The Mapleleaf Online is the community website of the Maplewood Citizens Association, Inc. (MCA), a neighborhood organization in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Its purpose is to provide a public forum to discuss neighborhood concerns, address problems, and promote a greater sense of community.
This website is maintained by the MCA to share information about Maplewood and the surrounding area, archives of local news, minutes of meetings, and act as an online "meeting place" so residents can stay informed and discuss their views on local topics and issues.
Mark N June 4th, 2010
The French International School (Lycee Rochambeau) is having its annual party this Saturday June 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM. Featured will be activities for kids of all ages, prizes, live music, French and other international cuisine, and other events.
The school is located at 9600 Forest Road, near the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Beech Drive.
Site Admin June 4th, 2010
We’ve added a photo gallery to the Mapleleaf Online website, and for starters, it features some great photos of the recent Maplewood Spring Social taken by Allen Myers. Do you have some photos of Maplewood you’d like to share? Submit them by email and we’ll gladly publish them on this site!
Janet M June 2nd, 2010
Despite the County’s budget shortfall, many of the streets in Maplewood are scheduled to be resurfaced beginning in the County’s fiscal year 2011 Residential Resurfacing Program.
Roads from West Cedar Lane north to Alta Vista Road are to be done in fiscal year 2011. Alta Vista Road and streets north of it are to be resurfaced in fiscal year 2012 (July 2011-June 2012), subject to budgetary considerations.
Before the resurfacing begins, residents on those streets to be resurfaced will receive a brochure in the mail that explains the road-resurfacing project. In preparation for resurfacing, damaged curbs will be repaired, and areas marked with white paint for full-depth patching. DOT estimates this project will actually start on or about 1 June 2010 and continue approximately three to four weeks, weather permitting. Work hours are between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Temporary parking restrictions on streets being paved will be in force, and minor traffic delays should also be expected.
MCA has invited Mr. Randy Paugh, Chief of the Pavement Management Department of the Department of Transportation’s Division of Highway Services to be our guest speaker at the May 19th MCA meeting. We thank Mr. Paugh for offering Maplewood residents this briefing and an opportunity to ask questions regarding this important project in Maplewood.
Update 6/2/10: Signs have gone up on some Maplewood streets announcing that paving will start Friday, 4 June and continue through the next few weeks. If there is a sign on the street in front of your house, please take note of the applicable dates and move your car off the street on those days.
Katee N June 1st, 2010
Bethesda Naval Hospital will be conducting a traffic study beginning approximately June 2nd and continuing for about two weeks. The focus of the traffic study is primarily related to the interior of the campus, but there will be some traffic counts conducted at the gate entry points. Impacts on the surrounding community should be very minimal, but you may notice some activity. For example, electronic counters may be placed at the intersections outside of the gate entry points, or you may notice physical counts being conducted (i.e. individuals sitting or standing, collecting vehicle information).
Site Admin May 30th, 2010
Bethesda Green, a local non-profit model for sustainable living practices, is launching its inaugural Solar Bethesda Expo, Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10 am – 4 pm, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda.
Solar Bethesda will offer homeowners and other visitors an information-packed showcase event featuring solar providers, cooperative purchasers, government and financing specialists and more. This event will provide homeowners and other interested parties an opportunity to get the latest information about solar-powered technologies, purchasing and investment opportunities, and incentives for home installation. There is no charge to attend this event.
Presentations will include: Home Solar Readiness Check via Satellite Mapping, State of the Art in Solar Energy, Purchasing Co-ops, Government Incentives and Financing Options, Living with Solar (a round-table discussion with homeowners). Plus there will be activities for children to learn more about solar power.
Representatives from the following organizations will be available to comment on the state of solar power in our community: Solar Energy World, Maryland Clean Energy Center, Astrum Solar, Clean Currents Solar, groSolar, Kenergy, 21st Century Power Solutions, Common Cents Solar, Leo Sunergy, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Pepco, Smith Design Construction, Standard Solar, Sunnovations and Switch Renewable Energy.
Mark N May 29th, 2010
The next meeting of the BRAC Implementation Committee is at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center. The tentative agenda includes:
Agenda, directions and more information are on the County’s Community Involvement page.
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