Upcoming Events

Safety and Security in Washington Grove

Monday, September 14 at 7:00 At the Town Council meeting.

Community Services Officer Melanie Romano of the Montgomery County Police Department will spend 30 minutes discussing recent crime in the Grove, commenting on recent suggestions to improve security and time-allowing, answering questions.

Washington Grove Fall Festival 2026

Saturday, September 26, 10 am – 4 pm Outdoors next to McCathran Hall

Bring your family and friends to our annual Fall Arts & Craft Festival. This is a family friendly event highlighting local artisans, including woodworkers, artists, pottery, and various home and beauty products.  Food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and Saints Row Brewery will be selling food and beverages.  We also have an area for kid’s activities, so there is something for everyone!  Pets are welcomed, but please keep your dogs on leash.

“All About Arthritis” presented by Washington Grove Cares

Sunday afternoon, September 27, at 3:00 pm McCathran Hall

Did you know that arthritis affects about 25% of the US population or that there are over 100 types of arthritis? The Grove’s own Dr. Nick Patrone will speak about this leading cause of disability. Nick will focus on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with a detour to bursitis and tendinitis, not true arthritis types but common causes of aches and pains.  He’ll also talk about what you can do to help prevent arthritis and manage its treatment.

There will be time for questions.  Light refreshments will follow.

Washington Grove Cares presents Nick’s talk as the first in an irregular series about health topics.  We’ll also soon be reviving the programs we called “What’s My Line? Grovers Revealed!” where neighbors speak of their vocations and avocations.  If you have a passionate interest you’d like everyone to know more about, please call us at 301-944-2962 or email [email protected].

Bulk Trash Pickup

Saturday, October 10, 7:00 am TOWN WIDE

Materials may include furniture, appliances (nothing with freon like air conditioning units), rugs, large toys, small auto parts, etc. Material may NOT include construction by-products from your renovation projects, large automotive parts, or tires. Items should not contain gasoline or motor oil. Only two (2) large items per address. Please keep your metal separate from the rest of your trash.

Haunted Gazebo

Saturday, October 24, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Town Gazebo

It’s more than a Halloween event—it’s a community tradition! This family-friendly celebration is filled with spooky decorations, Halloween characters, creepy surprises, and plenty of good-natured fun. Children and families are invited to explore the temporarily haunted Gazebo and enjoy a uniquely Washington Grove Halloween experience.

Of Recent Interest

• This page has information about the Playground Renovation and Modernization Project. Details of the RFP for the project are on the page now.

• On June 25th, Officer Melanie Romano, Community Services Officer with the Montgomery County Police Department, made a Zoom presentation to town residents on the recent auto vandalism, theft, and related incidents in Washington Grove. This was followed by a question and answer session. Summary here. Recording here. Slides here.

Notices from the Mayor and Council

Public Hearing Monday September 14, 7:30p, McCathran Hall, to take comment on Ordinance 2026-12 “Authorizing a Driveway Access Easement to the Owners of 503 McCauley”.

• Ordinance available here.
• Join Public Hearing remotely using this Zoom link.

Regular Town Council Meeting Monday September 14, 7:30p, McCathran Hall.

• Agenda and documents available here.
• Join Council meeting remotely using this Zoom link.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Activities in Washington Grove

Many of residents participated in the DEIB workshops sponsored by the Town and presented by Leadership Montgomery. We heard feedback that that those events were informative and enlightening, and that you wanted more. We are pleased to let you know that we have been in touch with Leadership Montgomery to plan the next session in the fall. We are still finalizing the specifics, so keep your eyes open for details. Thanks for your efforts to make Washington Grove a better place to live for all.

For more information, contact Paula Puglisi,  Patty Klein or Barbara Raimondo.

Attending Council Meetings via Zoom

• For records of past Town Council meetings, 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.

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 NOW FREE! Learn more about Zero Fares here:  View maps and schedules for nearby routes:  Route 57  |  Route 61  |  Download the Ride On app

Metrorail: Trip Planner  View all alerts: Weekday | Weekend

NOTE that Metro has announced that the Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations will be closed between July 6, 2026 and September 6, 2026 for maintenance.  Buses will run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.

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.