Proposed Summit Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is proposing to reconstruct the existing sidewalk along Summit Avenue from Prospect Street to Knowles Avenue. The proposed new sidewalk will be six-feet-wide with a variable of 0 to 3-foot wide greenspace buffer bewteen the sidewalk and roadway. Project Site Plan MCDOT Letter and Arborist Report At this time, MCDOT is requesting feedback, specifically from residents along Summit Avenue, of the proposal. If you wish to comment,…

2021 Town Election Results

2021 Town Election Darin R. Bartram – 246 Conor D. Crimmins – 318 Tim Willard – 151 Total Ballots Cast: 387, including 127 Absentee Ballots. There are 1,572 registered voters within the Town.

Kensington Crossing (10619 Connecticut Avenue) Community Meeting

The Developer for the proposed Kensington Crossing project (10619 Connecticut Avenue) will be holding a virtual Community Meeting to review the plans for the redevelopment of the property. The project proposes to redevelop the property with up to approximately 11,007 square feet of commercial/retail use, including a drive-thru, and associated surface parking. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 pm Virtual Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/689764605 Call in Number:…

Candidate Forum Video

A Candidate Forum was held, via Zoom, on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Click here to watch the forum, or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0139udcFHtI The Candidate Forum was moderated by Sean McMullen and Rob Sachs. The moderators accepted questions in advance of the Candidate Forum. During this Town Council Candidates Forum Darin R. Bartram, Conor D. Crimmins, and Tim Willard answered questions from Kensington residents. There are two council positions open. The 2021 Kensington…

Public Notice - Temporary Sidewalk Closure (4000 Block of Knowles Avenue)

PUBLIC NOTICE – Temporary Sidewalk Closure (4000 block of Knowles Avenue)  As part of the previous public hearings and approval processes for the 4000 Knowles Avenue Townhouse project known as The Towns at Knowles Station, 4000 Knowles Venture, LLC, will be Closing a segment of sidewalk on the Southside of Knowles Avenue between Summit Ave. and Detrick Ave.  However, the community will be able to cross Knowles Avenue at Summit and Connecticut Avenues, thereby keeping the desired pedestrian…

Assistant to the Town Manager

Assistant to the Town Manager – The Town of Kensington, Maryland, seeks a dynamic professional to serve as our Assistant to the Town Manager. This position will be tasked to perform intermediate professional and administrative work in support of the Town Manager. The skill set will require excellent problem analysis, research, writing, project management, and communication while working with residents and community stakeholders. The community will value your professionalism and accessibility…

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY22) Budget Ordinance Introduced

The Mayor and Town Council Introduced Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY22) Budget Ordinance No. O-02-2021 at the March 8, 2021 Town Council Meeting. The Public Hearing has been set for Monday, April 12, 2021, 7:00 pm.  AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AND ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 – 2022 (FY22) BUDGET AND TO LEVY A TAX ON CERTAIN REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF §6-203 OF THE TAX-PROPERTY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AS AMENDED.    

Ordinance No. O-01-2021 Adopted

The Mayor and Town Council Adopted Ordinance No. O-01-2021 at the March 8, 2021 Town Council Meeting. The Public Hearing was held on Monday, February 8, 2021, 7:00 pm. An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kensington Amending Chapter 2,  “Government and Administration”, Article 2, “Elections”, Section 2-201, “General Voter Registration”, Section 2-202, “Distribution of Absentee Ballots”, Section 2-203, “Procedures of Absentee Voting”, and Section 2-204,…

Council Presentations - February 8, 2021

Pedestrian and Bicycling Access & Safety Working Group Initial Report to the Mayor and Town Council Presentation to the Mayor and Town Council Development Review Board Thrive Montgomery 2050 and ZTA 20-07 PEPCO Presentation LED Street Light Options

Ordinance No. O-03-2020 Adopted - County Pesticide Law

The Kensington Town Council adopted Ordinance No. O-3-2020 at the February 8, 2021 Town Council Meeting. Ordinance No. O-03-2020 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF KENSINGTON TO AMEND CHAPTER VIII, “HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS”, BY ENACTING ARTICLE 9, “PESTICIDES”, TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER 33B, of the Montgomery County Code entitled “Pesticides”, which contains various provisions to protect the health of the public AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. The…