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 | Alerts, Woods Committee News
Next meeting: Monday, June 7, 2021; 7:30 p.m. via Zoom Video Conference. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84222942851?pwd=QUlldWlvcmZlUGQwUFRPaW12aWd4Zz09 By Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 842 2294 2851 Passcode: 733964 Our meetings are regularly held on...
Jun 5, 2021 | Alerts, Lake Committee News
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 17, 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:...
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 | Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Next meeting: June 22, 2021, 7:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440199688 Meeting ID: 344 019 9688 Switching to Energy Choice These listed Washington Grove neighbors have switched their electricity supplier. Each household estimates savings between...
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...
Jun 5, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] Town Council News… Next meeting: Monday, June 14, 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:...
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...
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 | Alerts, Lake Committee News
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 20, 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:...
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 | Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 7:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440199688 Meeting ID: 344 019 9688 One tap mobile +13017158592,3440199688# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) What’s Your Carbon...
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 10, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] OYEZ, OYEZ, OYEZ! The 2021 Washington Grove Annual Town Meeting to be held electronically on Saturday May 8th at 8:00 p.m. Special Rules of Order (supplementing Robert’s Rules of Order) will be used to conduct the meeting, for recognizing those...
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 | 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...
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 | Alerts, Lake Committee News
Maple Lake Cleanup: The annual cleanup will be on Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM. Please join in and bring your leaf rake, shovel, and wheelbarrow if you have one. Rain date is Sunday, April 25th at Noon. Call John Hutchinson at 240-997-5820 for details or...
Apr 3, 2021 | Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Next meeting: April 27, 2021, 7:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440199688 Meeting ID: 344 019 9688 One tap mobile +13017158592,3440199688# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington...
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...
Apr 3, 2021 | Alerts
For property owners aged 65 and over who either (1) have owned and lived in their home for the last 40 consecutive years, OR (2) are retired from one of the United States Armed Forces including military reserves, the National Guard, and the uniformed corps of the...
Apr 3, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] 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:...
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...
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...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Town Elections
The Election is May 8: vote-by-mail and absentee ballots will be available beginning April 19. *See [ https://washingtongrovemd.org/government/government-overview/elections/ ] for more information Offices open: Mayor (one year-term) Town Council (three year-terms, two...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2021 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of Planning. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Shared Use Path News
The second public presentation by the Washington Grove Connector – Crabbs Branch Extension study being conducted by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation was held by Zoom on February 17th. Impacts and cost estimates were discussed for the several routes...
Mar 1, 2021 | Alerts, Announcements
For property owners aged 65 and over who either… (1) have owned and lived in their home for the last 40 consecutive years, OR (2) are retired from one of the United States Armed Forces including military reserves, the National Guard, and the uniformed corps of...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Lake Committee News
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 18, 2021, 7:30 pm Via ZOOM Video Conference Maple Lake Cleanup: The annual cleanup will be on Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM. Please join in and bring your leaf rake, shovel, and wheelbarrow if you have one. Rain date is Sunday, April 25th...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Budget, Town Council News
Monday, March 22, 2021, 7:30 pm via Zoom The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to plan a budget for the coming year which begins on July 1, 2021. Public input is welcomed. At their April 12 meeting, the Council will adopt a recommended budget. A summary of...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Next meeting of the Sustainability Group is March 23, 7:30 PM. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440199688 Save $$ and the Environment: Make the Switch to Renewable Electricity You can do something about climate change. The Maryland Electric Choice program makes...
Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements, Services Info
Per our contract with US Lawns, the spring 2020/21 leaf pick up must be completed by close of business on Wednesday, March 26, 2021. Residents have one final opportunity to have their spring leaves picked up by the vacuum truck. Please be mindful not to block traffic...
Mar 1, 2021 | Alerts
Certainly, all of us agree that messages and defacement of public property of any kind are unacceptable in Washington Grove. Graffiti in the form of a racial epithet was recently discovered spray painted on Washington Grove lane. It has since been obliterated. However...
Feb 28, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] 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:...
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...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Sustainability and Washington Grove: Presentation and discussion of the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Draft. Virtual Presentation Tuesday February 2 at 7:30 PM The new Sustainability section proposed for the Town’s Master/Comprehensive Plan (currently...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Featured Town History, Historic Preservation News
The Commercial Corner in the 60s and 70s The research of Robinson & Associates in preparation of the Updated and Expanded Washington Grove Historic District Nomination forms the basis of this month’s overview of our Commercial Corner’s more recent past. It is...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
New and old Town residents are reminded that Washington Grove is a self-governing municipality dependent on citizen volunteers. The office of Mayor is filled every year, as are two seats on the Town Council with three year-terms. This year’s election will be held on...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Woman's Club News
Congratulations to our new 2021 Officers – Liz Robertson, President; Arlene McCrehan, Vice- President; Cynthia Werts, Treasurer; Caitlin Bethepu, Recording Secretary; and Kitty Seiferlein, Corresponding Secretary. We want to thank everyone who helped make our Virtual...
