Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council is accepting applicants to serve on its Board of Appeals, the five-member quasi-judicial panel which settles land zoning and development disputes. The open position can be filled by a Democrat, Republican or a voter not affiliated with any political party. Current board member Caryn Hines’ term expires in September, creating an […]

It’s Wednesday, Aug. 5, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County. 1. Board of Appeals Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for the Montgomery County Board of Appeals is today at 5 p.m. Afterwards, councilmembers will evaluate applications. 2. COVID-19 Testing Canceled: Free COVID-19 testing in Germantown and Wheaton is canceled […]

The Montgomery County Council holds a public hearing Tuesday night on short-term rentals, an effort to regulate Airbnb and similar services that allow homeowners to rent out portions of their homes for short periods. The council is considering changes to the county’s hotel regulations and licensing to bed-and-breakfast establishments. The hearing takes place at 7:30 […]

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for a four-year term on the county Board of Appeals. And County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking new members for the Board of Social Services, the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs and the Charter Review Commission. The term of Board of Appeals Chair Carolyn Shawaker will expire in September […]

Gaithersburg officials are remembering longtime city resident and volunteer Richard Knoebel, who died, at age 91, at his home on May 13. Mayor Jud Ashman has released the following statement: “The Gaithersburg City Council and I, along with the entire Gaithersburg community, are deeply saddened by the passing of a long time resident and friend […]

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to receive a report today from the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) that describes school funding and allocation patterns within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The report, titled Resources and Staffing Among MCPS Schools, compares differences in class size, staff tenure, per pupil expenditures and teacher salary costs between […]

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for two four-year terms on the County Board of Appeals. The terms of Stan Boyd (Democrat) and David Perdue (unaffiliated) expire in September 2015. Perdue, currently serving as chair, has completed two full terms and is therefore not eligible to apply for reappointment. Boyd will be completing his […]

The Montgomery County Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied Costco a special exception to put a 16-pump gas station in Wheaton. The board voted unanimously in favor of adopting an earlier report from Martin L. Grossman, hearing examiner and director for the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings. Grossman recommended denial of the special exception […]

Costco should not be given a special exception to construct a 16-pump gas station on its property in Wheaton, according to  a hearing examiner with the Montgomery County Board of Appeals. The report by Martin L. Grossman, hearing examiner and director for the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings, was released late last week. According to the […]

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Montgomery County Board of Appeals. Catherine Titus’s second term will expire in September 2014. She also serves as chair of the board. County law provides that the Council may designate a member of the board for the position of chair. The Council […]