montpelier today, march/april 2014

MONTPELIER TODAY 1 March/April 2014

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today March/April 2014

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or are a new owner, please

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number and the name of the

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

March/April 2014 Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee

301 776-5008 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee


Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee


Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee

Chair, Social & Nominating Committees


Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]

Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]

Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 [email protected]

Committees

Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 442-5253 [email protected]

Communications Committee Tony Fleming, Chair [email protected] 240 841-2787

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]

Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]

Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

2014 Board of Trustees

Presidents Letter 4

December 2013 Board Meeting Minutes 6

January 2014 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7

January 2014 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8

Easter Egg Hunt 9

Financials 10

Security Committee Report 12

Traffic Committee Report 13

Swim Team Committee Report 14

ACCC Approval Form 16

Helping Hands 21

GLO in the Garden 15


UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday March 11 and Tuesday, April 8 for the monthly board meengs at

Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners

are encouraged to a!end.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) The next meengs will be Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 3. All meengs are at Deereld

Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Winter warriors,

The 2014 Board is seated and diving into the business

of our community by planning an excing summer

around the common grounds. The 2014 Board you

elected consists of:

Jean Sorenno, an original homeowner who is giving

us another year of her careful deliberaons; Brad

Gimbert, who grew up in his current home and jumps

in to help anyone in need, is the co-chair of Facilies

Commi!ee with Ron Paul Buehler, our long me swim

team advocate; Jack Keang, our professional capital

improvements project manager, has agreed to serve

as our Vice President for another year; Tim Jacobs, the

voice of reason from Crestmont Lane, connues to

serve his newly adopted community; Lillian Fazio, an-

other original homeowner, donates her bookkeeping

excellence and hones her skills in Quick Books as our

Treasurer and Tennis Commi!ee chairman; Tricia Dou-

ville, who grew up within sight of the pool, returns as

our decision making conscience, Board Secretary, and

party planning Social Chairman; and last but not least,

Richard Mason, the Security and Trac Commi!ee

Chairman extraordinaire, blasts into another year of

watching our streets and linking us so carefully to not

only the Prince Georges County Police but County

Councilwoman, Mary Lehman.

Thanks to all of them for their reless service year

a7er year.

Our goal this year is to provide something for every-

one; we want to get every last neighbor to the com-

mon grounds for at least one funcon. Last year, we

had the First Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run

and I met someone who has lived here for a number of

years, but had never been to the common grounds.

She gured the pool was just too crowded and pre-

ferred running. How nice that Felipe Arzayus 5K &

Fun Run added a new dimension to our oerings. This

year will be even bigger and be!er.

You know the saying use it or lose it? Well, would-

nt it be nice if our community promoted our own 30-

minute acvity challenge? We have opportunies to

challenge anyone in our community and to connue to

bring our families together, we are planning acvies

that will appeal to a wide variety of interests. Your

Assessment, and a host of volunteers, bring us:

Tennis

Pickle Ball

Walking/Jogging Path around the Common Grounds

5K Fun Run

Water Aerobics

Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday Night Pizza at the Pool

Flick n Float Movie Nights

Independent Lap Swimming

Fall Fesval with Hay Ride and Cake Walk

Pot lucks @ Memorial Day, 4th

of July & Labor Day

Learn about small hand tools at the Sunshade Build-

ing Day

Basketball, Soccer, So7ball, Volleyball and plans for

Horseshoes (new) and Shue Board (new)

We are so lucky to live in such a great community

where our neighbors step forward to keep our homes

a!racve and compevely priced. The Architectural

Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) had two new

members sign up, Michael Flowe (2013) and Lawrence

Taylor (2014) which is GREAT news since our form of

self government can only survive if we have interested

neighbors. Thank you so much to both of them.

We also enjoyed the revitalizaon of the Welcome

Commi!ee and their Saturday visits to newcomers to

(Continued on page 5)


Have You Paid The 2014 Annual Assessment ?

Adavits and Assessment Noces were mailed to all

Montpelier homeowners in late January. The Assess-

ment is $295 and due March 1, 2014. All members

paying the assessment on me receive one free pool

passgood for 5 free entries during the 2014 season.

If you havent paid the assessment and lled out the

adavit, dont delay. Payment of the assessment is

due March 1 and late a7er March 31, 2014. Payments

a7er March 31 must include an addional $50 admin-

istrave fee and $2.95 interest per month.

If you need an adavit or pool user form, please email

or call Mary Hughes ([email protected]/ 888

622-4630 x103).

Please call the MCA treasurer, Lillian Fazio-301 776-

3267, if you have any addional quesons.

Montpelier. Rilla Po2er and her volunteers get the

names of our new residents from Mary Hughes, our

reless Administrave Assistant, and send newcomers

a post card asking for a good me to stop by. Their

welcome includes some informaon about Montpel-

ier, Laurel and the County and a box of cookies or

some other goodie. Who doesnt like giving or geUng

cookies? Unfortunately, Rilla must step down (very

reluctantly) from organizing the visits and is asking for

someone to replace her. What a be!er way to stay

involved, at your own pace, with the community.

Come help us welcome all those newcomers!

