LATEST NEWS
- Next Film Society – Sunday 02.09 - On Sunday, February 9, escape the winter doldrums and join us for an award-winning film, Antonia's Line. Strong-willed Antonia recalls life on her Dutch farm… ...
- Town Council Mtg + News - Next meeting: Monday, February 10, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the January meeting include: Deferred… ...
- Bikeways Workshop to take Public Input - February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in McCathran Hall. To solicit input from affected communities and individuals, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is holding… ...
- HPC Mtg + News - Next meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Town Volunteer Historic Sign Restoration Project:… ...
- 2020 Master Plan Work Session – Wednesday 02.19 - On Wednesday February 19 there will be a Planning Commission work session at 7:30 pm in the Council room. We will be reviewing/revising January’s working… ...
- Rec Committee Mtg + SITP News - Next Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next… ...
- WC News + Chili Supper – Saturday 02.22 - If it’s February, it must be Chili Supper Time! Plan to Join us on February 22nd Tired of winter? Why not join us for our… ...
- Town Elections - Election Day in Washington Grove will be Saturday, May 9. Voting will be held in McCathran Hall from 4:00 until 7:00. Elections are followed by… ...
- Town Treasurer Position - The Town of Washington Grove seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Town Treasurer beginning Spring-Summer 2021. The Treasurer has broad responsibilities, functioning… ...
- Maryland State Income Tax - Washington Grove Subdivision Code: 1612 Every year the Town of Washington Grove receives a portion of the Maryland State income tax paid by Town residents.… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2019
- Town Council Meeting Minutes January 2020 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
- Town Council Meeting Minutes December 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 2019
- Town Council Meeting Minutes November 2019
- Town Council Meeting Minutes October 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 2019
LATEST AGENDAS
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, February 18, 2020
- Work Session of the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, February 19, 2020
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, February 10, 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, February 5, 2019
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, January 21, 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Masterplan Work Meeting Agenda, January 14, 2019
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, January 13, 2020
BULLETINS
CONTACT US
McCathran Hall
300 Grove Avenue
PO Box 216
Washington Grove, Maryland
20880-0216
- Phone: 301-926-2256
- Fax: 301-926-0111
- Email: [email protected]
- Rental Information: McCathran Hall
Town Office
Located in the lower wing of McCathran Hall, the office is usually open Monday Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Town Clerk Kathy Lehman is available to answer your questions. Please drop by, call the office at 301-926-2256 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Office Hours:
- Mornings
M, T, Th, F » 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Afternoons
Wed. » 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TOWN COUNCIL
Historic Preservation Commission, Roads & Walkways, Sign Restoration Project, WG Conservation Park
Darrell Anderson
301-963-8555 home
240-506-2341 cell
[email protected]
Planning Commission, McCathran Hall, Montgomery Municipal Cable Board, Census Liaison, FEMA Floodplain Coordinator
Charlie Challstrom
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Dog Park, Woods, Contracts, Shady Grove Crossing Liaison
Robert B. Gilmore
202-352-1877
[email protected]
Website, Communications, Recreation
Marida Hines
301-337-8476
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness, Maple Lake
Pat Klein
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Forestry and Beautification, Maintenance, Memorials, Playgrounds
Audrey Maskery
240-205-4756
[email protected]
OFFICERS
Mayor
John Compton
240-432-5700
[email protected]
Clerk
Kathryn L. Lehman
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Treasurer
Mary Challstrom
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Buildings & Grounds
Steve Werts
301-926-1668
[email protected]
COMMISSIONS
Historic Preservation Commission
Robert Booher
Chair
301-963-3935
Darrell Anderson
Council Liaison
301-963-8555 home
240-506-2341 cell
Wendy Harris
914-388-2195
Gail Littlefield
301-990-6567
David Stopak
301-330-5446
Mimi Styles
301-519-1957
Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod
Chair
301-512-5771
Charlie Challstrom
Council Liaison
301-926-4498
Georgette Cole
301-330-6740
David Hix
301-825-3737
Deb Mehlferber
240-805-5406
Supervisors of Elections
Meredith Horan
Supervisor
301-926-1054
Joe Clark
301-869-7944
Nick Suzich
240-750-9289
Board of Zoning Appeals
Marc Hansen
Chair
301-869-0926
Satoshi Amagai
301-330-1336
Christine Dibble
301-869-4334
Kathie Evans
Alternate Member
301-869-7816
COMMITTEES
Forestry & Beautification
Georgette Cole
Chair
301-330-6740
Audrey Maskery
Council Liaison
240-205-4756
Woods
Patrice Klein
co-Chair
301-926-2256
Joan Mahaffey
co-Chair
240-631-8064
Maple Lake
John Hutchinson
240-997-5820
Emergency Preparedness
Satoshi Amagai
Chair
301-330-1336
Intergovernmental
John Compton
240-432-5700
Joli A. McCathran
301-869-5358
Recreation
Emily Cavey
240-838-1840
Missy Yachup
301-947-4159
Dog Park
Christine Dibble
co-Chair
301-869-4334
Mary Warfield
co-Chair
202-421-6006
Vacant Homes Task Force
David Stopak
301-330-6446
Memorials
Audrey Maskery
240-205-4756
- Saturday, 22 February 2020
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Annual Chili Supper
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Tuesday, 25 February 2020
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Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
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Lighting Committee
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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- Thursday, 27 February 2020
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Emergency Preparedness Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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WC News + Chili Supper – Saturday 02.22
If it’s February, it must be Chili Supper Time! Plan to Join us on February 22nd Tired of winter? Why not join us for our Chili Supper on Saturday, February 22nd, 6:00 PM at McCathran Hall! As always, we need meat and vegetarian chilis, mild, medium or hot...
