Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Ordinance Announcements
The Washington Grove Town Council will hold three (3) public hearings On Monday, March 11, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Ave, to hear public testimony on the following Ordinances. Ordinance 2019-01; Adopting Amendments to the Washington Grove Zoning...
Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
On Wednesday March 20 there will be a Planning Commission work session at 7:30 pm in the Council Room. We will be reviewing/revising the 2019 Master Plan Working Draft. On February 13 we worked on Section 3. On March 20 we will start with Section 2.3) Boundary...
Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Budget
Tuesday, March 26, 2019, McCathran Hall Council Room, 7:30 p.m. The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to plan the budget for the coming year which begins on July 1. At their April 8 meeting, the Council will adopt a recommended budget. A summary of the...
Feb 2, 2019 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
On Wednesday February 13 there will be a Planning Commission work session at 7:30 pm in the Council room. We will be reviewing/revising the 2019 Master Plan Working Draftpdf – On Jan. 16 we worked on the Introduction and Sections 1 and 2. On Feb. 13 we will...
Feb 2, 2019 | Notable & Official News, Town Elections
Election Day 2019 will be May 11. Nominations will close April 8. Residents new and old are reminded that Washington Grove is an incorporated municipality governed by its citizens on a volunteer basis. The office of Mayor and at least two of the six Town Council seats...
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...
Jan 7, 2019 | Notable & Official News, Town Council 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....
Jan 7, 2019 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town 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...
Dec 20, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Posted Minutes, Public Hearings, Town Council News
10 December 2018 Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the Washington Grove Code of Ordinances Article X Election Procedures for Absentee Balloting, Provisional Balloting, Resolution of Tie Votes, and a Bar to Political Activities Mayor Compton called the public hearing to...
Dec 20, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Resolution No: 2018-14 Introduced: 12/10/2018 Adopted: 12/10/2018 Effective: 12/10/2018 RESOLUTION Adopted : JOSEPH CRAIG ENGLISH RECREATIONAL FIELDpdf WHEREAS Joseph Craig English has for more than 35 years generously con-tributed his artistic talents, his energy,...
Nov 30, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Public Hearings, Town Council News, Town Elections
The Washington Grove Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 10, 2018, 7:30 p.m. in McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD. The purpose of this meeting is to take public comment regarding the proposed Ordinance No. 2018-13; Ordinance...
Nov 30, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
The Woods Committee would appreciate your filling out a feedback questionaire on the updates presented and expert speaker discussion at the Informational Meeting on November 13th. Please select one answer for each question below and drop your survey in the box...
Nov 30, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
Residents new and old are reminded that Washington Grove is an incorporated municipality governed by its citizens on a volunteer basis. The office of Mayor and at least two of the six Town Council seats are open each year. Any Town resident who is a qualified voter...
Nov 8, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
The Woods Committee is hosting an Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall to provide updates on our 3-pronged approach to restoring the health of the East and West Woods. We have invited expert speakers from the Montgomery County...
Oct 31, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
Next Meeting: Monday, November 5, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend. Meetings are on the 1st Monday of each month. The Woods Committee had a busy month in October planting new trees in the East Woods to help restore the canopy and a...
Oct 31, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, November 12, 2018; 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. UPDATE – Note: Early start time (7:00 p.m.) for the November Town Council Meeting to allow time for the Woods Committee to make a presentation to...
Oct 20, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Public Hearings, Town Council News, Town Elections
Working Draft: Introduction of Ordinance 2018-13; Election Procedures. Adopting Amendments to the Washington Grove Code of Ordinances Article X Election Procedures for Absentee Balloting, Provision Balloting, Resolution of Tie Votes, and a Bar to Political Activities....
Sep 28, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
Next Meeting: Monday, October 1, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend. Meetings are on the 1st Monday of each month. Our November meeting will be Monday, November 5. The Woods Committee will sponsor a workday for Trail Maintenance in the East...
