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🌱 Patch AM: How could Greenbelt’s new union push and dog park plans affect you?

Also, don't miss ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir on the Greenbelt Patch calendar

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Good morning Greenbelt! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Greenbelt’s new union push and dog park plans affect you?
  • What will Greenbelt’s new trash fees really cost your household?
  • How will new traffic calming plans change driving in Center City?

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Greenbeltfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Breezy; rain in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 51 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Unionization for Public Works First Reading Approved by Council (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt’s City Council has taken the first formal step toward allowing Public Works employees to unionize, while continuing to debate whether broader collective bargaining rights should extend to more city staff. At the same meeting, council advanced plans for a dog park at Northway Fields, EV charging rules and fees, and contracts for the 2026 fireworks display and city services that will shape daily life here.
   

2. Fiscal Issues Lead to Pilot SAYT Program: Part Two (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt’s new pay-as-you-throw trash pilot in 2026 will pair a $240 base fee with paid bags or Max Trash stickers to close a growing waste budget deficit. City leaders explain how the change spreads costs more fairly, compares to nearby jurisdictions, and could influence future fees based on resident feedback and waste habits.
   

3. Council Moves on Cellphone Coverage and Traffic Calming (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt officials are planning a January 5 worksession to tackle spotty cellphone coverage and explore options like smaller towers on light poles. At the same time, a detailed traffic study proposes lane changes, raised crosswalks, and other calming measures on key Center City roads to slow cars and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with disabilities.
   

4. Racist stickers found in Greenbelt has residents disgusted (dcnewsnow.com) — Racist stickers targeting immigrant and Hispanic residents have appeared in several Greenbelt locations, prompting strong condemnation from neighbors and City Councilwoman Jenni Pompi. Community members stress that hate has no place in Greenbelt, and officials urge residents to report any remaining stickers so the city can remove them quickly and support those affected.
   

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    Friday December 19
  • Babies & Books!
    People's Book , 7014 Westmoreland Ave Suite A , Takoma Park
    9:00 am
  • Care Partner Support Group
    Hyattsville City Building , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
    9:30 am
  • Friday Senior Social
    City of College Park Seniors , 4905 Branchville Road , College Park
    10:30 am
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    Beltsville Branch Library Beltsville -
    3:00 pm

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