SCA Blog

This blog is for members to comment on anything they choose. We hope to gradually taper off use of the list serve, and start using this blog for neighborhood messages. For board business, local news, and other more formal topics, please use the SCA forums.
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  • 06 Jan 2024 1:45 PM | Anonymous member

    Hello Neighbors!


    My 14 year old daughter, Bella is an experienced babysitter and is now available weekdays 4-11pm as well as Saturdays and Sundays. We live on Westpath Way. Please reach out to her directly at 202-615-0910. If you need to get in touch during school hours you may call/text me as well at 202-431-3879.


    Thanks!


    Alix OMalley

  • 03 Jan 2024 1:23 PM | Anonymous member

    Hello! My son, Conrad would love to take your dogs on walks. He loves all animals and is very good with them- stern yet playful. He also loves pet sitting (we have had many types of pets so he is well trained) except he is allergic to cats.


    He is available:

    all this week (1/3-1/7) anytime (he is on break)


    starting next week:

    weekdays 4pm-7pm and anytime on weekends.

    You can reach him at 301-335-9028 or my cell 202-431-3879.

  • 29 Oct 2023 11:08 AM | Anonymous member

    My 15 year old son, Felix, loves dogs and is available for dog walking - either regular walks or one offs. He is very strong and able to handle all types of dogs. If you're interested please text him to arrange - 202 739 1040. Cash payment only - thanks!

  • 29 Oct 2023 11:04 AM | Anonymous member

    My 13 year old son, Ollie, is looking to make some extra pocket money by washing neighbors' cars. He's very responsible and will do a good job. Options can include full service hand wash; interior vacuumed; wheel express hand wash; and interior hand wash. If you're interested in a quote please text him on 202 739 1065. Cash payment only. Thanks!

  • 06 Oct 2023 11:55 AM | Anonymous member

    Free functional but weathered hoop looking for a new home.


    5128 Westpath Way

  • 16 Aug 2023 8:55 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Dear Neighbors, 


    The Sumner Citizens Association is run by a Board of neighbors. It can per the by-laws have up to ten members. The current Board is seeking additional members to join in the work of helping Sumner continue to be a beautiful, friendly place to live. 


    The Board generally meets six or seven times a year, with meetings rarely lasting more that an hour and a half. In between meetings, Board members consult via email as required. Board members must be members of the SCA. They are expected to attend Board meetings and to help with community events. Several current, active Board members not only have family responsibilities, but also full-time jobs.


    The Board is also seeking volunteers to help with specific activities such as working on a team to put on social events; help distribute the Sumner newspaper; or work on another activity in which you have an interest. Serving as a Board member or as an unelected volunteer both benefits the Sumner community and brings the opportunity to meet many neighbors and make new friends. 


    If you have idea of ways to make Sumner better, if you might be interested in joining the Board, please let the Secretary, Peggy Cloherty (mlclo...@verizon.net) know prior to August 23. If you would like to explore what is involved, please feel free to contact any Board member to discuss either joining the Board or helping with community activities.


    Peggy Cloherty on behalf of the SCA Board

  • 10 Jul 2023 2:14 PM | Anonymous member

    Has anybody put in an electric fence for their dog and have a recommendation for a company who will do that?

  • 28 Nov 2022 3:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Hello Neighbors,


    At the fall 2022 meeting of the Sumner Citizens Association, a number of concerns were expressed about the health of the trees in our neighborhood. The SCA board has taken these concerns seriously and have already taken some steps to address them.  

     

    Individual homeowners, the County and the State have responsibility for trees in different locations in our neighborhood, with the County having responsibility for trees growing in street rights-of-way,  except for trees abutting Massachusetts Avenue, which are the responsibility of the State of Maryland. Trees on private property outside of rights-of-way are the responsibility of homeowners.