Sep 28, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
It is with sadness that we announce that Craig English has decided that this is to be his last year as Chairman of the Washington Grove Labor Day weekend activities. Craig started chairing the traditional events AND actually created the now-famous Triathlon 35 years...
Sep 28, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, October 8, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the September meeting include: adoption of Resolution 2018-06; Washington Grove Dog Park Rules & Regulations. adoption of Resolution 2018-09;...
Sep 4, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, September 10, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the August meeting include: acceptance of McCathran Hall stand-by generator proposal from Generating Power, LLC. enactment of Ordinance 2018-04; Zoning...
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...
Sep 4, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Elections
The Elections Procedures Modernization Workgroup will meet in the Council Room at 7:30 PM on Monday, September 17, 2018.
Sep 4, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
Thanks to the persistent efforts of our indefatigable volunteers, we can report that 106 street signs have now been rehabilitated and remounted at Town intersections – and more signs are in process. Heartfelt thanks to all the cleaners, painters, artists,...
Sep 4, 2018 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Notable & Official News
Our old streetlight fixtures and bulbs are slipping into obsolescence. A Streetlight Committee will advise the Council on alternatives to our current fixtures. For more information about this group, please contact Darrell Anderson at 301-963-8555 or...
Sep 4, 2018 | Historic Preservation News, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News
Both the PC and HPC need a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. The Alternate participates in the meetings and votes when a full member is absent. The PC meets on the 1st Wed. of the month and the HPC meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more information contact...
Aug 1, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, August 13, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the July meeting included: deferred action and continued public hearings on Ordinance 2018-04 and Ordinance 2018-05. approval of the installation of two...
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...
Jun 30, 2018 | Historic Preservation News, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News
Looking For A Planning Commission Alternate Interested in getting more involved in Town affairs? The Planning Commission needs a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. The Alternate participates in the PC meetings (1st Wednesday of the month) and votes when a full...
Jun 30, 2018 | Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
The Future of Washington Grove is Being Planned…… And you can have a say! Due to the foresight and diligence of those who have gone before us, the Town is fortunate to have its own planning and zoning authority. The Town’s Master Plan is an...
Jun 25, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Permits & Regulation News, Public Hearings
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE SALE OF LAND OCCUPIED BY MAIN BUILDINGS INITIALLY CONSTRUCTED IN PART ON LAND OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON GROVE – Ordinance 2018-02
Jun 22, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Special Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room A Special Town Council Meeting will be held Wednesday June 27th 2018 at 7:30 pm in McCathran Hall This meeting has been called by the Mayor per authority granted in Section...
May 29, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Permits & Regulation News, Public Hearings
Summary of Upcoming Public Hearings being held on June 11, 2018 & July 9, 2018
May 24, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
2018 Election Results.pdf Chairman of the Board of Election Supervisors Meredith Horan reported the results of the Town election at the Annual Meeting on May 12, 2018. 198 ballots were cast, including 31 absentee ballots. Mayor: John Compton 106 votes Joli McCathran...
May 23, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
New Council Members for TOWG. The areas of responsibility will be assigned at the TC meeting on June 11, 2018. Mayor, John G. Compton: 301-330-8264 (h), 240-432-5700 (c) [email protected] ******************************************** Darrell Anderson: 301-963-8555...
May 1, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Budget
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:30 pm in McCathran Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to take public comment on proposed Ordinance No. 2018-03. This ordinance would adopt the Town Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2018,...
Apr 3, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Government
Absentee Ballots Absentee balloting is allowed according to our Charter, “The Board must supply an absentee ballot to any qualified voter of the Town requesting one who certifies in writing that he or she will not be able to be present to vote during the time...
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...
Apr 3, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News
The Planning Commission will hold a work session for the Town Master Plan revisions on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Council Room. The meeting is open to the public.
Apr 3, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Government
Town elections will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Any Town resident registered to vote in Montgomery County is qualified. Any qualified voter who has lived in Town for two years immediately preceding the election is eligible to run for a one-year...
