May 15, 2022 | Alerts, Announcements, Featured News, General News, Notable & Official News, Town Council News, Town Government News, What's Happening
Total ballots counted: 180 (55 of these were absentee). For Mayor Candidates John Compton: 140 votes Write-ins Joli McCathran: 10 votes Bob Booher: 2 Ed Roberts: 1 Bruce Rothrock: 1 Morgan the dog: 1 Chipmunk in my yard: 1 For Town Council Candidates Eva...
May 10, 2022 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas, Town Government, Town Government News
Agenda for May 2022 HPC Meeting (PDF)
May 8, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Government
Agenda for May 2022 Town Council Meeting (PDF)
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...
Apr 15, 2022 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas
Agenda for April 19, 2022 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (PDF)
Apr 8, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Agenda for April 11, 2022 Town Council Meeting (PDF)
Apr 5, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Approval of...
Apr 4, 2022 | Announcements, Committee News, What's Happening
In Spring 2022, the Racial and Social Equity Committee (RASEC) conducted an Inclusion and Equity Survey to learn: what you value in your community, what you have experienced in Washington Grove, and what you think about diversity, equity and inclusion in town, and to...
Mar 28, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Please note...
Mar 18, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Budget, Town Council News, Town Government News
Budget Meeting of the Town Council Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting Access The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09...
Mar 15, 2022 | Announcements, Committee News, General News, Notable & Official News, Tagged from the Minutes, Town Council News, What's Happening
Reports from the Town Councilors for the March 2022 Council Meeting (PDF)
Mar 14, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Please note...
Mar 13, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, March 14, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to, will be linked to from...
Mar 9, 2022 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas
Agenda for March 15, 2022 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (PDF)
Mar 2, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Approval of...
Feb 13, 2022 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas
Agenda for February 15, 2022 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (PDF)
Feb 13, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, February 15, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Please note...
Feb 13, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, February 15, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Please note...
Feb 12, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, February 14, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to, will be linked to...
Feb 7, 2022 | Alerts, Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Grove Alert!, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News, Town Government, Town Government News, What's Happening
January 20, 2022 The Planning Commission will conduct a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., to take public comment on the Draft 2022 Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be conducted online only. Join: by Zoom videoconference...
Feb 2, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Approval of...
Jan 31, 2022 | Announcements, General News, Sustainability News, What's Happening
Got Questions about Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers and Their Potential Use in the Grove? You are invited to an online informational meeting Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Join the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440199688 or call 1-301-715-8592 and use...
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 17, 2022 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 7:30 pm Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous drafts)...
Jan 14, 2022 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas
Agenda for January 18, 2022 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (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...
Jan 10, 2022 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, January 10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to, will be linked to...
Jan 3, 2022 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289422486 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 228 942 2486. Approval of...
Dec 22, 2021 | Announcements, Ordinance Announcements, Resolution Announcements, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News
The final version of Ordinance 2021-01 (effective March 8, 2021), amending Article VII of the Code of Ordinances to add section 2.4 to terminate restrictive covenants (PDF), is now available. The final versions of the following resolutions are also now available:...
Dec 21, 2021 | Announcements, Resolution Announcements, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News
The final version of Resolution 2021-13 (PDF), effective December 13, 2021, designating lower Brown Street as the preferred shared-use pathway connection for the Washington Grove Connector, is now available. You can find more information about the shared-use pathway...
Dec 19, 2021 | Announcements, Historic Preservation News, Posted Agendas
Agenda for December 21, 2021 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (PDF)
Dec 14, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 7:30 pm Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous drafts)...
Dec 13, 2021 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, December 13, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to, will be linked to...
Dec 1, 2021 | Alerts, Announcements, Grove Alert!, Notable & Official News, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents, Town Government News, What's Happening
This Special Town Meeting took place in accordance with the Town Council motion of June 30, 2021 for the purpose of presentation of the Shared Use Pathway Connection Report to Town residents. The meeting began at 10:35 a.m. with over 100 connected devices and about...
Nov 30, 2021 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. Approval of Agenda...
Nov 17, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
The Shared Use Pathway Task Force has presented its final report to the Town Council. You can view it here (PDF).
Nov 15, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 7:30 pm Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous drafts)...
Nov 8, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to Order Approval of the Agenda for today’s meeting Pending Minutes of Nov 8 TF Presentation to the WG Town Council New Business Nick-any TF questions pending for Kyle? How to acknowledge and respond to input on TF Report from Town residents? Other business?...
Nov 6, 2021 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to, will be linked to...
Nov 3, 2021 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. Approval of Agenda...