In addion to what I menoned above, your lowest

annual assessment of any in the Balmore Washington

Metroplex gets you:

Volunteer self government (one of the last in exist-

ence)

Well maintained athlec facilies

A volunteer administered system to maintain good

community relaonships (ACCC)

Controls on standards of good taste for improve-

ments to our homes

Maintenance of our high standards to help a!ract

home buyers

Communicaons professionals that volunteer their

experse to keep us all informed

Master Gardeners design services , labor and advice

column

Project management professional that gets the most

out of every capital improvement dollar

Pool administraon volunteers that provide a safe

and fun lled summer

Tennis enthusiasts that protect our FOUR full-sized

courts

Volunteer nancial management that passes inde-

pendent audit every year

Security advice and responsiveness that includes a

close associaon with the Prince Georges County

Police

Iniave and momentum to work on our trac and

roads issues with our County Counsel

An outlet to resolve issues among neighbors

Why not get involved early this spring? Sign up to help

us build our own sun shade over the picnic pad by the

sand volleyball court (e-mail me at [email protected]

to volunteer) or work on our landscaping as we get it

ready for the summer.

Lastly, we are considering adding solar panels to our

pool buildings to generate some addional revenue,

plan to add a new feature or two to the open-year-

round playground, and plan to re-whitecoat the pools

(once the season is over). There is something for eve-

ryone this year with the Montpelier Community!

Bob Derrick

President

(Continued from page 4)

Neighbors, now that we are getting ready

for spring, dont forget to

clean up the leaves and debris

along the curbs surrounding

your yard.

And while sprucing up the yard, re-

member that the County will not pick

up YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS. Yard trim must be placed in heavy-duty paper

bags or re-usable trash cans with lids. Limbs

collected curbside must not exceed four (4) feet

in length and three (3) inches in diameter and

must be securely ed in bundles.


Trustees in A2endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang,

Richard Mason.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Brad Gimbert and Jean

Sorrenno.

Community Members Present: Laszlo Boesze, Mary

Derrick, and Mary Hughes.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at

7:02 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the November 2013 board meeng were

reviewed. Trustee Fazio made a moon to accept the

minutes. Trustee Keang seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements

which were distributed.

Trustee Fazio reported that the accountant started

the compilaon. He also proposed an annual fee for

accounng services ($4,000). The board would like

to see what services are covered in the proposal be-

fore making a decision.

Trustee Fazio recommended an increase in the year-

ly assessment to build up the reserve fund again and

to fund the upcoming capital expenditures of white

coang and repairs. Trustee Buehler expects the

capital expenditures will be low and Trustee Jacobs

quesoned why the assessment needs to be in-

creased if we are in the black. Trustee Keang re-

minded the trustees that in addion to the white

coang, the pool building will need a new roof, new

pool furniture will be needed and new sun shades

have been proposed. Trustee Mason said our assess-

ment is low and cost of living is increasing. The in-

crease is limited to 5% per the governing documents.

Trustee Douville made a moon to increase the as-

sessment to $295 for 2014. Trustee Keang second-

ed the moon and it passed unanimously.

The proposed annual budget was reviewed. Com-

munity member, Mr. Boesze, suggested an increase

for electric. Maintenance and repair for the pool was

also increased. Trustee Keang made a moon to

accept the amended budget. Trustee Fazio seconded

the moon and it passed unanimously. A copy will

be printed in the next newsle!er.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Trustee Keang reported that a new neighbor has a

camping trailer in the driveway. A call will be made

to explain that it must be in storage between Novem-

ber 1 and March 31.

A ne was held in abeyance unl February 1 for a

homeowner to nish repairs to his house.

Communicaons Commi2ee: Tony Fleming, Chairper-

son (absent)

No report.

Facilies Commi2ee:

A chairperson is sll needed. Trustee Buehler will dis-

cuss the posion with Trustee Gimbert.

Pool Commi2ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

The pool is winterized and the cover is in place.

Social Commi2ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

Trustee Douville has not been able to get a date for

visit of the Santa on the retruck. Trustee Buehler

will also try to get the date so that it can be an-

nounced to the neighborhood.

The holiday lights judging will be Sunday, December

22. The winners will be announced on the website,

facebook, newsle!er and email.

Security Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason distributed his report and said there

were no crimes reported in Montpelier in the last

two months.

A gi7 card for guns will be held in Laurel on De-

cember 14.

The Cops Coee topic was on safety in the home.

The Senior Appreciaon Breakfast featured presen-

taons by Councilwoman Mary Lehman and the Di-

rector of Laurel Hospital.

Trac Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Pepco announced that only Mr. Pleasant, not Cedar-

brook, was geUng new trees to replace those cut down.

Trustee Mason will speak to them and Mary Lehman to

be sure that Cedarbrook also gets new trees.

Tennis Commi2ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported that our a!orney sent a le!er to


Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

December 10, 2013


the company concerning our guarantee on the courts.

They have said that they sll intend to x the cracks.

Welcoming Commi2ee: Rilla Po2er, Chairperson

(absent)

Trustee Mason reported that 8 post cards have been

sent out to new neighbors to set up a welcome visit,

but no visits are scheduled.

OLD BUSINESS:

Whitecoang will be considered in the spring as too

many unanswered quesons arose during the bid pro-

cess. Three bids, all around $100,000, were secured,

but there were many caveats included which could

raise the price. At this point it is best to work on the

Scope of Work, redo the bids and prepare for white

coang next fall as soon as the pool closes.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Janu-

ary 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,

preschool room. The moon was made and seconded

to adjourn at 8:22 pm. The moon passed unanimous-

ly.


