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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 July/August 2015
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier Today July/August 2015
Celebrate Our Country and
Great Montpelier Community
Run for the 2015-16 Board
o_f Trustees
Nomination Form on page 5
Saturday, September 5 Info on page 16
July 4th
Bike Parade Field/Pool Games Cookout/Po_tluck
MONTPELIER TODAY 2 July/August 2015
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MONTPELIER TODAY 3 July/August 2015
MONTPELIER TODAY is published by the
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
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888-MCA-INF (888-622-4630)
MONTPEL IER TODAY i s published six times per year (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by the Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Material for the newsletter must be submitted by the 15
th of
the month prior to publication. Please forward all association and newsletter correspondence to:
P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709-2503
or e-mail to: emhughes@comcast.net
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Please Note
If you have sold your home
or are a new owner, please
drop us a note listing the lot
number and the name of the
new owner. Requests for
resale packages ($25 paya-
ble to MCA) should be sent
to the above address or call
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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
July/August 2015 Inside this issue:
2015 Board of Trustees
Presidents Letter 4
2015 Nomination Form 5
April 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7
April 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 8
May 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 10
Financials 11
Security Committee Report 14
Traffic Committee Report 14
4th of July Bike Parade & Events 15
ACCC Approval Form 23
Helping Hands 25
GLO in the Garden 20
May 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 9
3rd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run 16
5K Registration Form 19
Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net
Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee
301 325-0497 jjktito@aol.com
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267 Lillian_fazio@aol.com
Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social & Nominating Committees
301 490-7614 pldouville@verizon.net
Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 buehler@freestate.net
Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 mgimbert@verizon.net
Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 tim@jacobszone.com
Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 rsmason@aol.com
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 sorrentino12@verizon.net
Committees
Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 526-3520 Michael.boddie@aol.com
Communications CommitteeSean Beaver, Chair seanbeaver@gmail.com 202 330-7616
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 lbcollman@gmail.com
Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net
Welcoming CommitteeGloria Hynes gloriahynes@verizon.net
Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 emhughes@comcast.net
MONTPELIER TODAY 4 July/August 2015
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
The monthly board meengs will be and at eereld ommnity
enter, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) The next meengs will be and .6 All meengs are at eereld om
mnity enter, preschool room at 7 pm.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
ear #eighbors,
$a%ety, sa%ety, sa%ety& The onty has heard s and is
de'eloping a proposal %or physical changes to the
(speedway) we *now as Montpelier ri'e. The pro
posed e+ort, called the (
, is being designed to redce speeding and the
nmber o% 'ehicles that ct throgh or neighbor
hood. ,ith -.) o% wideopen asphalt, many o% s ha'e
been passed on the le/ by people greatly exceeding
the posted speed limit. ,e ha'e the opportnity to
ma*e a statement abot or neighborhood by pre
senng a (residenal loo*) to the road instead o% a
(sper highway). The Prince 0eorge)s onty epart
ment o% Pblic ,or*s and Transportaon held an
1pen 2ose on the 36th o% March 345- to introdce
the topic and solicit %eedbac*. They too* away many
ideas to consider.
A/er consolidang a nmber o% specic sggesons,
the epartment will hire an Architect67ngineering rm
to collect data, do sr'eys, e'alate all the opons and
dra/ some preliminary recommendaons. The next
1pen 2ose to see* %eedbac* on their recommenda
ons will be ad'ersed as soon as a date is pic*ed.
The onty has indicated the residents that li'e on
Montpelier ri'e will recei'e indi'idal nocaon o%
the meeng. ,e loo* %orward to hearing what they
will propose.
As or neighborhood reaches its -4th year anni'er
sary, the onty is poised to begin Phase 3 o% a pro
gram to re%resh their trees that line or streets. $adly,
or bea%l ha'e exceeded their
li%e span and mst be replaced. The onty is 'ery
close to determining the bdget %or this program and
selecng which neighborhoods will get new trees.
