301-926-2256 [email protected]
Woodward Park walkway

Notices from the Mayor

Want to write the Mayor and Council about Whatever’s on Your Mind? 
There’s a NEW Way to Do It!
Starting immediately, should you wish to write the mayor and council, you can send your message to a single email address: [email protected].  Your message will be automatically redirected from that single email address to the addresses of the mayor, all councilors, the Town Clerk and the Town Web Manager (for posting on this page of the website).

  • There is no requirement that you send your message this way; you can still hand-type a letter on your old IBM Selectric, if you choose, or handwrite it using a quill and parchment.  The letter should be addressed to the mayor and all councilors, with cc’s to the Town Clerk and Town Web Manager.
  • BUT if you want to send your message via email and want it to be considered official correspondence, using [email protected] is the only way to do it; do NOT email the entire council using their separate email addresses.  You are of course free to email a single councilor, or just the mayor, with any thoughts or concerns that you do not believe rise to the level of official correspondence.
  • Please PLEASE send your comments to [email protected] as a PDF, Word or Google Docs attachment to your email rather than putting your comments directly in the email itself.  Doing so makes it MUCH easier for the web manager to post your comments — it’s two steps for the web manager to get your comments online instead of about ten steps.

View even more detailed information on the Written Testimony and Correspondence from Town Residents to the Town Council page.

Attending Council Meetings via Zoom
Council meetings are held at the same Zoom web address every month; click here to join a meeting.  To view the agenda, click on “Town Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes” under the “Latest Documents” heading on this page.

Free Swim Lessons at the Lake!

Free swim lessons for children ages 18 months through 13 years will take place every afternoon (July 8 – August 1) at Maple Lake. The swim lessons are free—a gift from the Town to make kids safer in the water.  Please note that a parent or guardian must be present at the lake during their child’s swim lessons (although a child may be accompanied, with the consent of their parent/guardian, by another adult 18 years of age or older).

Please enroll your child by using the Maple Lake Swim Lesson application form. Deadline to complete the form: July 3.

Once they have an idea of how many kids want lessons, and their potential groups/levels, Lake Committee Chair Tom Land and instructor Kristen Schwarz will set a schedule. (If you have timing preferences, be sure to note that on your form.)  Kristen is an MCPS teacher and has taught swimming, has coached competitive swimming, and was on a swim team for 10 years. Questions?  Contact Tom or Kristen.

Upcoming Events

In the Grove…

  • Thursday, July 4: Washington Grove 4th of July Celebration: Costume judging will start at 10:30 am for all ages at Woodward Park. The flag raising at 11 am with the muskrat band. The parade will commence afterwards and we’ll all go to the townhall for the mayor’s speech and costume awards. Popsicles and hot dogs will be provided.
  • Weekly Events:
    • Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm, McCathran Hall:  An all-levels slow-flow yoga class with Ingeborg McCright.  RSVP to Eva Patrone and bring a waiver form (PDF) to your first class.  Classes are free to Grove residents, with a suggested donation of $5-$10, and are $10 for non-residents.  Ingeborg accepts cash or check.  Learn more here.
    • Wednesdays, 11 am – 12:15 pm, McCathran Hall:  Tai chi with Claire Rosser.  Sessions are free to all.  No sessions will be held in July.  Learn more here.
    • Wednesdays, 7 pm, Soccer Field:  Summer soccer pick-up games.  Contact Mike Scott for more information.
    • Thursdays, June 27 through July 25, 7 pm:  Summer Session of Art Night will be held in the Town Hall (either in the main hall or Council Room). Contact Marida Hines to learn which supplies you will need to purchase and to indicate your preferences about drawing in charcoal and pencil; venturing outside and drawing from life; or working in your favorite color medium.

… and Nearby

Fireworks Celebrating the Fourth

  • Gaithersburg: Celebrate America’s independence with friends and family at SummerFest on Saturday, June 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free summer festival features live music, food trucks and local breweries, and family-friendly activities, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display.  SummerFest kicks off at 6 p.m. with The District, one of the industry’s elite party bands. Enjoy delicious offerings from food and local craft beverage vendors, including Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, Saint’s Row Brewing, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, and Waredaca Brewing Company.  At approximately 9:20 pm, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night. Wait out the traffic after the fireworks by staying for our SummerGlo After Party.  If the fireworks are canceled due to inclement weather the fireworks ONLY will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 30. View parking maps and more information here.
  • Rockville: Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration is held annually on Thursday, July 4 at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Uncle Jesse and a 20-minute fireworks display begainning at 9:15.  View the full event schedule, parking locations, and more information here.

 

Casey Community Center Farmers Market

Every Thursday through November 30, 11 – 2:30 pm:   Enjoy some fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables; come get some eggs, beef or pork ready to put on the grill; bring home some savory homemade breads or artisan sweets; get some fresh ground coffee.  See their food truck calendar and learn more about the market. Casey Community Center, 810 South Frederick Avenue.