Deereld Community Center

January 9, 2014

Meeng Minutes

Commi2ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert and Jack Keang.

Commi2ee Members Absent with Cause: None.

Community Members Present: Bob Derrick, William Gar-

re!, and Mary Hughes.

Guests Present: Charles Grillo, Vivint Solar

The meeng was called to order at 7:03 PM by M. Bod-

die. The minutes of the December meeng were not

available.

OLD BUSINESS:

12704 Silverbirch Lane Fine held in abeyance unl Feb-

ruary 1 pending compleon of repairs.

12234 Shadetree Lane Large mobile home is gone. No

violaon exists at present.

New Business:

12203 Shadetree Lane A fence (over 4 7 tall) was in-

stalled without prior approval. A le!er will be sent

giving the owner 30 days to request approval for

the fence and an excepon to the 4 7. require-

ment or remove the fence.

8803 Gramercy Lane Homeowner requested approval

for a 10x12 shed. J. Keang made a moon to

approve the shed pending receipt of the nal di-

mensions for height (not to exceed 10 7.) The

moon was seconded and passed unanimously.

12505 Ivory Pass - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a re-

quest for approval to install solar panels on the

roof. M. Flowe made a moon to approve the

request. C. Hebert seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously.

12613 Mt. Pleasant - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a

request for approval to install solar panels on the



passed unanimously.

12613 Ivystone - C. Grillo, Vivint Solar, presented a re-

quest for approval to install solar panels on the



passed unanimously.

The ACCC Guidelines, as revised at the December 3, 2013

meeng, were approved and signed by all commi!ee

members. They will be given to the Board of Trustees at

the January 14, 2014 meeng.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, February

6, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Community Center. The

meeng adjourned at 7:35 pm.

ACCC REPORT

Boats, Campers, Recreational Vehicles, & Trailers May Be

Parked in Your Driveway Beginning April 1 through October 31.


Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2014

Trustees in A2endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Ja-

cobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.

Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and

Mary Hughes.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at

7:02 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the December 2013 board meeng

were reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to ac-

cept the minutes. Trustee Douville seconded the mo-

on and it passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements

which were distributed.

Trustee Fazio reported $63,353 net income for the

associaon for 2013. She put $50,000 into reserve,

which brings the reserve accounts to $128,000.

Trustee Fazio recommended a yearly contract for

accounng services with A. Simmons. The Basics

package covers a compilaon, tax preparaon,

1099s, and support including Quick Books instruc-

on and the cost ($3,788) is in line with our current

charges for accounng. Trustee Douville made a

moon to enter into the Basics annual package

($947/quarterly). Trustee Sorrenno seconded the

moon and it passed with Trustee Keang opposed.

Trustee Keang raised the queson whether three

bids for the annual contract are required by the gov-

erning documents. There have been problems in the

past nding accountants willing to take on this ser-

vice and Mr. Simmons is local and has provided good

service at a reasonable price. Trustee Keang will

see if there are accountants interested in providing

the service that the associaon needs for the future.

Trustee Fazio reported that the sale of a vacant

house on Oxwell Lane has fallen through. The associ-

aon has a money judgment for past due assess-

ments which should be paid when the house is sold.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Trustee Keang reported that the trailer on

Shadetree is gone.

Four approvals were granted for solar panels and one

approval for a new shed.

A le!er was sent for a 6 foot fence installed without

prior approval.

Facilies Commi2ee:

Trustee Derrick made a moon to accept Trustee

Gimbert and Trustee Buehler as co-chairs of the Facili-

es Commi!ee. Trustee Keang seconded the moon

and it passed unanimously.

Pool Commi2ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

The pool is closed.

Social Commi2ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The holiday lights judging went well. The winners

were announced on the website, facebook, news-

le!er and email.

The next event will be the Easter Egg Hunt on Satur-

day, April 12 and a cake walk may be added to the

event.

Security Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason distributed his report. The re de-

partment said it is okay to burn leaves at present, but

if condions get dry it will not be allowed.

District VI has a new commander, Major Cara Lloyd.

Solicitors connue to be a problem. The County re-

quires a permit for solicitors and the associaon nev-

er gives permission for solicing. Call 911 if a solici-

tor will not leave the premises when told to do so.

Vehicles without current, valid tags are not allowed

to be stored in your driveway or on the street.

Trac Commi2ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Pepco planted 44 trees near the power lines along

Cedarbrook and Mt. Pleasant. They are red buds and

dogwoods.

The Cops ocers received many comments on

lighng needs in the neighborhood.

Trustee Mason has made three calls to the county

regarding the dead tree on the corner of Briardale

and Cedarbrook. He was told it can take up to a year

for a response.

Trustee Mason was told that all Bradford pear trees

will eventually be removed by the county. As this

will change the appearance of Montpelier, Trustee

Mason was asked to get addional informaon. He

will nd out if this can be delayed, staggered or if

people can opt out of the program.

Tennis Commi2ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

There has been no acon from Mid Atlanc on the

cracks in the tennis court surface. Trustee Fazio will



write them a le!er that the associaon will le a consum-

er complaint with the Maryland A!orney Generals

oce, the Be!er Business Bureau, and the Home Im-

provement Commission if they do not repair the courts

as promised.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Buehler will look into purchasing a shade struc-

ture kit to be installed on the pad at the volleyball

court. Facilies Commi!ee might consider asking for

volunteers from the community to install it.

