<![CDATA[COMET: Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together - Newsletter]]>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:38:39 -0300Weebly<![CDATA[Mount Olivet nature tour postponed again]]>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:17:38 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/mount-olivet-nature-tour-postponed-againSince forecasts are calling for 100% chance of rain tomorrow, we are postponing our nature tour once more. The new date is Saturday, October 17th. Third time's a charm?

​- Newtown Historical Society
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]]><![CDATA[COMET October 2026 meeting]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:51:14 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/comet-october-2026-meeting
]]><![CDATA[104th Precinct Catalytic Converter Giveaway]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:55:10 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/104th-precinct-catalytic-converter-giveaway
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]]><![CDATA[COMET Meeting - Monday, October 5th, 7:00 pm]]>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:16 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/comet-meeting-monday-october-5th-700-pmWe are collecting dues for 2027. We hope you continue to support our efforts.
See the attached

Topic: COMET October Meeting
Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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The NYC Department of Sanitation today reminded homeowners and owners of buildings with up to nine residential units that the warning period for failing to use NYC Bins to set out trash ends on Labor Day. Starting Sept. 8, DSNY will issue summonses and $50 fines to those who do not use NYC Bins to set out their trash.
NYC Bins have been available for sale for more than two years, and they remain in stock at every Home Depot store in the five boroughs. These bins are rodent-resistant and compatible with mechanical tippers being added to the backs of DSNY’s rear-loading collection trucks, making trash collection easier and safer for Sanitation Workers.
Bins of all sizes and colors are available for purchase at Home Depot stores, but an official NYC Bin is required for trash setout only. Compostable material can be set out in any bin that is properly marked with a lid, and recyclable materials can be set out in any container, or in a clear plastic bag.
Through the use of a concession agreement for which the city received several bids, NYC Bins are also cheaper by far than other bins of similar quality. The city continues to reimburse eligible homeowners for the cost of one official 45-gallon NYC Bin. Owners of one- and two-family homes who received the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption or credit in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to request reimbursement through September 8th. Learn more about the Trash Bin Reimbursement Program.
]]><![CDATA[9-11 ceremony at Maspeth Memorial Park tomorrow]]>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:33:50 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/9-11-ceremony-at-maspeth-memorial-park-tomorrow
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]]><![CDATA[Free Electronic waste and Textile recycling Event 9/12 10AM - 2 PM (Sat)]]>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:39:43 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/free-electronic-waste-and-textile-recycling-event-912-10am-2-pm-satI want to share a free electronic (E-Waste) recycling event. 
 
Date: 9/12/26  Saturday, 
Time:10am-2 pm.
Place: Queens Blvd and Goldsmith St (By Elks Lodge/New Life Church
 
The event is held in conjunction with Lower East Side Ecology, Elmhurst United, and funding from Council Member Phil Wong
 
Take advantage of this free event and bring your electronic devices (old TV, Phones, Printers, Monitors etc.  

New this year:  We will also collect textile - so bring your unused clothing, fabric, towels, bed sheets etc
 
I've attached flyers in English and Spanish,   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
 Regards,
Your neighbors at Elmhurst United
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]]><![CDATA[Were you affected by flooding in Woodside?]]>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:02:33 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/were-you-affected-by-flooding-in-woodside
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]]><![CDATA[COMET's August 2026 meeting]]>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:41:20 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/comets-august-2026-meeting
]]><![CDATA[COMET's End of Summer Meeting, Monday, 8/31, 7:00 pm]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:19:27 GMThttps://www.cometcivic.com/newsletter/comets-end-of-summer-meeting-monday-831-700-pmAGENDA: Updates about what went on during the summer. Our next meeting after this one will be Monday, October 5th.Topic: COMET's End of Summer Meeting
Time: Aug 31, 2026 07:00 pm

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