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March 30, 2008
Tom Dernoga will be haveing a town hall meeting at Martin Luther King Middle School at 4545 Ammendale Rd in Beltsville on Monday the 31st of March at 7 pm.
Items to be discussed include:
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to discuss the Fiscal
Year 2009 Budget, identify priorities and share their thoughts on shortfalls.
It will also be an excellent forum to bring up issues such as
zoning enforcement and traffic concerns. County representatives from the
Board of Education, the Police Department, the Department of Public Works &
Transportation, and the Department of Environmental Resources will be
present to speak and answer questions. There will also be individuals from
the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the Maryland National Capital
Park & Planning Commission and other organizations to speak and meet with
residents.
This sounds like an excellent opportunity to have your voice heard on important issues to Laurel Md and surrounding areas.
March 28, 2008
In an effort to decrease over crowding in Laurel Md elementary schools, the Prince Georges County Board of Education will be holding a public hearing. This hearing is not the first on this subject. Earlier in March there was a hearing where parents voiced their concerns. As a result of the hearing, the Board has now come up with a new proposal. This new proposal will be debated with another plan
Basically, there is an option ‘B’ and an option ‘Z’. Part of Option B will allow fifth graders to finish elementary school at their current school. If Option Z is implemented, fifth graders in three different elementary schools will attend Martin Luther King Middle School for the sixth grade.
There will be a hearing on April 7th at Beltsville Elementary School located at 4300 Wicomico Ave. The time for the hearing is 7 pm. Officials do want you to register at 240-264-1700 by 4 pm on April 7th.
March 24, 2008
This past week my daughters school, Bond Mill Elementary in Laurel Md had its traditional Grandparents Day. Since 1981 it has been a tradition to have the grandparents and sometimes other relatives visit their grandchildren at Bond Mill Elementary school. The grandparents share what it was like to be in elementary school back in their time. The grandmothers and grandfathers also help the students in their assignments. This event is always well attended and enjoyed very much by the students, teachers and grandparents.
For more information about schools in Laurel Md, visit Maryland real estate.
March 21, 2008
According to the Gazette, Laurel Md resident Erika Hill won the Prince Georges County spelling Bee. The Event was held at the University of Maryland this past Friday. Erika is a student at Martin Luther King Middle School in Beltsville. Erika will represent Prince Georges County in the National Spelling Bee held in Washington D.C. Congratulations to Erika and all the students for their participation in a great event.
March 20, 2008
|
2008 |
2007 |
% Change |
| Total Sold Dollar Volume: |
$ 4,599,700 |
$ 9,328,413 |
- 50.69 % |
| Average Sold Price: |
$ 270,571 |
$ 333,158 |
- 18.79 % |
| Median Sold Price: |
$ 269,000 |
$ 324,500 |
- 17.10 % |
| Total Units Sold: |
17 |
28 |
- 39.29 % |
| Average Days on Market: |
122 |
62 |
96.77 % |
| Average List Price for Solds: |
$ 287,359 |
$ 339,375 |
- 15.33 % |
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price: |
94.16 % |
98.17 % |
As you can see, Laurel Md is reflecting the current price decrease that is consistent with all of Maryland real estate. It is still a buyers market. The average price in Laurel has dropped over 18 percent compared to last year. The average sales price in Laurel is now around $270K. Now is the time to buy. If you can afford it, sell your house and take advantage of these new prices. These are good homes in wonderful neighborhoods.
To learn more about Laurel homes for sale, visit Laurel real estate.
March 19, 2008
There is a new elementary school being built in the Laurel Md and Beltsville Md areas. The new school will be named Vansville Elementary. Vansville Elementary will be located between Laurel and Beltsville Md off of Ammandale Rd. It is supposed to be a “Green” school. Prince Georges County is still working out the details as to which students will attend the school. Stay tuned.
To learn more about Vansville Elementary school, visit Green school.
March 16, 2008
One of my daughters was going to Laurel High School in Laurel Md. back in the late 1990s. At that time Laurel High School had the best financial aid department for students going on to two or four year colleges. At that time, Laurel High School assisted students in obtaining millions of dollars in financial aid. This included loans, grants and scholoarships. The staff at Laurel High School were dedicated to helping students succeed in life.
Hopefully this tradition has continued at Laurel. Any parent thinking of buying some Maryland real estate, should consider the schools availability to help pay for a college education. Laurel Md High School has demonstrated a strong committment to help their graduates obtain a college degree.
March 14, 2008
Just wanted to drop in a short note here to congratulate the boys Laurel High School basketball team for making the Maryland Final Four. This continues an excellent tradition of great sports teams at Laurel High School in Maryland. Way to go guys!
To find out how you can be part of this great tradition, visit Laurel real estate.
March 13, 2008
As I was walking my littel girl to Bond Mill Elementary school in Laurel Md this morning, I waived to a woman on the other side of the street. This woman’s name is ‘Kim’. We exchanged waves and a smile. I had recently met Kim at Bond Mill Elementary event. Both our children were in the drama departments most recent production.
As I waved to Kim, it made me think about all the people I have met since I moved to Laurel Md from Gaithersburg Md about 15 years ago. I grew up in Montgomery County Md. Those of us in Montgomery County had a bad impression of Laurel Md. However, since moving to Laurel I realized those bad impressions were wrong.
In the last 15 years Laurel has grown on me. Laurel Md is a great place to live. I feel like I am a member of this town. I know many of the people in my neighborhood. Its nice to wave to familier faces. All of these nice people know my daughter and I know their children.
My little town, Laurel Md, really feels like home.
March 12, 2008
Some long time Laurel Md residents will remember the Little Tavern located at 115 Washington Blvd in Laurel. The Little Tavern used to serve up hamburgers by the bag and was open 24 hours. A couple of years back the Little Tavern in Laurel Md closed its doors. The familier green roofed building sat empty for a time.
Well now, the building is open again. Laurel Tavern Donuts now occupies the space. Now you can still buy your burgers by the bag, and you can buy fresh donuts as well. The food is better than the original Little Tavern. The place has quickly gained popularity among the locals. If you stop in to the Laurel Tavern Donuts in Laurel Md, you will become a regular too.
Since this blog post was originally published, Laurel Tavern Donuts have increased their hours and are now open seven days a week. In addition, you can now by burgers by the bag again.
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