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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....
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 of Option A of the 2nd phase of road work (areas on Ridge Rd. and on Hickory Rd.). Approval of the purchase of three...
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.
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...
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...
Public Hearing & Special Town Council Meeting on WEDNESDAY 08.28.19
* WEDNESDAY, August 28, 2019 7:30 PM, MCCATHRAN HALL PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Purpose of the Public Hearing: To take public comment regarding the proposed Ordinance 2019-12; Authorizing the Sale of Land Occupied by a Main Building at 409 Fifth...
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...
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.,...