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Montpelier Today
November/December 2015

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2015/16 Board of Trustees

MONTPELIER TODAY
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

November/December 2015

Bob Derrick, President

Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008
derrickr@wans.net
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee
301 325-0497
jjktito@aol.com
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267
Lillian_fazio@aol.com
Patricia Douville, Secretary
Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social Committees
301 490-7614
pldouville@verizon.net
Paul Buehler, Trustee
Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-9886
buehler@freestate.net

Inside this issue:

Over the Fence/Announcements

August 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes

http://www.montpelieronline.org
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August 2015 ACCC Meeting Minutes

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(888-622-4630)

September 2015 MCA Board Meeting

Minutes

September 2015 ACCC Meeting Report

10

Traffic Committee Report

Brad Gimbert, Trustee

Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-8366
mgimbert@verizon.net

10

Financials

11

Tim Jacobs, Trustee

916 712-1731
tim@jacobszone.com

Security Committee Report

13

3rd Annual 5K Race Results

14

Social Committee Report

15

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee

Chair, Nominating Committee
301 776-3650
sorrentino12@verizon.net

Glo in the Garden

16

Committees

ACCC Approval Form

19

Architectural Control & Compliance

Jack Keating, Chair
301 325-0497
jjktito@aol.com

Helping Hands

22

Richard Mason, Trustee

Chair, Security Committee
Chair, Traffic Committee
301 346-6250
rsmason@aol.com

Communications Sean Beaver, Chair

seanbeaver@gmail.com
202 330-7616
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair
301 776-3098
lbcollman@gmail.com
Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair
301 776-5008
derrickr@wans.net

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LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY

bench. If you are interested in memorializing someone
on the Table, the cost will be $1,500. On the Picnic
My name is Mahew Collman, son of Lynne and Paul
Table, the per
Collman. I have been a resident of the community for sons name will
my en re life of 16 years, and have come to love Mont be on a plaque
pelier. I am currently a scout with Troop 1250, located that would be
at St. Marys of the Mills Church. I have been ac ve in aached to the
this organiza on for over 10 years now, and have pro table. Due to the
gressed through the ranks to now working on Eagle,
limited amount of
the highest rank a scout can achieve. In order to
tables and bench
achieve this goal, I must complete a project that has
es, this is on a
longlas ng value. I have chosen our community as the FirstCome, First
organiza on I will serve in doing my project.
Served basis!
Two of the benches are already sold!
The project I will be execu ng will be the installa on of
4 New Park Benches, as well as 1 Picnic Table in the
There are many expenses beyond the cost of the
playground area connected to the pool. Both the
benches and table, so if you may be interested, any
benches and the picnic tables will be made out of Recy dona on will be graciously accepted.
cledPlas c, which is a very long
If you are interested, please
las ng, durable material.
contact me! My email ad
To help fund my project, the
dress is
benches and table will be me
mdcollman@gmail.com and
morialized. If you are interested
my cell phone number is
in having someone memorial
2402787905.
ized on a Bench, the cost will be
$870. The Bench will have the
Thank you,
persons name engraved into
Mahew Collman
the material on the back of the
Hello Montpelier Community!

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD

OF

TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The monthly board mee ngs will be Tuesday November 10 and Tuesday, December 8 at Deereld
Community Center, preschool room. All mee ngs begin at 7 PM.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)
The next mee ngs will be Thursday, November 5 and Thursday, December 3. All mee ngs are at
Deereld Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.

Remember...

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MONTPELIER OVER THE FENCE

Congratula ons to Gloria Hynes and her beau ful
garden for being awarded the Prince Georges County
Beau ca on Award for the second year in a row.
Gloria also completed the 2015 BayWise Landscape
Management Master Gardener Advanced Training Pro
gram and her garden was cer ed BayWise. This cer
ca on indicates that the garden is Environmentally
Sound Demonstra on Landscape.

pictures; publicity; course marshal, Boy Scouts from

Troop 1250 course marshals Fox Wilmot, 13 / Noah
Tate, 13 / Mikayas Solomon, 13 / Thomas Solomon,
12, Felipes motherinlaw, Janice Murray, and daugh
ter, Calia Arzayus WS1, Mike Saarinen Course Mar
shal, Mansion Trail & Mt Pleasant, Lucy Mills WS1,
DeMik's - Michelle (registra on and nish), Allison
(food), Ma-hew (WS2), Tom and Liz (Course marshals
at Mansion; Liz Flag Holder), Peter (setup cones prior
and picked up aEer; also ran race), Middlebusher's:
Shelle and Deanna (water stop), David (bike), Mark
(race director), Richard Mason Trac director Mont
pelier & Cedarbrook, Anne Spitza WS2, Don Graham
MNCPPC, County Police 2 in cars, plus one who
ran , Mary Derrick Snacks Coordinator, Bob Derrick
Mary's assistant + Keys to Pool rooms, Paul Buehler
DJ (also ran race), David Tenney led warmups prior
to race (also ran race).
Mark Middlebusher
Silverbirch Lane

Many thanks to our Montpelier 5K volunteers.

