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)

Notices from the Mayor and Council

Public Hearing
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on draft Ordinance 2025-03, “Exempting Fences from the Requirement to Apply for a Montgomery County Permit” on Monday June 9, 7:30 pm.

Vacant Properties Registry and Maintenance
In April, the Town Council passed Ordinance 2025-01 requiring the registration of vacant properties, and establishing maintenance and security standards for those properties.  Learn more about this process on the Registration and Maintenance of Vacant Properties page.  And note that the first deadline for registering a vacant property is coming up!  It’s July 1.

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.

Upcoming Events

In the Grove…

  • Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8:  National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend in Washington Grove. Orange lights will be in evidence in the Gazebo to recognize this event. Orange is the color of the gun safety movement because hunters wear orange when out in the woods to announce themselves to other hunters and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life. You may want to show your awareness and commitment to reducing violence by guns by wearing orange on June 6th.
  • Music Weekend!
    • Saturday, June 21, 2 pm: Youth Recital.  This is the annual opportunity for young Grovers to showcase their talents.  In the past, we have had children play an instrument, sing a favorite song, recite poems, tell jokes, and perform a dance or gymnastics routine to music.  Kids can come and enjoy a sing-along with music al therapist Anna P. even if they are not performing in the recital. Questions?  Contact Renee Moloznik.
    • Saturday, June 21, 6:30 pm: Grove Karaoke – Kids’ Edition and 7:30 pm: Grove Karaoke – Adults’ Edition.  This event is BYOB.
    • Sunday, June 22, 10 am: Jazz Brunch at the Gazebo.  McCathran Hall is the rain location.

  • Friday, July 4 at 10:30 am:  Parade and Costume Judging.  The Recreation Committee still needs judges. For those who would like to play in the Muskrat Band please contact Kathy Lehman.
  • Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 31:  Summer in the Parks (SITP) and Swim Lessons at the Lake.  SITP will be held from 9 am to 1:30 pm at McCathran Hall.  Camp is currently FULL for campers.  However, if you are a resident hoping for your child or grandchild to attend, please contact Eva to see if an exception can be made and/or to get on the waitlist. Swim lessons for children aged 18 months – 13 years in the afternoon will be held at Maple Lake following Summer In The Parks. If you would like to indicate your interest in free swim lessons for your kid(s), please sign up here.
  • 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

Fix-It Fair

June 14, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm:  The City of Gaithersburg hosts the annual Fix-It Fair at the Casey Community Center!  Bring broken personal items—such as toasters, bicycles, lamps, and more—for free repairs by local volunteer “fixers.” In the past, volunteers have been able to successfully repair 95% of the items brought in!  Fix-It Fairs help keep items out of the landfill while supporting a more sustainable community.

 

Independence Day Fireworks

  • Saturday, June 28, at Bohrer Park: as part of Gaithersburg’s SummerFest, which goes from 6 – 11 pm.  View more information.
  • Friday, July 4, South Germantown Recreational Park: 7 pm for live music, 9:15 pm for fireworks. 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds.  View more information.
  • Friday, July 4, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park: Live music starts at 7.  1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville.  View more information.

 

Casey Community Center Farmers Market

The third Thursday of every month in March through May, then in June through November, 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 and learn more about the market. Casey Community Center, 810 South Frederick Avenue.

Latest Documents

Town Bulletins

Older Town Bulletins: 

Town Council Meetings: Agendas, Minutes, Recordings, Transcripts
  • May 2025 Meeting
    • Minutes – not yet available
    • AI-generated summary (PDF) – not yet available
    • Recording (on YouTube) – not yet available
    • Transcript (.txt file) – not yet available
    • Agenda (PDF)
  • 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
  • June 2025 Meeting
  • May 2025 Meeting

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

Planning Commission
  • May 2025 Meeting
  • 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
John Porter

Historic Preservation Commission
Barbara Raimondo

Lake
Mary Warfield

Lighting
Rob Gilmore

Maintenance Coordination
Peter Nagrod

Maryland Municipal League
John Compton

McCathran Hall
Kriss Grisham

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

Montgomery Municipal Cable
John Compton

Planning Commission
Peter Nagrod

Recreational Events/Committee/Facilities (Woodward Park, Playground and Tennis Courts)
Peter Nagrod

Roads
Rob Gilmore

Shady Grove Crossing
Rob Gilmore

Shared Use Path
Barbara Raimondo

Sustainability
Mary Warfield

Walkways
Peter Nagrod

Website and Communications
Barbara Raimondo

Woods
John Porter

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

 

How do I… ?

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  |  Download the Ride On app

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.

No tickIt’s Tick and Spotted Lanternfly Season

Learn on the “Resources To Get Through Tick Season” page:

  • which kinds of ticks are prevalent in Maryland,
  • how to avoid and remove ticks, and
  • about the many different illnesses caused by tick-borne bacteria, parasites and viruses.

Spotted Lanternflies are another pest, and they’ve now been spotted in the Grove.

Learn on the “Out, Out, Damned Spot[ted Lanternfly]!” page:

  • what they look like,
  • why they are bad,
  • what to do about them,
  • whom to report sightings to, and
  • which look-alike bugs should be left alone.