When there was no note, a Trinidad woman turned to the tapes.

D.C. Water announced yesterday that its customers would be getting a $9 rebate this year.

Personal and business customers of health insurance plans across the United States are owed quite a large sum of money—$1.1 billion, in fact. The rebate comes from a provision of the Affordable Care Act.

The Post had a brief story about it this morning, but it’s worth reiterating that the District Department of the Environment and outstanding local non-profit Casey Trees have announced a new program that offers D.C. residents $50 if they’ll plant a tree on their property. Autumn is the best time to plant trees, so follow this link to learn more about the program and download the rebate form. Participants must pledge to water and care…