Community Updates: Meetings, DC Water Work, Events & More
Happy Saturday Neighbors!
Apologies for the pause in newsletters – the ANC was in recess during August. I took the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with family and friends and delayed sending an update. For those with children in school, I hope they had a smooth start to the new year and are settling into a good routine.
ANC Meetings
The ANC had a meeting on September 8th. You can review the meeting here: ANC 3/4G Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025.
The ANC will have an administrative meeting on Thursday, September ANC 3/4G Administrative Meeting – Virtual Only – September 18, 2025 – 6:30 pm .
DC Water
There will be overnight DC Water work from 9:00pm-6:00am. The following data and locations for the work are listed below. This work was planned overnight so that local businesses, the theatre and the library and community center can remain open during their normal business hours. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience for these night time work hours.
9/15/25 Monday: 5600, 5608, 5610, 5612, 5614, 5616, 5618, 5626, 5630, 5632 Connecticut Ave NW
9/16/25 Tuesday: 5532, 5534, 5536, 5540, 5542, 5544, 5546, 5550 Connecticut Ave NW
9/17/25 Wednesday: 5625 and 5601 Connecticut Ave NW
9/22/25 Monday: 5742 Connecticut Ave NW
Monday, September 15 - Friday, September 19
Sewer line activities: DC Water will be accessing manholes to perform sewer lining activities at the locations noted below. During that time water service will be temporarily disrupted at each property, and any sump pumps discharging into the sewer must be disconnected. Also, please adhere to the "No Parking" signs as vehicles illegally parked in those areas further delays the project timeline and are at risk of being towed. These locations are currently going to operate during daytime hours.
Locations: 5400 block of 39th St NW, 5300 - 5400 blocks of Nevada Ave NW
5300 block of Reno Rd NW, 5400 - 5600 blocks of Connecticut Ave NW.
Department of Public Works
Leaf Collection Season: Info on the 2025–2026 season will be coming soon.
Trash & Recycling Delays: Possible delays due to staffing shortages. Affected areas will be notified in advance.
Container Service: Repairs, removals, and deliveries occur on regular collection days. Place containers at collection point and turn upside down for removal.
Special Waste Events: Held twice per quarter at RFK Lot 8 through March 2026. Register in advance: DPW Special Waste Collection Events . Next event: Thurs, Sept 18, 2025
Food Waste Drop-Off: Available Sat & Sun, 9 AM–1 PM at 12 citywide locations. Info: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 13, 2025: DC Art All Night will occur from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM the following morning on two nights. The festival takes place in all 8 wards with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants. You can see the participating neighborhoods here: Neighborhoods — DC Art All Night
Saturday, September 13, 2025: Block Party @ MLK Library DC Art All Night is back and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is excited to invite you downtown from 6 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. for a block party to remember!
Sunday, September 14, 2025 @11am: Help clean up the tree boxes along upper Connecticut Avenue before Chevy Chase Day on Saturday, Sept. 20! Join ANC Commissioner Peter Gosselin for a community weeding event on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Meet in front of Bread & Chocolate (5542 Connecticut Ave NW). Bring garden tools if you can. RSVP to peter.gosselin@anc.dc.gov or 202-251-3945 with your contact info for updates.
Saturday, September 20, 2025: Chevy Chase Day at the Library and Community Center site (5601 Connecticut Ave NW)
Sunday, September 21, 2025: Sun Day in DC – Join a citywide event to learn how to go solar and take control of your energy. Whether you're just curious or ready to install, connect with residents, experts, and vetted installers at up to 80 solar sites across DC. Explore the economic, health, and social benefits of clean energy, including solar, batteries, and EVs. More information can be found here: Sun Day - Sun Day in DC
Regards,
Karrenthya Simmons
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
3/4G, SMD 05
3G05@anc.dc.gov
www.ksimmonsanc.com