301-926-2256 [email protected]
Woodward Park walkway
Maple Avenue
Azaleas
The website is now a .GOV site rather than a .ORG site.  (.ORG will still work)
CSX will close Aitcheson Crossing (on Railroad Street) for repairs on Monday, May 12th and reopen it on Friday, May 16th.

Remembering Joan Mahaffey

Our beloved friend and neighbor Joan Mahaffey died on April 10 after a brief illness. She was a brilliant, passionate person with the kindest heart; an extraordinary teacher who worked passionately for social justice; and a lifelong devout Roman Catholic, actively practicing empathy, acceptance, and love.  We will all hold onto the quiet peaceful moments we shared in Washington Grove, a place that holds so much of her soul. Read more about Joan here.

Notices from the Mayor and Council

Attending Council Meetings via Zoom

  • To view the agenda, click on “Town Council Meetings” under the “Latest Documents” heading on this page.
  • To join a meeting, click here.  The link to join is also available from the agenda.
  • To raise your hand during a meeting,
    • on a PC, click on Alt + Y at the same time
    • on a Mac, click on Option + Y at the same time

Use the same combination of keys to lower your hand once you’ve had your say.

Town Elections are Coming Up!

  • Nominations are now closed.
  • Applications for absentee ballots will be accepted through Friday, May 2.
  • Election Day is May 10.  In-person voting will be held at McCathran Hall between 4-7 pm, followed by the Annual Town Meeting at 8 pm.

View the candidates’ statements (PDF).  For complete information, see the Elections and Voting page.

Upcoming Events

In the Grove…

  • Saturday, May 17, 10 am – noon: Art in the Park (for all ages!).  Come to Woodward Park, where the Rec Committee will have arts and crafts for children and teens; an art activity for adults; the Magic Art Bus, where kids can unleash their creativity; and light refreshments.
  • Weekly Events:
    • Yoga!
      • Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm, McCathran Hall:  A slow-flow Vinyasa yoga class with Ingeborg McCright.  Not advised for true beginners.
      • Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm, McCathran Hall:  An all-levels slow-and-gentle Hatha yoga class with Ingeborg McCright.  Beginners welcome.

      Bring a waiver form (PDF) to your first class.  Classes are free to Grove residents, with a suggested donation of $10, and are $10 for non-residents.  Ingeborg accepts cash or check.  Questions? Learn more here or contact Eva Patrone.

    • Tai Chi!  Wednesdays, 11 – 12:15 pm, McCathran Hall:  Non-resident Claire Rosser leads tai chi sessions for residents and non-residents.  Sessions are free to all.  Learn more here.

… and Nearby

Casey Community Center Farmers Market

The third Thursday of every month (March 20, April 17, May 15), thereafter EVERY Thursday, 11 – 2:30 pm:   Enjoy some fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables; come get some eggs, beef or pork ready to put on the grill; bring home some savory homemade breads or artisan sweets; get some fresh ground coffee.  See their food truck calendar (NOTE: starts in May) and learn more about the market. Casey Community Center, 810 South Frederick Avenue.

Local Transportation

MARC Brunswick Line:  View the schedule and map | View alerts | Real-time tracker

MTA Bus from Shady Grove station to BWI Airport:  View the schedule and map

Ride-On Bus:  View maps and schedules for nearby routes:  Route 57  |  Route 61

Metrorail: Trip Planner  View all alerts: Weekday | Weekend

Transit nerds: Check out MetroHero’s data on the operational performance in real time of Metrorail  |  MARC trains  |  Ride On bus routes.  MetroHero also displays real-time “where’s my train?” maps for the Red Line.

Latest Documents

Town Bulletins

Older Town Bulletins: 

Town Council Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Recordings, Transcripts
  • April 2025 Meeting
    • Minutes – not yet available
    • Recording (on YouTube) – not yet available
    • Transcript (.txt file) – not yet available
    • Agenda (PDF)
  • March 2025 Special Budget Work Session
    • Minutes – not yet available
    • Recording (on YouTube) – not available
    • Transcript (.txt file) – not available
    • Agenda (PDF)

Where AI-generated summaries are posted, they are not intended to replace the minutes for any given meeting.  The content of any AI-generated summary may be inaccurate or misleading.  These summaries are posted solely as a convenience.

