Notices from the Mayor
Special Town Council Meeting Monday, March 25, 7:30 pm
On the docket: (1) FY 25 Budget Work Session, (2) Finalize Ordinance No. 2023-08, ZTA Enabling Accessory Dwelling Units (view the latest draft here), and (3) Review the Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance RFP. Click here to join the meeting.
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.
Woodward Park Playground Survey
Residents are encouraged to fill out the Woodward Park Playground Survey to give their thoughts on what repairs, additions, and/or improvements should be made. Please complete the survey by March 20!
Leaf Collection by Green Earth
There will be a final leaf collection by close of business on Friday, March 22.
Annual Town Elections and Town Meeting
Annual Town elections and the Town Meeting will take place Saturday, May 11. Nominations close April 8 for (i) two Town Councilors, to serve three year-terms; and (ii) Mayor, to serve a one year-term. As usual, the past year has demonstrated that important issues always arise. Please consider whether you can contribute your knowledge, judgment and time to our tradition of a volunteer Town government. Details regarding eligibility and the nomination process can be found here, or by contacting the Board of Supervisors of Elections, Nick Suzich, at [email protected].
The Grove is Hiring
Apply to Work or Volunteer for Summer in the Parks
SITP is looking to hire both paid and volunteer positions for camp: Camp Director (age 21+); Senior Counselor (age 18+); Junior Counselor (age 16+); and volunteers (age 14-19). Interested? View more info here and fill out this job application form no later than May 5.
Swim Instructor and Lifeguards Needed at Maple Lake This Summer
Lifeguards are needed for Maple Lake this summer. Hours are from 12 noon – 6 pm, seven days a week (including a ½ hour break). The pay for a lifeguard starts at $17/hour. Lifeguards must be certified in lifesaving, CPR, and first aid (we can help pay for the training.) Call Tom Land for details. We also need a swim instructor for the month of July in the afternoons, and the pay is $20/hour. The Town offers free swim lessons for kids. If you’d like your kid to learn to swim for free, please help us find a swim instructor. If you can suggest someone, please call Sung Chang.
Upcoming Events
In the Grove…
- Friday, March 22: Leaf collection ends!
- Wednesday, April 3, 7 – 9 pm: The Spring Session of Art Night begins. We’ll meet weekly to experiment with unique activities like Drawing Night Fever (drawing to music), Plagiarism is Fun (finish your neighbor’s drawing), Drawing from the Wine Side of the Brain, and more. The Spring session runs to May 1, 2024 Wednesday evenings in Town Hall. Attendees provide their own art supplies (you decide, but paper, pencils, and a large drawing board would work). There is no fee, but advance registration is required so we know how many easels are needed. RSVP to Marida Hines by March 15th .
- Saturday, April 20, 10 am – Noon: Join us for Lake Clean-Up (rain date the 21st ). Please add it to your calendars. Bring a rake, shovel, gloves, wheelbarrow, and all your good, helpful muscles. It’s fun to help get Maple Lake ready for the 2024 swim season.
- Weekly Events at McCathran Hall:
- Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm: 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: Tai chi with Claire Rosser. Sessions are free to all. Learn more here.
… and Nearby
Saturday, March 16, 10 am: the 22nd Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bagpipe bands, Celtic dancers, fire trucks, equestrian units, and community groups of all kinds wind their way down Grand Corner Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Stick around for festive live music and family fun throughout the Rio lakefront. Learn more here.
News You Can Use
Don’t Get Scammed When Renting a Car Abroad
It pays to familiarize yourself with the local policies and protocols ahead of time. Here’s what you need to know before you accept the keys.
Finding Home Health Care Services Can Be Difficult
View this New York Times guide to finding an aide to help an older person stay safely at home. Related: from WaPo, Questions to ask before choosing an assisted living facility.
Need a notary?
Contact Mary Challstrom or Amanda Roberts.
>> Older News You Can Use articles that have been removed from the home page are available on the News You Can Use Archive page.
Town Bulletins
Older Town Bulletins:
- Bulletins dated March 2022 or older are available here or here
- Bulletins dated April 2022 or later are available here.
Town Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Should you wish to review draft minutes, please contact the town clerk or the mayor.
- March 11, 2024 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 27, 2024 Special Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 12, 2024 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- January 23, 2024 Public Hearing
- January 8, 2024 Meeting
Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.
Historic Preservation Commission
- March 2024 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 2024 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- January 2024 Meeting
Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.
Planning Commission
- March 6, 2024 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 7, 2024 Meeting
- January 3, 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.
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].
Contracts
Rob Gilmore
Dog Park
Mary Warfield
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Eva Patrone
[email protected]
Forestry and Beautification (includes memorials)
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Gateway
Peter Nagrod
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission
Robert Gilmore
Lake
Mary Warfield
[email protected]
Lighting
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Maintenance
Peter Nagrod
[email protected]
Maryland Municipal League
John Compton
McCathran Hall
Barbara Raimondo
[email protected]
Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod
[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
Rob Gilmore
Shady Grove Crossing
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Sustainability
Mary Warfield
[email protected]
Washington Grove Conservation Park
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Website and Communications
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Woods
Christine Dibble
[email protected]
Town Office Contact Info
McCathran Hall
300 Grove Avenue
PO Box 216
Washington Grove, Maryland
20880-0216
- Phone: 301-926-2256
- Email: [email protected]
- Rental Information
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].
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
240-750-9289
[email protected]
Joe Clark
301-869-7944
[email protected]
Margo Cavenagh
301-963-0294
[email protected]
Satoshi Amagai
301-330-1336
[email protected]
Charlie Challstrom
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Kathie Evans
301-869-7816
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission
Bob Booher
Chair
301-963-3935
[email protected]
Robert Gilmore
Council Liaison
Wendy Harris
914-388-2195
[email protected]
David Stopak
301-330-5446
[email protected]
Mimi Styles
301-519-1957
[email protected]
Georgette Cole
Chair
301-330-6740
[email protected]
Peter Nagrod
Council Liaison
301-512-5771
[email protected]
Jonathan Dail
[email protected]
Sylvie Favret
Robert Johnson
301-346-6267
[email protected]
Sung Chang, Alternate
Volunteer Committees
Liz Gillanders
Chair
Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Dave Lutter
Chair
703-862-7445
[email protected]
Forestry & Beautification (F&B)
Georgette Cole
Chair
301-330-6740
[email protected]
vacant
Chair
Tom Land
Chair
240-801-0646
[email protected]
Virginia Quesada
Chair
301-706-7933
[email protected]
Racial and Social Equity (RASEC)
Leadership Team
Paula Puglisi
301-963-8555
Betsy Klinger
301-325-1956
[email protected]
Lisa Bielen
Co-Chair
[email protected]
Kristina Kough
Co-Chair
[email protected]
Bob Booher
Chair
301-963-3935
[email protected]
Patrice Klein
Co-Chair
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Joan Mahaffey
Co-Chair
240-631-8064
[email protected]
How do I… ?
- Send an email or letter to the Mayor and Councilors?
- Remove the limb of a tree on town property that is hanging over my house?
- Report a nonworking streetlight to PEPCO?
- Reserve McCathran Hall?
- Get a permit for a house addition?
- Reserve the lake for a private party?
- Get my pooch registered so we can use the dog park?
- Reserve the soccer field?
- Find out how I can fish at the lake?
Don’t SPRING into Garden Cleanup Too Soon!
Wait until temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees. Many butterflies, bees and other pollinators are currently wintering in piles of dead leaves and in hollowed-out stems of last year’s plants. LEAVE THEM BEE! and learn three ways you can help protect pollinators at home this Spring.
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.