Oct 21, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to Order Approval of the Agenda for today Approval of Minutes of Oct. 18, 2021 TF Meeting New Business Nick – TF questions pending for Kyle; any new questions? Additions to TF Report Sections III and IV What is still missing for Sections III and IV? Next...
Oct 14, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to Order Approval of the Agenda for today Approval of Minutes of Oct 11, 2021 TF Meeting New Business Nick – TF questions pending for Kyle; any new questions? Jeff – TF document information received for Sections IIIA and IIIB – All ECs...
Oct 8, 2021 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 , Meeting ID 297 850 640 , Password 074385 Note that any relevant documents mentioned below that are not linked to,...
Oct 7, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to Order Approval of the Agenda for today Approval of Minutes of Oct 4, 2021 TF Meeting New Business Eva – Update on reaching out to other biking and pathway groups Jeff – Initial TF Document drafts received from EC4-12 subgroups What is still missing...
Oct 5, 2021 | Announcements, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 7:30 pm | Online via Zoom Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. Approval of Agenda...
Oct 5, 2021 | Announcements, Resolution Announcements, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News
The final version of Resolution 2021-12, effective September 13, 2021 authorizing Washington Grove to seek Sustainable Maryland Municipal Certification, is now available (PDF). As recent resolutions are finalized and added to the website, they will be available on the...
Oct 1, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to Order Approval of the Agenda for today Approval of Minutes of Sept 27, 2021 TF Meeting Approval of Minutes of Sept 30, 2021 Open TF Meeting New Business Review of Open TF meeting on Sept 30 Initial TF Nov 8 Document drafts received from EC1, EC2, EC3 subgroups...
Sep 28, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 7:30 pm Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous...
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...
Sep 17, 2021 | Announcements, Ordinance Announcements, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News
The final version of Ordinance 2020-13, enacted January 11, 2021 re: the use and enjoyment of the woods and any Town park or land; removal of archeological or cultural artifacts or fossils; and injury to or removal of trees, plants or minerals in the woods, parks or...
Sep 15, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to order Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of Minutes of Sept 20, 2021 TF Meeting New business: Planning for Open TF Meeting on Sept 30, 7:30 pm Planning TF contributions to the Nov. 8 document Set Date and Time of Next Task Force Meeting: Oct 4, 2021,...
Sep 15, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to order Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of the September 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes New business: Planning for Open TF Meeting on Thurs, Sept 30, 7:30 pm Planning TF contributions to the Nov 8. document Set Date and Time of Next Task Force Meeting:...
Sep 15, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Thursday, September 15, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous...
Sep 14, 2021 | Announcements, Ordinance Announcements, Town Council News, Town Government, Town Government News
The final version of Ordinance 2020-11 re: minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings in residential zones is now available (PDF). As recent ordinances are finalized and added to the website, they will be available on the Town Ordinances Announcements page...
Sep 12, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Call to order Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of the August 30 (PDF) and September 1 Meeting Minutes (PDF) New business: 10 min: Recap of Sept 1 Open Meeting: Please come prepared to discuss the key lessons learned from the Sept 1 meeting and what we...
Sep 12, 2021 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, September 13, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | Remote via Zoom REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 , Meeting ID 297 850 640 , Password 074385 Note that any relevant...
Sep 2, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Permits & Regulation News, Planning Commission News, Posted Agendas, Town Government News
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. Remote Zoom Meeting Access Online Via Zoom—To join the Zoom meeting use: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 Or Dialing in to: 301-715-8592 and Follow instructions. Meeting ID is 781 347 688. The current draft (and previous...
Aug 30, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Grove Alert!, Planning Commission News, Public Hearings
The 2021 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing that was previously scheduled for Thursday, September 2 is hereby postponed to a date to be announced later. The delay will allow the Planning Commission to review feedback from the Maryland Department of Planning for...
Aug 30, 2021 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Events & Recreation News, Outdoor Events News, Recreation Committee News, What's Happening
Saturday, September 4th, 10 am – 1 pm, Woodward Park Field Events Contests for kids and adults of all ages. Registration begins promptly at 10 am. Don’t be late! Sunday, September 5th, 2 pm All-Ages Softball Game, followed by popsicles! (Joseph Craig English Field off...
Aug 30, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
The Shared Use Pathway Task Force (TF) will hold its first meeting open to public appearances on Wednesday, Sept 1, 7:30-9:30 pm. The agenda and Zoom meeting information are posted below. Residents wishing to present to the Task Force should also submit comments using...
Aug 27, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of the August 23, 2021 meeting minutes (PDF) Planning for Sept 1 Open Meeting: Grove Alert “Opportunity to make a Public Appearance before the Shared Use Bike Path Connection Task Force Wednesday September 1st”...
