LATEST NEWS
- MC Climate Action Plan Draft Discussion 02.02.21 - Sustainability and Washington Grove: Presentation and discussion of the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Draft. Virtual Presentation Tuesday February 2 at 7:30 PM The new… ...
- History of WG Commercial Corner - Commercial Corner in the 60s and 70s The research of Robinson & Associates in preparation of the Updated and Expanded Washington Grove Historic District Nomination… ...
- Town Elections Nominations Close 04.12.21 - New and old Town residents are reminded that Washington Grove is a self-governing municipality dependent on citizen volunteers. The office of Mayor is filled every… ...
- Woman’s Club February News - Congratulations to our new 2021 Officers – Liz Robertson, President; Arlene McCrehan, Vice- President; Cynthia Werts, Treasurer; Caitlin Bethepu, Recording Secretary; and Kitty Seiferlein, Corresponding… ...
- Town Council Mtg 02.08.21 - Next meeting: Monday, February 8, 2021; 7:30pm The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting… ...
- Washington Grove Connector – Crabbs Branch Way Extension Mtg 02.17.21 - Virtual Presentation Tuesday February 17 from 7:00- 9:00 PM This will be the second public meeting on the Washington Grove multiuse pathway Connector – Crabbs… ...
- Lake Committee Mtg 02.18.21 - Next Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 7:30 pm Via ZOOM Video Conference It may be too early to think about swimming in the Lake and… ...
- Racial Equity Mtg 02.21.21 - Next meeting: Sunday, February 21, 2021; 2:00 p.m. All are welcome! Folks who would like to attend should email [email protected] to get the Zoom link.… ...
- Film Society Discussion 02.21.21 - “Chan is Missing” -- Discussion on Sunday, Feb. 21 Chan has disappeared, along with $4,000 lent to him by Jo and Steve, Chinese American cabbies… ...
- 2021 Comprehensive Plan Mtg 02.22.21 - Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2020 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of Planning. The… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Town Council Meeting Minutes February 2021 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2021
- Town Council Meeting Minutes January 2021
- Town Council Meeting Minutes December 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 2020
- Town Council Meeting Minutes November 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 2020
LATEST AGENDAS
- Work Session of the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, February 22, 2021
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, February 16, 2021
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, February 08, 2021
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, February 3, 2021
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, January 19, 2020
- Work Session of the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, January 20, 2021
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, January 11, 2021
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
Intergovernmental
Mayor, John G. Compton
301-330-8264 home
240-432-5700 cell
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission, Lighting, Maintenance
Darrell Anderson
301-963-8555 home
240-506-2341 cell
[email protected]
McCathran Hall, Planning Commission, Other (Montgomery Municipal Cable, Census Liaison, FEMA Floodplain Coordinator)
Charlie Challstrom
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Contracts, Woods, Stormwater Management
Dave Cosson
202-236-8833
[email protected]
Communications, Dog Park, Recreation, Website
Marida Hines
301-337-8476
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness & Safety, Maple Lake
Pat Klein
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Forestry & Beautification, Memorials, Playgrounds, Roads & Walkways, Shady Grove Crossing, Washington Grove Conservation Park
Gray Yachup
240-731-3742
[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
Stormwater Management Committee
Robert N. Johnson
Chair
301-346-6267
Virginia Quesada
Vice-Chair & Secretary
301-706-7933
Lighting Committee
Virginia Quesada
Chair
301-706-7933
Robert N. Johnson
Vice-Chair & Secretary
301-346-6267
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
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Emergency Preparedness Meeting
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Woods Committee
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Planning Commission
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Emergency Preparedness CommitteeMtg 02.25.21
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81385220068pwd=T2dWbzkxdDA0dXluaUE5WG1VUUQzUT09 By Phone: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 813 8522 0068 Passcode : 358070 We are actively seeking new committee members! One committee goal is to...
Woods Committee Mtg 03.01.21
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 1, 2021; 7:30 p.m. The February Woods Committee (WC) meeting will be held by remote access via Zoom Video Conference. Our meetings are routinely held on the first Monday of each month. Our March online meeting will be held on the 1st....
Forestry & Beautfn Mtg 03.10.21
Next Meeting: March 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM Video Conference The Forestry and Beautification Committee is on hiatus for the winter. A total of 14 new trees were installed this fall. This is a great time of year to admire the “bones” (aka structure) of our many...
Town Council Meeting Minutes February 2021 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
[ Minutes Archive ] 8 February 2021 | Approved: PENDING APPROVAL TC REPORT – February 2021 – Approved: 8 February 2021 The unprecedented emergency health crisis poses a challenge to all - individually and collectively. To protect ourselves and do our part...
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
Town Elections Nominations Close 04.12.21
New and old Town residents are reminded that Washington Grove is a self-governing municipality dependent on citizen volunteers. The office of Mayor is filled every year, as are two seats on the Town Council with three year-terms. This year’s election will be held on...
Town Council Mtg 02.08.21
Next meeting: Monday, February 8, 2021; 7:30pm The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 297 850 640 Password: 074385 Actions at the...
2021 Comprehensive Plan Mtg 02.22.21
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2020 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of Planning. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The...
EVENTS & RECREATION
February Coming Events Calendar
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) February 1 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM February 3 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM February 8 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm ZOOM February 10 » Building Permit...
Woman’s Club February News
Congratulations to our new 2021 Officers – Liz Robertson, President; Arlene McCrehan, Vice- President; Cynthia Werts, Treasurer; Caitlin Bethepu, Recording Secretary; and Kitty Seiferlein, Corresponding Secretary. We want to thank everyone who helped make our Virtual...
Rec Committee Mtg 02.18.21
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2021. The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84913516727?pwd=WnU3Uk40V2huTVJMQkZLVE1zVDE5Zz09 Meeting ID: 849 1351 6727 Passcode: 611335 One tap mobile...
Film Society Discussion 02.21.21
“Chan is Missing” -- Discussion on Sunday, Feb. 21 Chan has disappeared, along with $4,000 lent to him by Jo and Steve, Chinese American cabbies in San Francisco. Determined to track him down, they hit the streets of Chinatown, interviewing those with connections to...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Another Speed Hump Under Consideration
After hearing complaints about speeding on lower Ridge Road, the Mayor and Council are considering the installation of a new speed hump on the hill on lower Ridge Road. What do you think? To voice your opinion, please contact the Mayor and/or a Council member or send...
Tennis Court Reminder
Residents are reminded that our tennis courts are to be used for playing tennis, not for a dog exercise area or a very large chalk board. Dogs and clay courts don’t mix. Allowing dogs to run on the clay leaves an awful mess for Town Maintenance to clean up. Chalk on...
Maryland State Income Tax Subdivision Code 1612
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...
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MC Climate Action Plan Draft Discussion 02.02.21
Sustainability and Washington Grove: Presentation and discussion of the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Draft. Virtual Presentation Tuesday February 2 at 7:30 PM The new Sustainability section...
History of WG Commercial Corner
Commercial Corner in the 60s and 70s The research of Robinson & Associates in preparation of the Updated and Expanded Washington Grove Historic District Nomination forms the basis of this...
Washington Grove Connector – Crabbs Branch Way Extension Mtg 02.17.21
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Shady Grove Minor Master Plan Amendment Hearing 02.23.21
The Montgomery County Council will be holding a public hearing on the Planning Board Drift of the Shady Grove Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in...
Introducing the Washington Grove Sustainability Group 02.23.21
Some residents have formed the Washington Grove Sustainability Group (SG) to facilitate action to reduce our carbon footprint. We are drafting a Town Climate Action Plan that will have both short-...