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Published: Jun 9, 2026
Bladensburg Council Debates Future of 52nd Street: One-Way vs. Two-Way Amid Maintenance and Safety Concerns
The council debated the future of 52nd Street, which has been a one-way street as a pilot project for two years. While successful in some aspects, maintenance of the barriers and litter has become a challenge. The State Highway Administration has a plan for permanent conversion to one-way, but it's two years out. Options include keeping it one-way, reverting to two-way, or finding a maintenance partnership with the state. Concerns were raised about safety, pedestrian/cyclist accessibility, budget constraints, and maintaining a positive relationship with the state.
Bladensburg Council Explores Compensation and Vehicle Allowance Adjustments
The council discussed potential adjustments to council compensation and vehicle allowances for elected officials, noting that any changes would not take effect until after the next election cycle and would not impact the current fiscal year's budget. The discussion also touched upon exploring taxable equivalents for council members who opt out of town-provided health insurance.
Community Garden Faces Hurdles in Securing School Agreement and Water Source; Town May Assume Operations
The 58th Avenue Community Garden project, funded by grants, is facing challenges securing an educational use agreement with the school system and addressing a water source. A temporary water buffalo solution is proposed, with public works assistance. The operating organization, Eco City Farms, intends to transfer operations to the town in a few years, prompting a discussion about the town's capacity to take over.
Bladensburg Council Considers Reallocating Scholarship Funds to Boost Community Grants
The council discussed the allocation of discretionary funds for community grants and scholarships. Nine organizations applied for community grants, each seeking up to $2,000, and five scholarships of $1,000 each were available. However, no scholarship applicants met the criteria, leading to a proposal to aggregate the scholarship funds to increase the grant pool, potentially allowing for more grantees to be funded.
Legislative Briefing Highlights Fiscal Constraints and Prepares Bladensburg for Upcoming Session
The council received a legislative and budget briefing for the 2026 session and fiscal year 27, emphasizing a constrained fiscal environment at the state and county levels. Key themes included affordability, housing, municipal revenue modernization, infrastructure safety (Mason's Law), and voting rights. The presentation advised Bladensburg to prepare a data-driven, grant-ready agenda to compete effectively for limited funding.
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