Aug 20, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of the August 16, 2021 meeting minutes Old business: Update on receipt of comments and Inquiry Forms from residents Shared use path walks schedule: The walks will be held at 8:30 am,on Sat Aug. 21, Sun Aug 29, Mon Aug 30....
Aug 11, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Approval of Agenda for this meeting Approval of the 8-9-21 meeting minutes Update on receipt of comments and Inquiry Forms from residents: increasing visibility, cataloging inquiries Shared use path walks schedule: Members of the Shared Use Path Task Force will be...
Aug 11, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents, Town Government News
In the upcoming weeks, members of the Shared Use Path Task Force will be leading walks to and around the path connection sites that are currently being considered. These walks are open to any town residents who are interested in learning more about the possible shared...
Aug 9, 2021 | Announcements, Posted Agendas, Town Council News
Monday, August 9, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room REMOTE ZOOM MEETING ACCESS Join via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 , Meeting ID 297 850 640 , Password 074385 Note that any...
Aug 8, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Agenda Approval Minutes approval Walks schedule for bike path routes: Town residents are welcome. Next dates for walks? Who will organize and lead walks? Visibility to Town residents on TF activities – Inquiry Form sites of access Update on progress from the 12...
Aug 8, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Approve Agenda. Approval of the Minutes from July 26, 2021. Update on progress from each of the Criteria Evaluation subgroups. Plans for walks along possible bike path routes. Providing access and visibility to Town residents on TF activities. Google drive documents...
Jul 23, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Shared Use Path Task Force: Announcements and Documents
Approve Agenda Approval of the Minutes from July 21, 2021 (5 min.) Administrative Issues (10 min.) Set dates for two meetings open to questions and discussion by Town residents Making Google Docs visible Establish a liaison to Department of Transportation Review...
Jul 21, 2021 | Announcements, Public Hearings, Zoning
Town of Washington Grove Board of Zoning Appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Date: Saturday, 31 July 2021 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: McCathran Hall, Council Chambers Pursuant to Article VII of the Washington Grove Zoning Ordinance, a public...
Jul 21, 2021 | Announcements, Featured News, Grove Alert!, Shared Use Path News
This will be the second organizational Task Force meeting. Attached is the draft agenda. The public is invited to attend. However public opportunity to speak is not anticipated at this meeting. Written comments are always welcome. Those attending the meeting must...
Jul 16, 2021 | Announcements, Featured News, Grove Alert!, Shared Use Path News
The first meeting of the Washington Grove Shared Use Bike Path Connection Task Force will be held by Zoom on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:30. This meeting is for the purpose of organizing Task Force efforts. View: the draft Agenda, a list of Shared Use Bike Path...
Jul 13, 2021 | Announcements, Shared Use Path News, Town Council News
At the July 12, 2021 Town Council meeting, Mayor Compton recommended, and the Council approved, the following individuals for appointment: Kriss Grisham (Co-Chair), 215 Ridge Road Gary Temple (Co-Chair), 114 Ridge Road Mary Blake, 127 Chestnut Avenue Gretchen...
Jun 23, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Featured Town History, Historic Preservation News
This month, we share the brief history of indigenous people of Washington Grove environs that Town resident Ann Philips has researched and compiled with information contributed by Sarah Hedlund, Montgomery County Librarian/Archivist, and Heather Bouslog, Montgomery...
Jun 17, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Shared Use Path News, Town Council News
Special Town Council Meeting, June 30, 2021 Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Remote Zoom Meeting AccessJoin via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 , Meeting ID 297...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
Mayor’s Volunteer of the Year: to Julia Cavicchi and Sita Strother for their efforts to enrich the Town with guidelines and recommendations to increase diversity by forming the Racial and Social Equity Committee. Preservation Award: to Bryant Foreman for his...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
2021 Washington Grove election results, announced at Town Meeting on May 8, were as follows: Mayor: John Compton, 112 votes. Write-ins: Joli McCathran 10, Marc Hansen 3, Dave Cosson, Dennis Kirschbaum, Audrey Maskery 2 each; Paul Campbell, Georgette Cole, Karen Kelly,...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Annual Events News
Washington Grove’s Second Annual Virtual Youth Recital Featuring – Classical guitar, cello, rock, and vocals! June 19 – Saturday morning (time to be announced on listserv) Airs on Montgomery Municipal Cable Please mark your calendars to tune in! For...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2021 Comprehensive Plan. The 2021 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The Agenda will be posted on the Town web site home page. Work Session Notice:...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Film Society News
“The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” – Discussion on Sunday, June 27 Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers that his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has undergone a procedure to erase him from her mind; heartbroken, he decides to have the same procedure. What...
