January 5, 2026

Katie Murphy

Katie Murphy

— 3 min read

Hello neighbors,

Happy New Year! I'm glad to be here with you again in 2026!

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at 7D04@anc.dc.gov if you need anything or if you'd like me to add something to this newsletter.

I'm hoping to get even more River Terrace residents signed up for the newsletter, so they can get all of the important updates I share each week. Feel free to forward this to people who might be interested and encourage them to add their email to the list here.

See you around!
Katie

Monthly ANC 7D Meeting

Please join us next Tuesday on Zoom at 7 PM for our monthly ANC 7D meeting. This is a great opportunity to hear more directly from government agencies about things impacting our neighborhood as well as share your feedback.

Tuesday, January 13: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/82241895770?pwd=30xgxP1oqOWhDHUuXw1vbrC1rYieSe.1

Password: anc7d

River Terrace Recreation Center Survey

You still have a few more days to submit feedback about what you'd like to see in the new River Terrace recreation center that will be located at the corner of Eads Street NE and 36th St NE.

Holiday Tree & Greenery Collection

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect holiday trees and greenery from January 2 through February 28 from DPW-serviced households, which include single-family homes and apartment or condominium dwellings with three or fewer units. Households not serviced by DPW (e.g., larger apartment buildings) should consult their landlord or property owner for collection procedures or visit a DPW drop-off location.

Natural holiday trees and greenery take up a lot of space and should never be placed within DC’s food waste drop-off bins. Please use the curbside tree boxes and the holiday tree drop-off options below to compost all holiday trees and greenery.

Here is what you need to know about this year’s holiday tree and greenery collection:

  • Holiday trees and greenery will be collected at the curb in front of your residence.
  • When setting these items out for collection, residents should remove all ornaments, wire, tinsel, garlands, and lights. Do not place trees and greenery in bags. Only natural trees are accepted for mulching; artificial trees will not be accepted.
  • If holiday trees and greenery are not picked up 7 days after being placed curbside, residents may call 311 to make a “Christmas Tree Removal - Seasonal” service request.
  • After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected in collection trucks as space permits.
  • Inclement weather may delay holiday tree and greenery collections.

Stay Safe with a Free Carbon Monoxide Alarm

DC Health’s new Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Program provides free CO alarms and easy safety training to eligible residents in Wards 5, 7, and 8—including adults 65+ and families with children under 18. Alarms are simple to install. DC Health will provide free CO alarm tabling events in the lobby of its main headquarters, 2201 Shannon Place SE, every second Wednesday of the month in 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. See the listed schedule below:

  • January 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • February 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • March 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • April 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • May 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • June 10, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

To learn more about the program, email carbonmonoxideprogram@dc.gov

Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines: Invasive Vine Removal on the Anacostia River Trail

Calling all trail stewards! Join the DC Trail Rangers and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines event series. On the fourth Saturday of each month we meet up at the Fields at RFK lot 6 at 10am for an ecological ride on the trail. We will be clearing invasive vines from our trees and trail corridors while exploring topics such as plant identification, invasive plant management and local wetland ecology.

Each month, we will visit trails throughout the city, tackling pesky invasive vines. This is also a great way to spend time learning how the trails connect and how to navigate them.

Free Capital Bikeshare bike rentals and helmets are available. Email us at ranger@waba.org and we’ll get you set up.

January 24, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM

Tax Preparation Assistance

The AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program offers free Federal and DC tax preparation assistance. This past tax season, Tax-Aide's volunteers across the country helped more than 1.7 million people to prepare their taxes, at no cost to them.

Tax-Aide operates in all 50 states and in DC. This year we are adding to our 13 sites scattered around DC, a new location in your area: Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library at 3660 Alabama Ave. SE

If you will benefit from this service for tax year 2025, you can make an appointment at Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library or any of our other sites in DC. Please go to site taxaidedc.org/taxpayerinfo.  to determine the best location to use, what documents you must bring to appointment, the intake form that you must complete in advance, and other necessary documents.

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