Montgomery Village News Articles

Board approves 2025 budget, sets assessment rates and service fees

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At its October 24 meeting, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors approved the 2025 Operating Budget, which proposed a $0.35 increase in the MVF assessment (previously estimated at $0.50) and a $2.25 increase in the Designated User (DU) assessment.

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MVF Recreation and Parks to proceed with bocce court concept and pilot disc golf course

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At the Oct. 24 Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the MVF Recreation and Parks Department to proceed with the concept of adding a bocce court at both...

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Planning Board holds outreach meetings for feedback on M-83

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Last week, the Planning Board held two meetings as outreach opportunities for feedback on M-83, in advance of their Public Hearing to recommend...

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Drone as First Responder program is active in Montgomery Village

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As of Friday, October 11, the Drone as First Responder program is live in Montgomery Village.... 

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“Maquina Verde” declared the 2024 Pumpkin Racer Trophy Winner

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It wouldn’t be October without the Montgomery Village Great Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival. On sunny Saturday, Oct. 5, with the temps in the 70s, pumpkins and people...

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'Speak Up, Save a Life' student video contest open

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The State’s Attorney’s Office’s Second “Speak Up, Save a Life” Student Video PSA Contest is open and accepting entries. The short videos must focus on the dangers of...

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Changes to Village-wide criteria headlined the September MVF Board of Directors meeting

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At its September 26 meeting, the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors considered and approved a number of updates to architectural criteria. Modified documents included...

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County public libraries are experiencing an outage, which has limited some services

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Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and several other Maryland library systems are experiencing a system-wide network outage due to an underground fire...

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MCPD Chief and 6th District Police talk public safety in the Village

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On Monday, Sept. 23, Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada and 6th District Police Commander Eric Stancliff, along with several staff members, provided a public safety update...

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Living Grace Christian School celebrates Professor Andrew Toman’s 100th birthday

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This past summer, Professor Andrew Toman, the Math Department Head who teaches upper level math at Living Grace Christian School (LGCS), celebrated his 100th birthday!

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Dispose of batteries properly to prevent trash fires

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The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding everyone that proper disposal of batteries is essential. No types of batteries should be placed in regular trash.  

Improperly disposed batteries can cause fires in...

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SHA presents Intersection Improvement Plan along MD 124 (Montgomery Village Avenue)

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On September 18, State Highway Administration (SHA) Senior Safety Officer Joseph Moges presented SHA’s proposed Intersection Improvement Plan along MD 124/Montgomery Village Avenue...

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Gutter Guards: What are they, and does Montgomery Village Foundation approve them?

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Fall is right around the corner and now is a perfect time to start considering gutter guards for your home. Clogged gutters can cause back up in your roof and ceiling, which can cause...

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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 Draft Budget approved for publication

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During the Aug. 22 Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved publication of the 2025 MVF Draft Budget. A 30-day comment period is...

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Imagination Library book program available again in Montgomery Village

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Imagination Library of Montgomery County is once again offering the national program to Montgomery Village residents. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free, new,...

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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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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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