There would not be a 5K without your helpall
39 of you! Meg Garre- Volunteer coordinator and
race registra on, Lucy Young Race Registra on, Bill
Garre- Course marshal, Oxwell & Ivory Pass, Susan
Sarajari Trac Stop, Cedarbrook & Montpelier, John
Douville Course Marshal, Montpelier & Mansion near
197, Trish Douville Race registra on and Finish,
Lynne Collman Race registra on and WS2, Joyce
Hartwig Course Marshal near end, Dave and Joan
Goldenberg Volunteers Mt Pleasant & cross street/
Assistant to Finish, Sean Beaver setup water stops;

ANNOUNCEMENTS
District VI PG County Police are asking for your help to
provide food to needy families. Please read Cpl Woody's
message. You can call the police for pick up, deliver to
their Beltsville Sta on, or bring to my house.
Richard Mason
8900 Orwood Lane
Good aEernoon my friends,
Its that me of year again when we start collec ng
canned and dry goods for our families in need. The COPS
unit would like to collect enough food to supply 20 to 30
families during the holiday season. We will iden fy these
families in need through school counselors, department
of aging and social services. I would be than happy to
pick up the canned and dry goods or they can be leE at
the District VI sta on (4321 Sellman Road, Beltsville).
Cpl. Woody #2305
Prince Georges County Police Department
District VI, C.O.P.S. Unit
jmwoody@co.pg.md.us/3019370910

The John Hollingsworth Gallery and the Patuxent Wild

life Refuge will be presen ng several pieces of Gloria
Hynes landscape photography for the month of Decem
ber. Gloria has the ability to capture the saturated col
ors and wondrous imagery of the garden and turn it into
a shared experience, introducing us to vibrant buer
ies, hovering hummingbirds and budding owers
through the
medium
of
the ne print.
Her work can
be seen at
local galleries,
in
private
corporate
collec ons,
and several
magazines.
The images
are beau ful
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maed,
Saturday, November 14, 9 AM2 PM
framed
and
14301 LaurelBowie Rd, Laurel, MD
available
for
CraEs, wreaths, blankets, mosaics, scarves, jewel
purchase.
ry...bake sale goodies, face pain ng, rae and fun. Oak
lands youth will sell breakfast, coee, soda, hot dogs to
raise funds for mission trips.
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2015
Trustees in A-endance: Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Brad
smaller ones available if there is a desire to install
Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack Kea ng, Richard Mason and
them.
Jean Sorren no.
The ineld dragging is being coordinated with a friend
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and Patricia
who owns a tractor.
Douville.
The sign on the dumpster appears to be working.
Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Michael
It was reported that cans of paint were thrown into
Boddie, Mary Derrick, Mark Middlebusher, Vermel Taylor,
the dumpster and one of the cans opened, spilling
and Mary Hughes.
onto the asphalt. The homeowner aempted to clean
it up, but there is s ll a stain.
President Bob Derrick called the mee ng to order at 7:02
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Pool Commi-ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
Ms. Derrick reported that the shower tower was xed,
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)
a new chlorinator was installed and a step on one of
The minutes of the July 2015 board mee ng were re
the ladders was xed.
viewed. Trustee Jacobs made a mo on to accept the The pool opera ons are going well. The last day of the
minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the mo on and it
pool season is Sunday, September 13.
passed unanimously.
Saturday, September 19 is Dog Swim Day (125 PM).
We have nine nomina ons for the next elec on of
trustees.
Social Commi-ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
(absent)
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
5K will be Saturday, September 5. The signs are back
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements,
up and Mr. Middlebusher thanked Mr. Beaver for add
which were distributed.
ing onlineregistra on. The race will be professionally
Ten assessments, plus two par al assessments, re
med. Volunteers are needed and there will be a
main unpaid. Long term debt is $12,529.
mee ng of volunteers the evening before the race.
Federal and state taxes were led ($0 was due). The
The Labor Day Potluck will be Saturday, September 5
county property taxes will be paid next week ($766
at 5:30 pm.
and $252).
The Fall Fes val date needs to be conrmed, but will
probably be October 24th.
ACCC Commi-ee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
A sugges on was made to sell T shirts for the 5 K next
Mr. Boddie reported that the ACCC recently became
year to promote the community. Mr. Middlebusher
aware that the owner of a house which had been cited
said they were sold last year and it signicantly added
for covenant viola ons was deceased. The ACCC con
to par cipa on cost and organizers workload, but
tacted the Personal Representa ve and the issue will
they will consider it for future 5Ks.
be resolved.
A homeowner suggested that residents be encouraged Security Commi-ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
to report covenant issues to the ACCC to inves gate.
Solicita on in the neighborhood con nues to be a
An announcement will be posted in the next news
nuisance. Residents should tell solicitors to leave and
leer.
if they do not, call 911.
There was a recent theE of an iphone and ipad at the
Communica?ons Commi-ee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson
pool.
Mr. Beaver has a new directory of vendors ready for
The Na onal Night Out was successful. Trustee Ma
review.
son thanked Mark Middlebusher, Nancy Stakem, and
Upda ng the website design is being researched.
Bob Derrick for helping.
Several announcements went out on the email lists
Facili?es Commi-ee: Paul Buehler (absent) and Brad
and they will be printed in the newsleer.
Gimbert, Co-Chairs
Trustee Mason has asked the Beltsville Cops unit to
Trustee Gimbert reported that the third canopy has
(Continued on page 7)
been installed and looks great. We s ll have the two

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ACCC REPORT
Deereld Recrea on Center
August 6, 2015
Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie,
Sean Beaver, Brian Dennis, and Michael Flowe.
Commiee Members Absent: Jack Kea ng.
Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.

