Town News

Utility Work Update

Click here for the map showing the current status of utility and infrastructure repair work.

As part of the current phase of work, Washington Gas is installing new gas mains and house service connections on the streets shown in green on the map.  ...

Climate & Environment Committee 2020 Priorities Survey

The Climate & Environment Committee is conducting an online survey so residents can provide input on its list of nineteen proposed initiatives for 2020.  Initiatives include events, campaigns, research, and projects.  The survey is o...

Farm Women's Market Site Redevelopment Plans -- Update

Planning Board Approves Sketch Plans for Two Projects

At its October 24 meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the two redevelopment projects included in the Bethesda Market Sketch Plan.  The first approved project is the EYA-Berns...

Zimmerman Park Concept Master Plans

On October 23, the Town Council held a work session to review and discuss conceptual master plans for Zimmerman Park.  Over the past several months, the Town has been working with a landscape architect to develop plans for various amenities in Zi...

Town Adopts New Landscape Equipment Noise Regulations

At its July 16 meeting, the Town Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Town’s noise control regulations by modifying the times when gas-powered and electric or battery-powered landscaping equipment may be used in the Town.  The ordi...

County Council Adopts New Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units

The County Council adopted Zoning Text Amendment 19-01 (ZTA 19-01) “Accessory Residential Uses – Accessory Apartments” on July 23, 2019.  ZTA 19-01, which goes into effect on December 31, 2019, makes substantial chan...

Gas Main Replacement Work

Washington Gas has begun an infrastructure replacement project in the northeast portion of the Town.  

The project involves replacing the existing gas mains in the street and the service lines to each house.  Any gas meters that are locat...