A Big THANK YOU to Elsie & Pierre for doing such a great job organising this event
29.4.11
ParkCleanUp & Egg Hunt Tomorrow
B.T.C.C. Annual ParkCleanUp
April 30th 9AM
Trash Bags & some pick up sticks will be provided .
Bring Gloves
We will gather 9 AM at the baseball field.
For more info contact Dave 633-0828 or
Chuck 999-7733 brooklandterrace@gmail.com
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 30th 1:30 PM
Woodland Run Park
BTCC ParkCleanUp - 9AM April 30th
28.4.11
High Winds Took Down Tree at 600 Armstrong
Reported to NCC Parks & they got to it the week of 9th of May
22.4.11
Easter Egg Hunt Resceduled
Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled
Easter Egg Hunt
April 30th 1:30 PM
Woodland Run Park
April 30th 1:30 PM
Woodland Run Park
20.4.11
New Water Mains Sceduled to be installed
Artesian Water will be install new water mains at ..
This is scheduled to happen inside of a month .
The current scheduled start date is in or around 9 May & the work will take 18 weeks .
Delaware (Newark Office): (302) 453-6930
custserv@artesianwater.com
East Brookland Ave
Beech Ave
Elm Ave
Walnut Ave
Beech Ave
Elm Ave
Walnut Ave
This is scheduled to happen inside of a month .
The current scheduled start date is in or around 9 May & the work will take 18 weeks .
Delaware (Newark Office): (302) 453-6930
custserv@artesianwater.com
18.4.11
Street Signs In to Del-DOT : Signs replaced 21 April
Street Signs In to Del-DOT : Signs replaced 21 April
We have several stop signs in need of replacement & repair of a broken post on directional sign .
-Maryland & Hillside Ave repair of a post
- Stop Sign at Rhode Island & Hillside Ave
- Stop Signs at Rhode Island & Armstrong
- Stop Sign at Maryland & Armstrong Ave
- Stop Sign at Maryland & Centre Ferris Road
We have several stop signs in need of replacement & repair of a broken post on directional sign .
-Maryland & Hillside Ave repair of a post
- Stop Sign at Rhode Island & Hillside Ave
- Stop Signs at Rhode Island & Armstrong
- Stop Sign at Maryland & Armstrong Ave
- Stop Sign at Maryland & Centre Ferris Road
14.4.11
BTCC Easter Egg Hunt 1:30 April 23th Woodland Run Park
Easter Egg Hunt
April 23th 1:30 PM
Woodland Run Park
April 23th 1:30 PM
Woodland Run Park
For more info & to volunteer contact
Elsie 482-1447 elsiez24@yahoo.com
Elsie 482-1447 elsiez24@yahoo.com
BTCC ParkCleanUp - 9AM April 30th
BTCC ParkCleanUp Rescheduled - 9AM April 30th
Annual ParkCleanUp
April 30th 9AM
Trash Bags & some pick up sticks will be provided .
Bring Gloves
We will gather 9 AM at the baseball field.
For more info contact Dave 633-0828 or
Chuck 999-7733 brooklandterrace@gmail.com
April 30th 9AM
Trash Bags & some pick up sticks will be provided .
Bring Gloves
We will gather 9 AM at the baseball field.
For more info contact Dave 633-0828 or
Chuck 999-7733 brooklandterrace@gmail.com
8.4.11
15% OFF MAY 1ST AT Dress Barn
Dress Barn at Prices Corner Shopping Center is hosting a VIP Party for Brookland Terrace residents .
From 11:00-5:00 PM on May 1st , 2011 bring in this post to the event and residents will receive 15% off of their entire purchase
Any questions Laura guinlyn@gmail.com
From 11:00-5:00 PM on May 1st , 2011 bring in this post to the event and residents will receive 15% off of their entire purchase
Any questions Laura guinlyn@gmail.com
6.4.11
Working Group Meeting Synopsis SR 141, Landscaping, Kirkwood Highway to Faulkland Road Contract No. T200910601 March 7, 2011
Working Group Meeting Synopsis
SR 141, Landscaping, Kirkwood Highway to Faulkland Road
Contract No. T200910601
March 7, 2011
Purpose of Working Group
The purpose of the working group is to assist DelDOT with the development of the landscape plan for SR 141. This will entail review of plant material; determining the location of planting areas; providing input on landscaping concepts; and working with the Department to identify private funding sources and commitments for maintenance.