OLD BUSINESS:
8903 Churcheld Lane Send a leer reminding
homeowner of the unaached downspout and
missing guer.
9004 Golden Pass Guer has been repaired and
mold removed. Thank you.
8719 Graystone Lane Send a leer about the guer
on the front of the house needing repairs and
cleaning, and the lawn needing to be cut.
8700 Oxwell Lane Send a leer to the Personal Rep
resenta ve for the estate to let them know of
the covenant viola ons.

The mee ng was called to order at 7:01 PM by M.

Boddie. The minutes of the July mee ng, as tran
scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis
made a mo on to accept the minutes. S. Beaver se
conded the mo on and it passed unanimously.

(Continued on page 8)

management company, or even dissolve the associa

monitor the announcements which are put on the
on and the assets, in the future as fewer and fewer
Montpelier Nextdoor email list. He wants them to
people are willing to step up for commiees or the
be relevant to District VI residents.
board.
Candidates for the next Ci zens Police Academy are Trustee Kea ng reported that M. Collman oered
sought. Montpelier has seven graduates.
some changes to his Eagle Scout project: (1) Rather
than carving names directly into the dedicated
Homeowners should be aware of another telephone
benches, he proposed aaching engraved plaques to
scam in which the caller claims to be from the Sher
the benches, and (2) installing a square picnic table
is oce with an oer to help you avoid arrest by
rather than long, rectangular table. The board
paying a ne. Sheris oce would never request
agreed that the square table would t in the availa
any such thing, ever, for any reason.
ble space beer, but expressed concern that plaques
could be pried o or vandalized easily.
Tennis Commi-ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio reported that the courts are moldy. They
NEW BUSINESS:
could be pressure washed for $1,800. She will check
with tennis court companies to see if pressure washing The storage rooms at the pool need to be organized,
the courts is recommended.
painted and cleaned out. Mr. Paul Collman suggest
ed a Volunteer Day this fall. Lighthouse will have to
Trac Commi-ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
be asked to hold o storing pool items un l aEer the
Volunteer Day.
The Residen al Permit Parking Program Mee ng for
the Mt. Pleasant and adjacent areas will be August
Trustee Derrick asked that 5K organizers use chalk,
17, 2015 at Deereld. Invita ons to residents in the
rather than paint, for marking the race route.
aected areas have been mailed.
Trustee Fazio aended a mee ng regarding the an
Trustee Mason was told once again that the County
nouncement that Laurel Hospital will be closed. The
has no money for street repairs un l 9/2016. East
local poli cians had no warning that this was hap
gate is number one on the list of streets to be re
pening and residents are upset. She urged the com
paired.
munity to contact our representa ves and the gover
nor if they are concerned.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Kea ng can get as much milling material as
we need to repair the common grounds trail. We
Trustee Derrick made a mo on to hold the Annual
Members Mee ng on Sunday, September 27 at 2
would have to spread and compact it ourselves.
pm at the pool. Trustee Fazio seconded the mo on
Trustee Gimbert will see if he can use the tractor for
and it passed unanimously.
dragging the ineld for this project as well.
Trustee Fazio asked board members to try to get
more residents involved in the communitys aairs. The next board mee ng will be held on Tuesday, SepShe expressed concern that there will not be anyone tember 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recrea on Cen
ter, preschool room. The mo on was made and se
willing to become a board member when current
trustees decide not to serve or move out of the com conded to adjourn at 8:22 pm. The mo on passed
unanimously.
munity. It might become necessary to engage a

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2015
Trustees in A-endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Pa
tricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Jack Kea ng, Richard Mason
and Jean Sorren no.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Lynne
Collman, Mahew Collman, Mary Derrick, Dr. Daryl
Doane, Dr. John Doane, Carolyn Campbell Flowe, Mi
chael Flowe, Mark Middlebusher, Vermel Taylor, and
Mary Hughes.

Mr. Beaver reported that from MarchNovember, ap

proximately every 5 weeks, preordered foods from an
organic farm in Virginia are transported to various sites
in the area to be picked up at a specied me (less than
one hour). As the service benets some of the residents
of Montpelier, but created a trac nuisance to others,
the Board agreed that the pool parking lot could be used
as the designated distribu on point. Mr. Beaver to sug
gest this to the homeowner.

President Bob Derrick called the mee ng to order at

7:01 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Communica?ons Commi-ee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson

Since there con nues to be interest sharing recom
mended vendors with the community, Mr. Beaver sug
gested that a ra ng system be purchased for the new
directory of vendors on the website. That way those
seeking recommenda ons will have something to go on
rather than just a list that is not ac vely maintained. The
cost is $60 ini ally and $15 a year maintenance. Trustee
Kea ng made a mo on to try it for a year and then re
evaluate if we want to con nue it next year. Trustee
Fazio seconded the mo on and it passed unanimously.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the August 2015 board mee ng were
reviewed. Trustee Sorren no made a mo on to accept
the minutes. Trustee Douville seconded the mo on and
it passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements,
which were distributed.
The MCA lawyer led seven no ces of intent to le a
lien and one garnishment. Two of the 7 paid.
Unpaid assessments for this year total $3,186. Long
term unpaid assessments total $14,207.
ACCC Commi-ee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
(absent)
The ACCC inves gated a complaint regarding trac
caused by food distribu on truck in the neighborhood.

