Jun 4, 2023 | General News
Phil Edwards was born in Riverdale, Maryland in 1943 and moved to 114 Grove Avenue in January 1946. His parents bought their first house in 1952, a never-completed (though large) cottage at 206 Grove Avenue. Phil served in the Air Force before marrying Anna Woodruff...
May 11, 2023 | General News
Annual Town Election You may vote early by absentee ballot or in-person in the Council Room from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023. View the candidates’ statements | See the main Elections page. Annual Town Meeting How to Attend The meeting begins at 8...
May 9, 2023 | General News
Thursday, August 10th On Zoom—link TBD 7:30 pm Welcome remarks—Mayor Compton 7:35 pm Reflection—Joe Clark 7:40 pm Commemorative poem—Luther Jett 7:45 pm Presentation on local railroad history—Gail Littlefield 8:00...
Apr 10, 2023 | General News
Washington Grove is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. As part of the commemoration, the Sustainability Committee is sponsoring “Earth Day 2023”— a day to appreciate all that our Town offers for living in the “Town Within the Forest” and to learn more about...
Mar 13, 2023 | General News
On February 13, 2023, the Town Council introduced a proposed resolution “Acknowledging Washington Grove’s Racially Exclusionary Past.” The Council agreed to hold a Special Town Council Meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023 to hear public input on the resolution, and will...
Feb 6, 2023 | General News
Here’s the form (PDF). If your information has not changed since the last directory, fill out only the information in the first part of the form (so we can identify your form), and put a check or X mark to the left of “Check here if your information for...
Dec 3, 2022 | Community News, Community Resource News, Featured News, General News, Sustainability News, What's Happening
Emergencies (e.g., downed trees, water main breaks, downed electric wires) Issues that involve utility companies like a water main break or downed wires require contacting the utility company. For other emergency issues contact: The Town Office. Committee/Commission...
Aug 24, 2022 | General News
The Washington Grove Racial and Social Equity Committee presents A Series of Programs about Accessory Dwelling Units Fall 2022 The forthcoming Comprehensive Plan suggests that the Town explore the possibility of permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). What would...
Jun 20, 2022 | General News
A new law, “Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022” went into effect in Maryland on June 1, setting aggressive targets for our State that will require significant alterations in energy usage in our vehicles and homes and at worksites, farms, and power plants. Maryland’s...
May 22, 2022 | General News
The Washington Grove Racial and Social Equity Committee (RASEC) and the Washington Grove and Emory Grove United Methodist churches’ Racial Justice Coalition are sponsoring a community walk from Emory Grove to Washington Grove, with stops at important historical...
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 1, 2022 | Community News, Community Resource News, General News, What's Happening, Woman's Club News
Come by the Town Hall for free coffee and donuts on Saturday, May 7 at 9 am, mingle with your neighbors, then join us for a timely presentation, Living with Our Wild Neighbors. Children are welcome! Beginning at 9:30 am, John Griffin, Senior Director of Urban...
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 4, 2022 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Dog Park...
Mar 3, 2022 | General News
Pepco’s Appliance Recycling program typically offers customers $50 for recycling their old appliances, but this month, Pepco is offering additional incentives: Pepco is offering customers $75 for a limited time for recycling their old working refrigerators and...
Feb 6, 2022 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness and Safety |...
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 30, 2022 | Community News, Community Resource News, Featured News, General News, Sustainability News, What's Happening
Q: How much does it cost to charge a typical vehicle, and how does that compare to what I would pay at home? A: The cost, as regulated by the Public Service Commission, will be $0.18/kWh (what is a kWh?), vs. $0.12-0.13/kWh at home. To fuel 300 miles of travel, Cost,...
Jan 11, 2022 | Community News, Community Resource News, Featured News, General News, Sustainability News, What's Happening
Got questions about the prospect of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Grove? Here are some resources you can review. Site plan diagram for charging stations near McCathran Hall (PDF) Most recent version of proposed License Agreement with PEPCO, agreed to...
Jan 6, 2022 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness and Safety |...
Dec 2, 2021 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness and Safety |...
Nov 4, 2021 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin – UPDATE Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness...
Oct 4, 2021 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission | Planning Commission News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness and Safety |...
Sep 2, 2021 | Community News, General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Commissions: Historic Preservation | Planning News from Grove Committees: Borders | Emergency Preparedness and Safety | Forestry & Beautification | Lake...
Aug 11, 2021 | General News, Town Bulletins
Bulletin Archive | View the PDF version of this bulletin Table of Contents Town Council News News from Grove Commissions: HPC | Planning News from Grove Committees: Borders | EPC | Forestry and Beautification | Lake | Lighting | Racial Equity | Recreation | Woods...
Jun 5, 2021 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) June 2 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM June 7 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM June 9 » BUILDING PERMIT SUBMISSION DEADLINE June 9 » Recreation Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM...