Feb 1, 2021 | Alerts, Town Maintenance News
After hearing complaints about speeding on lower Ridge Road, the Mayor and Council are considering the installation of a new speed hump on the hill on lower Ridge Road. What do you think? To voice your opinion, please contact the Mayor and/or a Council member or send...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, February 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...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Shared Use Path News
Virtual Presentation Tuesday February 17 from 7:00- 9:00 PM This will be the second public meeting on the Washington Grove multiuse pathway Connector – Crabbs Branch Way extension projects being studied by MCDOT. These projects will help connect the terminus of Crabbs...
Feb 1, 2021 | Alerts
Residents are reminded that our tennis courts are to be used for playing tennis, not for a dog exercise area or a very large chalk board. Dogs and clay courts don’t mix. Allowing dogs to run on the clay leaves an awful mess for Town Maintenance to clean up. Chalk on...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Lake Committee News
Next Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 7:30 pm Via ZOOM Video Conference It may be too early to think about swimming in the Lake and planning for Lifeguards & Swim Instructors, but we can get together and discuss some general plans for the summer (and watch for...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements
Next meeting: Sunday, February 21, 2021; 2:00 p.m. All are welcome! Folks who would like to attend should email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. And more information on how to join the committee, our goals, past meeting minutes, and historical resources...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Film Society News
“Chan is Missing” — Discussion on Sunday, Feb. 21 Chan has disappeared, along with $4,000 lent to him by Jo and Steve, Chinese American cabbies in San Francisco. Determined to track him down, they hit the streets of Chinatown, interviewing those with connections...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2020 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of Planning. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News
The Montgomery County Council will be holding a public hearing on the Planning Board Drift of the Shady Grove Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in testifying at the public hearing, please call (240) 777- 7803. Copies...
Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Sustainability News
Some residents have formed the Washington Grove Sustainability Group (SG) to facilitate action to reduce our carbon footprint. We are drafting a Town Climate Action Plan that will have both short- and long-term goals. We plan to offer informative programs for...
Feb 1, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] Town Council News… Next meeting: Monday, February 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...
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...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Public Hearings, Town Council News
On Monday, January 11, 2021 the Mayor and Council will hold three (3) VIRTUAL public hearings on the following ordinances: Ordinance 2020-13; Amending Article I to Enable Regulation of Activity on Town Land by Resolution, to Prohibit Damage to or Removal of...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, January 11, 2021; 7:00pm 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...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News
The Making of Cottage Fever: A Virtually Real Holiday Show By Judy Mroczka The Accidental Producer/Writer/Director (written at the request of the Mayor to pay tribute to all who worked on the show) It takes a village to create a holiday show. In Cottage Fever, there...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Annual Events News, Woman's Club News
Please join us for our Virtual GOLD Elephant Auction Saturday – January 23rd from 7:00 to 8:30 PM It’s another Zoom event! The Woman’s Club will be going virtual for our Annual Auction on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. This year, instead of White...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Comprehensive Plan 2019-2021, Notable & Official News
Next work session: Monday January 25 at 7:30 pm. REMOTE ACCESS ONLY. The Agenda will be posted on the Town web site home page. Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2020 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Film Society News
January is Paul Newman Month “Cool Hand Luke” – Discussion on January 17 A rebellious petty criminal, sentenced to a couple of years in a Florida prison, refuses to buckle to the rules of the place. Paul Newman portrays Luke with a knowing smile and thorough...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Sustainability News
In response to Montgomery County declaring a Climate Emergency in 2018, County Executive Marc Elrich set some of the most ambitious carbon reduction targets and has orchestrated a year-long grass roots effort to develop a Climate Action Plan. The Climate Task Force...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Featured Town History, Historic Preservation News
We acknowledge with appreciation Robinson & Associates’ research in preparation of the Updated and Expanded Washington Grove Historic District Nomination; it forms the basis of this month’s look back at the early days of our Commercial Corner. As Washington Grove...
Jan 10, 2021 | Announcements, Town Maintenance News
Cherry Avenue: Steve Werts and helpers have installed a new drainage pipe across Cherry Avenue (near Center Street) to improve stormwater runoff across the walkway. The Avenue will be further leveled by Spring, and hopefully this will solve the long-standing drainage...