Latest Documents

Town Bulletins

Older Town Bulletins: 

Town Council Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Recordings, Transcripts

Should you wish to review draft minutes, or view a recording or read a transcript of a meeting that occurred prior to 2024, please contact the town clerk or the mayor.  Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.  You can view all recordings of Council meetings, beginning in 2024, on the Town Council meetings playlist of our YouTube channel.

Historic Preservation Commission
  • June 2024 Meeting

Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.

Planning Commission
  • June 5, 2024 Meeting

Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.

Contact Information

Mayor and Town Councilors and their Areas of Responsibility

Mayor
John Compton
240-432-5700
[email protected]
The Mayor is responsible for all intergovernmental relationships and activities.

Need to contact the Town Office at 301-926-2256, or email the Office at [email protected].  Want to write the mayor and all councilors?  Please write to [email protected].

Contracts
Rob Gilmore

Dog Park
Mary Warfield

Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Kriss Grisham

Forestry and Beautification (includes memorials)
Barbara Raimondo

Gateway
Peter Nagrod

Historic Preservation Commission
Barbara Raimondo

Lake
Mary Warfield

Lighting
Kriss Grisham

Maintenance Coordination
Peter Nagrod

Maryland Municipal League
John Compton

McCathran Hall
Kriss Grisham

Montgomery Municipal Cable
John Compton

Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod

Racial and Social Equity
Rob Gilmore

Recreational Events/Committee/Facilities (Woodward Park, Playground and Tennis Courts)
Eva Patrone

Roads
Rob Gilmore

Shady Grove Crossing
Rob Gilmore

Shared Use Path
Barbara Raimondo

Sustainability
Mary Warfield

Walkways
Peter Nagrod

Washington Grove Conservation Park (Upper Meadow) and Piedmont Crossing Local Park (Lower Meadow)
Kriss Grisham

Website and Communications
Barbara Raimondo

Woods
Eva Patrone

Town Office Contact Info; Notaries

McCathran Hall
300 Grove Avenue
PO Box 216
Washington Grove, Maryland
20880-0216

Town Office
Located in the lower wing of McCathran Hall, the office is usually open 9:30am – 12:30pm; and 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Town Clerk Kathy Lehman is available to answer your questions. Please drop by, call the office at 301-926-2256 or send an email to [email protected].

Notaries
Contact Amanda Roberts.

Staff Directory

Clerk
Kathryn L. Lehman
301-926-2256
[email protected]

Treasurer
Jean Moyer
301-775-1168
[email protected]

Boards and Commissions

Board of Supervisors of Elections
Nick Suzich, Supervisor
Mary Blake, Observer
Margaret Cavenagh
Joe Clark
Dave Hix

Board of Zoning Appeals
Satoshi Amagai
Charlie Challstrom
Kathie Evans

Historic Preservation Commission
Bob Booher, Chair
Robert Gilmore, Council Liaison
Bill Earl
Wendy Harris
David Stopak
Mimi Styles
Samantha Suzich, Alternate

Planning Commission
Georgette Cole, Chair
Peter Nagrod, Council Liaison
Sung Chang, Alternate
Jonathan Dail
Sylvie Favret
Robert Johnson

Volunteer Committees

Dog Park
Liz Gillanders, Chair

Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Dave Lutter, Chair

Forestry & Beautification (F&B)
Georgette Cole, Chair

Gateway
Jonathan Dail, Chair

Lake
Tom Land, Chair

Lighting
Virginia Quesada, Chair

Racial and Social Equity (RASEC)
Paula Puglisi, Leadership Team 

Recreation
Lisa Bielen, Co-Chair
Kristina Kough, Co-Chair

Sustainability
Bob Booher, Chair

Woods
Patrice Klein, Co-Chair
Joan Mahaffey, Co-Chair

 

How do I… ?

No tickIt’s Tick and Spotted Lanternfly Season

Learn on the “Resources To Get Through Tick Season” page:

  • which kinds of ticks are prevalent in Maryland,
  • how to avoid and remove ticks, and
  • about the many different illnesses caused by tick-borne bacteria, parasites and viruses.

Spotted Lanternflies are another pest, and they’ve now been spotted in the Grove.

Learn on the “Out, Out, Damned Spot[ted Lanternfly]!” page:

  • what they look like,
  • why they are bad,
  • what to do about them,
  • who to report sightings to, and
  • about look-alike bugs that should be left alone.

Local Transportation

MARC Brunswick Line:  View the schedule and map | View alerts

MTA Bus from Shady Grove station to BWI Airport:  View the schedule and map

Ride-On Bus:  View maps and schedules for nearby routes:  Route 57  |  Route 61

Metrorail: Trip Planner  View all alerts: Weekday | Weekend

Transit nerds: Check out MetroHero’s data on the operational performance in real time of Metrorail  |  MARC trains  |  Ride On bus routes.  MetroHero also displays real-time “where’s my train?” maps for the Red Line.

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