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Permits & Regulation News, Public Hearings, Town Government
The Washington Grove Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 12, 2018, 7:30 p.m., in McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Ave, Washington Grove, Maryland. The purpose of this hearing is for public testimony regarding the Application for Local Map Amendment...
Mar 2, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Government
Town elections will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Any Town resident registered to vote in Montgomery County is qualified. Any qualified voter who has lived in Town for two years immediately preceding the election is eligible to run for a one-year...
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...
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Emergency Preparedness Committee News, Notable & Official News
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend. We are also looking for new committee members. If you are interested in helping the Town be prepared for emergencies, please join us! Our recent discussions included...
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
Next meeting: Monday, March 5 at 7:30 PM in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Our April meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 2. The Woods Committee and Lake Committee are planning a joint Arbor Day workday on Saturday morning, April 21 at 10:00...
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
The volunteer street sign group, headed by Susan Van Nostrand, has completed, and Steve Werts has mounted, 40 rehabbed street signs. The signs have reflective paint and beads in the routed letters and still show Jim Fletcher’s original flora and fauna paintings....
Mar 2, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Government
On Sunday, May 6, six days before the Town elections, we hope to have a lively candidates forum in McCathran Hall at 3:00 P.M. Please join us! This is your chance to meet the candidates as well as officeholders not currently up for re-election. Come with your...
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Notable & Official News
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 20, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. A NEW AND IMPROVED HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION FOR WASHINGTON GROVE By Wendy E. Harris Historic Preservation Commission For the past few months, the HPC (in...
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...
Feb 1, 2018 | Dog Park News, Notable & Official News
The next scheduled meeting of the Dog Park Work Group will take place on FEBRUARY 10TH at 3:30 pm in McCathran Hall. Mark your calendars for the following 2018 meetings; Feb. 10th and March 3rd. All meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
Feb 1, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Government
Town elections will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Any Town resident registered to vote in Montgomery County is qualified. Any qualified voter who has lived in Town for two years immediately preceding the election is eligible to run for a one-year...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, Dog Park News, Notable & Official News
The next scheduled meeting of the Dog Park Work Group will take place on January 6th at 3:30 pm in McCathran Hall. Mark your calendars for the following 2018 meetings; Jan. 27th, Feb. 17th, and March 3rd. All meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. and are open to the...
Jan 7, 2018 | Emergency Preparedness Committee News, Notable & Official News
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 25, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend. Winter Weather Preparedness Old Man Winter is upon with potentially serious consequences for residents, but there are actions that every resident can take to prepare...
Jan 7, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
Next Meeting: Monday, February 5, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Meetings are open to the public. The Woods Committee meets on the first Monday of each month. Please join us! The East and West Woods of Washington Grove are the only municipally owned forests in...
Jan 7, 2018 | Forestry & Beautification News, Notable & Official News
Next Meeting: March 14, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. This fall has been a busy planting season for the Forestry and Beautification Committee. Almost all planting occurred in December, later than usual due to the warm fall...
Jan 7, 2018 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News
The Planning Commission is changing the building permit application deadline to the 2nd Wednesday of the month prior to the PC meeting at which the permit will be reviewed (this will be in the following month). This timing ensures the HPC will be able to complete a...
Jan 7, 2018 | Notable & Official News, Town Government
Town elections will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Any Town resident registered to vote in Montgomery County is qualified. Any qualified voter who has lived in Town for two years immediately preceding the election is eligible to run for a one-year term as Mayor....
Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, Emergency Preparedness Committee News, Notable & Official News
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 28, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All are welcome to attend. Following a serious fire on The Circle in 2014, action reports of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue revealed shortcomings of the Town’s signage system. To...
Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Woods Committee News
Next Meeting: TUESDAY, January 2, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Meetings are open to the public. Please join us! NOTE: we have changed our meeting because of the New Year Holiday. There will be no meeting in December. We wish all a happy holiday season and hope...
Dec 2, 2017 | Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, December 11, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Actions at the November meeting include: approval of Ordinance 2017-05; Zoning Text Amendment Adopting Amendments to the Washington Grove Zoning Ordinance Article...
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...
