Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal posed what he described as a “softball question about recent hate incidents in our county” during the Dec. 1 legislative breakfast sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington. Shaare Torah congregation’s spiritual leader wanted…
Gaithersburg Police Department Officers Promoted Gaithersburg Police Department Chief Mark Sroka presented a promotional certificate and badge to two officers at the Dec. 5 Mayor and City Council meeting. Jessica Duke was promoted from corporal to sergeant, and Rico Thompson…
Artists Invited to Apply for Spring Exhibit The City of Gaithersburg invites artists to submit applications to display artwork as part of the “Arte di Primavera” exhibition at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. Artwork should depict the beauty…
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett addressed a large crowd in Gaithersburg on Nov. 2 at the county’s Snow Summit. In a room full of county officials and staff, his underlying message reverberated: “The thing people often judge governments by is snow.…
Applications Sought for City Council Vacancy Are you passionate about Gaithersburg? Do you have great ideas for the city? If so, consider applying to fill the vacant City Council position left by the passing of longtime City Councilmember Henry Marraffa,…
The holidays can be a stressful time especially for those in need, so several local groups are doing donation drives to help. After Thanksgiving, the Kentlands Community Foundation will be hosting a Giving Tree inside the Kentlands Clubhouse. Each branch…
Memorial Service for Henry Marraffa, Jr. Planned The Marraffa family and the City of Gaithersburg will host a celebration of the life of Henry F. Marraffa, Jr. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on Sunday,…
By Mayor Jud Ashman It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Henry Marraffa, a dear friend and colleague who served the residents of the City of Gaithersburg with great distinction for more than 20 years. Henry…
City Considers Merging Celebrate Gaithersburg and Independence Day Events Michele Potter, director of parks, recreation and culture, and Denise Kayser, cultural arts director, addressed the Mayor and City Council Oct. 10 with a proposal to merge Celebrate Gaithersburg and the…
Community Planning Manager Trudy M. Schwarz has been named to the position of Gaithersburg planning division chief, filling the vacancy left by Marty Matsen who has accepted the position of community development director for the City of Bozeman, Montana. Matsen’s last day was Oct. 19. Gaithersburg’s planning division…