New equipment for the playground will be researched

again.

Trustee Douville suggested that a call for new board

members be put on the covers of the next newsle!ers.

Trustee Derrick suggested that all board members try

to nd at least one person to run for a board posion

or join a commi!ee through personal conversaons

with likely neighbors.

Trustee Douville asked interested board members to

a!end the January 25 meeng on the 2014 5K at Mr.

Arzayuss home.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Febru-

ary 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,

preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to

adjourn at 7:54 pm. The moon passed unanimously.


Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm MCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common groundsMCA common grounds

Bring your Easter basket and join us for a hoppin fun time.

Ages 12 and under (adult must be present).

RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP by April 5 April 5 April 5 April 5 to Tricia Douville,

301 490301 490301 490301 490----7614 7614 7614 7614 or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with the total children attending, their ages, and your lot number

In case of inclement weather, please check the

MCA Info line 888 622 4630 Helpers Needed:

Contact Tricia if you can help hide eggs for the hunt!!!


FINANCIAL REPORT

Montpelier Community Associaon, Inc. Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual


Submi!ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual, connued

Jan 14 Budget

BALANCE SHEET

As of January 31, 2014


There were no reported crimes in our community since

our last report in Montpelier Today. Residents have ex-

perienced nuisances of solicitaon and suspicious knock-

ing on doors and windows. Please read the Police and

Security Commi!ee recommendaons for immediate

acon to reduce and stop door to door solicitaon. With

both types of personal invasion, please call 911 so the

local County patrolmen can invesgate. The 911 dis-

patchers are not the police. The dispatchers encourage

you to provide as much informaon as possible. Our

police department encourages you to call 911 if in

doubt. As the police say, "Please don't complain if you

haven't called the police." The police remind me it is

every resident's responsibility to report suspicious and

illegal acvity to 911. District VI (Beltsville) command

has changed and we now have Major Kara Lloyd, Com-

mander, and Capt. Tony Mills as Assistant Command-

er. Major Lloyd, who spoke at our last MCA Annual

Meeng, supports our community and appreciates all

that our residents do to prevent crime in our neighbor-

hood.

Please ask all ulity representaves for idencaon.

There have been a number of imposters trying to come

in your house. BE AWARE! Connue to be totally aware

of phone, mail, and internet scams. Do not respond or

send any money.

The next Cizens Police Academy session begins on 3-31-

14 and runs every Monday evening for 12 weeks. This is

an excellent experience since you get to see how each

department funcons. Please call Richard Mason for

more details.

Richard Mason, Security Chair

[email protected]/301-346-6250

SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION

1. The Security Commi!ee recommends you

place a sign next to doorbell that says:

Unless you are family, a friend, or you

have an appointment, please do not disturb.

2. You do NOT have to open door. If you do,

kindly tell solicitor that it is against Prince

Georges County law and Montpelier Commu-

nity policy to allow solicing unless they have

a county permit and badge.

3. Keep a picture of the no solicing sign near

your front door. There are signs posted at all

entrances to Montpelier.

4. Keep a copy of the County Dept. of PermiUng,

Inspecons, and Enforcement Ordinance an-

nouncing no solicing unless solicitor is issued

a permit and badge. Tel 301-883-3840 for

more informaon.

5. If they do not leave, get a good descripon of

person and even take picture of them. Also

get a car descripon, if available.

6. If solicitor won't leave, tell the person that

you are calling 911 for the police to come.

Since we have No Solicing signs at all four

entrances to our community, the violaon is

also considered trespassing.


TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT Your Trac Commi!ee has called the Prince Georges

County Dept. of Public Works to request pot holes be

repaired on Montpelier Drive, Shadetree Lane, Radnor,

and Royal Ridge. Thanks for all your reports.

We are contacng Comcast Cable to request they repair

all cable boxes in the community. You can assist by

calling Comcast, too.

The last phase for the county to remove mature Brad-

ford Pear Trees on their right of way won't start for 1 to

2 years. The Tree Managers will have a community

meeng, and residents can request that trees in front of

their house not be removed.

Richard Mason, Trac Chair

[email protected]/301-346-6250

Sec. 5-202. License required.

Any person who intends to act in the capacity of a solicitor shall, prior to entering into or upon any residential dwelling ..., obtain a license therefor from the Director [of Permitting, Licenses and En-forcement], except those persons, partnerships, or corporations specifically exempted under Sections 5-207.06, .07 of this Division.

Sec. 5-205. License: description; to be carried on

person.

