LATEST NEWS
- 2018-19 Mid-year Town Government Report- – prepared by the Mayor and Town Council Friends and Neighbors, We hope you find helpful this mid-year update on Town Government accomplishments in improving… ...
- Woods Committee Mtg + News- Next Meeting: Monday, January 7, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Meetings are on the 1st Monday of each month. The February meeting will… ...
- A Dialogue About Muslims in America- UPDATE - 01.06.19 / Panelists include Shahid Rahman, Executive Director of the American Muslim Institution; Dr. Margaret Johnson, President of Ezher Bloom Mosque; and Marjan… ...
- Next Film Society – Sun. 01.13- The first movie of 2019 will be Two Days, One Night, to be shown on January 13, at 7 PM in McCathran Hall. Acclaimed French… ...
- Dog Park Committee Meeting – 01.16.19- The next meeting of the Dog Park Committee will be held on Wednesday January 16 at 7:30 pm at Mary Warfield's (500 McCauley St). ...
- Grove’s Grinch a Triumph!- The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! Once again, Judy Mroczka, Marilynn Frey and their terrific theatrical team wowed Grovers with The Brothers Grinch… ...
- WC White Elephant Auction & Membership Drive- You are invited to our Annual White Elephant Auction on January 26th In Washington Grove, January is White Elephant Auction time! What is a White… ...
- WC Community Outreach Programs- Woman's Club Community Outreach programs The Washington Grove Elementary School’s Teachers Closet We collect school supplies all year for the Teachers Closet. We hope to… ...
- Elections- To ensure that you are registered to vote at your current Washington Grove address and will appear on the proper precinct report at Town elections… ...
- Flooding In Morgan Park- The recent flooding in Morgan Park and on Railroad Street was of great concern to many of us. Mayor Compton contacted the County, and on… ...
LATEST MINUTES
- Town Council Meeting Minutes December 2018
- Town Council Meeting Minutes November 2018
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 2018
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2018
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 2018
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 2018
- Town Council Meeting Minutes October 2018
LATEST AGENDAS
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, January 14, 2019
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, January 15, 2018
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, December 18, 2018
- Town Council Meeting Agenda, December 10, 2018
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, December 5, 2018
- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda, November 28, 2018
- Board of Supervisors of Elections Meeting Agenda, November 26, 2018
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
Board of Zoning Appeals
Marc Hansen, Chair
301-869-0926
[email protected]
Satoshi Amagai
301-330-1336
[email protected]
Christine Dibble
301-869-4334
[email protected]
Kathie Evans (Alternate Member)
301-869-7816
[email protected]
Historic Preservation Commission
Robert Booher, Chair
301-963-3935
[email protected]
Darrell Anderson, Council Liaison
301-963-8555 home
240-506-2341 cell
[email protected]
Wendy Harris
914-388-2195
[email protected]
Gail Littlefield
301-990-6567
[email protected]
David Stopak
301-330-5446
[email protected]
Mimi Styles
301-519-1957
[email protected]
Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod, Chair
301-512-5771
[email protected]
Charlie Challstrom, Council Liaison
301-926-4498
[email protected]
Georgette Cole
301-330-6740
[email protected]
David Hix
301-825-3737
[email protected]
Deb Mehlferber
240-805-5406
[email protected]
Supervisors of Elections
Meredith Horan, Supervisor
301-926-1054
[email protected]
Joe Clark
301-869-7944
[email protected]
Nick Suzich
240-750-9289
[email protected]
COMMITTEES
Dog Park
Christine Dibble (co-Chair)
301-869-4334
[email protected]
Mary Warfield (co-Chair)
202-421-6006
[email protected]
Forestry & Beautification
Georgette Cole, Chair
301-330-6740
[email protected]
Audrey Maskery, Council Liaison
240-205-4756
[email protected]
Woods
Patrice Klein (co-Chair)
301-926-2256
[email protected]
Joan Mahaffey (co-Chair)
240-631-8064
[email protected]
Vacant Homes Task Force
David Stopak
301-330-6446
[email protected]
Emergency Preparedness
Satoshi Amagai
301-330-1336
[email protected]
Maple Lake
John Hutchinson
240-997-5820
[email protected]
Memorials
Audrey Maskery
240-205-4756
[email protected]
Recreation
Emily Cavey
240-838-1840
[email protected]
Missy Yachup
301-947-4159
[email protected]
Intergovernmental
John Compton
240-432-5700
[email protected]
Joli A. McCathran
301-869-5358
[email protected]
- Tuesday, 22 January 2019
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Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Wednesday, 23 January 2019
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Mindfulness and Meditation Class
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Thursday, 24 January 2019
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EPC Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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- Saturday, 26 January 2019
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Private Hall Rental
9:00 am - 6:00 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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- Sunday, 27 January 2019
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Private Hall Rental
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm in McCathran Hall More Details >>
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Private Hall Use
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Master Plan Work Session
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Council Room 300 Grove Ave. More Details >>
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WC White Elephant Auction & Membership Drive
You are invited to our Annual White Elephant Auction on January 26th In Washington Grove, January is White Elephant Auction time! What is a White Elephant Auction you ask? It’s a great excuse for a good time! You bring something you’re willing to part...
