January 12, 2022
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest Covid info from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
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100th Anniversary of the Knickerbocker Theater Disaster
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Join the Adams Morgan community on
Friday, January 28th
for a candlelit memorial marking the 100th Anniversary of the Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster. Learn about the largest, peacetime single-day loss of life in the history of the District of Columbia and hear the stories of those who tragically lost their lives when the roof of the theater collapsed under a record 28-inches snow. There will also be a reading of the names of the victims of the tragedy.
The event will take place at 6PM at the public plaza at 1801 Adams Mill Road, NW near the bulletin board kiosk so we can look to the opposite corner where the Knickerbocker once stood.
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Save the Date! Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Meeting
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID) annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 5pm.
We will have elections for 5 positions on the Board of Directors (3 property owners and 2 business owners). Additional nominations (per the process in our bylaws) will be accepted until January 27th (40 days prior to the meeting). The ballot will also include a vote on revisions to the AMPBID Bylaws. The revised bylaws will be mailed along with the ballots in early February.
For more details including voting information and how to join the meeting, visit:
ADMODC.ORG/ANNUAL-MEETING
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Join the Adams Morgan Partnership BID Board of Directors
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID) holds elections every year at our annual meeting in March. The board consists of 15 seats, nine of which are reserved for commercial property owners and six for business owners. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms (unless they are replacing a board member who resigned before the end of their term).
The nominations committee will be meeting tomorrow, so if you are interested in board membership or know someone who is, please reach out to Kristen Barden or more information on qualifications and the election process, at 202-997-0783 or via
email
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Important:
Vaccine Requirement Starts Saturday
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To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the District of Columbia is launching a
city wide vaccination entry requirement
(VaxDC), which calls for establishments to verify that patrons are vaccinated against COVID-19.
On January 15, 2022, per Mayor’s Order 2021-148, the District of Columbia will adopt a city wide vaccination entry requirement that requires COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor facilities within the city.
Timeline for Vaccine Requirements
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January 15, 2022: one dose for ages 12+
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February 15, 2022: fully vaccinated for ages 12+
Required Signage
Beginning on January 15, 2022, businesses shall display prominently, visible to patrons prior to entry, a notice informing patrons that proof of vaccination is required to enter any indoor portion of a covered location. Sample advisory notices are available for download in PDF format
here
and
here
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If you need signs for your business, please
email
or call (202-536-9515) Brian Barrie and we will bring some to you.
Read more about the requirements here
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Snow Reminder --
Snow possible this weekend
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From the Mayor's office
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Residential and commercial property owners are required to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks
within the first eight hours of daylight following the end of the storm
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The District Snow Team also encourages residents and commercial property owners to apply abrasives such as rock salt, deicer, or non-clumping kitty litter to the sidewalks around their properties prior to snowfall to reduce the possibility of icing and to prevent slips and falls. The Snow Team uses pet friendly deicer on District pedestrian bridges.
Streeteries
Streeteries and parklets are not to be used during a Snow Emergency.
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Reminder: Street Cans are
Not
for Household Trash
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Thank you to DPW for putting these signs on trash cans around the neighborhood this week. Please remember that these cans are for pedestrian use and not for household or business trash.
Thank you for helping to keep Adams Morgan clean!
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Great Streets Grants applications due date
extended to January 31
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Click Here
to access the Great Streets Grant application.
The Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant is the hallmark grant opportunity for the Great Streets program. The grant has helped hundreds of small businesses renovate their storefront to attract new customers and drive profitability.
The purpose of the grant is to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, and transform designated commercial corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers.
If you need someone to help write the proposal for you, please reach out to one of the
14 small business technical assistance (SBTA) providers here
. Many of them are funded by DC government to help support you so their fees are subsidized.
The deadline to apply for the DC Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant has been extended until January 31, 2022 at 5 pm.
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Don't Let Metro Service Disruptions Lower Productivity
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Attention Employers:
Metro has announced that its buses will be operating at 75% of their normal schedule due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases among WMATA employees. This is in addition to the service disruptions on Metrorail due to the 7000 Series train cars being pulled from service.
Transit service disruptions like these can make it difficult for employees to plan their commute and can lower productivity. Help mitigate the recent Metro disruptions by ensuring your employees have access to all of their transportation resources and the flexibility to choose the option that works best for them. The experts at goDCgo can help you commute-proof your workplace and create a set of commuter benefits that helps mitigate the impact of transit service disruptions.
Click here
to schedule a meeting to get started.
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The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce they we will be accepting applications for the first round of Food Waste Innovation Grants.
These grants will provide support for restaurants, food manufacturers, shared commercial kitchens, and commercial corridors like Main Streets and Business Improvement Districts, to minimize food waste.
Reducing food waste in the District’s food businesses can cut food and waste costs, reduce rodents, and reduce carbon emissions.
Grant applications will close on January 31, 2022
, at 2 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Click here
for more information.
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Mayor Bowser Announced Start of 2022 Christmas Tree and Holiday Greenery Collection
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Mayor Bowser, with the Department of Public Works (DPW), announced that Christmas trees and holiday greenery will be collected from homes that receive DPW curbside between January 3 and February 28, 2022. Trees and greenery can be left at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling or at the curbside. Items collected during this period will be composted; in the spring, the mulch will be provided to residents at no cost.
Residents can also drop their Christmas trees and/or holiday greenery at one of four locations:
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Benning Road Transfer Station (3200 Benning Road NE)
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Fort Totten Transfer Station (4900 John F. McCormack Drive NE)
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Bryant Street Sweep Shop (201 Bryant Street NW)
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South Capitol Street Graffiti Shop (2700 South Capitol Street SE)
Highlights of the 2022 collection program include:
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Collection for DPW-serviced households. Residents who receive curbside collection service from DPW (single-family homes and apartment buildings containing three or fewer housing units) are eligible for Christmas tree and holiday greenery collection. Households not serviced by DPW (for example, larger apartment buildings) should consult with their landlord/property owner for collection procedures.
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Where to place trees and greenery. DPW will collect Christmas trees from the normal point of collection for trash/recycling or curbside.
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Remove decorations. When setting items out for collection, residents should remove all ornaments and lights. Do not place trees and greenery in a bag.
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Trees become free compost for residents. Trees and greenery collected through February 28 will be composted. District residents can collect up to five 32-gallon bags of the free compost year-round while supplies last at the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Residents must bring their own bags.
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Composting not guaranteed after February 28. After that date, residents can still place Christmas trees and holiday greenery where their trash is collected; however, composting is not guaranteed. The items will be picked up with the trash as space in DPW trucks permits.
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Steps if Christmas tree and/or holiday greenery was not collected. Contact 311 to create a “Christmas Tree Removal - Seasonal” service request.
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Safety protocols in place. To help safeguard employees and the community, DPW crews will continue to wear masks, practice social distancing, hand wash and hand sanitize frequently. Vehicles and equipment will be cleaned and sanitized before and after every shift.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact
Kristen Barden
at
202-997-0783.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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