Mason and Greens – the Zero Waste Store at 8th and PA Avenue, SE – plans on offering what is the possibly the city’s first beer and wine “refillery.” Their liquor license application comes up before ANC6B ABC Committee meeting on Monday night.
In mid April, M&G hopes to turn on the wine and beer taps which will be installed in the four holes shown above. The existing taps currently offer non-alcoholic beverages.
Barracks Row Union Kitchen – The unconfirmed word on the street is that Union Kitchen is still slated to open an outlet in the former Subway Shop on Barracks Row at 8th and E Street, SE, across from the 7-11. Most recently, the space was the campaign HQ of DC City Council candidate Graham McLaughlin. The windows are blurred with film, but there’s been activity inside. The Union Kitchen folks are pretty hard to reach.
The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee met last Wednesday night in the Market’s North Hall. Chair Chuck Burger announced the establishment of four committees to involve the community in the Market’s survival. EMMCA will solicit volunteers to serve on the following four committees: Fundraising, Events, Marketing/Branding, and Social Media.
Triple Candie’s latest. Here are two shots of Triple Candies’ new installation in their exhibit space in the former Li’l Pub at 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. For more, go here: http://www.triplecandie.org/
“Jannis Kounellis was a Greek Italian artist based in Rome. A key figure associated with Arte Povera – a movement theorized by curator Germano Celant as a major shift from work on flat surfaces to installations.” Wikipedia.
The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted April 2, 2023
The Week Ahead … (Some meeting dates have changed in observance of the upcoming religious holiday)
Monday, April 3
The Washington Bach Consort will offer another free performance of its Noontime Cantata series at 12:10pm at St. Mark’s Church, 301 A St SE. Professional soloists, choir and orchestra will perform an prelude and Bach cantata.
ANC6B’s Alcohol Beverage Control Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to access the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Lola’s, 711 8th Street, SE. Application for an Entertainment Endorsement for their Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern License.
- Lola’s, 711 8th Street, SE. Request for a stipulated license for an Entertainment Endorsement.
- Mason & Greens, 400 8th Street, SE. Application for a Retailer’s Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store license.
- Mason & Greens, 400 8th Street, SE. Request for a stipulated license for a Retailer’s Class “B” license.
ANC6B Transportation Committee Meeting will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- DPW Presentation on Parking Enforcement.
- DDOT Presentation on Bridge Rehabilitation Project on the SE/SW Freeway (I-695).
- DDOT Presentation on Traffic Cameras.
- DDOT Presentation on 695 Offramp & I Street, SE.
- Presentation by Councilmember Henderson on Traffic Enforcement.
- Resident Member Cunningham Update on Draft EV Letter.
- Traffic Safety Resolution.
ANC 6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
No meeting this month.
ANC 6C Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- 301 Florida Avenue NE – Streetscape Plan. The NRP Group has requested a review of their proposed streetscape plan for the development project at 301 Florida Avenue, NE.
- 1100-1199 Block of 4th Street. NE – DDOT TOPS. Construction Permit Request, Fixture Small Cell Installation.
- Folger Shakespeare Library request for support. The Folger Shakespeare Library is requesting ANC support for the installation of two digital totems (signage); one at 2nd and East Capitol, one at 3rd and East Capitol.
- Request for bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue, NE. ANC 6C resident requesting the addition of bike lanes on the Massachusetts Avenue corridor.
Tuesday, April
ANC 6B April 2023 Planning and Zoning will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Request for Oversight by Council of DOB Vacant Building Enforcement.
- 4-5 Library Court, SE; Special Exception to combine one tax lot and two record lots in the RF-3 zone (Square 788, Lots 28 and 817).
- Rezoning of 1323 E Street SE.
- Potential of Moving P&Z Meetings from Tuesday to the Thursday ABC Committee Slot.
ANC6C Planning, Zoning and Economic Development is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.
No meeting this month.
ANC 6C Environment, Parks & Events Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Capitol Hill Classic – The 42nd annual 10-K, 3-K and Fun Run will be held on May 21, 2023. Race representative Roberta Stewart will discuss the event with our committee, answer questions, and seek ANC 6C support. For details, please see https://www.capitolhillclassic.com/
- Hayes Senior Wellness Center Tot-Lot Playground – The playground, which first opened in 2012, is in need of repairs. Specifically, the rubberized surface has worn away in several locations, the entry gate is misaligned and difficult to operate, and the metal fencing along K St is detached/loose. EPE Chair Joe McCann will present.
- L and M Street Underpasses (NoMa) – Request to DC Government that the concrete barriers be removed at the L & M Street underpasses in NoMa, and that the District install on the side path areas seating, bike lanes, playable art, and other elements to activate these spaces.
- Brentwood-Hamilton Field – Request to DPR to install basic safety and access improvements to the Brentwood-Hamilton field on 6th Street at Neal NE in ANC 5D adjacent to 6C. This limited seating, no ADA pathways, and very poor maintenance of the areas outside the fields. 6C07.
Thursday, April 6
Friends of Southeast Library will hold their monthly meeting at 5:30pm in Southeast Library, lower level.
Agenda:
- The April book sale.
- Report by SE Neighborhood Library Branch Manager Julia Strusienski
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