By Claire Lane Mike Watkins is an internationally known architect and town planner who lives and works in Kentlands, the neighborhood he helped to plan. Kentlands resident Claire Lane interviewed Mike to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kentlands charrette this June. In 1993, my husband, Pat, and I put a contract on a...
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Dear Editor: I was horrified to read the quote in the Town Courier’s May 4 edition from Wayne Stengel, who claimed that “there are many people who moved to the Kentlands because it is a premium living community and we...
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By Mike Cuthbert and Colin Jones Boys’ Lacrosse The Cougars had a bye in the first round of the playoffs and took the field at home against Thomas Johnson (TJ) in round two. The game(s) against TJ took two days to complete, but the end was inevitable from start. That may be the reason...
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By Pete Goetsch The sun is shining brighter and earlier every day. This is an exciting time for everyone who enjoys being outside. Who can resist the call of the playful sun poking its head over the horizon on a glorious Saturday morning? With the warmer weather come some challenges in staying active. While the weatherman may not know...
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By Colin Jones and Bradley Walker Girls’ Lacrosse After a relatively slow start, the Quince Orchard (QO) defense kicked in, the offense got up to speed, and the Cougars coasted to a 12-6 victory over Seneca Valley on April 26. In a symmetrical game, the scores were 6-3 in both halves. Top scorer for...
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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments recently approved a motion to reconsider its position on gun violence by a vote of 24-4-1. A substitute motion to ask for committee input and address how to handle potential legislative positions was approved by a vote of 26-2-1. At a city work session on April 8, Gaithersburg...
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By Colin Jones and Bradley Walker Boys’ Lacrosse The Wootton Patriots got off to a very quick start against Quince Orchard (QO) and never looked back as they defeated the Cougars 18-7. Several quick goals within the first two-and-a-half minutes of the contest set the tone for the Patriots. “They showed up and came...
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By Kenneth S. Savell, J.D., L.L.M. With the clock ticking down to April 15 and the days getting just a little bit warmer and longer, it is hard to focus on the annual ritual that is preparing taxes. Below are some tips to help those working on their taxes get through the myriad rules...
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In the March 22 issue of the Town Courier, the Police Blotter column included a report of a March 2 accident at the intersection of Lakelands Drive and Great Seneca Highway in which the retaining wall at the entrance to the neighborhood was damaged. Gaithersburg Police have revised their initial statement of the charges...
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Keep Kentlands Green and Clean To the Editor: Did you know that: * Kentlands was voted Readers’ Pick for Best Neighborhood in Gaithersburg by Bethesda Magazine (January/February 2013)? * And that the community of Kentlands was voted runner-up for the Green Awards for “green neighborhood or community” for Bethesda Magazine (November 2012)? We should...
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