Remembering Joan Mahaffey
Our dear friend and lifelong “Super Grover” Joan Mahaffey died on April 10 after a brief illness. A Mass was held for her at St. Martin of Tours Church in Gaithersburg on April 15, 2025; on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 am, Joan’s family will host a memorial gathering at McCathran Hall in Washington Grove to celebrate her incredible life. Read more about Joan here.
Notices from the Mayor and Council
Attending Council Meetings via Zoom
- To view the agenda, click on “Town Council Meetings” under the “Latest Documents” heading on this page.
- To join a meeting, click here. The link to join is also available from the agenda.
- To raise your hand during a meeting,
- on a PC, click on Alt + Y at the same time
- on a Mac, click on Option + Y at the same time
Use the same combination of keys to lower your hand once you’ve had your say.
Town Elections are Coming Up!
- Nominations are now closed.
- Applications for absentee ballots will be accepted through Friday, May 2.
- Election Day is May 10. In-person voting will be held at McCathran Hall between 4-7 pm, followed by the Annual Town Meeting at 8 pm.
For complete information, see the Elections and Voting page.
Upcoming Events
In the Grove…
Saturdays, April 5, 12 and 19, and May 3, 10 – 11:30 am: Pickleball for kids! Children 8 years and up are invited to come to the tennis courts for four weeks of pickleball fun. Equipment will be provided and participants can bring one non-resident friend to join in. Contact Meredith Horan to register. ALSO note that kids 8 and under are invited to learn scoopball skills on April 5 from 9:30-10 am.
Sunday April 20th, at 10 am: Join Washington Grove United Methodist Church for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on the church lawn. All children are invited. Bring your baskets! Hippity hoppity to all!
RESCHEDULED; DATE TBD Saturday, April 26, 10 am – noon: Art in the Park (for all ages!). Come to Woodward Park, where the Rec Committee will have arts and crafts for children and teens; an art activity for adults; the Magic Art Bus, where kids can unleash their creativity; and light refreshments.
Saturday, April 26, 6 pm: Meatless Potluck. Celebrate Earth Day! Reduce your carbon footprint by reducing your consumption of meat, which accounts for over 40% of the greenhouse gases from food consumption. We’ll strive to generate as little trash as possible; reusable products are encouraged. Please bring your own place settings, including plates, cups, and utensils, and add your name on Sign-Up Genius to bring a dish, beverages, set up or clean up.
Sunday, April 27, 10 am – noon: West Woods Spring Workday, weather permitting. Meet at the Maple Lake parking lot. Please bring work gloves, waterproof work or hiking boots, and if you have these items, tick repellent, garden clippers, and a small wagon to haul trash bags. This event is to honor Joan Mahaffey and to recognize this year’s Arbor Day celebration on April 25th.
- Weekly Events:
- Yoga!
- Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm, McCathran Hall: A slow-flow Vinyasa yoga class with Ingeborg McCright. Not advised for true beginners.
- Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm, McCathran Hall: An all-levels slow-and-gentle Hatha yoga class with Ingeborg McCright. Beginners welcome.
Bring a waiver form (PDF) to your first class. Classes are free to Grove residents, with a suggested donation of $10, and are $10 for non-residents. Ingeborg accepts cash or check. Questions? Learn more here or contact Eva Patrone.
- Tai Chi! Wednesdays, 11 – 12:15 pm, McCathran Hall: Non-resident Claire Rosser leads tai chi sessions for residents and non-residents. Sessions are free to all. Learn more here.
- Yoga!
… and Nearby
Casey Community Center Farmers Market
The third Thursday of every month (March 20, April 17, May 15), thereafter EVERY Thursday, 11 – 2:30 pm: Enjoy some fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables; come get some eggs, beef or pork ready to put on the grill; bring home some savory homemade breads or artisan sweets; get some fresh ground coffee. See their food truck calendar (NOTE: starts in May) and learn more about the market. Casey Community Center, 810 South Frederick Avenue.