1ne o% the %actors they consider are the nmber o%
emergency calls they ha'e recei'ed de to %allen
branches and trees 8the good old 955 calls:. ;% we ha'e
not had many trees %all we might not get or trees
replaced this winter. Another %actor compeng %or
resorces is the de'astaon le/ behind by the 7mer
ald Ash
MONTPELIER TODAY 5 July/August 2015
MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
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MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 10, 2015 TO BE VALID
The following member, in good standing of the Montpelier Community Association, Inc., is here-by submitted for consideration as a member of the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees.
NAME (Please Print)
ADDRESS LOT#
The term of service of a Trustee shall be one (1) year beginning with the October Board meeting. Duties as outlined in the Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Bylaws. Trustees shall have a fiduciary relationship with the Members and a duty of due care and dili-gence with respect to the property and affairs of the Association. Each Trustee shall:
a. remain informed at all times about the business of the Association; b. attend and participate in Board meetings; c. obtain and read on a timely basis the monthly financial statements and the minutes Board
meetings; d. act in the best interests of the Association; e. act in accordance with the provisions of the Articles, the Declaration, and the Bylaws; f. exercise reasonable diligence in carrying out and following through on responsibilities
assumed or assigned to the Trustee ;% elected, ; am willing to ser'e as a member o% the Montpelier ommnity Associaon
MONTPELIER TODAY 6 July/August 2015
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR BOARD OF
TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
The in%ormaon pro'ided herein will be pblished in the $eptember newsleDer in a paragraph %ormat.
Number of years living in Montpelier______
Previous participation in MCA activities:
Other relevant background information (participation in other community associations, boards, community work or other experience that would be relevant to the community (200 words or less): Specific MCA Board functions that are of interest (check one or more): Architectural Control and Compliance Communications Election
Finance Governing Documents Grounds Maintenance/Facilities
Nominating Pool Operations Security Social Activities
Traffic
Any additional information or comments:
MONTPELIER TODAY 7 July/August 2015
Trstees in ADendance: Pal
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MONTPELIER TODAY 9 July/August 2015
Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2015
Trustees in ADendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Pa
tricia Dou'ille, Billian Ga@io, Brad 0ibert, Ti =acobs,
=ack Keang, Richard Mason and =ean Sorrenno.
ounit Mebers Present: Sean Bea'er, Dod 0ib
son, Mark Middlebusher and Mar 2ughes.
President Bob Derrick called the eeng to order at
:49 PM. There as a Juoru to conduct business.
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The inutes of the April 2415 board eeng ere re
'ieed. Trustee Ga@io ade a oon to accept the
inutes. Trustee Mason seconded the oon and it
passed unaniousl.
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Trustee Ga@io prepared the onthl stateents hich
ere distributed.
Trustee Ga@io reported that thirt assessents are sll
outstanding totaling KR,154 and are being turned o'er
to the aDorne to begin collecon acons. Soe of
those ill pa the assessent hen the pool opens,
soe ill pa hen the aDornes leDer arri'es, but
there is K19,44 outstanding in Llong terM delin
Juent accounts that are sll inding their as
through the legal collecon process. The Board ill
connue to process for collecon through to the last
legal step of aN ing a lien on the hoes if necessar.
Trustee Ga@io called the dupster copan and the
charge K144 to reo'e the dupster and K144 to
return it. ,e currentl pa K25A per onth for the
dupster should there be an interest in eliinang
the ser'ice o'er the inter.
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Trustee Keang reported on the appro'al reJuests
granted at the last eeng. ,hen a perit is re
Juired, A appro'al ill be gi'en conngent on
receipt of a cop of the appro'ed perit.
Trustee Keang thanked Trustee Derrick for repre
senng the MA in ourt for 'e das of teson at
the recent trial brought b a eber against the MA
and another eber.
There ha'e been se'eral coplaints about the o'er
gron grass at 1254R Sil'erbirch and the A has
contacted the copan negoang the foreclosure to
get scheduled ard aintenance.
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Mr. Bea'er is researching so/are or a database hich
ould be useful for ebers to use for a referral list.
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The shade structure has arri'ed and the placeent
ill be staked out and installed b 'olunteers S a sa'
ings to the ounit of K2544.
The baseball eld ill be dragged Lin houseM rst to
clear the ineld cla of eeds. ;f that does not ork
other opons ill be discussed at another eeng.