Facili?es Commi-ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert

(absent), Co---Chairs
Trustee Buehler reported that Trustee Gimbert is s ll
trying to get the tractor to remove the grass from the
clay ineld.
The capping on the parking lot planters is not holding
up and should be removed. Trustee Kea ng suggested
(Continued on page 9)

Boddie will contact the homeowner with the con

9200 Pleasant Court Send a leer regarding the fallen,
tact informa on.
dead tree, overgrown yard, and ashing hanging
A homeowner suggested that homeowners be encour
from the house.
aged to no fy the ACCC if they no ce covenant viola
ons. B. Dennis reminded the commiee that com
NEW BUSINESS:
plaints must be in wri ng. A simple email address will
12509 Cedarbrook Lane Send a leer regarding a van be made and adver sed in the newsleer. There is
with a at re stored in the driveway for months. already a phone number for the ACCC on the info line.
8711 Crestmont Lane Send a leer regarding water
All complaints will be inves gated and a wrien record
craE and trailer parked o of the driveway.
will be kept.
12205 Cedarbrook Lane B. Dennis made a mo on to
approve the request to replace the vinyl siding on NOTIFICATION:
the house. M. Flowe seconded the mo on and it 8713 Oxwell Lane New owner no ed the ACCC that
passed unanimously.
PODS will be in the driveway for several days.
WSSC Property at Ivystone & Royal Ridge A neighbor
The next mee ng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday
complained about the WSSCs storage of equip
of the month, September 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deer
ment and old pipes on their vacant lots. The
WSSC project manager informa on is posted on a eld Recrea on Center, preschool room. The mee ng
sign on Cedarbrook Lane and homeowners should adjourned at 7:50 pm.
contact him directly if they have a complaint. M.
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proper es for the local police.

Councilwoman Mary Lehman, District VI Assistant
CommanderCapt. David Parker and COPS Ocer
Cpl. Wilson will aend the Annual Mee ng.
Thank you to Cpl. Wilson and Cpl. Smith for trac con
trol at the 5K Run. Trustee Mason has sugges ons for
improvements if a 2016 5K Run is planned.

(Continued from page 8)

removing it and using a 2 x 6 for capping so that there

is no overhang.
The MCA has two extra canopies if the board would like
to install them in another area.
The Board voted to remove the dumpster between
November to March. Trustee Fazio was asked to ask if
when they bring one back in March if we would get
one equivalent to the brand new one that we just paid
to have replaced.
Trustee Kea ng will call about gehng the lights xed
at the pool parking lot and playground.
Calvin Heidel is now doing the weekly trash pickup.
Trustee Buehler will give him the scope of work.
Trustee Fazio reported that the doors to the tennis
courts need to be xed or replaced. Trustee Kea ng
will contact Abbey Fritz. The outside locking levers of
the basketball court also needs to be replaced.

Tennis Commi-ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio has not been able to research power wash
ing for the tennis courts this month but she will.
Trac Commi-ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
The Residen al Permit Parking Program was approved
for the end of Mt. Pleasant and adjacent areas at the
August 17 County sponsored mee ng at Deereld
Community Center. Signs will be installed and there
will be a short grace period before ckets ($50) are
issued. Parking is restricted from 6 pm to 7 am unless
you have registered online for a permit.
The trees along the power lines on Cedarbrook and
Mt. Pleasant were watered and mulched thanks to
Bob Derrick and Tim ONeill. Trustee Mason was as
sured by the Department of Public Works that the
county will replace any dead trees if Pepco refuses to
replace them.
WSSC has agreed to roll the loose macadam in the
areas aected by the pipe replacement project. They
are also removing the old pipe stored on their proper
ty in the neighborhood.

Pool Commi-ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Ms. Derrick reported that the pool is open for 5 more
days (last day is Sunday, September 13) and the follow
ing Saturday (September 19) is Dog Day.
Trustee Douville will get some signs made for Dog Day.
Signs by Anita was recommended.
Social Commi-ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
The 5K Run was a great success and Mr. Middlebusher
thanked the Board for their support. 132 registered
and 118 nished. Trustee Derrick thought that adding
addi onal categories was a nice way to recognize
more runners. As 9/08/15 2 of 2 food for thought for
next year, Mr. Middlebusher thought that something
should be given to the volunteers and the entry fee
should be increased for dayof registra ons. Trus
tee Buehler suggested that prizes be reserved for resi
dents only.
The Fall Fes val is Saturday, October 24 from 24 pm.

OLD BUSINESS:
The Annual Members Mee ng will be Sunday, Sep
tember 27 at 2 pm, rain or shine, at the pool.
Dr. D. Doane made some comments related to the
fence li ga on pertaining to the MCA and to the fence
owner which appeared in the June 9th ACCC report in
the last newsleer. She felt that the report was false
and misleading whether the li ga on was con nuing
on appeal. The board acknowledged that the li ga on
is on appeal. She also noted that ACCC should not
be used with the word commiee aEer it. The
board agreed.
Mr. M. Collman explained some changes to his Eagle
Scout project. The board agreed that a square table
would t in the available space beer, but expressed
concern that plaques on the benches, although cheap
er than engraving, would be vandalized easily. The
board suggested that he conduct his fundraisers and
then come back to the board to discuss nancing the
engraving. He had hoped to begin in November, but it
is more likely to be March 2016.

