Bringing Neighbors Together
President’s message: The continuing value of civic associations By Bill Hendrickson In lieu of last week’s Del Ray Citizen e-newsletter, I sent out a blanket message to current as well as former DRCA members asking all to renew their membership in the DRCA. But my message wasn’t just about dues renewal. It was an argument Read More …
At its October 1 meeting, the Planning Commission approved the construction of two small, one-story commercial buildings to replace the Afghan Restaurant on Route 1 between Calvert and East Raymond avenues. The buildings are designed to accommodate between two and seven retail businesses. The developer agreed to pay a fee in lieu of undergrounding utility lines along Read More …
For residents who do not currently have a street tree planted in front of their house (in the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb), the city will plant a tree at no charge, according to City Arborist John Noelle. Noelle with consult with residents on the most appropriate tree to be planted. Larger Read More …
City staff will hold a public meeting on Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. to discuss possible changes to the Mount Jefferson Greenway/W&OD Trail. The meeting will be held at the dog exercise area in the 200 to 300 block of Raymond Avenue. The Departments of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and Transportation and Environmental Read More …
In an article published in the Del Ray Patch, which can be viewed here, DRCA president Bill Hendrickson wrote about the challenges facing small, independent businesses in Del Ray.
Volunteers are needed for the Del Ray Halloween parade. Help is needed on the day of the parade, Sunday, October 27, as well as the day before (to help stuff goodie bags). For more information or to volunteer, please contact Gayle Reuter.
The biennial Del Ray House and Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2014. Committee co-chair Virginia Amos provided a short update at the recent DRCA membership meeting.
A meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23, at 7 p.m., at the Cora Kelly Recreation Center (teen room) to discuss possible enhancements to some of Del Ray’s small parks and open spaces. The meeting will primarily focus on the parks that the Del Ray Citizens Association helps to clean under the city’s Adopt-a-Park Read More …
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.
Images by local Del Ray photographer, Bill Coyle.