LATEST NEWS
- Town Council Mtg + News - Next meeting: Monday, August 12, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the July meeting include: Approval… ...
- SITP: The Magic Continues - Many, many thanks to Emily Cavey, Dylan Hodges and the host of parent and student volunteers for keeping the Summer in the Parks tradition alive… ...
- Maryland State Archives Representatives Tour our Town - The Historic Preservation Commission was pleased to provide a tour of the Town for seven representatives from the Maryland State Archives on Monday, July 22.… ...
- 2019 Master Plan Work Session - A 2019 Master Plan Work Session will be held on August 21. We will be reviewing decisions made on Sections 5 and 6 on July… ...
- Emergency Preparedness & Safety News - Next Meeting: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Room at McCathran Hall. All Town residents are welcome to attend and… ...
- Labor Day Changes & Softball Game 09.01 - The traditional Labor Day athletic events have been moved to a different date. See [ Fall Games 09.07 & 09.08 ] However, on Sunday, September… ...
- The Fall Games – Sept 7 & 8 - Grove Neighbors - We are doing a reboot of the Washington Grove Labor Day events – This year The Fall Games will be held Sept… ...
- Washington Grove Cares – What’s My Line? - Mark your calendars for September 15, for another thought-provoking talk in our series, What’s My Line? Grovers Revealed, highlighting our neighbors’ areas of expertise and… ...
- Deer Management Hunt Sessions Resolution - At the August 12th Town Council meeting, Resolution 2019-10 Authorizing Deer Management Bow Hunting Sessions will be considered. This Resolution is in accordance with Ordinance… ...
- Seeking Alternate for the Historic Preservation Commission - The Historic Preservation Commission is looking for a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. If you have an interest in historic preservation in Washington Grove,… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2019
- Town Council Meeting Minutes June 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 2019
- Town Council Meeting Minutes May 2019
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2019
LATEST AGENDAS
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, August 12, 2019
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, July 16, 2019
- Work Session of the Planning Commission Agenda, July 17, 2019
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, July 8, 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, July 3, 2019
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, June 18, 2019
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, June 10, 2019
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
- Tuesday, 20 August 2019
-
-
Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >> -
Historic Preservation Commission
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD More Details >>
-
- Wednesday, 21 August 2019
-
-
PC Master Plan Work Session
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
-
- Thursday, 22 August 2019
-
-
Emergency Preparedness Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
-
HPC Mtg + News
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. The HPC welcomes and encourages residents to come for an early consultation when considering an addition or renovation/changes to the exterior of their home....
2019 Master Plan Work Session
A 2019 Master Plan Work Session will be held on August 21. We will be reviewing decisions made on Sections 5 and 6 on July 17, then continue on to Section 6.3 now re-titled “Other Sensitive Areas.” This will include Maple Lake. If time permits we will...
Emergency Preparedness & Safety News
Next Meeting: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Room at McCathran Hall. All Town residents are welcome to attend and discuss any issues or concerns regarding emergency preparedness or safety. Anyone interested in joining the Committee is also...
Labor Day Changes & Softball Game 09.01
The traditional Labor Day athletic events have been moved to a different date. See [ Fall Games 09.07 & 09.08 ] However, on Sunday, September 1st there will be an All-Grove softball game at 10:00 AM and a Weeny Roast Potluck Picnic at the Maple Lake from 4:00 PM until...
The Fall Games – Sept 7 & 8
Grove Neighbors - We are doing a reboot of the Washington Grove Labor Day events – This year The Fall Games will be held Sept 7 & 8. Still featured are the ever-traditional field events, races, croquet match, etc., with a few tweaks to the schedule. Mark your...
Forestry & Beautfn Mtg + News
Grove Neighbors - We are doing a reboot of the Washington Grove Labor Day events – This year The Fall Games will be held Sept 7 & 8. Still featured are the ever-traditional field events, races, croquet match, etc., with a few tweaks to the schedule. Mark your...
Washington Grove Cares – What’s My Line?
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. F & B is on summer break. Please join us at our next meeting where we will be making plans for the fall tree planting. All are welcome!
Town Council Meeting Agenda, August 12, 2019
Mark your calendars for September 15, for another thought-provoking talk in our series, What’s My Line? Grovers Revealed, highlighting our neighbors’ areas of expertise and passions. Our next speaker, Mary Blake, will raise awareness of trauma (e.g.,...
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
Maryland State Archives Representatives Tour our Town
The Historic Preservation Commission was pleased to provide a tour of the Town for seven representatives from the Maryland State Archives on Monday, July 22. Maria Day, Director of Special Collections and Conservation, requested the tour for herself, staff members and...
2019 Master Plan Work Session
A 2019 Master Plan Work Session will be held on August 21. We will be reviewing decisions made on Sections 5 and 6 on July 17, then continue on to Section 6.3 now re-titled “Other Sensitive Areas.” This will include Maple Lake. If time permits we will...
Deer Management Hunt Sessions Resolution
At the August 12th Town Council meeting, Resolution 2019-10 Authorizing Deer Management Bow Hunting Sessions will be considered. This Resolution is in accordance with Ordinance 2019-04 enacted April 8, which permits with conditions deer management hunt sessions in the...
EVENTS & RECREATION
August 2019 – Coming Events Calendar
August 1 » Swing Time Big Band Rehearsal Town Hall August 5 » Woods Committee 7:30 p.m. Council Room August 7 » Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. Council Room August 12 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 p.m....
SITP: The Magic Continues
Many, many thanks to Emily Cavey, Dylan Hodges and the host of parent and student volunteers for keeping the Summer in the Parks tradition alive for Grove kids. It truly takes a village to mysteriously make the magic happen.
The Fall Games – Sept 7 & 8
Grove Neighbors - We are doing a reboot of the Washington Grove Labor Day events – This year The Fall Games will be held Sept 7 & 8. Still featured are the ever-traditional field events, races, croquet match, etc., with a few tweaks to the schedule. Mark your...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Woods Committee Mtg + Deer Info
Next Meeting: Monday, August 5, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Meetings are on the 1st Monday of each month. Our September meeting will be rescheduled due to the Labor Day holiday. All are welcome to attend. The Woods Committee (WC) continues to work towards...
Stormwater Management Committee Mtg
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The Stormwater Management Committee will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please call Robert Johnson at 301-346-6267 or email [email protected] for information and to express interest in helping...
Maple Lake News + Mtg
Next Meeting: Thursday, August 15, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend! Lake Committee Meetings are on the THIRD Thursday of each month. Maple Lake is OPEN daily with lifeguards on duty from Noon – 6:00 p.m. Safety at the Lake To...
TOWN
RELATED
Washington Grove Cares – What’s My Line?
Mark your calendars for September 15, for another thought-provoking talk in our series, What’s My Line? Grovers Revealed, highlighting our neighbors’ areas of expertise and passions. Our next speaker, Mary Blake, will raise awareness of trauma (e.g.,...
Communications Work Group & Mtg 07.24.19
The Communications Working Group will meet Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm at Marida Hines’s house. All are welcome to attend. Topics will include the usability test for the website, next steps in emergency communications planning, and communications to support volunteerism...
Washington Grove Cares News
Thanks to Ryan Young for his stimulating talk, (in June) on the origins of lymphoma, part of our series, What’s My Line? Grovers Revealed. And thanks to all the Grovers who turned out for his presentation. Stay tuned for announcements about future talks by town...