Montgomery Village News Articles
While the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Department of Recreation and Parks works tirelessly all year long to bring quality programming to Village residents, summer activities seem to dominate the
One of the features of living in Montgomery Village, a planned community, is that there are architectural standards that all residents are required to follow with regard to the outside of their homes. These standards ensure
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
Will your child be age 5 by September 1, 2024? Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are enrolling now for the 2024–2025 school year. The registration process is 4 steps,
Montgomery Village residents turned out in great numbers both as spectators and parade participants at this year’s Independence Day Parade along Apple Ridge Road and then for the Celebration that followed at the Apple Ridge Recreation Area.
At its June 27 meeting, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors appointed Tom Wills of North Village as the new volunteer Board Treasurer. Wills has extensive experience in
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
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are debuting a new online system that will allow county residents age 18 and older to apply for library cards. The online application system eliminates the need for appearing in person to apply for a card. Library cards provide access to
On June 26, County Councilmembers Balcombe, Katz and Luedtke sponsored an UpCounty meeting on the Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Captain Jason Cokinos explained the DFR program and its successes so far in
On Monday, June 17, Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) President Doniele Ayres, Vice President Susan Prince and I attended the Lakeforest Schematic Development Plan (SDP) Public Hearing, which was a joint session with the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council and
You can help students thrive this coming school year by donating as little as $20 to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) “GIVE BACKpacks” campaign.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, June 18, unanimously confirmed the appointment of Assistant Chief Marc Yamada to serve as the new chief of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).
On Saturday, June 1, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors spent several hours discussing topics related to the future of Montgomery Village.
Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Director of Recreation and Parks Duncan Mullis informed the MVF Board of Directors at its May 23 meeting that a storm drain near Normandie Pool (at the end of Walker House Road), which is on MVF property, has failed.
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.
MVF is pleased to announce two upcoming enhancements at David B. Humpton Park (9701 Stewartown Road): the installation of new shade structures in the playground area and maintenance work in the large dog park.
In any given year, more than 150 volunteers in the community fill positions on the boards of directors and committees, providing oversight and advice and helping make decisions that keep neighborhoods and Montgomery Village as a whole, the best it can be.