Security Commi-ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason reported that there was a theE from
vehicle in the 8800 block of Royal Ridge August 25.
Reports of cars parked at night along the power lines
on Mt. Pleasant are being monitored and the police
have been alerted.
We have one Montpelier resident enrolled in the Ci
zens Police Academy. Montpelier has seven gradu
ates.
The District VI police are sponsoring Back to School
Basketball Barbecue on 9/11/15.
The vacant property on Graystone Lane is being
cleaned and prepared for sale. Trustee Mason asked
the Administra ve Assistant for a new list of vacant
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ACCC REPORT
9200 Pleasant Court Homeowner needs three months
to bring the house into compliance. Thank you.

Deereld Recrea?on Center

September 3, 2015

NEW BUSINESS:
8906 Churcheld Lane Complaint received about an
overgrown back yard. It was inves gated and it
does appear that weeds and vines are visible from
the street.
8813 Churcheld Lane Complaint received about a
business distribu ng meat from a truck parked in
The mee ng was called to order at 6:59 PM by M. Bod
front of the residence. Sent to board for decision
die. The minutes of the July mee ng, as transcribed by
to use pool parking lot.
M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a mo on to
accept the amended minutes. J. Kea ng seconded the
J. Kea ng thanked the members of the ACCC for their
mo on and it passed unanimously.
service and hoped that all would con nue to serve aEer
the new board is elected at the Annual Mee ng.
OLD BUSINESS:
Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Sean
Beaver, Brian Dennis, Michael Flowe and Jack
Kea ng.
Commiee Members Absent: None.
Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.

12509 Cedarbrook Lane Leer sent regarding a van

with a at re stored in the driveway for months.
Hold.
8903 Churcheld Lane No response to leer reminding
homeowner of the unaached downspout and
missing guer. Hold.
8711 Crestmont Lane Homeowner agree to move the
watercraE and trailer parked o of the driveway.
8719 Graystone Lane Leer sent about the guer on
the front of the house needing repairs and clean
ing, and the lawn needing to be cut. Hold.
8700 Oxwell Lane Personal Representa ve for the
estate responded and house is bankowned.

Mary Hughes asked the members of the ACCC to keep

the benevolent fund in mind as they no ce covenant
viola ons. The benevolent fund was set up to help el
derly or inrm neighbors and the board will consider
recommenda ons from the ACCC to distribute the funds.
The next mee ng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday
of the month, October 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld
Recrea on Center, preschool room. The mee ng ad
journed at 7:57 pm.

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

Residen?al Permit Parking: The Mt. Pleasant Drive No Parking from 6PM un l 7AM, Monday
through Friday at the dead end por on of the road is now in eect. Cars no longer park on
this sec on of the road, and therefore, no longer lier the area. Sean Beaver is the lead on
this project.
Adam Jaroun, Prince Georges County DPW&T Project Manager told me that they do not have
any money in their budget for road repairs un l 9/16.
Richard Mason
Trac Commiee Chairperson

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NEW BUSINESS:
The Welcoming Commiee is ac ve again thanks to
Carolyn Campbell, Vermel Taylor and Becky Shearin.
They visited new homeowners, brought them dessert
and answered ques ons.
Trustee Sorren no asked about the Gypsy Moth Fund
and was assured that it was in an interest bearing ac
count and available if needed at any me.
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The ACCC discussed the Benevolent Fund and will make

recommenda ons to the board if they are aware of
homeowners having problems with their Montpelier
homes. The protocols will be reviewed.
The next board mee ng will be held on Tuesday, October
13, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recrea on Center, pre
school room. The mo on was made and seconded to ad
journ at 8:32 pm. The mo on passed unanimously.
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Financial Informa on submied by

Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

Crime in Community:
Solicita on con nues to be a nuisance in the commu
nity. Best way to stop is to not answer door.
TheE of iPhone and iPad from pool on Saturday
7/25/15 at approximately 10:15 PM. Police were called.
There have been four suspicious drug ac vity incidents
reported to PG Police via 911. Call 911 immediately if
you see anything suspicious.
Prince George's Police Ac?vity:
Unaended vehicle change eec ve 10115 permits a
vehicle not in mo on to operate unaended for up to
ve minutes if the vehicle either has had the engine
started using a remote keyless igni on system or is
locked and on private property not open to the public.
Request FREE Home Survey by calling Police @ 301
9370910 and asking for Cpl James Woody or Cpl Jason
Wilson.
Please lock sheds with strong lock and use ligh ng if
possible. Keep list of serial numbers of shed contents.
Residence break ins on up rise in S. Laurel. Half were
caused by unlocked doors and windows.
Auto break ins increasing in the County. Lock all doors,
take everything visible out of car, and park in lighted
area.
Police are joining the Nextdoor communica ons sys
tem. The District VI Beltsville COPS Unit will be
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monitoring and sending specic communica ons to

