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There was a big turnout for the Kentlands 25th anniversary celebratory event, “Birth of a Community,” at Largent’s Restaurant and Bar on Feb. 16. Approximately 150 people attended the event, including many elected and appointed officials as well as dozens of Kentlands residents and volunteers. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Mike Watkins, who served as […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz proclaims Jan. 4, 2014 as Gaithersburg Library Day in the city of Gaithersburg. Related posts:  

In this MyMCMedia extras, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Michael Sesma shares the community’s excitement for the Gaithersburg Library where he renewed his library card on opening day. He also talks about the need for overflow parking. Take a look: Related posts:  

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Michael Sesma is asked for his reaction to news that State Senator Jennie Forehand (D-District 17) is retiring after this legislative session. Take a look: The Maryland primary is scheduled for June 24.   Related posts:  

UPDATED It is official: Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz is running for the District 3 Montgomery County Council seat. Mayor Katz said he will make a formal announcement about his upcoming campaign later this month. ORIGINAL POST Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz has confirmed he is considering a run for Montgomery County Council. In a telephone conversation […]

UPDATED Water has been restored to Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) customers in the West Riding community of Gaithersburg after a water main break left 185 residential customers without water for most of the day on Dec. 28. WSSC spokesperson Kira Calm Lewis said the 12-inch water main break was reported to WSSC at 7 […]

UPDATED The three incumbents in the upcoming City of Gaithersburg election are running for reelection unopposed. The filing deadline closed at 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 and city officials said Mayor Sidney Katz and Gaithersburg City Council members Henry Marraffa and Michael Sesma are the only candidates who filed to run in the Nov. 5 […]

Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for Mayor and two City Council Members on Tuesday, November 5. The Mayor and Council Members each serve a four-year term. The terms of office for Mayor Sidney Katz and Council Members Henry F. Marraffa, Jr. and Michael A. Sesma will expire in November. Residents interested in running for […]

A representative from the National League of Cities (NLC) told Congress on Feb. 15 that the nation’s water infrastructure is aging and that cities face a backlog of projects and funding challenges that were only made worse by the recent economic downturn. Gaithersburg City Councilmember Michael Sesma testified on NLC’s behalf before the House Energy […]

It was an easy and scenic drive along the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains into Charlotte. As we approached Charlotte a single tall profile stood out above the trees, then a few more to reveal a modern urban, compact hi-rise skyline but we turned north to Concord for the Maryland delegation headquarters at […]