LATEST NEWS
- Yard Signs, Political and Other - In this political season it is not unusual to see signs of support for candidates in many yards. Residents are reminded that such signs should… ...
- Trees in the Grove – Hickories - Trees in the Grove - Hickories - Hickories are native trees important to wildlife and to humans well before the arrival of Europeans. One hickory,… ...
- Emergency Preparedness Committee Mtg 10.22.20 - Next Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. REMOTE ACCESS ONLY by using Zoom videoconference at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82268141384?pwd=VnJwNFMyNGVjck1oN25HOTR5eitYUT09; Phone: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 822… ...
- Film Society Film Discussion 10.25.20 - WG Film Society's Ghostober Discussion Get in the mood for Halloween with the Film Society’s selection for October: The Orphanage. Atmospheric and beautifully crafted, scary… ...
- Leaf Pickup Starting 10.31.20 - New and long-time residents alike are reminded of the Town contract for bulk leaf removal each autumn. The contractor, Green Earth, Inc., will make regular… ...
- Bulk Trash Collection 11.07.20 - Mark your calendars! The Town has scheduled a bulk trash collection for NOVEMBER 7, 2020. Materials may include furniture, appliances (nothing with freon like air… ...
- Where do I vote? - McCathran Hall is not our in-person voting place in November. Instead… In-Person voting on November 3: You may go to Gaithersburg High School or any… ...
- Mayor’s Kudos – Kathy Evans - In August, the Washington Grove Town Council and Mayor approved distributing an appeal to the Town by email asking for donations to the Capital Area… ...
- Halloween in the Grove 2020 - Pumpkin Carving Contest: We’ll be carving pumpkins and leaving them on our doorsteps so people can walk around Town and see the beautiful creations! Please… ...
- The 2020 Virtual Holiday Show 12.12.20 - Mark your calendars for December 12, 7:30 p.m., when you can tune in to the 2020 Washington Grove Holiday Show! DO YOU WANT TO BE… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Town Council Meeting Minutes October 2020 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 2020
- Town Council Meeting Minutes September 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 2020
- Town Council Meeting Minutes August 2020
LATEST AGENDAS
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, October 21, 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, October 20, 2020
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, October 12, 2020
- Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agenda, October 14, 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, October 7, 2020
- Woods Committee October 5th Draft Meeting Agenda, October 5, 2020
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, September 14, 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
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]om
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
- Monday, 02 November 2020
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Woods Committee
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD More Details >>
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- Wednesday, 04 November 2020
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Planning Commission
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD More Details >>
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- Thursday, 05 November 2020
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Swing Time Big Band
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in McCathran Hall OUTSIDE More Details >>
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Leaf Pickup Starting 10.31.20
New and long-time residents alike are reminded of the Town contract for bulk leaf removal each autumn. The contractor, Green Earth, Inc., will make regular but unscheduled pickups of leaves raked or blown into windrows within six (6) feet of any roadway or walkway,...
Town Council Meeting Minutes October 2020 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
[ Minutes Archive ] 12 October 2020 | Approved: PENDING APPROVAL TC REPORT – October 2020 – Approved: 12 October 2020 The unprecedented emergency health crisis poses a challenge to all - individually and collectively. To protect ourselves and do our part...
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
2020 Comprehensive Plan Work Session 10.21.20
Calling all residents! The Comprehensive Plan (formerly the Master Plan) will have a new Housing Element section as required by the Maryland Department of Planning. https://washingtongrovemd.org/wpcontent/ uploads/2020/09/092120-Housing-Element- DRAFT.pdf We want YOUR...
Where do I vote?
McCathran Hall is not our in-person voting place in November. Instead… In-Person voting on November 3: You may go to Gaithersburg High School or any of 28 Election Day Vote Centers. For Early Voting October 26 thru November 2: There will be 11 Early Voting Centers in...
Mayor’s Kudos – Kathy Evans
In August, the Washington Grove Town Council and Mayor approved distributing an appeal to the Town by email asking for donations to the Capital Area Food Bank. The action was spearheaded by Kathie Evans. This effort collected $7,600.00 for the food bank. Thank you,...
EVENTS & RECREATION
October 2020 – Coming Events Calendar
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) October 5 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM October 6 » Stormwater Management 7:30 pm ZOOM October 7 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM October 12 » Town Council...
Film Society Film Discussion 10.25.20
WG Film Society's Ghostober Discussion Get in the mood for Halloween with the Film Society’s selection for October: The Orphanage. Atmospheric and beautifully crafted, scary but not too scary, The Orphanage may be the perfect hauntedhouse movie for Halloween. Laura,...
Halloween in the Grove 2020
Pumpkin Carving Contest: We’ll be carving pumpkins and leaving them on our doorsteps so people can walk around Town and see the beautiful creations! Please remember to practice social distancing, and wear masks. Prizes will be awarded for the best design! Pumpkins...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Leaf Pickup Starting 10.31.20
New and long-time residents alike are reminded of the Town contract for bulk leaf removal each autumn. The contractor, Green Earth, Inc., will make regular but unscheduled pickups of leaves raked or blown into windrows within six (6) feet of any roadway or walkway,...
Bulk Trash Collection 11.07.20
Mark your calendars! The Town has scheduled a bulk trash collection for NOVEMBER 7, 2020. Materials may include furniture, appliances (nothing with freon like air conditioning units), rugs, large toys, small auto parts, etc. Material may NOT include construction...
Managed Deer Hunt
The volunteer Bow Hunter Firefighters of Maryland (BHFFMD) continues a Town-approved managed deer hunt in the East and West Woods. The 2020-21 Maryland archery deer hunting season began, September 11, 2020 and extends until, January 30, 2021. The BHFFMD harvested two...
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Town Treasurer Position Filled!
Town Treasurer Position Filled! Resident Jean Moyer has been tapped to fill the large shoes of retiring Town Treasurer Mary Challstrom and will be shadowing Mary until June. A fully qualified candidate for the position, Jean will bring lots of experience and knowledge...