     

    The Department of Tree Maintenance of Montgomery County provides a service called a ‘tree print’, which involves arborists inspecting the health and status of all trees on county rights-of-way in a given neighborhood.  The SCA has requested such a review of our neighborhood and we expect the inspection sometime in the next two or three months.  As soon as we know the timing for the inspection process, we will let you know on the SCA website, on the Google Group and any other channels available. 

     

    As the inspection takes place, arborists will place red dots on trees that may need to be removed.  If a citizen disagrees with the assessment, they can contact the tree maintenance department to get a separate opinion from a different arborist.  We will provide that contact information on the SCA website when the time comes.  Instead of removal, pruning may be all that is required.  

     

    Any resident concerned about a specific individual tree on the County right of way, can make an individual inspection request online. Requests made through this website will take place earlier than the full tree print, when circumstances warrant one.

     

    One comfort is that the tree maintenance department are champions for a robust, diverse tree canopy and do not like dropping trees.  They balance safety concerns and the age and health of individual trees with the strong desire to retain as many trees as possible.  This makes sense as it takes so long for mature trees to gain their tall heights and provide their cooling shade and pleasing presentation.  

     

    We are hopeful that this inspection will result in safety improvements so we avoid any near misses or impacts of tree limbs or trees on people, cars or property in the future. Our neighborhood was established more than 70 years ago and many of our trees are showing their age and fragility. The good news is that if a tree has to be taken down, the county will work with the nearest homeowner to select an appropriate and desirable tree to replace the one taken down as described above.  

     

    As a side note, any county resident may request to plant a street tree and may do so online. When we rebuilt our house in the neighborhood, I worked with the tree department to select just the tree we thought would work best in the right of way in front of our home.  They were super cooperative and talked us through the advantages and disadvantages of several species and sizes of tree. I understand the same process of dialog with residents is in place for requesting trees for planting in rights of way.

     

    For individual property owners who are concerned about trees on their property, we are gathering a list of local arborists and asking them if they will provide a discount on their service for residents of our neighborhood.  When the list is finalized, we will post it online and make it known in the newsletter.  Having an arborist inspect the trees on your property is not only a good idea every so often, but can inform you about the specific species of trees you have on your property and provide you tips and tricks for their care and maintenance as well as suggestions for new plantings to invest in our tree canopy and the long-term beauty and comfort of your property.

     

    If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send us an email.  The SCA is here for you and all of us welcome your thoughts and ideas.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Kevin B. Marvel, Vice President SCA.

  • 07 Jul 2021 6:23 PM | Deleted user

    Best price in Sumner! 


    Renovated and expanded - timeless and sun-filled with 4BR/3.5BA and finished lower level.
    Three fireplaces, hardwood floors on main and upper levels, generator, sound system, air filtration system, sprinklers. 
    Large rooms, gorgeous landscaped yard with deck and patio.  

    Custom features throughout.   


    Please reach out to Leslie Friedson at 301-455-4506 or leslie.friedson@compass.com or Tyler Siperko at 443-690-0420 or tyler.siperko@compass.com.




  • 02 Jun 2021 3:03 PM | Anonymous member

    Don’t miss your chance to say thank you to Ms Terry Alvey before she retires. Visit http://www.waltwhitmanmusic.org/yourock/ for information on submitting a scrapbook page for her memory book, sending a brief video congrats, and signing up for her retirement open house on June 12.


    Scrapbook pages and video greetings are needed now, to allow time to put everything together. They don’t have to be long, just sharing your special memories or experiences with Whitman Instrumental, past or present.


    Current students, alumni, parents, and neighbors - everyone is invited to share in this celebration. An estimated one-third of the students at Whitman experience at least one year with Ms. Alvey and the Music Department. No other individual teacher at the school touches so many students. The Pit orchestra in the musicals, marching band at football games, drum line, jazz combos, Festival of the Arts, and other music enhances almost every corner of Whitman, and Ms. Alvey has been integral to all of that.


    Help spread the word - share this email, post on your Facebook and in your neighborhoods. 


    Thank you. 

    Yuriko Gandolfo

    6010 Overlea Road

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