The Lakelands Community Association (LCA) did not have a quorum last month to hold its annual election. The election for three open Board spots has been rescheduled to Dec. 12. The LCA Board did approve the budget and homeowners will see a $2 fee increase in 2012.
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The City Council approved a resolution at the June 6 meeting approving six voting areas and polling places for the upcoming Nov. 8 city election. There has been no change in locations from the 2009 city election. Three Council seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 8 election, including the seats of Jud...
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The Montgomery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Joshua P. Starr as its candidate for superintendent of schools for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), pending final negotiations for employment and approval by the state superintendent of schools. Starr is currently the superintendent of the Stamford (Conn.) Public School system where he has...
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At least two more Gaithersburg residents have applied for the vacant alternate position on the city’s Planning Commission (PC). Lakelands resident Joe Coratola and former Gaithersburg Mayor Bruce Goldensohn (1978 – 1986) have applied for the position since it was re-advertised last month, according to Planning and Code Administration Director Greg Ossont. Kentlands residents...
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Let’s Get Serious About Gaithersburg Business Development To the Editor: I am extremely disappointed with our Mayor, City Council and City Manager Jones for their stated push for economic development. What are they thinking? The Knapp contract is at the top of my list of concerns — I have questioned this hire from the...
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On February 2, National Signing Day, seven Quince Orchard High School Cougars agreed to play varsity sports at the following colleges and universities: Peter Bowles – Towson State University – Baseball Leah Dagen – Manhattanville College – Basketball Jhamal Diggs – Johnson & Wales University -Volleyball Ian Harding – Frostburg State University- Lacrosse Eric...
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The Board of Education is hosting several forums this month and next to receive community input on the search for a new Montgomery County superintendent. The forums will be held throughout the county on three consecutive evenings at two locations each evening. Representatives of the executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), employed...
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Local Teachers Named Contest Finalists Two neighborhood teachers were recently chosen as finalists in The Gazette’s “My Favorite Teacher” contest. Among the Montgomery County nominees, Rachel Carson Elementary School (RCES) first grade teacher Erika Huyck was selected as a finalist in the elementary school category, and Lakelands Park Middle School (LPMS) health teacher Matthew...
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Oktoberfest Friendly faces, good food, beer, a new hay ride route and lots of entertainment. This annual Kentlands festival is a fall favorite, and this year’s attendance broke records. Congratulations to the Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) and the city of Gaithersburg for a great event. County Cuts News that county funding for a temporary...
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Registration is now open for Gaithersburg’s Winter Youth and Teen Sports programs. The lineup of activities includes: Start Smart Basketball (4/5 year olds) Hoop Dreams Basketball (grades K – 2) Boys and Girls Youth Basketball (grades 3 – 6) Boys and Girls Teen Basketball (grades 7 & 8) Boys and Girls Middle School Recreational...
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