The Week Ahead & Some Photos from Last Week and More ANC Commissioners Will Not Run  

The Week Ahead & Some Photos from Last Week and More ANC Commissioners Will Not Run  

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 16, 2024

Last Tuesday night, at the June meeting of ANC6B, two more commissioners – Frank D’Andrea, 6B04 and Kasie Durkit 6B05 announced they would not seek reelection, joining  commissioners Edward Ryder and Matt LaFortune who previously announced their decisons not to run again.  On Thursday, ANC6A01 Commissioner Keya Chatterjee announced she would be “stepping down.”

Commissioner Frank D’Andrea said simply that he did not use social media and had chosen this occasion to announce that he would not run for reelection.  He added that it had been an honor to serve his constituents.  

Commissioner Kasie Durkit followed saying she would also not seek reelection and that it had been a joy working with the commission.  She said that a new role at work along with a likely change in residence prompted her decision.  She thanked the commission “for all you have taught me.”

Commissioner Chatterjee announced she is stepping down because she is relocating “across town,” adding that it “has been a real privilege serving all of you and the community.”  Chatterjee added that the Board of Elections (BOE) says it is too close to the next election to hold a special election. She expects to resign before the end of the month.  

Prospective candidates can pick up petitions to get on the ballot from BOE starting July 1.  Here’s everything you need to know regarding filing with the BOE to run for the ANC:  https://dcboe.org/candidates/anc-advisory-neighborhood-commissioners

Here’s an early update on what’s happening in the space formerly occupied by Radici.  The windows are papered over and a buildout is on-going behind them.  Word on the street is that it might be a bakery.  No confirmation of that yet and it seems a bakery would have to sell a lot of croissants to make a go of it what with the Eastern Market Bakery across the street, and Le Pain on the other end of the block.  Radici’s wine and beer license will convey with the building, though. 

Friday, June 21, the Folger Library reopens.  See below.

Also on Friday, Eastern Market celebrates its comeback after the fire with “Night of the Phoenix.”  See below. 

The Week Ahead….

Monday, June 17

ANC6A Transportation & Public Space Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

• Florida Avenue, NE, Streetscape Project Update. The Streetscape Project outreach team will provide project updates and address community safety concerns with related contractor work.
• H Street, NE, Bus Priority Project.  Commissioner Gove requested an opportunity to present DDOT’s responses to ANC 6A’s Letter of Support for H Street, NE, Bus/Streetcar-only lanes and for the community to comment on DDOT’s response.
• National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.  DOEE is soliciting input for possible EV charging station locations. Publicly accessible sites that are not restricted to specific tenants, employers, or parking customers are eligible for the most grants and subsidies relevant to DOEE, and the Committee would like collect input from the community on possible locations within ANC 6A.
• Arts in the Right-Of-Way (AROW) project at 15th Street, NE, and Constitution Avenue, NE.  DDOT has selected Joel Bergner, a local, District-based artist, to design and install the ground mural.  Commissioner Gove requested an opportunity to gather community comments and input on design for DDOT’s planned AROW Project at 15th Street, NE, and Constitution Avenue, NE, as well as reiterate ANC 6A’s request for an all-way stop at this location. Further information about DC’s curb extension murals may be found here: https://bit.ly/4bTj6AF
• Maury PTA, in collaboration with Hill Family Biking, seeks a letter of support from ANC 6A for an Art in the Right of Way installation at Maury Elementary School in the crosswalk across the 200 block of 13th Street at the intersection with Tennessee Avenue. The project will consist of a 2-foot color banner on both sides of the existing crosswalk and will follow DDOT guidelines.

ANC6D Transportation and Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/anc6d-transportation-committee/

Agenda:  Not available at press time.

ANC 7D Economic Development, Housing Justice, Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage-Cannabis Administration Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Among items on the draft agenda:

• Presentation on Utility Shut Off Ban Initiative.  Speaker: Mr. Selah Goodson Bell, Energy Justice Campaigner, Energy Justice Program, Center for Biological Diversity. 
• Presentation on BZA Cases #20768 and #20769 (4337 and 4533 Douglas St, NE).  Speaker: Mr. Oumar Seck, LNDC Inc
• Presentation on BZA Case #21149 (1801 D St, NE).  Speakers: Speakers: Ms. Sarah Harkcom, Sullivan & Barros, LLP; Ms. Alexandra Wilson, Sullivan & Barros, LLP; Mr. Matt Lee, Lee Design Studio. 

ANC 7D Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Among items on the draft agenda:

• Operation THRIVE in Rosedale – MPD Captain Megan Mulrooney
• SMD-specific Areas/Topics of Concern
• Discussion Items/Updates

Tuesday, June 18

ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

• Motion to support Zonong Adjustment application for 430 10th Street, NE, to construct a rear addition to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
• Motion to support Zoning Adjustment application for 1351 C Street, NE, to construct a penthouse and roof deck to an existing, attached, two-story, flat with roof deck in the RF-1 zone.  Seeking relief from height limitation. 
• Motion to support Zoning Adjustment application for 813 7th Street, NE, to construct a detached, two-story accessory garage with accessory dwelling to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.  Seeking a special exception to use the accessory building second floor as a dwelling unit once construction is complete and a certificate of occupancy is obtained.

Friday, June 21

6pm – 9pm Eastern Market hosts a free event, Night of the Phoenix, to celebrate and kick off the Market’s Strength in Neighbor’s Weekend.  The evening will feature live music by Rock Creek Kings, food from local vendors, and an evening artisan market.  Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase with ID.  The event is being presented free, thanks to a grant from EventsDC. 

Friday night’s event will be followed on Saturday and Sunday by the Strength in Neighbors Celebration – in honor of Eastern Market’s 150th Anniversary with a specific focus on the fire of April 2007, the community’s coming together, the resilience of the vendors and merchants and the reopening of the historic market in June 2009.   For more info, go here:  https://bit.ly/3VJ7Kte

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Friday, June 21

The Folger Library will reopen on Friday, June 21, after a four year closure for remodeling.  Mayor Bowser will participate in the June 21st Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 10am.  The event will also feature poet Kyle Dargan among others.

From the Folger Website here:  https://www.folger.edu/visit/plan-your-visit/after-our-building-reopens/#hours

ADMISSION

It is free to visit the Folger, and we welcome walk-in visitors as building capacity allows.  However, we recommend that you reserve a pay-what-you-will timed-entry pass, with a suggested donation starting at $15.  The first date to use timed-entry passes will be June 21.

HOURS

New hours begin Friday, June 21, 2024

Galleries and Great Hall, Exhibitions, café, and gift shop:

Sundays: 11am – 6pm*

Mondays: Closed

Tuesday and Wednesday: 11am – 6pm*

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 11am – 9pm

*Extended evening hours on performance days.

Friday, June 21. 

Peterbug Mattews Dog Parade at 6:30pm.  Pick up application at Peter Bug Matthews’ Shoe Academy, 502 13th Street, SE.

Saturday, June 22

Peterbug Matthews Juneteenth Block Party at 12:00noon.   502 13th Street, SE.