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The pool opens in 11 das. The bab pool leaks are to
be patched b Bighthouse. ,e think e found the
culprit.
The 2ealth Departent inspecon is scheduled for
this eek.
A other duck has laid 15 eggs in a nest near the ba
b pool again this ear. Relocaon plans in the orks.
(Continued on page 10)
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R44! 7astbourne Bane S ReJuest for appro'al for a 14 A
shed in the back ard. B. Dennis ade a oon to
appro'e the reJuest. M. Gloe seconded the oon
and it passed unaniousl.
AR4 Bo ford ourt A hite 'an is parking o+ the dri'e
a. This is a group hoe and M. 2ughes eailed
anageent to ask their eploees to park onl on
the dri'ea. M. 2ughes recei'ed a repl that the
house anager ill look into it. M. Boddie ade a
oon to onitor the issue for 94 das folloing the
repl recei'ed. B. Dennis seconded the oon and it
passed unaniousl.
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1224R Ialerie Bane S Ne oner noed A that a
dupster ill be at the house hile the bank reo'es
debris fro the propert prior to her seDleent. She
ill also be doing soe outside repairs to the house
(guDer, siding, paint) but is not changing the outside
appearance, >ust aking needed repairs to a house
that has been 'acant for to ears.
12.45 Sil'erbirch Bane S Tenant noed A that the
ill ha'e a P1DS on April 9 for a eek and then again
in =une for a eek. Acknoledged.
The ne t eeng of the A ill be the rst Thursda of
the onth, Thursda, Ma , 2415 at :44 PM at Deer
eld Recreaon enter, preschool roo. The eeng
ad>ourned at :25 p.
(Continued from page 8)
MONTPELIER TODAY 10 July/August 2015
Deereld Recreaon enter
Ma , 2415
oiDee Mebers Present: Brian Dennis, =ack
Keang, Michael Gloe, and Sean Bea'er.
oiDee Mebers Absent: Michael Boddie.
ounit Mebers Present: Diana ,illias, Denise
Sosbe, and Mar 2ughes.
The eeng as called to order at :49 PM b =. Keang.
The inutes of the April eeng, as transcribed b M.
2ughes, ere re'ieed. B. Dennis ade a oon to
accept the inutes. M. Gloe seconded the oon and
it passed unaniousl.
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Trustee Keang reported on the lasuit against the MA
and a MA eber. The =udge ruled that the A,
MA and eber acted properl and ruled in fa'or of
both defendants on all counts.
AR4 Bo ford ourt S The aDer is closed. Thank ou.
AR49 hurcheld Bane S The car co'er has been replaced.
A leDer ill be sent to thank the for this copliance
and to reind the of the detached donspout and
other issues.
A44 1 ell Bane S There has been no change in status
so a ease and Desist ill be sent regarding the issing
shuDer.
(Continued on page 11)
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The ard sale as successful ith 9. parcipants. ;t
as ad'ersed in the Beader and 'ia Ne tdoor for
neighborhoods in the area.
The Meorial Da Potluck ill be Monda, Ma 25th
at 5 PM at the pool.
Mr. Middlebusher and Mr. Deik ill be in charge of
the 5K this ear, as Mr. Ar@aus ill be outofton
and unable to organi@e the e'ent this ear. The 5K
ill be Saturda, Septeber 5 in the orning and
there ill be a Babor Da Potluck later in the da. ;t
ill be professionall es, but the ill not do t
shirts to decrease costs. The are also considering a
graduated entr fee to encourage ore fail parci
paon. Iolunteers are needed.
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There ere no reported cries in Montpelier last
onth.
A burglar responsible for o'er a do@en burglaries in
Montpelier as con'icted this eek. Police esate
that he as responsible for !4Q of the robberies in
District I;.
pl. ,ilson ill be in'ited to the Meorial Da Pot
luck.
The recent 1PS o+ee speaker as Detec'e
Shapiro, 2oicide. She encouraged residents to Lsa
soethingM if ou Lsee soething.M
An eail as sent to the counit regarding se
lecng licensed and insured contractors and ge?ng
referrals fro sased custoers.
