 20 - November 1
Deadline to request: October 28 Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 4 and received by DCBOE no later than November 14.
Early Voting
One Judiciary Square (441 4th St, NW)
October 20 - November 1 8:30am to 7pm, (Closed on Sunday)
One Judiciary Square (441 4th St, NW)
October 20 - November 1 8:30am to 7pm, (Closed on Sunday)
Nine Early Voting Centers October 25 - November 1, 8:30am to 7:00pm , (Closed Sunday, )
Ward 5 Center
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue NE
NOYES EDUCATION CAMPUS
2725 10TH STREET NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Monday, October 20, 2014
Knocking on Doors
Yesterday I completed going to every door in SMD 5E10. I went door to door talking to neighbors on the 200-300 blocks of Channing Street NE, 200 block of Cromwell Terrace NE, 200-300 blocks of Douglas Street NE, 300-500 blocks of Evarts Street, 300-500 blocks of Franklin Street NE, 500 block of Montana Avenue, 2nd Street NE, 4th Street NE, Rhode Island Avenue NE, V Street NE, 6th Street NE and the 2500-2600 blocks of 3rd Street NE. If you live on these blocks but were not home when I came by I left a note. Please let me know if you did not get it and I will be happy to stop by again.
The neighbors that I talked to all shared many similar concerns. If you live in building and would like me to attend a meeting please contact me. I will also be available at the November 1st Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup at 10:30 a.m. starting at 3rd and Evarts Street NE.
Neighborhood Concerns:
New Edgewood Recreation Center
Development especially at the Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center and 4th Street NE
Crime and Safety
Community Building and Neighborhood Events
ATVs/Dirt bikes
Ginkgo Trees
Activity in Alleys
Vacant Houses
Safety Cameras-both crime and traffic
Dog Park
Communication of meetings/events
The neighbors that I talked to all shared many similar concerns. If you live in building and would like me to attend a meeting please contact me. I will also be available at the November 1st Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup at 10:30 a.m. starting at 3rd and Evarts Street NE.
Neighborhood Concerns:
New Edgewood Recreation Center
Development especially at the Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center and 4th Street NE
Crime and Safety
Community Building and Neighborhood Events
ATVs/Dirt bikes
Ginkgo Trees
Activity in Alleys
Vacant Houses
Safety Cameras-both crime and traffic
Dog Park
Communication of meetings/events
Monday, October 6, 2014
Neighborhood Safety Walk
Thanks to neighbors and MPD for joining together in a community walk last night. This walk is part of the ongoing efforts for starting a Neighborhood Watch program in Edgewood. We walked up and down several streets/alleys and talked about what neighbors can do to work together. Some items we noted were where trees can be trimmed and streetlights can be brightened to light up some dark blocks and corners. Both of those items are completed by DDOT and service was requested through 311. We also found out about other city services for mental health, employment, and senior services that we can help connect neighbors in need. We found that there are some vacant houses that can be report to DCRA to make sure that they are secure. We also talked about ways to have social community events with MPD to help neighbors get to know each other better and include activities for the children and teenagers as well potentially even a soapbox derby race.
It was a very informative walk and the conversation will be continued at the next Neighborhood Watch meeting on October 13th. I hope that even more neighbors can join.
Here is some information about ways to stay connected and to report issues:
It was a very informative walk and the conversation will be continued at the next Neighborhood Watch meeting on October 13th. I hope that even more neighbors can join.
Here is some information about ways to stay connected and to report issues:
Dial 911 for Emergencies and Police/Fire Services
Any crime in progress
or where the offender is still on the scene (or has just left the scene)
All fires and medical
emergencies
Home and business
intruders
Vehicle crashes
involving personal injury, major property damage or traffic tie-ups
Sighting of a
criminal whom you know is wanted by the police
Text Anonymous Tips to Police using 50-411
Dial 311 for City Services
Broken meters
Trash collection
problems or to schedule a bulk pick-up
Potholes
Abandoned autos
Parking enforcement
Tree services
Illegal dumping
Street light repair
District agency phone
numbers, addresses and hours of operations
Use 311 App for Same Service Requests
Report Vacant Properties to DCRA
If you believe a building
is vacant and would like to report it, please call 311 or email vacantbuildings@dc.gov
If you see people
trespassing on vacant properties call 911 to report
Report Illegal Construction to DCRA
Call (202) 442-STOP (7867)
or call 311 during non-business hours to be routed to an inspector.
