We've received notice of two upcoming meetings with the Chancellor in the Ward. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend:

Thursday, June 10th
Chancellor’s Office Hours
Tyler Elementary School
6 - 8 p.m.
1001 G St. SE 

Wednesday, June 30th
Chancellor’s Community Forum
Brent Elementary School
6:30 - 8 p.m.
301 North Carolina Ave. SE

DC WASA is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss infrastructure needs and their proposed rate increase.

When: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
           6:30pm-8:30pm

Where: Eastern Market, North Hall
            (North Caroline Ave. side of the Market)

Other topics to be discussed include
• DC WASA’s catch basin schedule and what to do when you see clogged basins
• Information about fire hydrants in Ward 6, including how to check the status of hydrants
• Who to call for water emergencies

Representatives from departments, such as Customer Service and Water Services, will be on hand to review individual billing issues and real-time hydrant status.

Wells Proud to See Streetcar Funding Restored for H Street & Benning Road NE

Earlier today the Council voted 11-2 to eliminate most of the planned funding for the H Street and Benning Road NE streetcar line. This afternoon the Council approved an amendment to restore those vital funds that will ensure neighborhood connections, as well as economic development, continue to grow on this important corridor.

“I’m very grateful for the leadership of my colleagues to restore these funds. This is an investment that connects east and west of the Anacostia River with the next generation of public transportation,” stated Councilmember Wells.

“I’m also incredibly appreciative of the neighbors, residents and small businesses that called and emailed Councilmembers today to ensure all members knew the level of support and urgency for the line,” added Wells.

The District plans to use the funds to, among other items, create a connection from Union Station to the H Street and Benning Road line, create station stops, and purchase additional cars needed to make the line operate efficiently. The investment will also be critical to extending the streetcar connection to Ward 7.

“The residents and businesses along H Street and Benning Road have been patient during the difficult streetscape construction and installation of tracks, with an anticipated opening of streetcar operations in 2012. This afternoon’s vote to restore the funds will help ensure the city delivers on its promise,” commented Wells.

Please join Councilmember Wells for H Street NE Community Office hours this Thursday, May 27, 2010, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., at the Hospitality Community Federal Credit Union 1114 H Street, NE.  Join Councilmember Wells for coffee and discussion on community interests.

This event repeats every 4th Thursday of the month.  For More Information Call 202-724-8072.

Items of Interest in Your Community

- District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) will resume using chloramines for drinking water disinfection. DCWASA will continue monitor the drinking water in accordance with federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. For more information contact the Water Quality Division at (202) 612-3440 or visit www.dcwasa.com/waterquality.

- Councilmember Wells and DCWASA to Host Ward 6 Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday June 1, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Eastern Market North Hall (North side of the Market). Topics of discussion include, DCWASA’s catch basin schedule; fire hydrants in Ward 6, water emergency contacts. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions.  For more information DCWASA’s Public Affair office at 202-787-2200 or contact our office at 202-724-8072.

- The Department of Transportation (DDOT) completed of a major section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). The newly completed section runs 1.5 miles from New York Avenue to Franklin Street, NE.  It allows users to bypass Florida, New York and Rhode Island Avenues. It also connects to three Metro stations and accesses neighborhoods at six locations. For additional information www.metbranchtrail.com.