May 10, 2021 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) May 2 » Film Society “Graduation” 7:30 pm ZOOM May 3 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM May 5 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM May 8 » ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7:30 pm ZOOM May...
Apr 3, 2021 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) April 5 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM April 7 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM April 12 » Nominations for Mayor & Town Council Due April 12 » Town Council Meeting...
Mar 1, 2021 | General News
March 1 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM March 3 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM March 8 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm ZOOM March 10 » Building Permit Submission Deadline 7:30 pm ZOOM March...
Feb 1, 2021 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) February 1 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM February 3 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM February 8 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm ZOOM February 10 » Building Permit...
Jan 10, 2021 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) January 4 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM January 6 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM January 11 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm ZOOM January 13 » Building Permit...
Dec 5, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) December 2 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM December 7 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM December 9 » Building Permit Submission Deadline 7:30 pm ZOOM December 12 » ...
Nov 1, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) November 2 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM November 4 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM November 5 » Swing Time Big Band Rehearsal 6:30 pm Outside Town Hall November...
Oct 4, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) October 5 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM October 6 » Stormwater Management 7:30 pm ZOOM October 7 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM October 12 » Town Council...
Sep 11, 2020 | General News
September 2020 – Coming Events Calendar (All meetings via ZOOM Conference) August 30 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM September 2 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM September 3 » Swing Time Big Band Rehearsal 7:30 pm...
Aug 6, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) August 3 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM August 5 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM August 10 » Town Council Meeting 7:30 pm ZOOM August 11 » Stormwater Management...
Jul 3, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) July 1 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm – ZOOM July 6 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm – ZOOM July 7 » Master Plan Work Session 7:00 pm – ZOOM July 8 » Building...
May 31, 2020 | General News
(All meetings via ZOOM Conference) June 1 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM June 3 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM June 3 » Recreation Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM June 4 » Border Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM June 5 » National Gun Violence Awareness...
May 4, 2020 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] (All meetings via ZOOM Conference) May 4 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm ZOOM May 6 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm ZOOM May 9 » Annual Town Meeting 8:00 pm ZOOM May 12 » ...
Apr 24, 2020 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] April 1 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Remote Access. See above April 6 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Remote Access. See above April 8 » Forestry & Beautification 7:30 pm Remote Access....
Mar 6, 2020 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] March 2 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room March 4 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room March 6 » Irish Ceili Dance 7:00 pm McCathran Hall March 9 » Town...
Feb 4, 2020 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] February 3 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room February 5 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room February 9 » Film Society 7:00 pm McCathran Hall February 10 » ...
Jan 7, 2020 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] January 6 » Last Leaf Collection by GREENEARTH Town-wide January 6 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room January 8 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room January...
Dec 7, 2019 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] December 4 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room December 6 » Holiday Show Rehearsal 7:00 pm McCathran Hall December 8 » Holiday Show Rehearsal 2:00 pm McCathran Hall December...
Nov 3, 2019 | General News
November 4 » Woods Committee 7:30 pm Council Room November 6 » Planning Commission 7:30 pm Council Room November 9 » BULK TRASH COLLECTION 7:00 am Town Wide November 11 » Town Council Meeting 7:30...
Oct 2, 2019 | General News
September 30 » Woods Committee Meeting 7:30 pm Council Room October 2 » Planning Commission Meeting 7:30 pm Council Room October 5 » BluestoberFest 6pm-10pm Zoe Wadsworth Park October 6 » Holiday Show...
Sep 6, 2019 | General News
Sept. 3 » Woods Comm. 7:30 pm Council Room Sept. 4 » Planning Comm. 7:30 pm Council Room Sept. 7 & 8 » Fall Games See Insert Sept. 9 » Town council 7:30 pm Council Room Sept. 10 » ...
Aug 3, 2019 | General News
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....
Jun 30, 2019 | General News
July 1 » Woods Committee 7:30 p.m. Council Room July 1 » Summer In The Parks Starts 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Town Hall July 3 » Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. Council Room July 8 » Town Council...
Jun 1, 2019 | General News
June 2 » “What’s My Line” Ryan Young, 3:00 p.m. Town Hall June 3, 17 » Square Dancing 7:30 p.m. Town Hall June 3 » Woods Committee 7:30 p.m. Council Room June 5 » Planning Commission...
Apr 27, 2019 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] May 1 2019 » Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. Council Room May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2019 » Youth Dance Class 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Town Hall May 4 2019 » Mindfulness & Meditation 11:00 a.m....
Mar 30, 2019 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] April 1 2019 » Woods Committee 7:30 p.m. Council Room April 1, 15 2019 » Square Dance 7:30 p.m. Town Hall April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2019 » Yoga 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Town Hall April 3...
Mar 2, 2019 | General News
[ Events and Recreation News ] March 4, 2019 » Woods Committee 7:30 p.m. McCathran Hall March 4, 2019 » Square Dancing 7:30 p.m. McCathran Hall March 5, 2019 » UMC Pancake and Sausage dinner 6:00 Methodist Church...
