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Contact Information
McCathran Hall
300 Grove Avenue
PO Box 216
Washington Grove, Maryland
20880-0216
- Phone: 301-926-2256
- Email: [email protected]
- Rental Information: McCathran Hall
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].
Mayor and Town Council; Areas of Responsibility
Mayor
John Compton
240-432-5700
[email protected]
The Mayor is responsible for all intergovernmental relationships and activities.
For Councilors with no contact information listed below, please refer to the phone numbers and email addresses shown in the Town Directory. If you do not have a Directory, please call the Town Office at 301-926-2256, or email the Town Office at [email protected]. Want to write the mayor and all councilors? Please write to [email protected].
Borders
Eva Patrone
[email protected]
Contracts
Dave Cosson
Dog Park
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Gray Yachup
240-731-3742
[email protected]
Forestry and Beautification (includes memorials)
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission
Darrell Anderson
240-506-2341
[email protected]
Lake
Gray Yachup
240-731-3742
[email protected]
Lighting
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Maintenance
Darrell Anderson
240-506-2341
[email protected]
Maryland Municipal League
Darrell Anderson
240-506-2341
[email protected]
McCathran Hall
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Planning Commission
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Racial Equity
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Recreational Events/Recreation Committee
Eva Patrone
[email protected]
Recreational Facilities (Woodward Park, Playground and Tennis Courts)
Eva Patrone
[email protected]
Roads and Walkways
Gray Yachup
240-731-3742
[email protected]
Shady Grove Crossing
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Sustainability
Dave Cosson
Washington Grove Conservation Park
Dave Cosson
Website and Communications
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Woods
Dave Cosson
Staff Directory
Clerk
Kathryn L. Lehman
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jean Moyer
301-775-1168
[email protected]
Boards and Commissions
Marc Hansen
Chair
301-869-0926
[email protected]
Satoshi Amagai
301-330-1336
[email protected]
Charlie Challstrom
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Kathie Evans
Alternate
301-869-7816
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission
Bob Booher
Chair
301-963-3935
[email protected]
Darrell Anderson
Council Liaison
301-963-8555 home
240-506-2341 cell
[email protected]
Wendy Harris
914-388-2195
[email protected]
David Stopak
301-330-5446
[email protected]
Mimi Styles
301-519-1957
[email protected]
Peter Nagrod
Chair
301-512-5771
[email protected]
Christine Dibble
Council Liaison
[email protected]
Georgette Cole
301-330-6740
[email protected]
Deb Mehlferber
240-805-5406
[email protected]
Jon Cohen
301-963-2894
[email protected]
Robert Johnson
Alternate
301-346-6267
[email protected]
Nick Suzich
Supervisor
240-750-9289
[email protected]
Joe Clark
301-869-7944
[email protected]
Margo Cavenagh
301-963-0294
[email protected]
Volunteer Committees
Borders
Peter Nagrod
Chair
301-512-5771
[email protected]
Dog Park
Mary Warfield
Chair
202-421-6006
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Dave Lutter
Chair
703-862-7445
[email protected]
Forestry & Beautification (F&B)
Georgette Cole
Chair
301-330-6740
[email protected]
Lake
John Hutchinson
Chair
240-997-5820
[email protected]
Lighting
Virginia Quesada
Chair
301-706-7933
[email protected]
Racial and Social Equity (RASEC)
Leadership Team
Sylvie Favret
Co-Chair
240-899-3723
Betsy Klinger
Co-Chair
301-325-1956
[email protected]
Recreation
Emily Cavey
Chair
240-838-1840
[email protected]
Sustainability
Bob Booher
Chair
301-963-3935
[email protected]
Woods
Patrice Klein
Co-Chair
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Joan Mahaffey
Co-Chair
240-631-8064
[email protected]
Most Recent Announcements
For other recent announcements, see:
- Announcements about new, or newly available, ordinances and/or resolutions
Upcoming Events and Dates of Note
- Independence Day festivities:
Saturday, July 2 at 10 am — TENNIS! Morning tennis for all abilities and all levels. Come and hit some tennis balls!- Saturday, July 2 at 4 pm — PICKLEBALL! Lines have been painted, one of the nets has been assembled. The court is ready to play!
- Sunday, July 3 at 4 pm — DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT! Come see and play the new ‘Frisbee’ disc golf course in Woodward Park. There are nine approaches to the disc golf basket located behind the stone fireplace. Each tee in the course is marked by a blue stepping stone. The map is on the Announcement Board and here (PDF). All levels are encouraged to come out to throw the disc golf course.
- Monday, July 4th at 11 am — PARADE AND COSTUME JUDGING on the soccer field: Judging of your Independence Day attire, costume, crazy outfit, whatever you choose. At noon, flag raising, musketry and parade on original route. Then, meet outside Town Hall for the traditional mayor’s address and award ceremony. Bell ringing to follow the awards ceremony!
- Monday, July 4th at 2 pm — SOFTBALL GAME! We encourage participation from all ages and abilities and hope for lots of spectators and cheering! If you’d like to help with the event, or take on any of the roles as scorer, umpire or team captain, please contact Larry French or Tom Land. Water and treats will be provided. Bring your glove and come out and play!
- Youth recital Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 pm at McCathran Hall.
News You Can Use
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What is a Thunderclap Headache (TCH) and What MUST You Do IMMEDIATELY If You Have One?
Excruciating thunderclap headaches strike the entire head suddenly like a clap of thunder. The pain of these headaches peaks within 60 seconds and then slowly dissipates. These headaches are uncommon, but can be symptoms of potentially life-threatening conditions like aneurysms and stroke. Even if your headache has ended, call 911 or get to a hospital as soon as possible and insist on receiving a CT scan. Learn more about TCHs here.
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Maple Lake This Summer
This year, swim lessons with the fabulous Lainey Selby at Maple Lake for children eight months – 13 years old will be held twice a week on Mondays and Fridays for six weeks, from June 27 to August 5 (no lessons July 4). Groups will be organized based on age, ability, and swimmers’ time constraints. A new offering this year is a “parent and me” class for ages 8 months to 2 years. You can sign up here.
Lifeguards are needed for Maple Lake this summer. Pay is $17.00 per hour. Lifeguard hours are from 12noon – 6pm, seven days a week (includes ½ hour break). Lifeguards must be certified in Lifesaving, CPR, and First Aid (we can help you pay for the training). Call Tom Land or John Hutchinson for details.
Because we are not able (so far) to have two lifeguards on duty at all times, we are not planning to have a diving board for this season. Parents are responsible for their children and should always watch them when they are in the water. When lifeguards are not present, swimming is at your own risk.
WG United Methodist Church (WGUMC) Welcomes Minister Margie Matthews
At the July 3, 2022, 11:00 am service, WGUMC is delighted to be welcoming our new minister, Margie Matthews. Minister Margie is a lifelong member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church in Highland, Maryland, where she serves the congregation as Lay Leader and the first Certified Lay Minister of the church. She strongly believes that a good leader is a good listener who will walk alongside others for the common Good of transforming the World. All are invited to join WGUMC in person or over Zoom to welcome her to the WGUMC community.
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What are these?
These markers are some of the new tees set up in Woodward Park to play disc golf. The Town installed a disc golf basket in the park under the big oaks behind the stone fireplace. You can start anywhere in the park or play a nine-tee, one-basket course (PDF). Throw a Frisbee disc toward the disc golf basket. When the disc hits the hanging chains above the basket, it falls in. Nice shot! Questions about the course or how to play? Contact Tom Land.
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