From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga May 2025

Council Member Tom Dernoga with Acting County Executive Tara Jackson after meeting at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Community Utilities and Resource Fair on May 12

On Monday, May 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, we will host a Community Utilities and Resource Fair at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road. Some of our partners include Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO), Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland Office of the People's Counsel, Prince George's County Federal Credit Union, and several other organizations and county agencies. You may register by going to https://tinyurl.com/D1CommFair.

Changes to WMATA Bus Routes

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will change bus routes throughout the County and District 1 on Jun 29 as part of the WMATA Better Bus Network Redesign initiative. Relevant information about the changes to bus routes can be found at https://bit.ly/WMATA2025BusNetwork. Within Beltsville, the routes 83, 86, 89M, and 302 will be changed. WMATA reports that routes P10, P1X, and M44 correspond with the 83, P10 and P1X correspond with the 86, and P12 corresponds to 89M. The new M42, M44, and P19 routes will pass through Beltsville. Please use the resource list link above. 

County Animal Services Division Looking For Volunteers

The Prince George's County Animal Services Division is looking for volunteers to assist with walking and training dogs, socializing and feeding animals, cleaning, laundry, office assistance, facility greeting, and off-site events. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain knowledge in the animal welfare industry and exposure to different career paths. High school students between 14 and 17 can volunteer and acquire community service hours. They must attend orientation, complete the Volunteer Application, and schedule a morning or afternoon shift any Monday through Friday. Only volunteers 18 years and older can apply to work directly with animals. These volunteers must attend an orientation and facility tour, schedule one-on-one meetings with a volunteer coordinator, and commit to at least 4 hours per month.

Potential volunteers may visit the Animal Services Division Facility at 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro for more information and to apply. You can find and print a copy of the application form from this link: https://bit.ly/PGVolunteerASD. You can also call 301-780-7200 for additional information.

Unemployment Resources for Federal Workers

Our office has developed a list of resources for federal workers facing unemployment. Please review the list of resources for District 1 at https://tinyurl.com/D1FedResc. The Office of Senator Van Hollen has also shared its list of resources for District 1 residents that can be found at https://tinyurl.com/SenCVHMDRes.

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Contact Us

Please keep in touch. You can email us at councildistrict1@co.pg.md.us or call 301-952-3887. Se habla español. አማርኛ እንናገራለን. Follow us on Facebook, X, Threads, and Instagram: @TomDernogaD1.