Should you wish to review draft minutes, or view a recording or read a transcript of a meeting that occurred prior to 2024, please contact the town clerk or the mayor.  Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.  You can view all recordings of Council meetings, beginning in 2024, on the Town Council meetings playlist of our YouTube channel.

Historic Preservation Commission
  • April 2025 Meeting
  • March 2025 Meeting

Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.

Planning Commission
  • April 2025 Meeting

Older agendas and minutes can be found on the Agendas and Minutes of the Town Council and Commissions page.

Contact Information

Mayor and Town Councilors and their Areas of Responsibility

Mayor
John Compton
The Mayor is responsible for all intergovernmental relationships and activities.

Need to contact the Town Office at 301-926-2256, or email the Office at [email protected]. 

Want to write the mayor and all councilors?  Please write to [email protected].

Contracts
Rob Gilmore

Dog Park
Mary Warfield

Emergency Preparedness and Safety
Kriss Grisham

Forestry and Beautification (includes memorials)
Barbara Raimondo

Gateway
Peter Nagrod

Historic Preservation Commission
Barbara Raimondo

Lake
Mary Warfield

Lighting
Kriss Grisham

Maintenance Coordination
Peter Nagrod

Maryland Municipal League
John Compton

McCathran Hall
Kriss Grisham

Montgomery Municipal Cable
John Compton

Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod

Racial and Social Equity
Rob Gilmore

Recreational Events/Committee/Facilities (Woodward Park, Playground and Tennis Courts)
Eva Patrone

Roads
Rob Gilmore

Shady Grove Crossing
Rob Gilmore

Shared Use Path
Barbara Raimondo

Sustainability
Mary Warfield

Walkways
Peter Nagrod

Washington Grove Conservation Park (Upper Meadow) and Piedmont Crossing Local Park (Lower Meadow)
Kriss Grisham

Website and Communications
Barbara Raimondo

Woods
Eva Patrone

Town Office Contact Info; Notaries

McCathran Hall
300 Grove Avenue
PO Box 216
Washington Grove, Maryland
20880-0216

Town Office
Located in the lower wing of McCathran Hall, the office is usually open 9:30am – 12:30pm; and 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Town Clerk Kathy Lehman is available to answer your questions. Please drop by, call the office at 301-926-2256 or send an email to [email protected].

Notaries
First, text Amanda Roberts at the number provided in the Town directory (do not email or call).  If she is not available, contact the UPS Store at 16220 Frederick Road; they should have a notary available (for a fee).  Call them at (301) 500-3111 or make an appointment on this web page.

Staff Directory

Clerk
Kathryn L. Lehman
301-926-2256
[email protected]

Treasurer
Jean Moyer
301-775-1168
[email protected]

Boards and Commissions

Board of Supervisors of Elections
Nick Suzich, Supervisor
Mary Blake, Observer
Margaret Cavenagh
Joe Clark
Dave Hix

Board of Zoning Appeals
Satoshi Amagai
Charlie Challstrom
Kathie Evans

Historic Preservation Commission
Bob Booher, Chair
Robert Gilmore, Council Liaison
Bill Earl
Wendy Harris
David Stopak
Mimi Styles
Samantha Suzich, Alternate

Planning Commission
Georgette Cole, Chair
Peter Nagrod, Council Liaison
Sung Chang, Alternate
Jonathan Dail
Sylvie Favret
Robert Johnson

Volunteer Committees

Dog Park
Liz Gillanders, Chair

Forestry & Beautification (F&B)
Georgette Cole, Chair

Gateway
Jonathan Dail, Chair

Lake
Tom Land, Chair

Lighting
Virginia Quesada, Chair

Meadows
Bruce Daggy, Chair

Recreation
Lisa Bielen, Co-Chair
Kristina Kough, Co-Chair

Sustainability
Bob Booher, Chair

Woods
Patrice Klein, Chair

 

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