Jan 10, 2021 | Alerts
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...
Jan 10, 2021 | Alerts, Town Elections
Let’s bring talk of elections back into the news! In Washington Grove election day will be Saturday, May 8. Nominations close April 12. Open this year will be the Mayor’s office, a one-year term; and two Council seats with three-year terms. Irregularity-free and, for...
Jan 10, 2021 | Alerts
Leaf Collection finished on January 4, 2021 Our bulk leaf collection is finished until early spring when the contractor will return for some clean-up. If you still have leaves that the crew missed, please call the Town Office and report it. Recyclable Yard Waste...
Jan 9, 2021 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] Town Council News… Next meeting: Monday, January 11, 2021; 7:00pm 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...
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 » ...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Annual Events News
Save December 12Th For This Year’s Virtual Holiday Show! Make sure to tune in on December 12th at 7:30 PM for a livestream of Cottage Fever: A Virtually Real Holiday Show! It will be like nothing you have ever seen before! Cottage Fever ProgramPDF For the livestream,...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Annual Events News
Time: Dec 12, 2020 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83916176416?pwd=NFFna1luUldQZjFlVGQ1ajNnd2NOUT09 Meeting ID: 839 1617 6416 Passcode: WGHoliday HO, HO,...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Featured Town History
Once again, we acknowledge with appreciation the research of Robinson & Associates in preparation of the Updated and Expanded Washington Grove Historic District Nomination. Their research forms the basis of this month’s overview of shelter at camp meetings. The...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Community Resource News, Woman's Club News
During this 2020 pandemic year, Washington Grove has once again proved itself to be The Little Town with the Big Heart. With your help, the Woman’s Club has been able to help these groups meet many of their needs. We collect all things all year, so if something pulls...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
Next meeting: Monday, December 14, 2020; 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...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Notable & Official News
Please note that the 2020 Master Plan is now the 2020 Comprehensive Plan which is the nomenclature recommended by the Maryland Department of Planning. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan draft versions are available on the Comprehensive Plan page of the Town website. The...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Annual Events News
The Woman’s Club will be doing an online White Elephant Auction via Zoom, on Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM. Watch next month’s Bulletin for more information!
Dec 5, 2020 | Alerts, Announcements
Recyclable Yard Waste Collection Ends Please note that THURSDAY December 31, 2020 will be the last date for collection of recyclable yard waste by Potomac Disposal this year. This service will resume in early March. Christmas Tree Disposal Beginning in late December,...
Dec 5, 2020 | Alerts, Announcements
July 4th Parade Video I would very much like to upload the July 4th parade onto YouTube as well, but I want to allow people time to pull out of the video if you do not want to be on YouTube. The link will be an unlisted link which means that a search on YouTube will...
Dec 5, 2020 | Announcements, Film Society News
The Film Society is taking a break in December from hosting a Zoom movie discussion. We plan to return in the new year with discussions of entertaining and thought-provoking movies. We thank our loyal audience for their participation in discussions this year and...
Dec 4, 2020 | Town Bulletins
[ Bulletin Archive ] Town Council News… Next meeting: Monday, December 14, 2020; 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...
Nov 23, 2020 | Alerts, Announcements
Because of the conflict with our refuse collection day and the Thanksgiving holiday, the regular refuse collection will take place on WEDNESDAY, November 25, 2020. Please make a note of this. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Nov 21, 2020 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Planning Commission News
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WASHINGTON GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE FRONT MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Nov 17, 2020 | Announcements, Community Resource News
Halloween 2020 in the Grove
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...
Nov 1, 2020 | Alerts, Announcements, Town Elections
In this political season it is not unusual to see signs of support for candidates in many yards. Residents are reminded that such signs should only be displayed on private property per Article VII, Section 6.3 (a). “Signs are permitted in each zone subject to the...
Nov 1, 2020 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Elections
McCathran Hall WILL NOT be our in-person polling place for the 2020 Presidential General Election. If you plan to vote in person, you must go to Gaithersburg High School. Please go to the Maryland State website for more info;...
Nov 1, 2020 | Announcements, Notable & Official News, Town Council News
Next meeting: Monday, November 9, 2020; 7:30 p.m. 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...
Nov 1, 2020 | Announcements, Community Resource News
Washington Grove is moving to a new community listserv. Yahoo will be ending its support for group listservs on December 15, so Shelley Winkler and Christine Dibble, who manage the WG Yahoo Group, will move the group to a Google Groups listserv to replace it. This is...
