Freedom, Justice and Equality for All

The Town of Kensington joins other cities and Towns in the State of Maryland supporting the Maryland Municipal League President, Ryan Spiegel’s June 9th racial injustice statement condemning all forms of bigotry, racism and hatred. Statement by MML President Ryan Spiegel regarding racial injustice with the unanimous support of the Executive Committee – June 9, 2020 The recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, along with so many others throughout our nation,…

2020 Town Election Results

2020 Town Election Results:   Mayor   {Pete Fosselman•368} {Tracey Furman•420}   Town Council   {Nate Engle•511} {Jon A. Gerson•356} {Bridget Hill-Zayat•549}   Total Ballots Cast: 790, with 27 additional Ballots disqualified by the Board of Election Supervisors. There are 1,611 registered voters within the Town.

2020 Town Election Candidate Forum

  Mayoral Candidate Forum (please click link). Town Council Candidate Forum (please click link).

DRAFT Town Election Plan

The Mayor and Council will discuss and review the DRAFT Town Election Plan (Download by clicking link) at the Monday, May 11, 2020, 7:00 pm, Town Council Meeting.Town of Kensington Emergency Plan for Town Election (2)

April 2020 - From the Mayor

As we enter our seventh week since the first COVID-19 emergency order was issued in Maryland on March 5th, we have all witnessed the devastating impact this disease has taken not only on our community, but the world around us. Unfortunately, there is no definitive date on when we can begin to regroup and move forward from this public health pandemic. However, I want to assure everyone that the Town Council, Staff, and I will continue to stay the course by keeping our residents and business…

COVID-19 – Town Operational Updates – March 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Business Community: Governor Hogan has issued a ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order, effective 8:00 pm this evening (3/30), in an effort to help contain the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within Maryland. I encourage everyone to adhere to the Governor’s Executive Order by staying home at this time, unless essential travel is necessary. While the Executive Order is necessarily restrictive toward non-essential activity, please be reminded that engaging in…

COVID-19 – Town Operational Updates – March 27, 2020

Dear Residents and Business Community: While we have all been impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and have seen both the physical and economic toll this disease has taken throughout the world, I would like to take this moment to reflect on how wonderfully our community has pulled together thus far. Whether it is our residents continuing to support our local businesses through carry-out or online offerings, or finding joy through the overwhelming response to the Rainbow Hunt on…

COVID-19 - Town Operational Updates - March 23, 2020

Dear Residents and Business Community: In accordance with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order this morning to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by closing all nonessential businesses, organizations, establishments and facilities within Maryland, the Town will be taking the following measures: Town Operating Hours The Town’s operational hours will be modified to 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Monday – Friday), effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 until the emergency Executive Order is revoked…

COVID-19 Town Operational Updates - March 20, 2020

Dear Kensington Residents and Business Community: While we continue to adapt to the rapidly changing situation by adhering to the recommendations by both the State of Maryland and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we would like to provide the following updates to the community. Town Parks The Town will be posting Advisory signs at all Town and County Parks within our corporate limits later today advising the public that Social Distancing is in effect within…

March 2020 - From the Mayor

While this winter has been a disappointment for snow enthusiasts anxiously awaiting their next snow day adventure, our mild winter has allowed the Town’s Public Works Crew get a jump start on the spring cleanup. The Crew has been busy cleaning and mulching flower beds, laying sod and grass seed, and preparing for the spring mowing season. The Town will also schedule a street sweeping for early April and the Town staff will be circulating information later this month. The Town’s 2020…