Jun 5, 2021 | Announcements, Summer in the Parks News
It has been such a long wait but FINALLY! SITP 2021!!! It’s that time of year when the Town of Washington Grove announces plans for yet another exciting July full of fun and adventure! For decades, Washington Grove’s SITP program has been a unique, unparalleled camp...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News
After 17 years awaiting their big moment, a few million of Washington Grove’s longtime residents will shortly reveal themselves. Our very own periodical cicadas last visited us with gusto in 2004. The reappearance on schedule of what is known as the brood X...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Historic Preservation News
The National Register of Historic Places is maintained and expanded by the National Park Service on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior. Properties included in the Register represent major patterns of shared local, state, and national experience. To guide the...
May 10, 2021 | Alerts, Announcements, Woods Committee News
Our meetings are regularly held on the first Monday of each month. The June meeting will be held on Monday, June 7. The WC has been working to improve the walking trails and your experience in our forest preserves. We have created “timber turnpikes” made of packed...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, May 17, 2021; 7:30pm The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 297 850 640 Password: 074385 Actions at the...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Ordinance Announcements, Public Hearings, Town Council News
The Mayor and Town Council will hold an electronic public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm by Zoom to hear public comment on the following ordinance: Ordinance 2021-05; Adopting the Town Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021, Through June 30, 2022, and...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Ordinance Announcements, Town Council News
The Mayor and Town Council will hold an electronic public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm by Zoom to hear testimony on the following ordinance: Ordinance 2021-07; Setting Fees and Expiration of Archeological Permits and Retitling of Article I. To access and...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
The 2021 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The Agenda will be posted on the Town web site home page. Work Session Notice: Wednesday May 19 at 7:30 pm. REMOTE ACCESS ONLY As part of the Town’s response...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Woman's Club News
May is Flower Show time, so come take a Garden Stroll with us! Once again, this year’s flower show will be a virtual exhibit of flowers, trees and gardens around Town. It will be released as a .pdf on May 23rd, to coincide with our first annual Garden Stroll. The...
May 10, 2021 | Announcements, Dog Park News
Mutt Moms and Doggy Dads, Come Check Out the WG Dog Spot! Hi Grovers, the WG Dog Spot (located adjacent to the Maple Lake parking lot) is ready for summertime doggo diversions and puppy play! Please join us, with or without your pooch, the Sunday of Memorial Day...
May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Posted Agendas, Town Council News, Town Elections
How to attend the Town Meeting… Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. The 2021 Annual Town Meeting will be convened electronically by Zoom videoconferencing via the internet, or by dial-in, similar to meetings conducted in Town for over a year. Remote Zoom Meeting...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, April 12, 2021; 7:30pm The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 297 850 640 Password: 074385 Actions at the...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
Nominations for Town office close April 12. Nominees so far: Mayor (one year-term) John Compton Council (two three year-terms) Christine Dibble, Audrey Maskery, Barbara Raimondo Election Day is Saturday, May 8. Eligible voters are those registered to vote in...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Woman's Club News
Thanks for All the Desserts for the Men’s Shelter Dinner! So many generous people in Town donated desserts for our Men’s Shelter Dinner that we were also able to share some with other shelters in the area. They were so grateful both for the treats and to know that...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Lake Committee News
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 7:30 pm Via ZOOM Video Conference https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85028224870?pwd=ZURLeDU1a0JYTkJXT2lZNU94ZEJyQT09 By phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 850 2822 4870 Passcode: 506893 Find your local number:...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2021 Comprehensive Plan. The 2021 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The Agenda will be posted on the Town web site home page. Work Session Notice:...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
The 2021 Candidates Forum will be held via Zoom on Saturday, May 1, at 3:00 pm. The candidates for Mayor and for the Town Council seats will introduce themselves and answer your questions. The Zoom link for the Candidates Forum is: https://zoom.us/j/781347688 We use a...
Apr 3, 2021 | Announcements, Film Society News
“Graduation” – Discussion on Sunday, May 2 An earnest doctor, disgusted by corruption in post-Communist Romania, resolves that his daughter will escape to a better life via a scholarship to a British university. Events threaten to derail his dreams for her, resulting...
Apr 3, 2021 | Alerts, Announcements
Washington Grove Subdivision Code: 1612 Every year the Town of Washington Grove receives a portion of the Maryland State income tax paid by Town residents. Because most residents do not have mail delivered to street addresses, this presents a challenge for the State...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Public Hearings, Town Council News
The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 297 850 640 Password: 074385 On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. the Mayor and Council...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, March 8, 2021; 7:30pm The public is invited to attend this virtual meeting via ZOOM at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/297850640?pwd=czh3ODBEdEpTeXdkRTc5bDFmLzN2UT09 Or Dial-in to 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 297 850 640 Password: 074385 Actions at the...
