Montgomery Village News Articles
From the EVP's desk: Who does what? The differences between MVF and your local association
by Mike Conroy, MVF Executive Vice President
One of the most common topics I hear staff explaining, or often find myself in conversation with residents, is whether Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) or their homes corporation or...
President's Message: We are not in the City of Gaithersburg
by Doniele Ayres, MVF President
When I moved to the Village, I was excited to list my address in Montgomery Village. Over the years, I would interchange Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, mostly because...
Birdwatching bliss at Lake Whetstone and beyond
by Lauren Tuori
Montgomery Village is a hidden gem for birdwatchers, and at the heart of it all is Lake Whetstone – a picturesque spot where nature enthusiasts can witness the...
Montgomery County Ride On Buses, including Ride On ExtRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses, are free for county residents aged 5 to 18 (or older if still enrolled in high school). The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card provides free rides throughout the year and replaces the need to use school IDs on the bus. The card also waives fares on most Metro buses that operate around the county.
Books have become a little more accessible in Montgomery Village. On Tuesday, August 22, Girl Scout Troop #5121 installed a Little Free Library near the notice boards outside of the main entrance at Lake Marion Community Center.
After a long hiatus, representatives from Evergreen recently contacted the MVF Office to resume discussion with the community regarding their plan for an apartment complex on Lot 37, the parcel of land adjacent to Lidl and the Whetstone Drive/Montgomery Village Avenue entrance to the Whetstone community.
After a very successful sales launch in 2021, Ryan Homes is making great progress in building and delivering new homes at Bloom Montgomery Village. Areas 4 and 5 (Magnolia and Lilac) are complete and all homes occupied. Areas 3B (Willow) and 6B (Juniper) are also close to 100% occupied. On the west side of Montgomery Village Avenue, Area 1 (Hawthorne) is currently under construction, with a number of units already completed and occupied. Finally, and after much anticipation, the new David B. Humpton Park had its Grand Opening at the end of May.
On Friday, Aug. 11, Watkins Mill Athletics announced via their Facebook page that they had achieved Level 1 status within the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Honor Roll Program for the 2023-24 school year for the third year in a row.