Washington Grove Cares Speaker
Wildfires are an ever-growing threat to life and property in the U.S., particularly in the West. On Sunday, February 3, at 3 pm, Don Henninger will present “Some Thoughts on Wildfires: Smokey the Bear vs. Hank Williams.” As the second speaker in...
Forestry & Beautfn Mtg + News
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The next Forestry and Beautification meeting will be on March 13th. Please do join us! We’ll be working on plans for the spring tree planting. If you have any ideas for a new tree location...
Town Council Meeting Agenda, January 14, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Town Council Monday, January 14, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Call To Order Approval of the Agenda Public Appearances – Please note the time allowed to speak will be limited to five minutes. Approval of Minutes –...
NOTABLE & OFFICIAL
2018-19 Mid-year Town Government Report
– prepared by the Mayor and Town Council Friends and Neighbors, We hope you find helpful this mid-year update on Town Government accomplishments in improving our community and addressing issues of concern. We could not have achieved any of this without the...
Town Council Mtg + News
Next meeting: Monday, January 14, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the December meeting included: acceptance of the Audit Report Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018. A hard copy of the audit is available at the Town Office....
Elections
To ensure that you are registered to vote at your current Washington Grove address and will appear on the proper precinct report at Town elections on May 11, residents can check their voter registration online at...
EVENTS & RECREATION
Next Film Society – Sun. 01.13
The first movie of 2019 will be Two Days, One Night, to be shown on January 13, at 7 PM in McCathran Hall. Acclaimed French actress Marion Cotillard plays Sandra, a Belgian factory worker who must persuade her co-workers to forfeit their bonuses to save her own job....
Grove’s Grinch a Triumph!
The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! Once again, Judy Mroczka, Marilynn Frey and their terrific theatrical team wowed Grovers with The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! The kids are always the biggest hit with top notch acting, music and dance...
WC White Elephant Auction & Membership Drive
You are invited to our Annual White Elephant Auction on January 26th In Washington Grove, January is White Elephant Auction time! What is a White Elephant Auction you ask? It’s a great excuse for a good time! You bring something you’re willing to part...
SERVICES & ALERTS
Flooding In Morgan Park
The recent flooding in Morgan Park and on Railroad Street was of great concern to many of us. Mayor Compton contacted the County, and on Wednesday a DOT crew cleared out the culvert under Railroad Street (and also the CSX drainage tunnel downstream). The heavy rains...
Streetlevel Cellular Antennas
New cellular technology utilizing local antennas can significantly improve wireless access to the Internet in residential areas. In the Grove, placing compact antennas at streetlevel in our neighborhood would reduce blind spots and increase bandwidth and transmission...
Important Message for Washington Grove Taxpayers
Every year the Town of Washington Grove receives a portion of the Maryland State income tax paid by Town residents. Because our residents do not have mail delivered to street addresses, this presents a challenge for the State Comptroller’s office when...
TOWG RELATED
A Dialogue About Muslims in America
UPDATE - 01.06.19 / Panelists include Shahid Rahman, Executive Director of the American Muslim Institution; Dr. Margaret Johnson, President of Ezher Bloom Mosque; and Marjan Naderi, high school student and poet. A recent poll indicates that only one-third of residents...
Dog Park Committee Meeting – 01.16.19
The next meeting of the Dog Park Committee will be held on Wednesday January 16 at 7:30 pm at Mary Warfield's (500 McCauley St).
WC Community Outreach Programs
Woman's Club Community Outreach programs The Washington Grove Elementary School’s Teachers Closet We collect school supplies all year for the Teachers Closet. We hope to keep it filled with things like glue sticks, pencils and sharpeners, paper, hand sanitizers...