Montgomery Village News Articles
Sunny, warm weather means more time outside in your yard.
You may be thinking about all the ways to maximize your time outside while staying cool in the shade. If you are thinking about installing...
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now offering plastic film recycling services at
WRS, the owner and developer of the Lakeforest property, has agreed to present their latest plan to Village residents. The current Schematic Development Plan (SDP) was submitted to
On Tuesday, July 9, the Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of former City of Alexandria fire chief and former Prince George’s County Deputy Fire Chief Corey Smedley to serve
The Montgomery Village 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, June 30, saw one of its largest crowds of both runners and spectators. Lining up to run, 234 runners conquered
by Darlene Richardson
The shadow of a great blue heron crosses over the still water as it flies to its high nest on a secluded island. Ducks call to each other from across the lake. Fish dart below the surface of the water trying to resist the temptation of the fisherman’s lore. What sights and sounds await you on Lake Whetstone this summer?
The Department of Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan identified bocce ball and disc golf as potential amenities to bring more sporting options to Montgomery Village. In April, the MVF Board of Directors approved moving forward to collect community input on these exciting projects.
Due to a weather delay, the completion date for the tennis court repairs at the Whetstone Community Center has been extended. The courts are now expected to reopen by Sunday, May 26.
The Montgomery County Office of Grants Management (OGM) is seeking qualified individuals with relevant experience to review and evaluate applications submitted to the county’s various competitive grants programs for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Reviewers will undergo mandatory training, assess programs on a rolling basis throughout the year and will be compensated for their time.
Good news for income-eligible Montgomery County residents. Residents with household incomes of $64,000 or less can now schedule free tax appointments with the Community Action Agency's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
By Obehi Eromosele
During the summer of 2023, I was given the amazing opportunity to work at Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) as part of my position on the MVF Board of Directors as the 2023 Student Representative.
In November, the water level at Lake Marion was lowered following a partial collapse of one of the toe drains in the dam. This issue was identified during an inspection conducted by Montgomery County, which is responsible for the structural maintenance of the pond. The lowered water level has exposed a sediment delta on the side of the lake closest to the Lake Marion Community Center.
Montgomery County has informed Montgomery Village Foundation that a toe drain at Lake Marion Dam has experienced a partial collapse.
On November 6, Monument Realty presented their concept of replacing 8 single-family (SFH) detached home lots with 7 strings of townhomes (TH) along the still-to-be-built extension of Stewartown Road in Area 2 of the Bloom Village development.
In an email from Evergreen Investment Company received Friday, Nov. 10, Land Use Attorney Heather Dlhopolsky said, “the owner of Evergreen has decided to terminate the project, so we will not be moving forward.”
The MVF Recreation Committee will host a virtual community meeting on the major renovation of Stedwick Community Center Pool and Bathhouse on Monday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom meeting details are at the bottom of this article.
At the October 26 Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the MVF Recreation and Parks Department’s Strategic Plan called, “MV: A More Active Tomorrow.” The department updated strategic priorities for its core provisions, which include aquatics, facilities, parks and programming.
Do you need an overnight parking space for your residential (non-commercial) vehicle? The Montgomery Village Foundation is offering a pilot permit parking program at Apple Ridge Recreation Area, 10101 Apple Ridge Road.
Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has improved its Residential Fast Track program and its Apply Online portal, creating changes that could lead to permits on some eligible projects, such as single-level decks and fences, being approved in days instead of weeks as long as submitted applications have complete information.
As the world transitions toward electric vehicles (EVs), Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is embracing this change and finding ways to accommodate residents' needs while maintaining harmonious aesthetics to the original community designs.