The project has been budgeted at $500,000.00.
Construction of the Landscaping is scheduled to begin during spring 2012.
Limitations of project will be four to five acres.
Project Goals
· Develop a sustainable landscape plan that provides aesthetic enhancement to the corridor.
1. Due to safety issues, DelDOT is uncomfortable with a private group maintaining the median – therefore maintenance (if required) will be done by DelDOT as part of their normal mowing schedule.
2. Plantings may consist of low growth grasses. The feasibility of including low maintenance perennial beds consisting of native plant species may also be investigated.
3. Options of having the median filled with pavers instead of landscape plantings was brought up and discussed by the group. DelDOT representatives made the point that the landscape budget for the project is $500,000 and would most likely be expended, or possibly exceeded, if this concept is pursued.
4. Trees will not be incorporated within the median due to maintenance and safety issues.
· Meet the tree replacement requirements in the “Tree Bill”.
1. (What are the specifics of the Tree Bill for this project – to plant two for every one removed?)
Our planting requirements for this project are determined by acreage since we removed more than 50 trees from the site. We must replant 225 square feet for each tree removed. 232 trees were removed, multiplied by 225 square feet per tree, equates to 52,200 square feet (1.2 acres) of reforestation planting required. By planting larger caliper street trees and receiving credit for them, we will be able to reduce the amount of reforestation plantings required. The exact combination of street trees and reforestation plantings to meet the Tree Bill requirements will be determined as the design process continues.
· Develop a plan that minimizes the required maintenance and provides easy and safe access for private groups to perform maintenance.
· Along the area by the pond – to reforest the area with trees in an effort to enhance the existing forested area along the stream and provide a naturalized planting scheme. These plantings will also help fulfill the tree replacement requirements of the “Tree Bill.”
· Along the east side of Route 141 there will be street tree plantings with attention given to utility lines (both above and below ground).
· JMT’s Landscape Architect utilized an aerial photograph of the project site to identify areas available for landscape enhancements. Overlays to the aerial photograph described specific landscape concepts to be discussed by the group. As a result of the discussions, the following specific points were emphasized by the group.
· The newly created planting strips along the west side of SR141 between Woodward Avenue and East Brookland Avenue should be maintained as mowable turf. The group requested that street trees not be planted in an effort to maximize the sight distance available for residents leaving their communities and accessing SR141.
· The residential properties along the east side of SR141 may have landscape plantings installed that visually screen the roadway from their view. The plantings may be installed within the available public right-of-way and may include evergreen and deciduous species. The intent is to provide native plants that will enhance the existing forested areas and reduce the area of regular mowing required by DelDOT.
· The group expressed a concern for headlight glare of vehicles traveling south along Montgomery Road directly adjacent to the northbound lanes of SR141. We will investigate the feasibility of providing landscape plantings that may reduce the glare issue, however, sight distance must be maintained.
· Members of the community have witnessed large vehicles driving over the median at the intersection of Montgomery Road and SR141. Apparently, vehicles with larger turning radii have attempted to turn onto Montgomery Road from SR141 and have been unable to avoid the median. The group has suggested that signing be installed to deter these maneuvers and that the median be filled with pavers instead of landscape plantings.
· A combination of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs may be planted as screening for residents along the east side of SR141.
· Determine maintenance responsibilities and enter into a maintenance agreement with private entities by May, 2011.
· JMT’s Landscape Architect will take document the suggestions/concerns of the residents begin to develop a complete final draft of the landscaping plan to be presented for final consideration to group. The date of the next meeting will be scheduled following the completion of the draft plan.
