Gaithersburg is a green leader in the county and the state. A new honor from the federal government is just the latest evidence of that, city leaders said. That was the message from city leaders upon earning its entrance into…
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Public Hearing on Stevenson Property Reveals Access Issues Craftmark Homes would like to build a maximum of 83 townhomes and condos on the 5.69-acre Stevenson property, located adjacent to the Watkins Mill Town Center (Parklands) subdivision and currently zoned MXD…
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Cultural Arts Committee Reappointments Anthony Glander, Arts Barn artist-in-residence, and Nanette Horan, owner of Kentlands-based Positive Energy Art Studio (P.E.A.S.), were reappointed to the City of Gaithersburg Cultural Arts Committee. The reappointments were made at the Aug. 15 Mayor and…
Watershed Restoration Grants Now Available
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As part of continued attempts to reduce water pollution from pavement runoff, the city recently announced a collection of grants for groups that created watershed restoration projects. “Watershed restoration projects are designed to go back and increase vegetation to absorb…
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Gaithersburg Chorus Holds Open House Sept. 6 The Gaithersburg Chorus enters its 29th year and welcomes new members at an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave.…
City Leaders Hail Funding for New I-270 Interchange
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A new interchange for I-270 at Watkins Mill Road will ease traffic congestion in the city and help strengthen the local economy, business and civic leaders say. On July 18, Governor Larry Hogan announced he would earmark $129.6 million for…
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Gaithersburg Population Grows The July 2016 population estimate places Gaithersburg at 68,635, up 1,305 since January 2016. The full population/demographics report can be found at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/profile-and-history/demographics. City Bans Polystyrene Food Service Products On July 18, the Mayor and City Council…
New Multifamily Residential Considered
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The future of the property on which the Diya Bistro now operates is in question. Rumors on the Nextdoor Kentlands website have been running rampant, and Colonnade residents are expressing concern about their quality of life and property values. According…
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Kentlands Resident Appointed to Board of Supervisors of Elections Ty Hardaway’s appointment to the city’s Office of Board of Supervisors of Elections was confirmed at the July 5 Mayor and City Council meeting. Hardaway, who is also a Kentlands Citizens…
Mitzvah Makers Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital
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Dancers with Kentlands-based The Studio at Miss Cara’s performed “Movement, Music and Mitzvah 2016” at the Arts Barn on June 15. More than $300 was raised for Children’s Hospital National Medical Center. Studio owner and dance instructor Cara O’Connor said…