(a) A license issued pursuant to this Division shall show the name and address of the solicitor, the name and address of the business to be represented, the date of issuance and expiration of the license, and one (1) of the photographs submitted by the licensee shall be attached to the license. (b) Every licensee shall carry his license with him at all times while engaged in soliciting and shall display said license to the prospective buyer prior to making any solicitation. Every licen-see shall permit any person, upon request, to per-sonally inspect his license, including any police officer or County inspector of licenses who makes such request. (c) It shall be within the discretion of the Director to allow a person, partnership or corpora-tion soliciting within the County to design its own badge to be worn by all its employees and agents located in the County; provided, that: (1) All such badges are first submitted to and approved by the Director. (2) One design is

used for all such employees and agents. (3) The badge contains such information as required by the Director, including, but not limited to, the name of the licensee, the name of principal, expiration date, and a disclaimer stating that possession does not constitute endorsement by the County. (4) The said principal thereby immediately assumes responsibil-ity to secure proper distribution of the license and its return upon expiration. (5) Any unauthorized use thereof, or fraud or misrepresentation perpetuated by the use thereof in any unauthorized manner, is actionable against the person undertaking such dis-tribution. (d) No license shall be valid unless it bears the signature of the Director or his lawful designate and has his official seal affixed thereto. (CB-119-1974)

Sec. 5-207.09. Penalty for violations of act.

Any person required to be licensed under this Divi-sion who acts in the capacity of a door-to-door so-licitor without first having obtained a license, or continues to act after a license has been denied, sus-pended, or revoked, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or incarceration up to six (6) months in jail, or both such fine and imprisonment. (CB-119-1974) Source: http://lis.princegeorgescountymd.gov/lis

THE PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY CODE

SUBTITLE 5. BUSINESSES AND LICENSES, Division 15. Door-to-Door Solicitors


THE MARLIN FAMILY SENDS WARM WISHES FOR A

WONDERFUL 2014 TO ALL OUR MONTPELIER NEIGHBORS!

Does it seem that winter is here to stay? Cold weather condions; ice and snow, snow and more snow? Two

hour school delays or be2er, no school!!! Coats, boots, gloves and hats replace the summer carefree look of

shorts, bathing suits and ip ops? Dont fret, not yet good news is on the horizon that pesky Phil the

groundhog predicts spring is scheduled to arrive in late March.

Spring rewards us for surviving winter by giving us bold beauful colors and warm weather with promise of a

great summer to follow! Summer in Montpelier rewards the community with the opening up the pool and the

start of another great Marlins Swim Season. In fact, in just 3 short months the Montpelier Pool will be ring up

in preparaon of the Marlins 47th season. The Marlin family looks forward to welcoming back return swimmers

and especially looks forward to greeng new swimmers and their families.

The Marlin Swim Team is a summer league that welcomes children from 6-18 with varied levels of swimming

skills. This program has been one of the largest recreaonal programs in Montpelier for over 46 years. Swim-

ming is a great sport!!! In addion, the Marlin Team really does bring out the best in our youth great team-

work and camaraderie!!!!

Look for more informaon in the Spring Newsle2er.

Interested, quesons or concerns please contact Lynne Collman at [email protected] or (301)776-3098.

Marlin Team Corner!!!

Thank you and may 2014 be good to all!!!!!!

What do our swimmers do during the o season?

Here are just a few:

5th graders at Montpelier Elementary School, Kae

Godshall and Allison DeMik along with a third student

won a spot in the Final 4 in Prince Georges County

Science Bowl. They will put their talents to the test

on April 1, 2014.

Amanda Hong, 8th grader, at Chesapeake Math It

Academy (CMIT) took 3rd place in Chemistry at CMITs

3rd Annual Stem Fair.

Swim is not only limited to the summer. Ma2hew

Collman nished his rst season with Eleanor Roose-

velt Raiders Swim Team. Laurel High School Swim

Team wins are up due to several of our older Marlins.

Caroline Su2on, Mia Rutherford, Madison Tu2le along

with Adam Gebhardt helped the Spartans to a 7-1 sea-

son. South region Championships are next on their

calendar. Go Spartans!

On another good note, our former Voice of the Mar-

lins, Michael Criscoli is on the road to recovery aRer a

long illness. Keep the prayers coming and of course

cards are welcome.

Anymore news on our Marlins, please dont hesitate

to forward it o to me. I will include it in the Marlin

Highlight Secon.

As chairperson of the Welcoming Commi!ee, I have

enjoyed vising our new neighbors, along with several

other long term residents of Montpelier. Unfortunate-

ly, family health issues have made it necessary for me to

vacate this pleasant task, and I would like to nd some

Montpelier residents willing to lead and parcipate in

the Welcoming Commi!ee. I can brief you on the usual

things we have been doing, and perhaps you can create

new ways to welcome our new residents. It is not a

dicult task and we have always delighted in meeng

the new people. I can provide names of people willing

to help; contact me if you need more informaon.

Please call or email me if you would be interested -

[email protected] or 301 776-0007. It is a great

way to meet new people and inform them of some of

the great resources we have in our local area.

Rilla Po!er

WELCOMING COMMITTEEHELP NEEDED


Hi Neighbor !

Well Spring is nally here and I for one can't wait to get

back to the garden.

As many of you may be aware the state and our county is

involved in the Watershed Protecon and Restoraon

Program. The literature states that every day, trash, oil,

sediment, chemicals and other pollutants collect on our

roofs, roads, parking lots and driveways. When it rains,

the pollutants travel over these surfaces, ow into the

storm drains and in great volume end up in our creeks,

rivers, lakes and streams. Prince Georges County has a

"Rebate Program" which will reimburse you for buying

and using rain barrels, green roofs, permeable pavement

and planng rain gardens. You can contact them for the

details at [email protected]. Besides

the rain barrel, the rain gardens seem to be the most

praccal.