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Mr. Bea'er is orking closel ith Dianne 2arris, on
the Residenal Perit Parking Progra Adinistrator
to address the 'ehicles parked on Mt Pleasant dri'e
that are residents of the restleigh Apartents. 2e
ants to get to ore signatures for in'ol'ed resi
dents to include 7astgate Bane in the progra. There
ill be a local hearing ithin the ne t !4 das for resi
dents and the ill be noed b leDer. The plan ill
be ipleented ithin !4R4 das a/er the hearing.
There ill be a 14 da grace period before the K54
nes are started.
The Montpelier Street Sur'e that Ms. 7lliker pre
pared as forarded to the Dept. of Public ,orks for
re'ie and a plan of acon for repa'ing. 7astgate is
nuber one of the list.
District 1 ounciloan Mar Behan, 7r' Beckert
and Russell arroll ill ha'e a presentaon and dis
cussion of the Montpelier Dri'e 0reen Street Pro
gra at A p tonight.
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Trustee Derrick hasnt been able to talk to the coordi
nator of the Bradford Pear Tree Replaceent Pro
gra, Ms. Ialenne, regarding arking trees slated
for reo'al in the neighborhood. 2e ants to be
sure that residents ha'e e to decide on their op
ons if the do not ant a tree reo'ed.
The 5 Sisters Restaurant opened last eek. The are
reapplied for a liJuor license but ere onl appro'ed
for ine and beer.
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The pool polic for the 2415 pool season as discussed.
Pool users ust be the children, parents, or grandchil
dren of the eber and li'ing peranentl in the
hoe.
The ne t board eeng ill be held on Tuesda, =une
R, 2415 at :44 PM at Deereld Recreaon enter, pre
school roo. The oon as ade and seconded to
ad>ourn at :.2 p. The oon passed unaniousl.
ACCC REPORT
MONTPELIER TODAY 11 July/August 2015
FINANCIAL REPORT
A41 Roal Ridge Bane S There has been no change in
status so a ease and Desist ill be sent regarding
the shopping cart in the dri'ea and car ith e
pired tags.
1254R Sil'erbirch Bane S A representa'e fro the co
pan handling the foreclosure subiDed a reJuest
for grass cu?ng and other cleanup of the propert.
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A1R 0rastone Bane S The guDer is coing aa fro
the house. A leDer ill be sent.
12541 ;'or Pass S oplaints ade about long grass. A
leDer ill be sent.
1224 Mount Pleasant Dri'e S An appro'al reJuest as
subiDed (1) to create a rst oor bedroo b en
closing part of the front porch and (2) to install lo
aintenance, hardiplank siding. M. Gloe ade a
oon to appro'e the reJuest pending subission
of an appro'ed perit. S. Bea'er seconded the o
on and it passed unaniousl.
A4 1 ell Bane SThe lan is o'ergron. A leDer ill
be sent.
ARR 1 ell Bane S An appro'al reJuest as subiDed
for a . foot fence fro the back corner of the house.
=. Keang ade a oon to appro'e the reJuest
pending receipt of an appro'ed count perit. M.
Gloe seconded and the oon passed unanious
l.
R244 Pleasant ourt S A dead tree fell in the back ard
and has been le/ for se'eral ears. A leDer ill be
sent.
AA49 Roal Ridge Bane S A coplaint as ade about a
coercial truck parked at the house. ;t ill be
onitored.
12A12 Sil'erbirch Bane S An appro'al reJuest to iden
the dri'ea as subiDed. =. Keang ade a o
on to appro'e idening the dri'ea hich shall
not e ceed 25 feet ide at an point. ;f the dri'ea
ill e ceed 25 feet at an point, the hoeoner
ust reJuest an e cepon to the co'enants fro the
A. S. Bea'er seconded the oon and it passed
unaniousl.
1222. Ialerie Bane S Mebers presented their appro'al
reJuest to install a concrete slab pao ith a pri'ac
screen and ater feature. B. Dennis ade a oon
to appro'e the reJuest. S. Bea'er seconded the o
on and it passed unaniousl.
Appro'ed online:
A4R 0ranite Bane SAppro'al granted to repair a chi
ne. Appro'ed b M. Boddie, S. Bea'er and M.
Gloe.