SR 141, Landscaping, Kirkwood Highway to Faulkland Road
Contract No. T200910601
March 7, 2011
Purpose of Working Group
The purpose of the working group is to assist DelDOT with the development of the landscape plan for SR 141. This will entail review of plant material; determining the location of planting areas; providing input on landscaping concepts; and working with the Department to identify private funding sources and commitments for maintenance.
The project has been budgeted at $500,000.00.
Construction of the Landscaping is scheduled to begin during spring 2012.
Limitations of project will be four to five acres.
Project Goals
· Develop a sustainable landscape plan that provides aesthetic enhancement to the corridor.
1. Due to safety issues, DelDOT is uncomfortable with a private group maintaining the median – therefore maintenance (if required) will be done by DelDOT as part of their normal mowing schedule.
2. Plantings may consist of low growth grasses. The feasibility of including low maintenance perennial beds consisting of native plant species may also be investigated.
3. Options of having the median filled with pavers instead of landscape plantings was brought up and discussed by the group. DelDOT representatives made the point that the landscape budget for the project is $500,000 and would most likely be expended, or possibly exceeded, if this concept is pursued.
4. Trees will not be incorporated within the median due to maintenance and safety issues.
· Meet the tree replacement requirements in the “Tree Bill”.
1. (What are the specifics of the Tree Bill for this project – to plant two for every one removed?)
Our planting requirements for this project are determined by acreage since we removed more than 50 trees from the site. We must replant 225 square feet for each tree removed. 232 trees were removed, multiplied by 225 square feet per tree, equates to 52,200 square feet (1.2 acres) of reforestation planting required. By planting larger caliper street trees and receiving credit for them, we will be able to reduce the amount of reforestation plantings required. The exact combination of street trees and reforestation plantings to meet the Tree Bill requirements will be determined as the design process continues.
· Develop a plan that minimizes the required maintenance and provides easy and safe access for private groups to perform maintenance.
· Along the area by the pond – to reforest the area with trees in an effort to enhance the existing forested area along the stream and provide a naturalized planting scheme. These plantings will also help fulfill the tree replacement requirements of the “Tree Bill.”
· Along the east side of Route 141 there will be street tree plantings with attention given to utility lines (both above and below ground).
· JMT’s Landscape Architect utilized an aerial photograph of the project site to identify areas available for landscape enhancements. Overlays to the aerial photograph described specific landscape concepts to be discussed by the group. As a result of the discussions, the following specific points were emphasized by the group.
· The newly created planting strips along the west side of SR141 between Woodward Avenue and East Brookland Avenue should be maintained as mowable turf. The group requested that street trees not be planted in an effort to maximize the sight distance available for residents leaving their communities and accessing SR141.
· The residential properties along the east side of SR141 may have landscape plantings installed that visually screen the roadway from their view. The plantings may be installed within the available public right-of-way and may include evergreen and deciduous species. The intent is to provide native plants that will enhance the existing forested areas and reduce the area of regular mowing required by DelDOT.
· The group expressed a concern for headlight glare of vehicles traveling south along Montgomery Road directly adjacent to the northbound lanes of SR141. We will investigate the feasibility of providing landscape plantings that may reduce the glare issue, however, sight distance must be maintained.
· Members of the community have witnessed large vehicles driving over the median at the intersection of Montgomery Road and SR141. Apparently, vehicles with larger turning radii have attempted to turn onto Montgomery Road from SR141 and have been unable to avoid the median. The group has suggested that signing be installed to deter these maneuvers and that the median be filled with pavers instead of landscape plantings.
· A combination of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs may be planted as screening for residents along the east side of SR141.
· Determine maintenance responsibilities and enter into a maintenance agreement with private entities by May, 2011.
· JMT’s Landscape Architect will take document the suggestions/concerns of the residents begin to develop a complete final draft of the landscaping plan to be presented for final consideration to group. The date of the next meeting will be scheduled following the completion of the draft plan.
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