Recently, I spent a week in the country club secon of

North Arlington, Virginia, caring for my grandchildren

while their parents were vacaoning in the West. I had

the usual tasks of picking up and driving children to voice

lessons, library etc. and I began to be more aware of the

landscaping of the properes as I drove around the com-

munity. Many of these homes were built in the 7ies

and are sll owned by the original families, but others

have been purchased by families with young children., so

there is a good mix. Sounds like Montpelier.

One major dierence with our community is the land-

scaping in the front of the properes. In Montpelier, the

homes sport great expanses of lawn. That grass must be

cut, ferlized, re-seeded and watered. All that ferlizer

runs into the sewer system and adds to the polluon of

the Bay. In the Arlington community, the homes have

very li!le lawn. There are evergreen bushes, dogwood

trees, spirea bushes and grass-

es or just ground cover. The

homes seem much more ele-

gant and estate like.

Why not secon out a percent-

age of your lawn, check for

ulity placement, then decide

what plants or trees you could

purchase. There are so many

books, magazines and infor-

maon to help you as well as

the local nurseries. Maybe the

rst year, you would just plant

the foundaon shrubs. If you get pre-approval from the

county, they will reimburse you up to $2,500.00. We as

a community can make Montpelier have that elegant

estate look, improve the desirability and really help the

environment.

Many of you have admired the Limelight panicle hydran-

gea that are planted in front of the fence inside the pool.

These large ower clusters last the enre summer,

change from snow white to green and pink in the Fall and

then hold the snow in winter in the shape of snow clus-

ters. In colonial mes, the owers were o7en cut, a san

bow ed to the stem then placed in the Christmas tree.

Flowers grow on new wood so you can prune in the

Spring. As you trim, remove a few older stems from the

bo!om to allow more light and air circulaon into the

shrub. When pruning cut at an angle, just above a set of

leaf buds. New owering branches will sprout here, as

well as lower on the stem. Panicle hydrangea are pest

resistant. Very shady locaons are its worst enemy, re-

sulng in few owers.

Remember those tulips that I suggested be put in pots

with neUng so the cri!ers don't

eat them? Well let me know

how well that experiment went.

I am sll gathering informaon

about puUng up Bat Houses so

they can eat all the mosquitos

this summer instead of me.

Enjoy your gardening and the gi7

that God has given us in His crea-

ons. Quesons ? E mail glo-

[email protected].

Gloria Hynes

Prince Georges County Master Gardener

Photos courtesy of Gloria Hynes

GLO in the GARDEN


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee

Approval Form Member No: Date:

Name: Address: Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed

Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters) Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from

established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniously with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS, dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.

Attach the following:

Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration. Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration. I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested

alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will be notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC approval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association. Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709 or email to [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

For Architectural Committee Use Only Project No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:


SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form

Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (approval

form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No sheds,

detached structures-including fences, and driveways

may be erected or altered without prior approval.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constute a cov

enant violaon subject to enforcement, including nes.

If you are planning any work* to the exterior of your

home, rst ll out the ACCC Approval Request Form lo

cated in every Montpelier Today newsle!er and online

at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may

also be brought to the monthly meeng. Meengs are

the rst Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deereld

Community Center.

REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS,

and/or GARAGE DOORS IN THE SAME COLOR and MATE-

RIALS with NO ALTERATIONS,? YOU MAY PROCEED

WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. If in doubt or you have a

queson, contact the ACCC by email/phone.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILERS

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in stor-

age between November 1 and March 31. Violaons can result in a ne of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC. The ACCC requests nocaon before placing a POD,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include

the maximum me that the structure will be on the lot.

Use an Approval Form for nocaon or send an email

to [email protected].

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Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) is commi!ed to working with homeowners to ensure

covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meengs and when all

requested informaon is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi!ee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installa

on of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Maryland

Real Property Code (reprinted below) prohibits restricve covenants that impose limitaons on the installaon of

solar collecon panels on the roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive use of

the roof. With this in mind, the ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installaon of roof-mounted

solar collectors provided that they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests nocaon

of the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installaon. Nocaon may be made by email, mail or submi!ed on an approval form.

GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !

Article - Real Property 2119. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) Restriction on use includes any covenant, re-

striction, or condition contained in: (i) A deed; (ii) A declaration; (iii) A contract; (iv) The bylaws or rules of a condominium or

homeowners association; (v) A security instrument; or (vi) Any other instrument affecting: 1. The transfer or sale of real property; or

2. Any other interest in real property. (3) Solar collector system means a solar collector or

other solar energy device, the primary purpose of which is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating, space cooling, or water heating. (4) Solar easement means an interest in land that: (i) Is conveyed or assigned in perpetuity; and (ii) Limits the use of the land to preserve the receipt

of sunlight across the land for the use of a property own-ers solar collector system. (b) (1) A restriction on use regarding land use may not



impose or act to impose unreasonable limitations on the installation of a solar collector system on the roof or exte-rior walls of improvements, provided that the property owner owns or has the right to exclusive use of the roof or exterior walls. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, an

unreasonable limitation includes a limitation that: (i) Significantly increases the cost of the solar col-

lector system; or (ii) Significantly decreases the efficiency of the

solar collector system. (c) (1) A property owner who has installed or in-

tends to install a solar collector system may negotiate to obtain a solar easement in writing. (2) Any written instrument creating a solar easement

shall include: (i) A description of the dimensions of the solar

easement expressed in measurable terms, including verti-cal or horizontal angles measured in degrees or the hours of the day on specified dates when direct sunlight to a specified surface of a solar collector system may not be obstructed;

(ii) The restrictions placed on vegetation, struc-tures, and other objects that would impair the passage of sunlight through the solar easement; and

(iii) The terms under which the solar easement may be revised or terminated. (3) A written instrument creating a solar easement

shall be recorded in the land records of the county where the property is located. (d) This section does not apply to a restriction on use

on historic property that is listed in, or determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for inclusion in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.


Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit Chesapeake Wood Turners Exhibit March 1 - 31, 11 am to 4 pm (closed Wednesdays) See beautiful, one-of-a-kind turned

wood objects. Woodturning demonstrations on week-ends, weather permitting. Call to confirm. Free Saturday March 1. 11am-1pm Kids! Be a wood turners Be a wood turners Be a wood turners Be a wood turners apprentice! apprentice! apprentice! apprentice! Learn how wood is turned on a lathe, then help make a chair. Youll even sign a (pretend) appren-tice contract with a quill pen! $5 per participant. Wednesday, March 19, 7:30pm Free Spring Lecture Spring Lecture Spring Lecture Spring Lecture History Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking Vessel Rod Cofield, Exec. Dir. of Historic London Town & Gar-dens, will speak on taverns & travel in the 18th century. Saturday, March 22, 1:30pm TEATEATEATEA Enjoy a prix fixe menu of finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, scones, and your choice of two loose leaf teas. In honor of Womens History Month, well cele-cele-cele-cele-brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes,brate the suffragettes, who fought for womens right to vote. Wear white, like the suffragettes, if you like. Res-ervations/advance payment required-$29, $25 for Friends of Montpelier. Includes gratuity & self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations by Wed. March 19! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reservations) Adults. First Fridays First Fridays First Fridays First Fridays of each month from March - October. FREE 10-11am-Pocketful of Stories, preschool story & activity time. 11am-6pm Free self-guided tours of Montpelier. 3-6pm Play old-fashioned tavern games in East Wing. Saturday, April 12, 1:30pm TEATEATEATEA Enjoy a prix fixe menu of finger sandwiches, cakes & pastries, scones, and your choice of two loose leaf teas. Welcome springWelcome springWelcome springWelcome spring----wear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnetwear a favorite bonnet, chapeau or sombrero. Prizes for the best hats. Adult. $29, $25 for Friends of Montpelier. Includes gratuity & self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations/advance payment

required. Reservations by April 9! Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reservations please) Wednesday, April 16, 7:30pm FREE Spring LectureSpring LectureSpring LectureSpring Lecture----History Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking VesselHistory Through a Drinking Vessel Mike Olmert, film maker and author, will speak on colo-nial coffee house culture. Saturday, April 26, 10am to 4pm FREE Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts. Visit artists in their studios, see art exhibits. Enjoy a tasty lunch, take in a lecture. Kids -play in the hands-on his-tory playground, art projects, live animal exhibit, and more. This year, celebrate the beauty of Montpeliers grounds and bring a kite to fly, see kite flying demos and giant kites, and make your own kite.

Mail to:

Friends of Montpelier c/o Jeri Witt 12215 Shadetree Lane Laurel, MD 20708

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events

Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of Montpelier Membership Fee: $15/year Additional Family Member: $5/year

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Friday, March 7, 8 pmKristin CallahanKristin CallahanKristin CallahanKristin Callahan, Jazz Vocalist $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, March 13, 12 amEthel EnnisEthel EnnisEthel EnnisEthel Ennis $12/person Fri., March 14, 8 pm-Rory BlockRory BlockRory BlockRory Block, Blues Guitarist/Singer $25/person; 10% discount Montpelier members & sen-iors Movies at MontpelierSaturday, March 15, 6 pm Dinner and Movie: The CounterfeitersThe CounterfeitersThe CounterfeitersThe Counterfeiters $30/person, and must be purchased by 12 noon on the Friday immediately preceding the Saturday screening. Film only tickets $15/person on the day of the screen-ing. Film only tickets may not always be available. Visa or MasterCard - 301-377-7800, 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329. Fri,, March 21, 8 pm-Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Phil Wiggins & the Chesapeake Sheiks,Sheiks,Sheiks,Sheiks, Blues $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Classical Recital Series Sunday, March 23, 3 pm- Josh-Josh-Josh-Josh-ua Brownua Brownua Brownua Brown, baritone and Caitlin BudnyCaitlin BudnyCaitlin BudnyCaitlin Budny, soprano Please call the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 to make a

reservation. Concerts are free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Fri,, March 28, 8 pm-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-Todd Mar-cus,cus,cus,cus, Jazz/Bass Clarinet $25/;