Montpelier Nextdoor.
Police emphasize that IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY
SOMETHING and immediately call 911. Then email
incident to Security Commiee.
Police canned food drive is ac ve un l 121515.
Please contribute by delivering to R. Mason.
Police monitoring the illegal parking on Muirkirk Rd at
Montpelier Elementary School.
Police invite you to a "Safe Shoppers Seminar" on
Thursday, 11/19/15 from 7 to 8 PM at the Police Satellite
Oce in the Calverton Shopping Center (next to Sierra
Grill).
Police doing radar on Mt. Pleasant Drive and Montpel
ier Drive. Over 50% stopped are Montpelier residents.
Residents are NOT exempt for receiving speeding cket
in our community.
Councilwoman Mary Lehman Ac?vity:
Comprehensive report at MCA Annual Mee ng con
cerning closing of Laurel Regional Hospital. Her news
leers announce local ac vi es.
Mary Lehman has designated Eastgate as a primary
road needing paving. It is #2 on county priority list.
Richard Mason, Chairperson
Rsmason@aol.com/3013466250
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September 5, 2015 Montpelier 5K Race Results

Male
1
2
3

Louis Navarro
Kevin Glasper, Jr
Joe Mills

Age

38
17
23

Time
19:22
19:57
20:04

Female

Age

Time

Isabel Tenney
Mary Saarinen
Sarah Mima

10
14
11

25:08
25:35
27:02

Age Group Award Winners

9 and Under

Caleb Tenney

22:10

Audrey Mima

28:05

10-14

Maddox Locher

13

24:05

Jazzmine Locher

12

42:30

15-19

Rocco Mills

16

21:16

Emma Saarinen

16

29:04

20-24

Jacob Lamirande

20

24:25

Naomi Mills

21

29:57

25-29

Luke Roberts

25

25:58

Madalynn Tenney

27

28:52

30-34

Mike Tenney

32

22:15

Erin Garre

30

30:35

35-39

David Tenney

37

22:11

Jennifer Locher

38

31:15

40-44

John Dawkins

42

22:50

Bernadee Saarinen

43

37:32

45-49

Kevin Glasper, Sr.

47

30:31

Regina Mima

47

27:43

50-54

Hector Motesino

51

21:18

Jill Beuhler

50

30:05

55-59

Ron Paul Beuhler

55

26:07

Marta Bailey

57

40:25

60-64

Mark Tomassoni

63

29:16

Pat Evans

61

52:39

65-69

Jim Bitgood

69

28:15

(no par cipants)

70 and Over

Mar n Greenbaum

70

29:19

Cynthia Chase

75

1:06:11

Oldest (1)

Bill Bishop

81

(male)

Youngest (1)

Faith Saarinen

(female)

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

Many thanks to Mark Middlebusher for direc ng this
years 5K Race/Walk/Fun Run. This event takes an enormous amount of me to organize and the Social Commiee and the Board thank Mark and his many volunteers (39 by Marks count) for making this a rst-class
event. Thanks also to Felipe Arzayus for star ng this
great tradi on for Montpelier. Due to work commitments, Felipe was unable to direct the race and Mark
stepped up to organize it this year. Mark provided the
Race Results, Volunteer List (on page 5, Over the Fence),
and the following breakdown of the event:
2015 Montpelier 5K by the Numbers
132 total registra ons
79 registered for 5K prior to Friday (on-line & at pool)
53 registered either on Friday or Saturday
15 registered, but didnt par cipate or didnt nish
118 Total number of nishers in 5K
$500 amount of prize money given away
$10 amount not given away - no par cipant in age
group 7 youngest person to par cipate won giE card
81 oldest person to par cipate won giE card

9 kids par cipated in the 6-and-under fun run

20 kids par cipated in the 12-and-under fun run
38 - volunteers made the race a success (2 also ran)
34 - families who par cipated in the race
This year we are going to try Carolling for Cans in Montpelier. The event will be from 68 PM on December 18.
If you would like to have carolers stop by your house,
please call or email me, 301 490-7614/
pldouville@verizon.net, before December 16. We will
also be collec ng canned goods to donate to a local
food pantry.
The Annual Holiday Lights and Decora ons judging will
take place on Sunday, December 20, from 7-9 PM. Results will be announced via email list serv, Nextdoor, the
Montpelier website www.montpelieronline.org, Facebook and in the January edi on of the Montpelier Today
newsleer.
Have a wonderful holiday season,
Tricia Douville
Social Chairperson

Be a good neighbor... wet, decaying leaves are

messy and dangerous to walkers, cyclists and drivers.

The County does not vacuum leaves in Montpelier.

It is every homeowners responsibility to clear debris and
leaves from your property, sidewalk and curb.
Many landscapers or yard maintenance companies do offer vacuum service for a fee
or
bag* your leaves and the County will pick them up
on Wednesdays for FREE.
* Remember, dont use plastic bags
for your leaves. The county requires paper bags or
a trash can with lid.
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GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbors,
This has been a summer of many challenges in the garden.
Early on we were blessed with rain that encouraged
growth and beauty. I planted new specimens from the
nurseries and replaced perennials that had seen beer
days. Even plants have a certain period of life. Some azaleas whos branches were split from ice storms and rewired succumbed in the oppressive heat of the late summer. Just as we like to redesign or give a fresh coat of
paint to a room, the garden may need a makeover too.
Some mes that is indicated when a plant is removed or
trimmed and an opening or pathway seems to be beckoning to be addressed.

purple berries in the Fall. Liriope can be used to compliment other plants by providing creamy white and green
leaves along side of brilliant color. It mul plies and can be
divided. Many landscapers are now using them on slopes
in place of grass which has to be mowed and turns brown
in the heat.
Azaleas are truly amazing. There are so many varie es.
Short and wide 'Mothers Day has that bright rose color.
The na ve Delaware White last forever. I s ll have one
from 1967 when my house was built. Remember the
guidelines for plan ng:
Dont plant too deep or in wet soil. In poor draining
soils or clay, plant ve inches above the soil line. Know
whether your azalea likes shade, par al sun or can
take that hot August sun. Mulch around the plant to
retain moisture.