AR44 Montpelier Dri'e S Appro'al granted to install sid
ing on the house. Appro'ed b M. Boddie, S. Bea'er
and M. Gloe. N1T;G;AT;1N:
R94. Montpelier Dri'e S Nocaon of a ne roof (slate
gra).
The ne t eeng of the A ill be the rst Thursda
of the onth, Thursda, =une ., 2415 at :44 PM at
Deereld Recreaon enter, preschool roo. The
eeng ad>ourned at A:15 p.
(Continued from page 10)
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Ginancial ;nforaon subiDed b
Billian Ga@io, Treasurer
MONTPELIER TODAY 12 July/August 2015
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MONTPELIER TODAY 13 July/August 2015
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h?mhq1!At the end of the article about Montpelier homes in the
May/June 2015 newsletter, the following was asked:
...some may know this but many dont while it may
appear that each street has a mix of the models and vari-
ations on them, there is one street in Montpelier that
doesnt. Which street does not have the Jamestown model
on it?
The answer is. Crystal Rock Lane! Although there is a
Jamestown that sits at the corner of Crystal Rock and
Oxwell Lanes, it is on Oxwell Lane, not Crystal Rock. As a
result, there are no Jamestowns located on Crystal Rock
Lane!
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
MONTPELIER TODAY 14 July/August 2015
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MONTPELIER TODAY 15 July/August 2015
July 4 AT THE
POOL
2:30 pm - Bike Parade Decorate your bike, stroller, scooter or other ride and show
your patriotic pride!
2:45 pm - Field Games
3:15 pm - Pool Games
5:30 pm - Potluck dinner Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips and paper products provided by MCA.
Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share.
Music and Dancing - R.S.V.P. by July 3 Sign up when you're at the pool or call the pool
(301-317-0106) and let the attendant know your name, lot number, number of people in your party, and what you'll contribute.
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Eegster e%ore ugust 5! and the cost ll e K- %or
each -H parcpant. Eegster on or a/er ugust 5! and
the cost ll e K50 %or the rst -H %al parcpant and
K- %or each suseJuent edate %al 8spouse6
parent6*ds). unts uncles cousns and close %rends do
not count as edate %al parcpants. You a
regster at the Montpeler $ng ool or on"lne.
Eegstraon Gor can e %ound on page 5R at the pool
and can e prnted %ro the Montpeler este
8.ontpeleronlng.org).
Eace da regstraon and pre"regstered pac*et pc*"up
opens at F00 M. ;% ou pre"regster the suggested
e s F30 M %or pac*et pc*up. ; % ou decde to regs"
ter on race da the suggested e s F00 M as race
da regstraon ll end at F30 M. ac*et pc*"up
closes at F-- M. t pac*et pc*up provde our nae
to revousl Eegstered tale and pc* up our race
th our race nuer and an electronc tag.
The ! P Cnder Gun Eun should start XAF00 and last X!0
seconds. The 53 P Cnder Gun Eun should start XAF0- and
last X- nutes. The -H should start XAF5- M. The
course ll sta open unl all nshers have copleted.
,e plan to have soeone on a ccle rde ehnd the
last parcpants to sgn% that the race has een co"
pleted. The last nsher n 3053 as Z5F5- and 5F0.F.! n
305..
The Montpeler ool par*ng lot ll e used %or race da
parcpants or % needed par* along edarroo* Bane.
The athroos at the pool ll e open. There are no
athroos on the race course so recoend gong
earl. ,e are plannng to
have agels %rut and
ater a/er the race.
r@es ll e aarded %or
the 5st 3nd and 3rd place
M6G overall and %or all age
groups. uplcate aards
not provded.
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OIT?Iolunteers a sgn
up at the Montpeler ool
(Continued from page 16)
(Continued on page 18)
MONTPELIER TODAY 18 July/August 2015
Gate or sendng an e"al to the Eace rector.
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2 Neghors
Ths ornng ; as nvted to see the ne outdoor *tchen
at the hoe o% $all and Gar $hoch o% A5 1 ell
Bane. The desgn o% ths *tchen s B"shaped th a re%rg"
erator %our"urner stove to sde"urners %or saut[ng
vegetales storage and a large sur%aced seang area. The
grante top s a leathered te tured grante.
