February 2019 - From the Mayor

The Council and I have been receiving many questions of late with regards to a number of development projects that have been presented to the Town. The process for evaluating these projects actually began in 2008 when County Planning took steps to update our 30-year-old Sector Plan. This was a lengthy process that involved the Town Council, Town Residents, and the surrounding Kensington Community. Adopted by the County Council in 2012, the Kensington and Vicinity Sector Plan placed parameters…

The Mon., Jan. 14th Town Council Meeting (7:00 pm) will be held as scheduled

The Mayor and Council will convene as scheduled beginning at 7:00 pm for the Monday, January 14, 2019 Town Council Meeting.

Jan. 14th Brush Collection has been pushed to Tues., Jan. 15th

Brush (yard waste) collection scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019 has been pushed to Tuesday, January 15th due to the closure of the Montgomery County Transfer Station.

Crime Prevention Tips

Crime Prevention Tips from the Montgomery County Police The Montgomery County Police have asked that we remind residents about the importance of securing both your home and vehicles from potential thefts. The following Crime Prevention Brochures provide tips on how you may protect both your home and vehicles. Home Security – Safety Tips To Keep Your Home and Valuables Safe Prevent Theft From Vehicles – If they Can See It, They Can Steal It! Call the Police whenever you have been the…

NEW 2019 Trash, Brush, and Recycling Schedule

Holiday Collection Schedule Tues., Jan. 1st – No Collections Wed., Jan. 2nd – Trash, Brush, and Recycling Fri., Jan. 4th – Trash New 2019 Collection Schedule Beginning the week of Monday, January 7, 2019 Mondays – Brush only Tuesdays – Trash and Recycling Fridays – Trash only Please contact the Town staff with any questions: 301-949-2424.

December 2018 - From the Mayor

December 2018 – Around Town Journal Aside from Safeway and Strosniders, when was the last time you shopped local? With a thriving business district, along with a new bakery (Metropolitan Avenue) and Knowles Station set to open in early 2019, we are very fortunate to have so many local shopping options. In fact, if you have not had the chance to ‘Explore’ Kensington’s businesses of late, I would encourage all to attend Antique Row’s annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December…

Fall 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule

Leaf Collection Schedule The Town will begin our annual leaf collection the week of November 5th and run through the week of December 10th. There are no scheduled collection zones, as the Public Works Crew will monitor each street on a daily basis. Please place leaves to the Curb. Do NOT place leaves in the…

Notice of Referendum Concerning Annexation Resolution No. AR-01-2018

  NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION CONCERNING ANNEXATION RESOLUTION AR-01-2018 ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KENSINGTON ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 12.585+/- ACRES OF LAND BOUNDED BY ST. PAUL STREET, UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND PERRY AVENUE Please take notice that on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 AM and 12 PM, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kensington will conduct an annexation referendum election Adopted ANNEXATION RESOLUTION AR-01-2018 enlarges the…

Veteran's History Project - Interview with Harley Higgins

The Veteran’s History Project, a program of the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center, conducted an interview with Kensington resident Harley Higgins in May 2018 to discuss his time serving as a Commander with the United States Navy.      

October 2018 - From the Mayor

October 2018 Around Town Journal We recently installed new Wayfinding signs along Connecticut, Armory, Howard, and Metropolitan Avenues to help direct visitors to our Historic Business District, along with other points of interest. Also, you may have noticed that we have temporarily removed our Gateway signs, which are currently being refurbished and will be back by Thanksgiving. The ‘I Found it in Kensington’ campaign officially kicked-off on October 22nd and will run through…