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Upcoming Events and Dates of Note

List of dates for committee meetings and other events in August | View the calendar

Learn about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
This fall, RASEC presents a series of programs about accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Watch the Thursday, September 22 presentation from Kol Peterson (Passcode: Myw5.J=R), nationally-known ADU advocate, author of “Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development,” and founder of the world’s first tiny-house hotel. The remaining two programs will be:

Wednesday, October 26, at 7:30 pm via Zoom, about Montgomery County’s goals and experiences with ADUs; and
Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 pm via Zoom, discussing research regarding ADUs, diversity, and social equity.

Get the Zoom link and learn more here.

2022 Bluestoberfest

The 14th Annual Grove Fest is on for Saturday, October 1st, 6-10 pm. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical gathering with family and friends as we celebrate the autumn season with acoustic sounds from… direct from Philadelphia… Norman Taylor and Jay Summerour from 6-7 pm and then enjoy the high-energy funky blues from The Billy Thompson Band from 7:30-10 pm. This event will be held at the Gazebo (McCathran Hall if it rains). This event will be a BYO picnic and BYOB!

Eric with a beard and lederhosen For more information on the event, please contact Lawren Selby at (703) 203-1643 or Eric Selby at (703) 203-8100. We can sure use your help with set-up and clean up so please e-mail or call us if you are willing to help or have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you as we gear up for the 14th Annual Washington Grove “Bluestober Fest!” And, of course, the event is “Lederhosen Optional.”

News You Can Use

Running Low on Covid Test Kits?

You can order more, free, at special.usps.com/testkits.
You can also pick up and drop off at-home PCR tests through Montgomery County — learn more here.

Also, from WaPo, when you have Covid, here’s how you know you are no longer contagious.

Out, Out, Damned Spot[ted Lanternfly]!

Montgomery County is now part of a spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. What does that mean and what should we do? Learn more here.

It’s Tick Season

Learn:

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Latest Documents

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

September 12, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes — not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)

August 29, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF)
- Agenda (PDF)

August 8, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF)
- Agenda (PDF)

Historic Preservation Commission

September 20, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes — not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)

August 16, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF)
- Agenda (PDF)

July 19, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF)
- Agenda (PDF)

Planning Commission

October 5, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes — not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)

September 7, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes — not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)

August 3, 2022 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF)
- Agenda (PDF)

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].

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

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].