Lighting Committee Mtg + News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Room. We will be continuing our exploration of our lighting needs. From our research, here is the list of attributes and considerations recommended for study for lighting Town streets and...
Emergency Preparedness Mtg + News
Next Meeting: Thursday February 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Room. All Town residents are welcome to attend and discuss any issues or concerns regarding emergency preparedness or safety. We are working with Montgomery County to finalize a date in March...
Forestry & Beautfn Mtg + News
Next Meeting: Wed, March 11, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. We will begin planning for spring tree planting. We'd love to have you join us! And if you can't make the meeting, but have a suggestion for where a new tree is needed, please contact F&B Chair...
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2019
[ Minutes Archive ] 23 August 2019 | Approved: 17 September 2019 Members Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Wendy Harris, David Stopak and Darrell Anderson. Absent: Gail Littlefield Attendees: Robert Johnson, Kirk Greenway Bob Booher took minutes. Approval of Agenda...
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
Town Council Mtg + News
Next meeting: Monday, February 10, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the January meeting include: Deferred any discussion of Resolution 2019-13; Providing for Proper Governance of Washington Grove Committees to February...
HPC Mtg + News
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Town Volunteer Historic Sign Restoration Project: Video and Preservation Award! Have you seen the video yet?? If you are not on the Listserv, or were simply...
2020 Master Plan Work Session – Wednesday 02.19
On Wednesday February 19 there will be a Planning Commission work session at 7:30 pm in the Council room. We will be reviewing/revising January’s working draft (available on the Town web site). On January 15 we re-worked the Introduction and Sections 1 and 2. It...
EVENTS & RECREATION
February 2020 – Coming Events Calendar
[ Events and Recreation News ] February 3 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room February 5 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room February 9 » Film Society 7:00 pm McCathran Hall February 10 » ...
Next Film Society – Sunday 02.09
On Sunday, February 9, escape the winter doldrums and join us for an award-winning film, Antonia's Line. Strong-willed Antonia recalls life on her Dutch farm in the decades after World War II, recounting tales of quirky villagers and of her descendants. Magical and...
Rec Committee Mtg + SITP News
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. Anyone interested in joining should come to the next meeting! SITP Survey Hi everyone! I’m trying to get an idea of how many campers we will have for SITP this year for...
WC News + Chili Supper – Saturday 02.22
If it’s February, it must be Chili Supper Time! Plan to Join us on February 22nd Tired of winter? Why not join us for our Chili Supper on Saturday, February 22nd, 6:00 PM at McCathran Hall! As always, we need meat and vegetarian chilis, mild, medium or hot...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Town Elections
Election Day in Washington Grove will be Saturday, May 9. Voting will be held in McCathran Hall from 4:00 until 7:00. Elections are followed by the annual Town Meeting. Open this year will be two seats on the Town Council (three-year terms) and the office of Mayor...
Town Treasurer Position
The Town of Washington Grove seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Town Treasurer beginning Spring-Summer 2021. The Treasurer has broad responsibilities, functioning as financial officer, bookkeeper, purchasing agent and in other capacities to insure...
Maryland State Income Tax
Washington Grove Subdivision Code: 1612 Every year the Town of Washington Grove receives a portion of the Maryland State income tax paid by Town residents. Because most residents do not have mail delivered to street addresses, this presents a challenge for the State...
TOWN
RELATED
Bikeways Workshop to take Public Input
February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in McCathran Hall. To solicit input from affected communities and individuals, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is holding Public Workshop #1 for the Washington Grove Connector - Crabbs Branch Extension Projects...
WG Sign Restoration Project on Video !
Montgomery Municipal Cable (MMC) has produced a wonderful six-minute video about the Town’s volunteer historic wood street sign restoration project. Thank you MMC! The Town has also been informed that Montgomery Preservation, Inc. (MPI) will recognize our project with...
Special Town Meeting – Bikeway Systems
McCathran Hall, Saturday January 25 @ 11:00 am Purpose: Discussion of Connection to the County and Gaithersburg Bikeway Systems A direct and safe walking and bicycle pathway to the Metro and the Grove Shopping area has been a goal in the Town’s Master Plan for...