[RP TownTalk] Friends of Preservation in Riverdale Park - Thursday May 18th 7:30 pm

[Alan Thompson & Sarah Wayland]

The next meeting of the Friends of Preservation in Riverdale Park will 
be held Thursday, May 18th at 7:30 PM. I'm not sure where - perhaps 
someone else who was at the last meeting can send a notice to the list 
regarding the location?

At the last meeting we discussed the following topics.

- How to educate people about the the Historic Preservation District. 
Some ideas included submitting a regular column to the Town Crier and 
organizing a seminar on submitting the paperwork for getting a tax 
credit for fixing up houses in the district. We also discussed putting 
up signs that indicate the boundaries of the district, and amending the 
district boundaries as more of our homes turn 50.

- A celebration and walking tour showcasing the homes that have 
turned/will turn soon/ or are turning 100 this year.

- Teaming up with the Hyattsville Preservation Association. Ann Barrett 
was present and had lots of good information for us. Some items of 
note:
   (a) Hyattsville Preservation Association website: 
www.preservehyattsville.org; also a list serve for all issues 
preservation
   (b) Hyattsville House Tour is Sunday, May 21st  from 1pm - 5 pm. Get 
tickets in advance at Franklins (and other places I'm sure), or at the 
Hyattsville Town Hall the day of the tour.

- Putting together a list of contractors who can help you maintain your 
home.

Come join us tomorrow evening!

-Sarah Wayland
  4711 Sheridan Street