10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Friday, April 4, 8 pm-Ccile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin SalvantCcile McLorin Salvant, Jazz Vo-calist $30/10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors at Montpelier Thursday, April 10, 12 am-Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Chelsey Green and The Green Project.Green Project.Green Project.Green Project. Tickets: $12/person Friday, April 11, 8 pm Sherry WinstonSherry WinstonSherry WinstonSherry Winston, Contemporary Jazz Flute $25/; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Saturday, April 19, 1 pm Earth Day Celebration / The Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted Trees Enjoy a FREE screening of the Oscar winning animated film, The Man Who Planted Trees, join us for a fun and educational Earth Day activity for the whole family! This event is FREE, includes snacks and soft drinks. Friday, April 25, 8 pm-Big Daddy StallingsBig Daddy StallingsBig Daddy StallingsBig Daddy Stallings, Blues Vo-calist. $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier mem-bers & seniors Classical Recital Series-Saturday, April 26, 12 am Woobin ParkWoobin ParkWoobin ParkWoobin Park, piano. Please call the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 to make a reservation. Concerts are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708

The 2014 senior golf season begins Wednesday, April 9

at Patuxent Greens Golf Club, just minutes from Mont-

pelier on Rt. 197. If you are looking for an opportunity

to get some regular exercise and parcipate in friendly

compeon, consider joining the Senior Mens Golf As-

sociaon (SMGA) at Patuxent Greens.

As a member of Maryland Interclub Senior Golf Associa-

on (MISGA), the Patuxent Greens seniors group oers

weekly play on Wednesdays, plus oponal opportunies

to travel to other nearby golf clubs for addional friendly

compeon. Golfers of all ability levels are welcome.

Patuxent Greens has undergone a major upgrading over

the past 3 years and it is one of the few area courses

that allow golfers to walk; riding carts are available, but

not mandatory for this golf league. The senior (age 50+)

group plays early on Wednesday mornings from April

through the end of golf season. April 9 will be an

informal day of golf and the season will ocially begin

April 16.

Our membership includes some life-long golf lovers,

while others are returning to the game a7er not having

had much me to play in the past, said John Bertak,

president of the SMGA and a

Montpelier resident. Sll other

players are brand new to the

sport, but no ma!er what the skill

level, they enjoy the challenge and

exercise that an early morning

round of golf can provide. All

players establish handicaps that

allow them to compete on an

equal basis with others in a variety

of team and individual formats.

MSGA membership is just $15 per year and Patuxent

Greens oers several types of club memberships includ-

ing INsider Plus category at just $39 annually. Weekly

greens and cart fees depend on the players membership

category -- Costs and other details for INsider Plus or

other membership categories can be obtained from

Patuxent Greens Golf Club (301-776-5533) or h2p://

www.patuxentgolf.com

For more informaon on the MSGA at Patuxent Greens,

please contact Montpelier resident John Bertak at (301)

490-5286 or email him at: [email protected]

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Welcoming

City of Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe and Laurel Police

Chief, Richard McLaughlin, announced the installaon of

MedReturn Drug Collecon Unit at the Laurel Police De

partment, located at 811 5th

Street, 24 hours a day, 7

days a week, 365 days a year for ALL AREA RESIDENTS.

Laurel Police Department Chief, Richard McLaughlin, says

the permanent units are a safe and reliable way to dis

pose of the unwanted, unneeded or expired medica

ons. This keeps them out of our water, landlls and

most importantly childrens reach. Once you have de

posited your unwanted, unused or expired medicaons,

the Laurel Police Department will dispose of the medica

ons in accordance with the laws.

If you have any quesons or would like to know more

about the program, please call the Laurel Police Depart

ment at 3014980092.

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We charge by the job, not by the hour!

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No Job Too Small Free Estimates

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Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-Servicing Laurel and surrounding com-munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !munities for the past 25 years !

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Licensed & Bonded State Masters Lic#1291

Residential & Commerical

Advertise your business IN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.

Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are

renewable for 2-month periods. One advertisement will be displayed on each page of

the website in random rotation. Advertisers (community or resident businesses) will be

responsible for providing finished graphic:

280px wide x 120-350px high 300 dpi resolution PSP or EPS (Photoshop formats) preferred,

but .JPG, .TIFF, .GIF also acceptable No animated or transparent graphics Have your own website? Include the link! Design services available at an addition $20 /hour.

Graphics received by the 15th of the month previous to the rotation period (i.e., June 15th for July-August rotation) will

be published for the full 2-month period.

Space is limited to ensure optimal visibility for ads. MCA reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason.

Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected], 888 622-4630 x103 for more information.

Advertise on MontpelerOnline.org


LAWN & GARDEN CARES Independently Owned & Operated

Call now @ 240-381-1551 (Ronie)

[email protected]

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Independently Owned & Operated

We offer outstanding house cleaning ser vices We offer outstanding house cleaning ser vices We offer outstanding house cleaning ser vices We offer outstanding house cleaning ser vices ---- responsible, honest people responsible, honest people responsible, honest people responsible, honest people ---- you will see you will see you will see you will see exceptional results.exceptional results.exceptional results.exceptional results.

Weekly / Bi-weekly

Call now 240-643-8017 (Erica) [email protected]

LAWN SERVICES: regularly grass cut

(4 or 3 times a month)

emergency grass cut

(one time cut)

clean up leaves

fertilizer/weed prevent/

weed killer

grass seed

FLOWER BED CARE: general clean up

(weeds, leaves, and dead flowers)

restore edge or make new flower

bed

plant flowers, shrubs, etc.

trimming

mulching (available in red, black, or

brown color)


RE/MAX Professionals

14405 Laurel Place, Suite 100

Laurel MD 20707