Montgomery Village News Articles
MVF launches 35th annual scholarship fund drive for Village high school seniors
The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF), in partnership with Watkins Mill High School (WMHS) and Gaithersburg High School (GHS), has awarded scholarships to deserving Montgomery Village high school seniors totaling more than $59,600 since the fund was...
President’s Message: An investment in our community
by Doniele Ayres, MVF President
Before I bought my first home, I had a conversation with my dad, and I told him I wanted to buy a condo because “Everything was included.” He told me to be careful because...
From the EVP’s desk: Following your assessment dollars
by Mike Conroy, MVF Executive Vice President
The assessments that residents pay in any homeowners association (HOA) or condominium association (COA) are always a sensitive topic. Most would agree that living in an HOA has more benefits than not, and the services provided should be justified by...
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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.
Metro’s Board of Directors has approved the elimination of the $2 fee on Senior SmarTrip® cards. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 16, Senior SmarTrip cards will be issued at no cost to customers ages 65 and older.
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.
