The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted June 2, 2024
ICYMI: On May 30, ANC6B09 Commissioner Matt LaFortune announced on X that he will not seek re-election for his seat on the ANC. LaFortue was elected in November of 2022 and chairs the ANC6B Transportation Committee.
From X: “I won’t be running for another term as ANC commissioner but if you live in 6B09 and might be interested, let me know! The BOE will release ballot petitions on July 1st.
It’s not for everybody but I’ve found some satisfaction (and plenty of frustration) in the role. With our family likely moving elsewhere in DC in the next year or so, its time to hand things off to someone else for 2025-26.
Shout out to all the ANCs out there for doing the continued hard work of the community as well as all the neighbors in 6B09 who contribute so much for our little part of the District without the fancy title (or endless meetings).”
On Wednesday, officials from the Department of General Services, DC FEMS, and the non-profits Every Second Counts and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and Zoll Medical cut the ribbon signifying the installation of DC’s first Safe Station Defibrillator Tower. The public-accessible defibrillator is located at the NW Corner of Eastern Market, on the west side of the building.
The unit is user friendly and even those unfamiliar with how to administer CPR or use the defibrillator can follow the verbal instructions “spoken” by the machine, which start after removing the yellow pack inside the tower and pressing the power button (visible on the upper left of the pack above).
DC FEMS provided demonsttations on administering CPR and those present were d to participate in a hands-on experience. Here’s a link to SaveStations video on how to administer CPR and use the Defibrillator: https://qrco.de/bcc1PB
Saturday afternoon, artist Tsomon Damba was at his stall at Eastern Market. Tsolmon Damba is a Mongolian Asian Modern & Contemporary artist who was born in 1970 in Northern Mongolia. He has been a regular vendor at Eastern Market – off and on – since 1999. Few vendors have more seniority. His expressionist depictions of traditional Mongolian images are the subjects of his paintings and calligraphy. He shows his work at Caso on F Street – 923 F Street, NW.
Here’s a link to his Facebook page where he has photos of some 135 pieces. https://www.facebook.com/tsolmonart/
“Tender-3” by Tsolman Damba, 2018. Oil on canvas. 48”48”. Photo: Damba via Facebook.
“The Nomad Spirit”
series.. by Tsolman Damba, 2014. “Archer Warrior” 2014. Ink on rice paper. Photo: Damba via Facebook.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, June 3
ANC6B Southeast Library Taskforce will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm. Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s)
- Virtual option is available, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda: TBA
DC Department of Recreation will host a Garfield Park Construction Kick-off meeing, 6pm – 7pm. Garfield Park Playground (near 2nd, F, and South Carolina, SE). DPR expects the park improvement work to begin this summer. See here for more: https://garfield.splashthat.com/ (Last week’s meeting was postponed because of weather.)
ANC6D will hold a virtual Administrative Meeting at 7:00pm.
- To view meeting contact 6D@anc.dc.gov
ANC6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee meeting has been cancelled.
Tuesday, June 4
MPD 1D CAC virtual meeting 6:00 – 7:15 pm
Agenda and connection details here: https://1dcac.com/
6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Agenda:
- DMV Liquors Wines and Beers, 643 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Renewal of a Class A Liquor License.
Wednesday, June 5
ANC6B Transportation Committee 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:
- DDOT Presentation on Proposed Safety Actions at 11th/D St SE and 11th/G St SE Intersections
- Proposed Letter in Support of Multimodal Street Design on Major Arterials
- Committee Discussion on WMATA Better Bus Base Network
- Committee Discussion on Proposed EV Charging Locations
ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee. No business this month.
Thursday, June 6
ANC6B 6B Planning and Zoning Committee 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:
- 411 8th Street, SE Project: Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application to permit a fast-food establishment use in an existing, attached, two-story commercial building in the MU-4/CHC zone. Owner(s): Taco Bell of America, LLC/Zusin Development LLC, ilya@zusin.com Applicant: Christopher S. Cohen, christopher.cohen@hklaw.com
- 229 8th Street, SE Project: Historic Preservation Application. TBD.
- 629 South Carolina Ave, SE Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit.
- 718 7th Street ,SE Project: Historic Preservation Application. TBD
- Discussion Regarding Investhome – Investment homes being constructed in 6B08
- Discussion Regarding Ebeneezer Row Construction
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/
Agenda: TBA
Friday, June 7
Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza. 5:30pm. Herb Scott Band
Saturday, June 8
Friends of Southeast and Northeast Library will hold their (mostly) monthly used booksale at Northeast Library from 10am until 3:00pm.
Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:
Wednesday, June 5. Hill Center Event: Former Architect of the Capitol, Alan M. Hantman, Discusses His New Book Under the Dome: Politics, Crisis, and Architecture at the United States Capitol. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; $10:00.
Friday, June 7. Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza. 5:30pm. Herb Scott Band
Saturday, June 8. Friends of Southeast and Northeast Library will hold their (mostly) monthly used booksale at Northeast Library from 10am until 3:00pm.
Sunday, June 9. Hill Center Film Event. 5pm – 7pm/. A Presentation of film Making on Capitol Hill.
- Two shorts: “Men at Work’ and “John Philip Sousa’ – and – a 12 minute documentary: “On the Waterfron with Arthur Cotton Moore”. This film centers on the development of the Georgetown Waterfront National Harbor and its architect, Arthur Cotton Moore. Q&A follows, with wine and refreshment.
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