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

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.

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.      

Kensington 8K Race

Race Map Street Closure Information Fun and Fast for 25 Years For 25 years, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race – a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement. Race in Kensington on September 22, 2018! Our Community Event Known throughout the DC Area as a true community race – parents and kids cheering on each other and welcomed visitors running through our Town and Rock Creek Park. Benefits Local Schools Four…

Kensington Labor Day Parade

The 51st Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival