Snowden Pond at Montpelier is a small community of colonial homes nestled in a rural zone of Prince George’s County, south of Laurel, Maryland. Its proximity to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge and Beltsville Agriculture Research Center create the ambience of wooded country space, yet residents enjoy convenient access to three major metropolitan areas.
Fall Maintenance
Check Weatherstripping on Your Doors
If you can see light creeping beneath exterior doors, so can air. Grab a few packages of self-adhesive rubber foam weatherstripping and seal any and all doors that lead outside. Weather stripping helps to insulate your garage, keeping out cold air and rain, which can save on energy costs and maintain a comfortable climate.
Clean Weep Holes in Windows
Weep holes may be the tiniest feature of many sliding windows and vinyl replacement windows, but they serve a big function. The little holes, located on the exterior bottom of the frame, are an outlet for rainwater to drain away from the home, but they often can become clogged up with debris. To make sure they’re working properly, spray the outside of the window with a garden hose – a steady stream of clean water should exit from the holes. If it doesn’t, use a wire hanger or compressed air to force the blockage out. Re-test with fresh water to ensure they’re completely cleaned.
Frost-free faucet
Install Frost-Proof Outdoor Faucets
Frost-proof outdoor faucets reduce the possibility of the line freezing. They also prevent unsanitary water from contaminating your water system. Installing a new outdoor faucet takes just a few hours and will give you peace of mind all winter long.
Drain Garden Hoses
It’s easy to forget about your garden hoses before winter sets in, but that’s a costly mistake. Water sitting in hoses stored outside can freeze, causing your hose to crack and split. Blast out the water with an air compressor or stretch them out on a sloped yard or driveway.
Check Your Chimney
Creosote buildup causes chimney fires. You should have your chimney professionally inspected or cleaned after every 70 fires. If you burn wet wood (which you shouldn’t), have it inspected or cleaned every 50 fires. Can’t remember the last time you had it cleaned by a pro? A quick way to tell if your chimney needs cleaning is to run the point of your fireplace poker along the inside of your chimney liner. If you find a 1/8-in. layer (or more) of buildup, call a chimney sweep.
Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities offers shelter, food, and vital services to thousands of our neighbors in need, including newcomers by providing immediate relief while creating lasting solutions.
Angel’s Watch – A place of safety, dignity, and new beginnings for women and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Maryland. Open 24/7-365 and always ready to provide shelter, compassion, and a path forward, the shelter includes 30 private rooms and can accommodate up to 120 residents at a time. Angel’s Watch staff work with residents to help them navigate the barriers that stand between them and a more stable future. Residents have access to nutritious meals, laundry facilities, a computer lab, exercise room, library, and prayer and meditation room.
Do you know which PGPD Division Serves Snowden Pond?
Beltsville - Division VI
Commander: Major Jason L. Fisher
Assistant Commander: Captain Susan Smith
Division 6 is located in the northernmost region of the County and bordered to the west by Montgomery County, to the north by Howard County, and to the east by Anne Arundel County.
Division 6 communities include:
- Beltsville
- Calverton
- Greenbelt
- Unincorporated Laurel
Find Snowden Pond on their beat map in section C4!
To learn more about our local police force, visit Police Department | Prince George's County, MD (princegeorgescountymd.gov)
HOA Communications
The source for all official HOA communications is through the U.S. Post Office from Sentry Management Company. For convenience, a member volunteer maintains this website with links to the Sentry Resident Portal and the unofficial Snowden Pond Facebook and Twitter accounts. Residents are encouraged to share photos and tweets with the understanding that privacy is not guaranteed when using the unofficial communication channels.