Montgomery Village News Articles

Lake safety advisory for Village residents and pets

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Throughout the summer, several lakes in Montgomery County were found to contain species of blue-green algae which can be harmful to humans and animals if ingested.

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Renovation to begin to basketball courts at William Hurley Park

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On Friday, Sept. 13, work is scheduled to begin on renovating the basketball courts at William Hurley Park.

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Deer fencing requirements in the Village

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If you have deer jumping over your split rail fence, destroying the flower bed you worked so hard to build or the vegetable garden that took...

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MVF 2025 Budget Schedule

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Village News article with high-level overview in reference to 2025 Budget availability at the end of the month.

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Tips to avoid architectural violations

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The goal of the Architectural Standards staff is to help protect Village property values by preserving a harmonious look on residential homes and enhancing the...

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MVF awards college scholarships to three Village highschoolers

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By Olivia Ormsby, MVF Student Representative and Summer Intern

For the past 33 years, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) has partnered with the Watkins Mill and Gaithersburg High Schools’ Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) to offer the MVF Scholarship Fund to Village high school seniors.

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The Conservation Corps enjoyed serving Montgomery Village

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By Darlene Richardson

When school lets out for summer, the students of Montgomery Village have many options. Some will go to camp, play sports, cool down in the pool or catch up on hobbies. This summer,...

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Free, virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program starts Sept. 12

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The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Community and Population Health program—in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence—is offering a 6-week free online service to help people manage diabetes.

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MVF 2025 Draft Budget overview

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As Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) staff works to prepare the 2025 Draft Budget for review, initial projections show another conservative budget focused on

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Whetstone Community Center to receive a retaining wall replacement after the 2024 pool season

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Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Director of Recreation and Parks Duncan Mullis reported that at the April MVF Board Meeting, the Board of Directors considered bids for replacement of...

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Shade structures help maximize your time outside

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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...

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Plastic film recycling services now available

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The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now offering plastic film recycling services at

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Are you making additions to your yard this summer?

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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

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Lakeforest developer to present plan to Village residents

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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

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Montgomery County Council confirms new county fire and rescue service chief

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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

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Results from the Montgomery Village 5K Race

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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

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MVF Board holds annual Strategic Planning Retreat

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On Saturday, June 1, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors spent several hours discussing topics related to the future of Montgomery Village.

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Splash into adventure: Discover the joy of boating at Lake Whetstone

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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?

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MVF seeks community input on two new park amenities

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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.

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Update to renovation of Whetstone Community Center tennis courts

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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.

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