Leaf Collection to begin Monday, Nov 4

Leaf collection will begin Monday, November 4 2019 and run through Monday, December 9. The Town will begin our annual leaf collection the week of November 4th and run through the week of December 9th. There are no scheduled collection zones, as the Public Works Crew will monitor each street on a daily basis. Please do not include grass clippings, mulch, twigs, or small branches within leaf piles, as this may damage our leaf vacuum. If your leaf pile contains any materials besides leaves,…

October 2019 - From the Mayor

The Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings with Montgomery County issued a decision of denial on October 8, 2019 with regards to CU19-03, an application for conditional use (self-storage) at 10619 Connecticut Avenue. The applicant, 1784 Capital Holdings, has appealed the decision of the Hearing Examiner to the Board of Appeals. While we are disappointed that the applicant has chosen to appeal the Hearing Examiner’s decision, the Council and I are prepared to provide the necessary…

52nd Annual Labor Day Parade & Festival

The 52nd Annual Labor Day Parade & Festival is Monday, September 2, 2019. At 10am the parade start at St. Paul Park and heads toward Connecticut Avenue. You’ll enjoy marching bands, equestrian show groups, dance teams, floats, ambassadors and more! The parade makes its way through town, ending at the grandstand at Noyes Children’s Library. Click here for the parade map and here for the street closings. From 9am to 2pm the festival comes alive on Armory Avenue and Mitchell Street…

Day of the Book Festival

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival has been a tradition in the town of Kensington for over a decade. What makes this festival so special is its connection to the past while bringing loved ones together. Day of the Book is an International holiday that is celebrated through the gifts of books and roses. Learn about this popular Kensington event in this YouTube video created and produced by Montgomery Municipal Cable.

Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Kensington, Maryland is accepting applications for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. Our community consists of 2,100 residents and 250 businesses in a picturesque historic town located approximately five miles north of Washington, DC. The successful candidate will be tasked with performing administrative, professional and investigative work to enforce various Town Codes and Ordinances by conducting field inspections, preparing and presenting reports, and issuing…

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

The Town of Kensington is assigned to Montgomery County Police Department’s Bethesda 2nd District. Emergency  (Police & Fire)…….911 Non-Emergency Police…………..301-279-8000 2nd District Main Number…….240- 773-6700 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…

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.

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…