Joe Dalaker, former councilmember, Cheverly MD

10/12/2026

“For one woman they give a hundred castellanos, as for a farm; and this sort of trading is very common, and there are already a great number of merchants who go in search of girls; there are at this moment some nine or ten on sale; they fetch a good price, let their age be what it will.” —Christopher Columbus, letter to doña Juana de Torres, 1500.

One of many reasons I bid you a solemn Indigenous People’s Day. Link to Columbus’s letters on the Internet Archive.

https://dn790002.ca.archive.org/0/items/writingsofchrist00coluuoft/writingsofchrist00coluuoft.pdf =169

09/23/2026

Happy 75th Anniversary, World Federation of the Deaf!

Founded in 1951, WFD has championed deaf rights globally, breaking barriers to accessibility, equality, and political participation for deaf people.

09/19/2026

To all who celebrate Yom Kippur, have a meaningful fast, and G’mar Chatima Tovah. To all who celebrate Mabon, have a blessed one. And to all, a happy autumnal equinox! (Image of shofar for Yom Kippur, and image of cat with gourds for Mabon)

09/11/2026

L’Shanah Tovah to all who celebrate!

L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah! (Public domain image of table with berries, sweet pastry, and honey)

08/23/2026

From Congressman Ivey: info for persons interested in going to a U.S. Service Academy — Sept.1, 5:30 PM, Cheverly American Legion. Further info below!

Dear Neighbor,

Are you, or someone you know, interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy and serving our country as a military officer?
Congressman Glenn Ivey invites students and families from Maryland’s 4th Congressional District to attend Service Academy Night on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 PM at the Cheverly American Legion, 3608 Legion Dr, Cheverly, MD 20785

Registration is highly encouraged, although walk-ins will be accepted. To register, visit: bit.ly/MD04ServiceAcademyNight

This event is an opportunity for prospective applicants, parents, educators, and community members to learn more about the Service Academy admissions and congressional nomination process directly from representatives of the academies.

Representatives from each of the U.S. Service Academies will be available to share information about their respective institutions, including admissions requirements, academic programs, military training, and life as a cadet or midshipman.

For more information about the congressional nomination process for Maryland's Fourth Congressional District visit ivey.house.gov. For questions, contact the District Office at 240-906-6262 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Rep. Glenn Ivey signature image
Rep. Glenn Ivey
Member of Congress

Learn about the four U.S. Service Academies, the congressional nomination process, and meet Academy liaisons in person!

08/01/2026

To all who celebrate, a blessed Lughnasadh! Or Lammas, if you prefer

Blessed Lughnasadh to all who celebrate

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day folks. An apt quote:

“Nearly a decade ago, I too felt what you feel — the joy of no longer being just a New Yorker, but an American too. You each hold a special power. The power to determine what America means.

“The powerful have always known their answer. America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy, where only a select few are allowed freedom, where not all are created equal. America, if you ask them, becomes less the more people it welcomes. America, they will tell you, belongs only to those with the right accent or the right shade of skin. The rest of us, they insist, should be grateful for merely being allowed to visit.
How small they are, how weak, how unoriginal…. But time and again — including 250 years ago — those forces of division have been vanquished by the forces of progress.”

— Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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07/02/2026

Protégense contra el calor. La sala municipal estará abierta: detalles abajo. Protect yourselves against the heat — the town hall will be open: details below.

07/02/2026

Fantastic!

07/02/2026

WOO-HOO! We knew what an awesome town administrator we had, but it’s wonderful to know others in the field recognize his leadership!