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Councilmember Ervin announces Community Gardens to Open this May
 
Two locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park will be pilot sites.
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Greetings!
 
In November, I requested that the Department of Parks consider implementing community gardens.  I am pleased to announce that in conjunction with park staff and the City of Takoma Park, we are planning for Montgomery County's first two community gardens to open this May in Silver Spring and Takoma Park. 
 
The Department of Parks and staff from my office will be attending neighborhood meetings near the proposed sites in April in anticipation of opening the Gardens around May 16.  Please join us, we want to hear from you about the proposed pilot sites:  Silver Spring Intermediate Park and Sligo Overlook Park. 
  • Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Monday, April 13, 7:00 p.m., Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.
  • Takoma Park Environment Committee, Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m., Takoma Park Community Center.
  • Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Board, Thursday, April 16, 3:30 p.m., Silver Spring Urban District, 8110 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Silver Spring.
  • East Silver Spring Community Association, Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Sligo Recreation Center, 500 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring.
  • Takoma Park City Council Meeting, Monday, April 20, 8:30 p.m., Takoma Park Community Center.
  • North Takoma Citizens Association, Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m., Montgomery College Silver Spring/Takoma Park Campus - Room 320, Student Services Building.
To apply, interested individuals or parties will submit an application and $45 annual fee.  Parks will accept all applications and nearby residents will receive priority.  Plots are approximately 400 square feet and only organic plantings and material will be allowed. We hope to install raingardens or other stormwater devices on-site with assistance from the Friends of Sligo Creek.  If you have questions or would like staff from the Department of Parks to come and speak to your neighborhood association about the gardens, please contact David Vismara at david.vismara@montgomeryparks.org.
 
I look forward to seeing everyone in the garden!
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Garden One: Silver Spring Intermediate Park
Location: Intersection of Chicago and Boston Avenue, Silver Spring
Approximate Number of Plots: 30
Water, seating, restrooms available on-site.

Garden Two: Sligo Overlook Park
Location: Orchard Avenue and Sligo Mill Road, Takoma Park
Approximate Number of Plots: 18
Water, seating, restrooms available on-site.
 
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FY 10 Budget - Public Hearing Schedule
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On March 16 the County Executive released the FY10 Recommended Operating Budget.  According to the County Charter, "The County Council may add to, delete from, increase or decrease any appropriation item in the operating or capital budget."  The Council must take final budget action by June 1.
 
The County Council wants to hear about your budget priorities.  On April 13, 14, 15 and 16 the Council will conduct public hearings on the FY 2010 Operating Budget.  All hearings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville.  On April 15, there is an additional hearing at 1:30 p.m.  Speakers must sign up to testify.  Please contact Delphine Harriston at 240-777-7931 to sign up.
 
If you have any questions about this email or need assistance with a community issue.  Please contact my office at 240-777-7960 or councilmember.ervin@montgomerycountymd.gov.
 
Sincerely,
Valerie Ervin
Councilmember - District 5