Construction is allowed
between 7am and 7 pm without any special permits Monday through Saturday.
Join the MPD-5D Listserv
To join email MPD-5D-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or look at
the website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MPD-5D)
Join Nextdoor Edgewood
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Knocking on Doors October 4, 2014
Yesterday after neighborhood cleanup I went door to door talking to neighbors on the 200-300 blocks of Adams Street NE, 200 block of Ascot Place NE, 200-300 blocks of Bryant Street NE and the 2300-2400 blocks of 3rd Street NE. If you live on these blocks but were not home when I came by I left a note. Please let me know if you did not get it and I will be happy to stop by again.
The neighbors that I talked to all shared many similar concerns. I will list the ones that I heard below and wanted to remind everyone about the neighborhood safety walk tonight at 6 pm starting on the corner of 3rd and Adams Street NE.
I will continue to come by all neighbors houses over the next week hoping to connect with everyone in SMD 5E10. If you live in building and would like me to attend a meeting please contact me. I will also be available at the November 1st Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup at 10:30 a.m. starting at 3rd and Evarts Street NE.
Neighborhood Concerns:
New Edgewood Recreation Center
Development especially at the Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center and 4th Street NE
Crime and Safety
Community Building and Neighborhood Events
ATVs/Dirt bikes
Ginkgo Trees
Activity in Alleys
The neighbors that I talked to all shared many similar concerns. I will list the ones that I heard below and wanted to remind everyone about the neighborhood safety walk tonight at 6 pm starting on the corner of 3rd and Adams Street NE.
I will continue to come by all neighbors houses over the next week hoping to connect with everyone in SMD 5E10. If you live in building and would like me to attend a meeting please contact me. I will also be available at the November 1st Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup at 10:30 a.m. starting at 3rd and Evarts Street NE.
Neighborhood Concerns:
New Edgewood Recreation Center
Development especially at the Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center and 4th Street NE
Crime and Safety
Community Building and Neighborhood Events
ATVs/Dirt bikes
Ginkgo Trees
Activity in Alleys
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Neighborhood Watch Training
Please see the message below and join me tomorrow to start our Edgewood Neighborhood Watch. While overall crime is down there have still been some break-ins in our neighborhood. This training will enable us to be proactive in looking our for each other and helping MPD to prevent any future crimes. I hope to see many of my neighbors there. Many neighbors requested this training when I went door to door in 2012 and thanks to ANC Debbie Smith Steiner and the requests made during her public safety meeting we now have the opportunity in our neighborhood.
Meeting message:
The Public Health and Safety Coalition in conjunction with 5D Metropolitan Police Department's Community Outreach division will hold the highly anticipated Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) on September 29th, 07:00 pm at Edgewood Terrace, Bldg. 635, 9th Flr.-Crawford Hall.
Your neighborly participation will improve the stability and quality of life in our community. The program will cover the how to's of being active in your community with your police department; engaging and recruiting other like minded neighbors; organizing to deter crime and a host of other safety tips.
Please join us as we work towards improving the quality of life for all who - live, work and play in Edgewood!
Meeting message:
The Public Health and Safety Coalition in conjunction with 5D Metropolitan Police Department's Community Outreach division will hold the highly anticipated Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) on September 29th, 07:00 pm at Edgewood Terrace, Bldg. 635, 9th Flr.-Crawford Hall.
Your neighborly participation will improve the stability and quality of life in our community. The program will cover the how to's of being active in your community with your police department; engaging and recruiting other like minded neighbors; organizing to deter crime and a host of other safety tips.
