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The Town Council will meet virtually today Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Immediately following the Call to Order, the Council will entertain a motion to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act (Maryland Code, General Provisions Article), Sec. 3-305(b)(1) concerning one or more employees over whom it has jurisdiction. Please use the following information to join the meeting:Special MeetingJul 10, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 PM (America/New_York)Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://meet.goto.com/562367557You can also dial in using your phone.Access Code: 562-367-557United States: +1 (224) 501-3412Get the app now and be ready [...]

Dear Residents, On behalf of the Town Council, I want to formally announce our new Deputy Town Manager, Denise Hitt. After an extensive recruiting and interview process, we are so fortunate that Denise, who is a Town resident, applied for this very important position. She started on July 10th and has been working with our Town manager over the past three weeks and is learning the many facets of municipal management. Now a bit more about Denise - Denise grew up close by in Bethesda, where she attended Walt Whitman High School. With a passion for criminology, she pursued [...]

Please note the change to the Refuse and Recycling collection schedule. Have a safe and relaxing holiday! Holiday Collection Schedule: Bulk Pickup (No Change) Saturday, July 1, 2023 Yard Waste Collection(No Change) Monday, July 3, 2023 Refuse and Recycling Moves To: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Find More Information on Services

Bulk pick-up is Saturday, July 1. As a reminder, heavy refuse includes major appliances (must have Freon removed), furniture, large toys, bicycles, and plumbing fixtures. Excluded are batteries, propane tanks, bricks, general construction debris, and iron pipes. Please have your items at the curb by 7:00 AM on Saturday as the truck comes through early.

To accommodate the schedules of the attendees, the Town Council will meet VIRTUALLY this evening. Please note that the District 18 Delegation has asked to reschedule and will not attend tonight's meeting. Meeting Log-In Information: Monthly Town Council Meeting Jun 20, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/414488981 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 414-488-981 United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install View Agenda

Dear Residents,  As previously reported in the Council's recent monthly minutes, Washington Gas and Light (WGL) will be replacing their gas main on Franklin Street between Summit Avenue and Connecticut Avenue.  The expected start date is July 6th, weather permitting.  In conjunction with this gas main replacement work, individual home connections will need to then be extended or re-established. The new services will generally be located from your gas meter at your house perpendicular to the street. The project length is estimated to be approximately 2-3 months, with repaving likely to occur by the end of the calendar year.   The disturbance along this block of Franklin [...]

A Message from Senator Waldstreicher's Office On behalf of the District 18 Team, I’m writing to let you know about our community meeting, which will be held on May 31st, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Kensington Town Hall. Senator Waldstreicher and Delegates Kaufman, Shetty and Solomon are looking forward to meeting with residents from across the district. This is an official Maryland General Assembly event, not a fundraiser or campaigning event. If you could share the event information with constituents in any official communications, municipal emails, or listservs you utilize, it would be much appreciated. Folks can RSVP at the link below. [...]

Bulk pick-up happens Saturday, June 3. As a reminder, heavy refuse includes major appliances (must have Freon removed), furniture, large toys, bicycles, and plumbing fixtures. Excluded are batteries, propane tanks, bricks, general construction debris, and iron pipes. Please have your items at the curb by 7:00 AM on Saturday as the truck comes through early.

The Town Council will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the results of the Hiring Committee's evaluation of Deputy Town Manager candidates and discuss the next steps. Immediately following the Call to Order, the Council will entertain a motion to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act (Maryland Code, General Provisions Article), Sec. 3-305(b)(1) concerning one or more employees over whom it has jurisdiction. Please use the following information to join the meeting: Follow this link: https://meet.goto.com/378985501 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 378-985-501 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Get the app now [...]

The Town Council will meet in person at Christ Episcopal Church. Please park in the Everett Street Parking Lot and proceed through the side entrance down the stairs to the second classroom on the left of the hallway. View Council Meeting Agenda