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Need to report a damaged road sign? Broken swing? Overgrown grass on the Town’s property? Downed tree? Click here to submit a request form to the Town Administrator.
Upcoming Events of Interest
Safety and Securityin Washington Grove
RESCHEDULED to Monday, November 9 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.
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
The November meeting of the Town Council will take place Monday, November 9, at McCathran Hall.
Meeting to start with a 30 minute session with Officer Melanie Ramano, Community Service Officer of the Montgomery County Police, who will comment and advise the Council and Town on options for increasing vehicle security.
Public Notice Given
Ordinance 2026-10 was adopted October 19, 2026 and will become effective November 18, 2026. Ordinance 2026-10 “Authorizing the Grant of Perpetual and Temporary Easements and Right of Way to Montgomery County, Maryland, on Land Owned by the Town of Washington Grove Being Outlot A in Block Numbered Thirty Six (36), in the Subdivision Known as “Ward’s Addition” to Washington Grove” Read the Ordinance here.
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.
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.
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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 Administrator Anna Burke is available to answer your questions. Please drop by, call the office at 301-926-2256 or send an email to [email protected].
Notaries
You can try texting Amanda Roberts at the number provided in the Town directory (do not email or call).
You can 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.
Historic Preservation Commission Bob Booher, Chair Barbara Raimondo, Council Liaison Bill Earl Wendy Harris David Stopak Mimi Styles Kirk Greenway, Alternate
Planning Commission Georgette Cole, Chair Peter Nagrod, Council Liaison Robert Christin Bill Earl Robert Johnson Margaret Church, Alternate
Playground Committee Oscar Ramos Jonahtan Dail Andrew Bielen Meredith Horan Arlene McCrehan Peggy Kunitz-Booher Laurel Goldberg Morgan Black and Johnny Black
Liaison Committee to the Washington Grove Connector Shared Use Pathway Project Bob Booher Margo Cavenagh Jay Everhart Barbara Raimondo (Town Councilor) Donna Shriner
