[RP TownTalk] Landscaping in the neighborhood

[Rob Oppenheim]

Hi Jen 

Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I have been really 
busy pouring over budget stuff.

That lot next to your home is not owned by the town.

It was the trolley turn around area back in the 1950s. 
Last year it was purchased by IJK Properites
4001 BUCHANAN ST, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781-2117

The tall grass on that lot is a code enforcement problem
(not a public works problem).

Last week, Mrs Gee reported the tall grass to the town,
and code enforcement promptly sent a letter to the new 
owners. They were given a few days to correct it, or 
face a fine.

If they do not correct it, then the town will mow it and 
charge the owners for it (a tax lien on the property).

By the way, Mrs Gee's husband use to keep it mowed 
as a volunteer! A big thanks to that family for their many
years of service to our town as volunteers. (Mrs Gee
also serves us as an election judge).

The mud trail that runs behind your house is the old 
trolley line. I hope to see that improved a lot - cut back, 
paved and lighted to improve safety. You can read more 
about that here:
http://www.hyattsvilleh4x.com/index.php?post_id=178334&comments=on 

Take care
-Rob Oppenheim

Outgoing Ward One Councilman, Riverdale Park
5902 Cleveland Ave
Riverdale Park, Md 20737-1930

Home Office: 301 779 1745


On Wed, 23 May 2007 19:38:28 +0000, Robinson Sanderson wrote:

I'm not sure if anyone on this list can help me out with this.....my family
and I moved into a house on 47th Avenue in January, so everything is new to
us.  Next to our house, there is a large grassy area--in the winter it was
used for sledding--but mostly people use it to cut through to the walking
path.  Anyway, the grass is now extremely tall----past my waist.  I'm not
sure who is in charge of the upkeep of this area.  I called Public Works and
left a message and I called Town Hall and was put through to voice mail for
a Ron Goff, I believe.  I never heard back from anyone and the grass just
keeps getting taller and taller.  Is there anyone else to contact about
this?

Thanks,
Jen Sanderson
6315 47th Avenue
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://riverdale-park.org/pipermail/towntalk/attachments/20070524/ac315fdf/attachment-0003.html>