Apr 22, 2022 | Alerts, Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, From the Mayor, Grove Alert!, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News, Public Hearings, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News, What's Happening
The Town Council of Washington Grove will conduct a virtual Public Hearing on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM to take public comment on the Draft 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The draft Plan was submitted by the Planning Commission Chair as required by Maryland state law...
Jan 30, 2022 | Announcements, From the Mayor, General News, Notable & Official News, Town Government News
FY 2021 Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements (PDF)
Jan 11, 2022 | Announcements, From the Mayor, Notable & Official News, Shared Use Path News, Town Government News
January 10, 2022 The Mayor has appointed the following residents to serve on the Washington Grove Connector Shared Use Pathway Project Liaison (SUPPL) Committee. Bob Booher, 111 Maple Avenue Margo Cavenagh, 125 Chestnut Avenue Jay Everhart, 118 Grove Avenue Wendy...
Sep 17, 2021 | Alerts, Announcements, From the Mayor, Grove Alert!, Historic Preservation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Council News, Town Government News
A virtual joint public meeting will be held by the Town Council, the Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday September 22nd at 7:30p. The meeting will begin with a presentation by Fred Strachura, President of the Maryland Association...
Apr 24, 2020 | From the Mayor, Notable & Official News
Today in Washington Grove, the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us individually and together as society. I want to offer my personal take on these two challenges. We – as a community of families and individuals – have risen to the challenge of complying...
Jan 7, 2019 | Announcements, From the Mayor, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
– 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...
Sep 4, 2018 | Announcements, From the Mayor, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Unapproved, draft minutes of the Town Council meetings will now be available on the Town website or upon request to the Town Office approximately a week after the meeting date. In the near future Committee Minutes will be posted to the web as they become...
Jul 1, 2018 | From the Mayor, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Town Council took up the issue of the inhumane and callous immigration policies of the United States Government that have included separation of children from their family members at the Special Town Council Meeting held June 27, 2018. Council Resolution 2018-08; A...
May 1, 2018 | Announcements, From the Mayor, Historic Preservation News, Town Budget
Governor Larry Hogan visiting with Town officials on April 13, 2018. Scott Hancock, Executive Director of the Maryland Municipal League, is on the far left. Governor Larry Hogan accepted my invitation to visit Washington Grove. While here, he presented the Town with a...
Apr 3, 2018 | From the Mayor, Notable & Official News
Bike Path: The Maryland National Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC) has changed their recommendation for the Shady Grove Metro connection with Washington Grove and Gaithersburg from Tier 3, meaning construction between 15 and 25 years in to the future, to Tier 1...
Mar 2, 2018 | From the Mayor, Notable & Official News
On March 22 I attended, along with approximately 75 Maryland Mayors, the hearing before the House of Delegate’s Environmental and Transportation Committee for the restoration for highway use revenues for municipalities throughout Maryland. Comments were well...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, From the Mayor, Notable & Official News
Special Town Council Meeting: The continuation of the Special Meeting of the Town Council to address the petition requesting the Mayor and Town Council “to declare as surplus parcels and sell the parcels according to the Town Policy for Sale of Surplus...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, From the Mayor
Planning for Bike Trails – Update Town Council members Greg Silber and Shelley Winkler and I met with J.T. Thomas, Planning Section Manager, and Patricia Shepherd, Capital Projects Manager, Bikeways Coordinator of Montgomery County’s Department of...
Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, From the Mayor
A Special Meeting of the Town Council was held on November 27, 2017 to address the petition requesting the Mayor and Town Council “to declare as surplus parcels and sell the parcels according to the Town ‘Policy for Sale of Surplus Parcels’ the newly...
Nov 3, 2017 | From the Mayor
November is a time when many give thanks, and I am grateful for the many volunteers in Washington Grove. My appreciation goes especially to the Town Council, Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission. These volunteers really make our Town...
Oct 9, 2017 | From the Mayor
Communication Clarification: If you wish to communicate directly to the Town, you may call or send an e-mail to the Mayor or/and Town Council members directly. Another option is to contact Town Clerk Kathy Lehman in the Town Office and request the Clerk to forward...
Aug 3, 2017 | Announcements, Dog Park News, From the Mayor, Notable & Official News
At the July meeting of the Town Council, Resolution 2017-04, “Resolution Regarding Establishing a Public Dog Park Facility on Town Property” was voted upon favorably. This resolution results in acting favorably upon the petition submitted to the Town in...
Jan 13, 2016 | From the Mayor
The Town of Washington Grove has a new web site. The address is the same but it is new and improved! Much appreciation goes to the highly talented Marida Hines for her contract in performing this immense job. Please take a fresh look at www.washingtongrovemd.org . It...
Dec 2, 2015 | From the Mayor
Big Trees On behalf of the Town, I was pleased to accept three champion tree awards from the Montgomery County Forestry Board. Awards were given for the English yew, Taxus baccata, 96 points, in Knott Park; the Virginia pine, Pinus virginiana, 149 points (and also a...
Nov 23, 2015 | From the Mayor
The Playground Committee submitted its review of the playground equipment in Woodward Park at the October meeting of the Town Council. The goal of the Committee is to provide the Mayor and Council with the information for review of a comprehensive playground...
Oct 5, 2015 | From the Mayor
As you know, Washington Grove is in the midst of a “crime wave.” I am in contact with the Montgomery County Police Department, District 6 about these serious problems. Vigilance is a key component to help alleviate crime. Please lock car doors and windows and be sure...
Sep 24, 2015 | From the Mayor
First, I must note the passing of former Mayor Donald McCathran. He was not only a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather but a wonderful father-in-law too. He served on the Town Council for many years and was Mayor from 1977 through 1981. His love and...