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 Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Recordings, Transcripts
- April 2025 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Recording (on YouTube) – not yet available
- Transcript (.txt file) – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- March 2025 Special Budget Work Session
- Minutes – not yet available
- Recording (on YouTube) – not available
- Transcript (.txt file) – not available
- Agenda (PDF)
- March 2025 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Recording (on YouTube)
- Transcript (.txt file)
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 2025 Meeting
Where AI-generated summaries are posted, they are not intended to replace the minutes for any given meeting. The content of any AI-generated summary may be inaccurate or misleading. These summaries are posted solely as a convenience.
Should you wish to review draft minutes, or view a recording or read a transcript of a meeting that occurred prior to 2024, please contact the town clerk or the mayor. Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page. You can view all recordings of Council meetings, beginning in 2024, on the Town Council meetings playlist of our YouTube channel.
Historic Preservation Commission
- April 2025 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- March 2025 Meeting
- Minutes – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- February 2025 Meeting
Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.
Planning Commission
- April 2025 Meeting
- Minutes (PDF) – not yet available
- Agenda (PDF)
- March 2025 Meeting
- February 2025 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
The Mayor is responsible for all intergovernmental relationships and activities.
Need to contact the Town Office at 301-926-2256, or email the Office at [email protected].
Want to write the mayor and all councilors? Please write to [email protected].
Contracts
Rob Gilmore
Dog Park
Mary Warfield
Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Kriss Grisham
Forestry and Beautification (includes memorials)
Barbara Raimondo
Gateway
Peter Nagrod
Historic Preservation Commission
Barbara Raimondo
Lake
Mary Warfield
Lighting
Kriss Grisham
Maintenance Coordination
Peter Nagrod
Maryland Municipal League
John Compton
McCathran Hall
Kriss Grisham
Montgomery Municipal Cable
John Compton
Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod
Racial and Social Equity
Rob Gilmore
Recreational Events/Committee/Facilities (Woodward Park, Playground and Tennis Courts)
Eva Patrone
Roads
Rob Gilmore
Shady Grove Crossing
Rob Gilmore
Shared Use Path
Barbara Raimondo
Sustainability
Mary Warfield
Walkways
Peter Nagrod
Washington Grove Conservation Park (Upper Meadow) and Piedmont Crossing Local Park (Lower Meadow)
Kriss Grisham
Website and Communications
Barbara Raimondo
Woods
Eva Patrone
Town Office Contact Info; Notaries
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].
Notaries
First, text Amanda Roberts at the number provided in the Town directory (do not email or call). If she is not available, contact the UPS Store at 16220 Frederick Road; they should have a notary available (for a fee). Call them at (301) 500-3111 or make an appointment on this web page.
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
Mary Blake, Observer
Margaret Cavenagh
Joe Clark
Dave Hix
Board of Zoning Appeals
Satoshi Amagai
Charlie Challstrom
Kathie Evans
Historic Preservation Commission
Bob Booher, Chair
Robert Gilmore, Council Liaison
Bill Earl
Wendy Harris
David Stopak
Mimi Styles
Samantha Suzich, Alternate
Planning Commission
Georgette Cole, Chair
Peter Nagrod, Council Liaison
Sung Chang, Alternate
Jonathan Dail
Sylvie Favret
Robert Johnson
Volunteer Committees
Dog Park
Liz Gillanders, Chair
Forestry & Beautification (F&B)
Georgette Cole, Chair
Gateway
Jonathan Dail, Chair
Lake
Tom Land, Chair
Lighting
Virginia Quesada, Chair
Meadows
Bruce Daggy, Chair
Recreation
Lisa Bielen, Co-Chair
Kristina Kough, Co-Chair
Sustainability
Bob Booher, Chair
Woods
Patrice Klein, Chair
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Local Transportation
MARC Brunswick Line: View the schedule and map | View alerts | Real-time tracker
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
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