Please join us as we work towards improving the quality of life for all who - live, work and play in Edgewood!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
2014 5E10 ANC Election
I will soon be coming door to door as I did for the 2012 election asking all of my neighbors for their vote along with gathering neighborhood concerns and ideas. I look forward to connecting with all of my neighbors and working together. If I miss you while I am coming by your homes or if you live in a large building please feel free to contact me directly to share your thoughts and concerns.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Join Me: Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup TOMORROW!
Please come out an join me for the monthly neighborhood cleanup tomorrow. We can discuss your thoughts/suggestions/concerns for our neighborhood while we clean it up!
Just wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow is the Edgewood Neighborhood monthly cleanup. The group meets in front of the Edgewood Rec Center at the corner of 3rd and Evarts NE at 10:30 a.m. The cleanup is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center and occurs the first Saturday of every month same time and location. The group picks up trash around the neighborhood including the rec center and has a cookout afterwards.
This is a great way to meet your neighbors and show pride in our neighborhood!
If you cannot come try and cleanup around your block today or tomorrow morning so we can cover more areas!!!
Just wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow is the Edgewood Neighborhood monthly cleanup. The group meets in front of the Edgewood Rec Center at the corner of 3rd and Evarts NE at 10:30 a.m. The cleanup is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center and occurs the first Saturday of every month same time and location. The group picks up trash around the neighborhood including the rec center and has a cookout afterwards.
This is a great way to meet your neighbors and show pride in our neighborhood!
If you cannot come try and cleanup around your block today or tomorrow morning so we can cover more areas!!!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Meet and Greet Today
Invitation to Meet
Sally Hobaugh
Seeking election to the office of
Advisory Neighborhood Commission
for 5E10
(our new Single Member District)
in the general election on
November 6, 2012
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Time: 1:00- 4:00 pm
Location: 200 Adams Street, NE
National Capital Region Gang/Crew Summit
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is hosting the
National Capital Region Gang/Crew Summit on November 8, 2012. Your
attendance at this training is essential to improving the understanding of
gang activity in order to enhance public safety in the National Capital
Region. The training is free and will be open to law enforcement and
community programs throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and
Virginia. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm, and will include lectures on
three topics beginning at 1:00 pm. The topics featured will be Gang
Intervention and Prevention Best Practices, Reentry Considerations for
Former Gang Members, and Strategic Problem Solving and Research Partnerships
for Violence Reduction. A save the date flier has been attached.
Pre-registration is required - individuals should RSVP by emailing the
attached form with the represented programs name, the names of each
individual attending, and contact information. Please send this information
to: <mailto:dc.outreach@usdoj.gov> dc.outreach@usdoj.gov
Who Should Attend?
Community programs and individuals working with at-risk youth, School
Administrators, School Resource Officers, Community Outreach Specialists,
Neighborhood Watch Programs, Recreation Center Administrators, Mentoring
Programs, Community Resource Centers, Police Athletic Leagues, and Criminal
Justice Professionals.
Please feel free to send on to any programs you are working with, or you
feel would benefit from this free training!
Best,
Bonnie
______________________________
Bonnie Johnson
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Specialist - Contractor
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
Office: 202-252-6635
bonnie.johnson@usdoj.gov
National Capital Region Gang/Crew Summit on November 8, 2012. Your
attendance at this training is essential to improving the understanding of
gang activity in order to enhance public safety in the National Capital
Region. The training is free and will be open to law enforcement and
community programs throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and
Virginia. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm, and will include lectures on
three topics beginning at 1:00 pm. The topics featured will be Gang
Intervention and Prevention Best Practices, Reentry Considerations for
Former Gang Members, and Strategic Problem Solving and Research Partnerships
for Violence Reduction. A save the date flier has been attached.
Pre-registration is required - individuals should RSVP by emailing the
attached form with the represented programs name, the names of each
individual attending, and contact information. Please send this information
to: <mailto:dc.outreach@usdoj.gov> dc.outreach@usdoj.gov
Who Should Attend?
Community programs and individuals working with at-risk youth, School
Administrators, School Resource Officers, Community Outreach Specialists,
Neighborhood Watch Programs, Recreation Center Administrators, Mentoring
Programs, Community Resource Centers, Police Athletic Leagues, and Criminal
Justice Professionals.
