LATEST NEWS
- New updated 2020 WG Historic District nomination on Website - Assisted by the HPC, the consulting firm of Robinson and Associates recently completed an updated and extended nomination for the Washington Grove Historic District listing… ...
- Montgomery County (COVID-19) Information & Other Links - [ Montgomery County Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information ] UPDATE - 03.15.20 / County Health Officials Monitoring Novel Coronavirus Situation; Taking Preparedness Measures As federal officials… ...
- Invitation to a St.Patrick’ Day CEILI 03.06.20 - What is a Ceili? Come and find out at McCathran Hall from 7 – 10:30 on Friday, March 6. Get an early start in celebrating… ...
- Final Film Society – Sunday 03.08.20 - On Sunday, March 8, the Film Society will show the last film of this season: Walk on Water. To track down a Nazi war criminal,… ...
- Bikeways Special Town Meeting 03.14.20 – CANCELLED - UPDATE - 03.13.20 / Because of the threats posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 will be… ...
- Montgomery Preservation Award Ceremony 03.14.20 – POSTPONED - UPDATE - 03.13.20 / Awards for Historic Preservation – POSTPONED Due to the developing situation involving coronavirus (COVID-19), Montgomery Preservation has postponed this event. Washington… ...
- 2020 Master Plan Work Session 03.18.20 - On Wednesday March 18 there will be a Planning Commission Master Plan work session at 7:30 pm in the Council Room. We will be reviewing/revising… ...
- Census 2020 / Census Day 04.01.20 - Everyone Counts in Washington Grove – Census Day is April 1st, and the 2020 Census is easy. The questions from the Census Bureau are simple:… ...
- Maple Lake Cleanup & Spring Work Day Combined 04.25.20 - Annual Spring Work Day 04.25.20 The Woods Committee and Lake Committee will hold our joint annual Spring Work Day on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00… ...
- Town Elections 05.09.20 - Election Day in Washington Grove will be Saturday, May 9. Voting will be held in McCathran Hall from 4:00 until 7:00. Elections are followed by… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Town Council Meeting Minutes March 2020 – UNAPPROVED DRAFT
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 2020
- Town Council Meeting Minutes February 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2019
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 2020
- Town Council Meeting Minutes January 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 2019
LATEST AGENDAS
- Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agenda, April 8, 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, April 1, 2020
- Forestry and Beautification Meeting Agenda, March 11, 2020
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, March 9, 2020
- Work Session of the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, March 18, 2020
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, March 4, 2020
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, February 18, 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
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
- Friday, 10 April 2020
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Set Up for Egg Hunt
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Saturday, 11 April 2020
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Egg Hunt
10:00 am - 4:00 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Monday, 13 April 2020
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Town Council
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD More Details >>
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- Tuesday, 14 April 2020
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Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >> -
Stormwater Management Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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- Wednesday, 15 April 2020
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PC Master Plan Work Session
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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- Thursday, 16 April 2020
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Swing Time Big Band
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in McCathran Hall 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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Maple Lake Cleanup & Spring Work Day Combined 04.25.20
Annual Spring Work Day 04.25.20 The Woods Committee and Lake Committee will hold our joint annual Spring Work Day on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 AM in the West Woods and Maple Lake. Rain date is Sunday, April 26th. Student service learning (SSL) hours will be...
New updated 2020 WG Historic District nomination on Website
Assisted by the HPC, the consulting firm of Robinson and Associates recently completed an updated and extended nomination for the Washington Grove Historic District listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This will replace the original 1980 listing....
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
New updated 2020 WG Historic District nomination on Website
Assisted by the HPC, the consulting firm of Robinson and Associates recently completed an updated and extended nomination for the Washington Grove Historic District listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This will replace the original 1980 listing....
Town Council Mtg + News
Next meeting: Monday, March 9, 2020; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the February meeting include: Acceptance of a bid from Snider & Assoc. for $7,800.00 for plats and boundary marking in the West Woods. Approval of Ord....
Bikeways Special Town Meeting 03.14.20 – CANCELLED
UPDATE - 03.13.20 / Because of the threats posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 will be cancelled. It is uncertain when a Special Town Meeting for this purpose can be rescheduled. John G. Compton, Mayor SPECIAL...
EVENTS & RECREATION
March 2020 – Coming Events Calendar
March 2 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room March 4 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room March 6 » Irish Ceili Dance 7:00 pm McCathran Hall March 9 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm Council Room...
Invitation to a St.Patrick’ Day CEILI 03.06.20
What is a Ceili? Come and find out at McCathran Hall from 7 – 10:30 on Friday, March 6. Get an early start in celebrating with the Blackthorn Ceili Dancers. Try out those dance steps while listening to live music by Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck and Mark Glickman....
Final Film Society – Sunday 03.08.20
On Sunday, March 8, the Film Society will show the last film of this season: Walk on Water. To track down a Nazi war criminal, an Israeli agent befriends his two adult grandchildren. Moving and humorous despite the subject matter, the movie reflects on issues of...
Woman’s Club Project Linus 03.19.20
For those who like to knit, crochet or work with fabric, on March 19th we’re having our annual Project Linus evening at the Clubhouse. We’ll be making fleece, knitted or crocheted throws and blankets to help give some security, warmth and comfort to...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Montgomery County (COVID-19) Information & Other Links
[ Montgomery County Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information ] UPDATE - 03.15.20 / County Health Officials Monitoring Novel Coronavirus Situation; Taking Preparedness Measures As federal officials continue to monitor the outbreak of respiratory illnesses caused by a...
Final Bulk Leaf Collection 04.01.20
Per our contract with US Lawns, the spring 2019/20 leaf pick up must be completed by close of business on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Residents have one final opportunity to have their spring leaves picked up by the vacuum truck. Please be mindful not to block traffic...
Maple Lake Cleanup & Spring Work Day Combined 04.25.20
Annual Spring Work Day 04.25.20 The Woods Committee and Lake Committee will hold our joint annual Spring Work Day on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 AM in the West Woods and Maple Lake. Rain date is Sunday, April 26th. Student service learning (SSL) hours will be...
Washington Grove Woman’s Club 2020-2022 Directory
Washington-Grove-Woman’s-Club-2020-2022-Directory pdf *This pdf form needs to be first downloaded and saved to one’s local drive if opting to type into the fields and saving the results. Otherwise just download and fill out by hand. Thanks Dear Fellow...
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Census 2020 / Census Day 04.01.20
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A blooming Witch Hazel uplifts spirits with an early promise of spring showing off its strap-like brightly colored petals and enticing fragrance. These are the Witch Hazels most often noticed in the Washington area, a large upright spreading shrub or small tree that...