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vde a santar sur%ace hch s eas to clean. The Toor s
natural stone loc*s hch connues that clean stlsh
loo*. Ths *tchen s used ear round and s covered an
elevated redood pergola coplete th trac* lghng
and shades on glders that control the sun and lght.
Gar has een a arecue aconado %or an ears and
has hs on secret recpes and rus. $all s content to
provde the coentar on all those onder%ul dnners
that Gar prepares. Ther contractor as $harper ut ;nc.
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;n another corner o% ther garden $all has oth lueer"
res and lac*erres. $he sas that each ornng she
collects a hand %ull o% %resh large erres. The thng that
a*es ths set"up unJue s ho $all eets the challenge
o% *eepng the rds and deer %ro eang the %rut. $he
has purchased a esh capng tent supported a large
sun screen urella od. Ths ne?ng copletel covers
the plants ut allos the sun to penetrate through. There
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lated. ll ndustres n the state are regulated. The onl
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help clean the Ba. The run"o+ o% ran ater %ro the
roo% o% the house and paved drveas goes drectl nto
the stor drans at the street. That ater s not pro"
cessed through ,$$ ut Tos nto the atu ent Ever
then nto the hesapea*e Ba. Nutrents %ro properl
appled %erl@ers and pet aste proote algae loos
hch cause sh *lls. Eesdents dup checals ard
aste or trash don stor drans hch clogs dranage
ppes dtches and adds nutrents to near streas.
; thought that lan as asorng ran ater ut as
surprsed to nd out that the sol >ust eneath that to
nches o% grass s copacted. Bulders clear an area re"
ove the top sol regrade and use large achnes hch
copacts the sol. $nce our sol s cla t ecoes "
pervous to ater. Ths s h one o% the count pro"
gras encourages us to develop ran gardens. E apleF ;%
ou too* the loer poron o% our lan and sustuted
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ta*e a lot longer to get nto the street. You can ll those
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and savored the rst red rpe toato. ;t as good
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along th pots o% hers. ; a hopng %or an aundance
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Did you know? Fun & Interesting facts about the state of Maryland
The United States Naval Academy was founded on
October 10, 1845 at Annapolis.
In 1830 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
built the first railroad station in Baltimore.
During revolutionary times Rockville was known as
Hungerford's Tavern the name of its most familiar
landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from
British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774.
Fort Meade near Laurel became a base because a
train engineer delivering soldiers to Meade knew
only one Meade, the one in Maryland. He was not
aware of Fort Meade, Florida. The confusion hap-
pened so often a second base was built in Maryland
in an attempt to avoid the confusion.
The first dental school in the United States opened
at the University of Maryland.
Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, was born in Balti-
more and attended Saint Mary's Industrial School.
Other Major League Ball player besides "The Babe"
born in Maryland include Cal
Ripken, Jr., Billy Ripken, Lefty
Grove, Frank (Home Run)
Baker, Harold Baines, Al Ka-
line, Denny Neagle, and Jim-
mie Foxx.
Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only
commercial sailing fleet in North America.
Since May 30th, 1949 the US flag has flown contin-
uously over the monument marking the site of
Francis Scott Key's birthplace. The flag flies at Terra
Rubra Farm, Carroll County, Keymar, Maryland as
mandated by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
The 1,200 ft Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is
the second longest continuous truss bridge in the
nation.
The 4.03 mile William Preston Lane Memorial (Bay
Bridge), joins the western part of Maryland to the (Continued on page 22)
MONTPELIER TODAY 22 July/August 2015
eastern shore and crosses Chesapeake Bay.
Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the
world.
Located in the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is
Maryland's only inhabited off-shore Island.
The highest point in Maryland is 3,360 feet above
sea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County.
The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depres-
sion, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below
sea level. The area is located approximately 1 mile
west-southwest of the southern tip of Kent Island in
Queen Anne's County.
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capi-
tol still in continuous legislative use.
Chincoteague's are famous ponies from As-
sateague Island.
On June 24, 1784, in Baltimore, 13-year old Edward
Warren went airborne in the first successful
manned balloon launch in the United States.