Please feel free to send on to any programs you are working with, or you
feel would benefit from this free training!
Best,
Bonnie
______________________________
Bonnie Johnson
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Specialist - Contractor
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
Office: 202-252-6635
bonnie.johnson@usdoj.gov
Halloween
Safe Haven Halloween
Hosted by
MPD and Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
October 31, 2012
Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
6:00pm-9:30pm
Who: Suitable for all ages
Join the Metropolitan Police Department Fourth and Fifth Districts and Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center for a safe alternative to door-to-door "trick-or-treating", games, costume contest, and much more
For additional information Contact
Office of Community Outreach on 202 698-0188 or email fayette.vaughn-lee@dc.gov , derek.staten@dc.gov
Knocking on Doors
I have spent the past couple of weeks walking and talking to our neighbors on 3rd Street NE, 2nd Street NE, Rhode Island Ave NE, V Street NE, Adams Street NE, Ascot Place NE, Bryant Street NE, Channing Street NE, Cromwell Terrace NE, Douglas Street NE and Evarts Street NE.
I am sorry if I missed you. I left a flier and a note; please use the contact page of this site to let me know if you have any questions for me and/or ideas/suggestions/issues you have for our neighborhood.
The neighbors I talked to shared these thoughts with me:
* Getting speed humps and no truck signs on streets (Neighbors on V Street have already done this on their own)
* Concerned about break ins and crime
* Concerned about the increase in rodents this year
* Would like to see more gardens and fruit trees in triangle parks in the neighborhood
* Want to know about the future of the Shaed Elementary School
* Concerned about the amount of trash produced and left at the rec center after Beacon House football practice
* Concern about car break ins
* Dead tree removals
* Developing a system to make sure all seniors in the neighborhood are checked in on by their neighbors
* Redevelopment of the Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center
* Planning neighborhood field trips to sporting games, amusement parks, National Parks
* Creating a community newsletter with articles by neighbors of all ages
* Outing to Farmers' Market for neighborhood
* Planning social events for the neighborhood like block parties
* Would like community meetings to start on time
* Dog waste not being picked up
* More sit-down restaurants in the neighborhood
* Affordable housing
* Street lighting on Douglas Street is too dark for those walking from bus stop at night
* Groups of young men hanging out on corners not from neighborhood
* Cromwell Terrace NE being converted into a one-way street
* Lincoln Road Streetlights are not lit or bright enough for safety
* Increase in retail options for the neighborhood
* Seniors concerned about property taxes rising higher than their deductions while on fixed incomes
* Helping seniors age in place
* Improvements need for a real Edgewood Recreation Center with DPR programming for all ages in the neighborhood
* The alley between 2523 and 2525 needs to be re-paved as the repair work was not adequate
* More activities for children
* Outdoor exercise classes at Edgewood Recreation Center
* Building of pedestrian bridge to Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station
* Food Stores
* Repairing sidewalks and widening them on Rhode Island Ave NE
* More community events
* Community bulletin board
I am sorry if I missed you. I left a flier and a note; please use the contact page of this site to let me know if you have any questions for me and/or ideas/suggestions/issues you have for our neighborhood.