Since I dont own stock in a nursery, I must rely on my old

favorites that somehow come through each year despite
the challenges of weather. We have also been confronted
with more deer EATING so many of our plants and jumping over fences munching at all mes of the day. My
neighbor sees them walking down the middle of the street
at six a.m. and I was surprised to have one ea ng my sedum at twelve noon. Last year, I ploed to dissuade
them by placing poisonous plants in front of those I loved,
namely day lilies. It didnt work the deadly plants Brugmania [trumpet lily], dont ower un l August and the
day lilies bloom in June and July. Score 0 to 1. Onward!!
I did have some successes. I placed soE bird nehng over
some of my large hosta. The leaves supported the nehng
and kept the deer from ea ng them. I also poured human
male urine around other hosta several days in a row and
the deer no longer eat those plants. I told my husband he
is contribu ng liquid gold! It doesnt sound so strange
when you know that the commercial product sold in
stores is made from coyote urine.
All
good
nurseries
have
brochures thatlist
plants
that
deer
avoid. Another success
was
plan ng a
simple border of liriope and daodils. Both of these plants keep mul plying,
give great spring color of yellow and green, and the deer
dont eat them. Have you no ced the variegated yellow
and green liriope at the entrance to the pool? It has lile
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Anyone have tall grasses that are several years old and
the inside core of the plant has died out? One way to deal
with this is to dig up the plant, using an axe, split the plant
into sec ons and replant. An easier way is to get a drill
with a hole saw (a special bit used for cuhng large holes
in wood), and drill out the center of the plant. Drill down 6
to 8 inches through the crown stopping occasionally to
clear out soil and dead roots. It is not easy but saves
heavy liEing. The rest of the season new roots will grow
back and ll in the gap.
I must men on the lawn. Fall IS the me of the year to
aend to the lawn. Fer lize using the guidelines set by
the University of Maryland extension service.
extension.umd.edu/hgic or mda.maryland.gov/fer lizer.
Several friends have told me they spray white vinegar on
weeds and feel it is not only eec ve but doesnt hurt the
environment.

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The South Laurel Recreation Council

CELEBRATING 46 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Followed by a visit from

SANTA and friends!

Sunday, December 13th
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

FREE

DEERFIELD RUN COMMUNITY CENTER

13000 Laurel-Bowie Road
Route 197, South Laurel
For more information call 301 776-2805; 301 953-7882
For Spanish 301 445-4509; TTY 301 445-4512

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Also, if you have some coee leE over, add water and
pour it over your plants. Coee has both magnesium
and potassium and the coee grounds acts like ground
cover. It wakes up your plant!

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Thanks for all your ques ons and support. I am recepve to new ideas in developing this column. Just e mail
me at gloriahynes@verizon.net
Gloria Hynes, Prince Georges County
Master Gardener

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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to ensure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when
all requested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form

Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER

STORAGE

No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (approval
form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No
sheds, detached structures (including fences) and
driveways may be erected or altered without prior
approval.

Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement, including fines.
If you are planning any work to the exterior of your
home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form
located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and online at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include
the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.
Use an Approval Form for notification or send an email
to emhughes@comcast.net.

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in

storage between November 1 and March 31.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

MCA
ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709

RENTING YOUR HOME

No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other
than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify
your rental management company.

Or by email to emhughes@comcast.net. Forms may

also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are

the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield
Community Center.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can
be found online: www.montpelieronline.org

PLEASE PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR YARD.

COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or allowed to remain
on any Lot.

The ACCC Wants Your Help

If you are aware of covenant viola ons in the neighbor
hood, the ACCC would like to know about them. All
reports of viola ons, will be inves gated by a member
of the ACCC. If a viola on is conrmed, the homeown
er will be no ed of the covenant which has been vio
lated and will be given no less than 30 days in which to
comply with the covenants or no fy the ACCC of their
plans to comply. This is an informal no ce, usually by
leer and occasionally by email, that a covenant has
been violated. The majority of the me, homeowners
are aware of the viola on, but just havent made the
me to take care of it.

made by the commiee member if a viola on is con

rmed. With this in mind, the ACCC will also accept
no ca on of poten al noncompliance by telephone.
If you are aware of a covenant viola on that you dont
want to talk to a neighbor about yourself, please con
tact the ACCC by:
Emailacccreport@montpelieronline.org
MailMCA ACCC, PO Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709

Phone888 MCA INF0 x102 (888 6224630 x102)

If you are aware of a homeowner who might not be
able to repair their house or is unable to comply with
As the governing documents require all reports of viola our covenants due to ill health or other problems,
ons to be in wri ng, ideally the ACCC will receive no
please let the ACCC know this as well. There are re
ce of poten al viola ons via a signed leer or email;
sources available to help and all informa on will be
however, as all reported covenant viola ons are inves kept conden al.
gated by a member of the ACCC, a wrien report is
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Architectural Control Committee
Approval Form
Date:

Member No:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:

For Architectural
Committee Use Only

Email:

House Type:

Framingham
Jamestown
Gramercy
Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure
Fence

Siding/Paint

Deck

Eton

Project No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:

Shed

Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)

Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the
project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from
established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and windows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniously
with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can
be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for
major alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS,
dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure will
be on the lot.