Maryland forests cover approximately 2.7 million
acres, 43% of the states land surface. Oak and hick-
ory are the dominant hardwood, making up 60% of
forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent
softwood and is the predominant forest wood on
the Eastern Shore.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology
gave Gaithersburg the designation Science Capital
of the United States when the Bureau moved to the
area in 1961.
Samuel F.B. Morse reportedly received the first tele-
graph message in Bladensburg, in 1844, before his
famous "What Hath God Wrought" message be-
tween Baltimore and Washington. His telegraph
wire was strung along the railroad right of way. Ezra
Cornell, founder of Cornell University, lived in
Bladensburg and is said to have invented the tele-
graph pole.
Maryland was first to enact Workmen's compensa-
tion laws in 1902.
Friendship International Airport - now Baltimore/
Washington International Airport - began opera-
tions on June 24. 1950.
Channel 67 broadcast the state's first public televi-
sion programs on October 5, 1969.
Greenbelt was the first community in the United
States built as a planned city. Greenbelt was an
experiment in both the physical and social plan-
ning.
The Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace is
the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in the
State of Maryland.
Havre de Grace is known as the decoy capitol of
the world.
Oxford (founded 1683), gained its prominence in
colonial days by being mandated in 1694 by Mary-
land legislation as the first and only port of entry
on the eastern shore.
On the morning of August 10, 1813 residents of
Saint Michaels having been forewarned of a British
attack hoisted lanterns to the masts of ships and in
the tops of the trees. The height of light caused
cannons to overshoot the town. This first known
blackout was effective and only one house was
struck and is now known as the "Cannonball
House." The town has been known as the town that
fooled the British since this historic event.
Swallow Falls State Park near Oakland showcases
Muddy Creek Falls. At 63 feet it is the largest water-
fall in Maryland.
Maryland gave up land to form Washington D.C.
Maryland is a prominent producer and processor of
seafood and a national leader in the production of
blue crabs and soft clams.
Sixteen of the 23 Maryland counties border on tidal
water. The combined length of tidal shoreline, in-
cluding islands, is 4,431 miles.
The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge in Savage is
made of both cast iron and wrought iron. It is the
only open railroad bridge of its type anywhere in
the world.
Maryland has forty-seven operational State parks,
including 7 parks with waterfront areas, covering
90,239 acres; 15 State-owned lakes and ponds
open to public fishing; 9 State forests and portions
of 15 State parks open to public hunting; 36 wildlife
management areas, covering 88,348 acres, open to
public hunting; 6 natural environment areas con-
taining 7,676 acres.
Annapolis was known as the Athens of America
during the seventeenth century and once served as
the capital of the United States.
Celebrate Maryland
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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
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
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 emhughes@comcast.net. 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:
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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to en-sure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when all requested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.
SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home
No construction, addition, or alteration 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 constitute a cov-enant violation subject to enforcement, including fines. If you are planning any work to the exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCA ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee
P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709
Or by email to emhughes@comcast.net. Forms may also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER
STORAGE
Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in
storage between November 1 and March 31. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.
The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification or send an email to emhughes@comcast.net.
RENTING YOUR HOME
No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify your rental management company.
Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can
be found online: www.montpelieronline.org
PLEASE PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR YARD.
COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or allowed to remain
on any Lot.
FIRST FREE FRIDAYS Montpelier offers free tours, a story time, tavern games, and more on the
first Friday of each month (March - October). 10-11am Preschool Story Time 11am-4pm Free Tours, Tavern Games, Dinosaur Room, Hands-on Room in mansion, ALL FREE! Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site Contact: (301)377-7817; TTY (301)699-2544; montpeliermansion@pgparks.com We will have First Free Friday on July 3.
We will also have it on Friday, August 7, but regular fees will apply for Blast-in-the-Past, the hands-on his-tory playground. For more information on Blast-in-the-Past, visit http://www.pgparks.com/page64437.aspx. For information on Montpelier and all our programs, visit http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Montpelier_Mansion.htm. We hope to see you soon at Montpelier!
HollyA.Burnham,Historian/MuseumEducator
MNCPPC,DepartmentofParks&Recreation
Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
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call 888 622-4630 x103 or email emhughes@comcast.net to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
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