The neighbors I talked to shared these thoughts with me:
* Getting speed humps and no truck signs on streets (Neighbors on V Street have already done this on their own)
* Concerned about break ins and crime
* Concerned about the increase in rodents this year
* Would like to see more gardens and fruit trees in triangle parks in the neighborhood
* Want to know about the future of the Shaed Elementary School
* Concerned about the amount of trash produced and left at the rec center after Beacon House football practice
* Concern about car break ins
* Dead tree removals
* Developing a system to make sure all seniors in the neighborhood are checked in on by their neighbors
* Redevelopment of the Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center
* Planning neighborhood field trips to sporting games, amusement parks, National Parks
* Creating a community newsletter with articles by neighbors of all ages
* Outing to Farmers' Market for neighborhood
* Planning social events for the neighborhood like block parties
* Would like community meetings to start on time
* Dog waste not being picked up
* More sit-down restaurants in the neighborhood
* Affordable housing
* Street lighting on Douglas Street is too dark for those walking from bus stop at night
* Groups of young men hanging out on corners not from neighborhood
* Cromwell Terrace NE being converted into a one-way street
* Lincoln Road Streetlights are not lit or bright enough for safety
* Increase in retail options for the neighborhood
* Seniors concerned about property taxes rising higher than their deductions while on fixed incomes
* Helping seniors age in place
* Improvements need for a real Edgewood Recreation Center with DPR programming for all ages in the neighborhood
* The alley between 2523 and 2525 needs to be re-paved as the repair work was not adequate
* More activities for children
* Outdoor exercise classes at Edgewood Recreation Center
* Building of pedestrian bridge to Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station
* Food Stores
* Repairing sidewalks and widening them on Rhode Island Ave NE
* More community events
* Community bulletin board
Friday, October 5, 2012
Join Me: Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup TOMORROW!
Please come out an join me for the monthly neighborhood cleanup tomorrow. We can discuss your thoughts/suggestions/concerns for our neighborhood while we clean it up!
Just wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow is the Edgewood Neighborhood monthly cleanup. The group meets in front of the Edgewood Rec Center at the corner of 3rd and Evarts NE at 10:30 a.m. The cleanup is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center and occurs the first Saturday of every month same time and location. The group picks up trash around the neighborhood including the rec center and has a cookout afterwards.
This is a great way to meet your neighbors and show pride in our neighborhood!
If you cannot come try and cleanup around your block today or tomorrow morning so we can cover more areas!!!
Just wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow is the Edgewood Neighborhood monthly cleanup. The group meets in front of the Edgewood Rec Center at the corner of 3rd and Evarts NE at 10:30 a.m. The cleanup is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center and occurs the first Saturday of every month same time and location. The group picks up trash around the neighborhood including the rec center and has a cookout afterwards.
This is a great way to meet your neighbors and show pride in our neighborhood!
If you cannot come try and cleanup around your block today or tomorrow morning so we can cover more areas!!!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Yard Signs
Hi Neighbors! My yard signs just arrived tonight. Please let me know if you would like one for your yard and I will bring it by. Send me an email with your address to Sally.Hobaugh@gmail.com
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Knocking on Doors, September 30, 2012
I spent today walking and talking to our neighbors on the 300 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE, 2400, 2500 and 2600 blocks of 4th Street NE, 500 block of Montana Ave NE, 400-500 blocks of Franklin Street NE, 400 blocks of Evarts Street NE and the 2700 block of 6th Street NE.
I am sorry if I missed you today if you live on those blocks. I left a flier and a note; please use the contact page of this site to let me know if you have any questions for me and/or ideas/suggestions/issues you have for our neighborhood.
Today the neighbors I talked to shared these thoughts with me:
* Concerned about traffic blocking the intersection at 4th and Adams Street NE
* Trash and glass on the sidewalks
* Creating a Neighborhood Watch
* Additional Trashcans in neighborhood
* No Dumping signs
* Concerned about dumping on Ward 5 - heavy trucks parking in Ivy City
* Concerned about residential housing turning into rooming houses
* Desire for a better recreation center
* Desire for a dog park
* Funding to help the Edgewood Farmers' Market grow
* Trash citations from DPW from neighbors' trash
I am sorry if I missed you today if you live on those blocks. I left a flier and a note; please use the contact page of this site to let me know if you have any questions for me and/or ideas/suggestions/issues you have for our neighborhood.
Today the neighbors I talked to shared these thoughts with me:
* Concerned about traffic blocking the intersection at 4th and Adams Street NE
* Trash and glass on the sidewalks
* Creating a Neighborhood Watch
* Additional Trashcans in neighborhood
* No Dumping signs
* Concerned about dumping on Ward 5 - heavy trucks parking in Ivy City
* Concerned about residential housing turning into rooming houses
* Desire for a better recreation center
* Desire for a dog park
* Funding to help the Edgewood Farmers' Market grow
* Trash citations from DPW from neighbors' trash
*. Rodent infestation
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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