Attach the following:

Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration.
Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration.
I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested
alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.
Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:
Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his
home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor residing adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also be
contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concurrence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the
ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor comments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will be
notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC
approval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association.
Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709 or email to
emhughes@comcast.net.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
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Did You Know?

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

A system to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours.
1974-1975 - Congress extends
DST in order to save energy durends at 2 a.m. Set clocks back one hour.
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time begins ing the energy crisis.
at 2 a.m. Set clocks ahead one hour.
1986-2006 DST begins on the rst Sunday in April and
It is "Daylight Saving Time" (singular), not "Daylight Sav- ends on the last Sunday in October.
ings Time" (plural).
August 8, 2005 - President George W. Bush signs the
Beginning in 2007, DST starts in the United States on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 into law. Part of the act will
second Sunday in March and ends on the rst Sunday in extend DST star ng in 2007, from the second Sunday in
November.
March to the rst Sunday in November.

Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Daylight Saving Time

Timeline:

2007 - Under the new laws, all of Indiana now observes

DST, where only certain areas of the state did before.

1784 - The idea of DST is rst conceived by Benjamin

Franklin.

Excep?ons in the United States:

1914-1918 - Britain goes on DST during World War I.

In the United States, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not

follow DST.
March 19, 1918 - The Standard Time Act establishes
me zones and DST. DST is repealed in 1919, but con n- The U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
and American Samoa also do not observe DST.
ues to be recognized in certain areas of the United
States.
What countries follow Daylight Saving Time?
1945-1966 - There is no federal law regarding DST.
About 70 countries around the world observe DST.
Many countries near the equator do not adjust their
clocks for daylight saving.
Neither China nor Japan observe DST.
Some countries refer to "DST" as "Summer Time."

1966 - The Uniform Time Act of 1966 establishes the

system of uniform DST throughout the United States.
The dates are the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday
in October. States can exempt themselves from par cipa on.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/22/world/daylight-saving-time-fast-facts/

Montpelier Mansion
Needlart 2015 Exhibit
November 1 November 29, 11am
-4pm (closed Wednesdays and Thanksgiving Day)
2015 marks the 20th year of a perennial favorite,
the Needleart Exhibit, Sponsored by Stitching Pretty
of Laurel. See Montpelier filled with a dazzling array of stitched art in this juried show. Vote for your
favorite for the Peoples Choice Award. To enter a
piece in the show, visit www.stitchingpretty.com,
and click on Events. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $3/
children 5-18, children 4 and under free.
Needle and Thread Tea at Montpelier Mansion
Saturday, November 21, 1:30pm

Friends of Montpelier
Membership Fee: $15/year
Additional Family Member: $5/year
NAME
ADDRESS

PHONE

Enjoy a prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches,

scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones,
and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas, all
served on china and tiered
stands.
See the
Needleart Exhibit. Bring a piece to show to friends,
if you like.
Reservations and advance payment
required. $29 per person, $25 for members of
Friends of Montpelier. Price includes gratuity and

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9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

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Mail to:
Friends of Montpelier
c/o Jeri Witt
12215 Shadetree Lane
Laurel, MD 20708

CASH

CHECK

Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special
events

Benefits Include:

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Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or fixed
rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands listing. Please
call 888 622-4630 x103 or email emhughes@comcast.net to be included on the next Helping Hands
registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.

INFORMATION REMOVED
FROM ONLINE VERSION

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self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations required by November 21! Call 301301-377377-7817 (no eemail reservations please) For Ages: Adult
Holiday Candlelight Tours
December 8 - December 31, 11am-3pm (closed Wednesdays and December 25)
Evening Candlelight TourTour- December 11, 6-9pm
See Montpelier dressed up for the holidays on these self-guided tours. Rooms decorated in traditional
style by local garden clubs. All Ages. Cost: Regular mansion tour prices apply ($3/adults; $2/seniors;
$1 children; 5 and under free). No reservations required. Refreshments served.

Holiday Ornament Emporium

December 7 through Thursday, December 31, 11am-3pm(closed Wednesdays and December 25) The
Fourth Annual Ornament Emporium features original, handmade ornaments by juried artists. Shop for
unique gifts. You can also browse our museum gift shop, where youll find books, music cds, oldfashioned toys, tea accoutrements, and Montpelier memorabilia. The mansion will be decorated in traditional holiday greens. Great
place to bring out of town
guests.
Montpelier Mansion/Historic
Site, montpeliermansion@pgparks.com For information on Montpelier and all
programs, visit http://
history.pgparks.com/
sites_and_museums/
Montpelier_Mansion.htm.

Holly A. Burnham, Historian/

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