Montgomery Village News Articles

Momentum in Montgomery Village: Celebrating 2025 achievements

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2025 was a year of growth and transformation, driven by new projects, programs and initiatives that delivered exciting milestones. Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) reached every corner of the Village, from...

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Ride On bus service changes begin Sunday, Jan. 11

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Starting Sunday, Jan. 11, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 36 Ride On bus route schedules to improve efficiency and on-time performance. MCDOT's Transit Division adjusts...

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Plastic bags to be banned starting Jan. 1

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County Executive Marc Elrich, joined by County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, Councilmember Kate Stewart, and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Watershed and Restoration Division Chief Amy Stevens, highlighted Montgomery County’s new “Bring Your Own Bag” law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The law will prohibit...

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Montgomery County and WSSC launch 2026 SaltWise campaign

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The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) have launched...

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MCDOT encourages residents to check the county's storm information website

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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging residents to check the Montgomery County Snow Portal. The County’s storm information website provides storm response updates and...

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Crime Solvers launches new anonymous tip submission option

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The Montgomery County Department of Police, in partnership with Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, is announcing a new and convenient way for community members to...

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Trash and recycling collection reminders

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Trash collection is a service paid for by homeowners and managed through a contract by their local homes corporation or condominium association. Recycling is a service through Montgomery County,...

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New county park named to honor Village resident Royce Hanson

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Montgomery Parks has officially opened Royce Hanson Conservation Park, a 475-acre nature refuge located at 21820 Club Hollow Road in Poolesville and about...

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Keeping it festive: What is the rule for holiday decorations?

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As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, it is time to transition from spooky to seasonal cheer. Whether you plan to hang twinkling lights, set out an inflatable...

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Nearly 100 residents attend Montgomery Village Public Safety Town Hall

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On Oct. 13, Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) hosted a Public Safety Town Hall in conjunction with Montgomery County District 7 Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, Montgomery County 6th District Police...

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MVF Unveils Major Solar Panel Installation

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On Friday, Oct. 17, community members, elected officials and MVF staff gathered to celebrate a milestone moment in MVF's journey toward sustainability—the unveiling and ribbon-cutting for the MVF Solar Panel Project. We are proud to announce that through...

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MCDOT to change access at Tall Oaks Road/Meadowcroft Lane intersection

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Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has identified a vehicular and pedestrian safety issue and hazardous driving condition at the intersection of...

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“Lord Gobbler” gobbles up the Pumpkin Racer trophy

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On Saturday, Oct. 4, pumpkins and people galore once again poured into the North Creek Community Center parking lot to participate in the area’s most innovative fall festival – Montgomery Village’s The Great Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival. Colorful...

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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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MCDOT installs “No Turn on Red” signs at several intersections in Montgomery Village

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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) began installing “No Turn on Red” signs at designated intersections over the summer and has recently completed installation at...

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Making additions to your yard

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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 our community remains...

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County reminds residents of school bus and school zone laws

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With more than 160,000 students heading back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) ask residents to...

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MVF awards college scholarships to three Village high school graduates

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by Hillary Juarez Mendez, Student Representative to the MVF Board of Directors

For more than 30 years, Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) has partnered with the Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) of Watkins Mill High School (WMHS) and Gaithersburg High School (GHS) to preserve...

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Roof replacement: Things to consider

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Many homes in Montgomery Village were built more than  50 years ago, and wear and tear are part of the game. Today’s roofs can last 30 to 40 years or more, and therefore...

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Try Volleyball for Free

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The Try Volleyball for Free initiative is a national program designed to introduce young people in 1st through 8th grades to the sport of volleyball at the local level. The Montgomery Village Sports Association (MVSA) will...

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