The Meadowlark “Country Living Between Two Cities”
MARLBORO MEADOWS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: House & Garden
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Eye on Crime 2
Know Who To Call
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Helping Neighbors
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Membership Application
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Ads
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C O M M U N I T Y
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W e’ r e B a c k!! After a long hiatus, The Meadowlark, a publication of the Marlboro Meadows Community Development Corporation (MMCDC), is back to inform the residents of the Marlboro Meadows Community! The Meadowlark will be released on a quarterly basis to keep residents abreast of community issues, special events and property standards issues. The MMCDC is non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that has as
one of its missions to improve the quality of life for citizens in the subdivision of Marlboro Meadows. Past accomplishments of the MMCDC include:
Working to replace our privately owned well-based water system with the superior Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission (WSSC) regional Water System Worked to get street lights for the entire
neighborhood
Professional landscaping of the front entrance
Collaborated with surrounding neighborhoods to stop overdevelopment of the area (e.g. cemetery and shopping center near entrance)
Advertisements are welcome, as the Meadowlark reaches over 1,100 homes! See the back cover for more information about submitting an advertisement for publication.
MMCDC Membership Start the new year off right by joining the MMCDC! Your annual dues payment of $20.00 per household ($10.00 seniors 60 +) will help to support/fund several MMCDC projects such as:
The upkeep of the entrance including grass cutting and litter pick up.
Scholarships
Meadowlark Newsletter
Your dues are needed and greatly appreciated. See page 3 for membership application and mailing instructions!
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House & Garden– Do’s & Don’ts for 2012
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DON’T
Whew!! We made it through another Fall season of raking, bagging and blowing leaves. Now that Winter is here, it is time to take a break from yard work. However there are still things that we need to keep up with, just to make life easier this Winter and in Spring.
Do winterize your home. (i.e. caulk, weather strip all win-
Walk with a purpose, having your keys in hand.”
Do keep fences, shutters and fireplaces in good condition.
Don’t leave limbs longer than 4 ft. 3in. on the curb for yard waste pick-up.
Do keep your sidewalks free of snow.
Don’t leave discarded household items at the curb unless bulk trash has been called for immediate pickup.
Don’t allow over-
grown grass along the curb line.
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Eye on Crime: Tips for Keeping Safe
“Don’t Look Vulnerable:
dows and doors, change furnace filters, clean gutters and check drain pipes and sump pumps for debris.
Crime is an undesired part of 21st century living. It happens in both modest and upscale communities. Here are a few tips to keep your home and yourself safe this winter. Lighting inside the home: Set lights on a timer to give the appearance of being home even when you are away. Timers are inexpensive (under $10) and are easy to install. Lighting outside the home: Keep outside areas well lit with dusk to dawn
lights. Turn on front porch and backyard lights and keep them on until morning. Shrubbery: Keep shrubs and bushes well trimmed. This allows neighbors to see your house clearly and decreases potential hiding places. Be aware of your surroundings: Notice what is going on around you. Don’t let talking on the cell phone or listening to music distract you from noticing potential dangers.
Don’t look vulnerable: Walk with a purpose, having your keys in hand. When unloading a vehicle, only carry a few items at a time. You will look like less of a target if you are not burdened down with bags, boxes or other bulky items. Trust your instincts: If something looks suspicious, it probably is! If you are exiting or entering your home and feel threatened or in danger, call a neighbor to serve as a lookout or call the police.
Meadowlark Distributors Needed! Only 1 hour of your time needed per season! Call 301-627-2730 or Email: meadowlarknews@yahoo.com
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Application for MMCDC Membership
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Cost: $20.00 Per Household Per Year, Senior Citizens (60 plus) $10.00 Per Year Name: ___________________________________________ Street Address:_____________________________________ Phone:____________________________________________
Mail this form and payment to: Marlboro Meadows CDC P. O. Box 93 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Senior Citizen (60 plus) Amount Paid:___________ Please make check or money order payable to: Marlboro Meadows Community Development Corporation (MMCDC)
Who You Gonna Call? It is up to you to help keep Marlboro Meadows safe and looking nice. If you notice any property standards or safety violations, use these numbers to voice your complaints.
County Non-Emergency 301-352-1200
Abandoned Auto Complaints 301-833-6800
Animal Complaints 301-780-7200
Parking Complaints 301-352-1200
Trash Complaints 301-952-7630
Bulk Trash 301-952-7600
Neighbors Helping Neighbors This column will focus on acts of kindness from one neighbor to another. Here are some recent examples:
A neighbor, when leaving the neighborhood, noticed a father and two young children outside of their car which had a flat tire. She pulled over and asked
if they needed a ride. They were driven back to their home where the father got an air pump. The neighbor then drove them back to their car where they were able to inflate their tire and take it to be repaired.
A neighbor was walking his dog on a leash when an unleashed larger dog approached them menacingly. A neighbor who was outside washing her car, allowed him to wait in her house until the danger passed. If you have experienced an act of kindness from a neighbor, please email us at meadowlarknews@yahoo.com to be featured.
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Advertise With Us!
MMCDC Marlboro Meadows Community Development Corporation
P. O. Box 93 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Email: meadowlarknews@yahoo.com
The Meadowlark is a quarterly publication serving the Marlboro Meadows Community. Advertisements are welcome and are priced as follows. Full Page
$75.00
Half Page
$50.00
Quarter Page
$25.00
Business Card
$15.00
All advertisements should be submitted electronically via email at meadowlarknews@yahoo.com. All check payments should be mailed to MMCDC.
Become a Member Today!
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