Sonic waves may be the wave of the future for getting rid of the algae that covers much of Lake Varuna. Gaithersburg city officials are considering using an ultrasonic algae control device to kill the filamentous algae growing in the lake at the entrance to the Lakelands community. The battle against the algae in...
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Complaints about subpar restoration work are following Verizon as the company continues to install FiOS in the city limits of Gaithersburg. Currently, crews are digging holes for the fiber optic service in Quince Orchard Park (QOP). Community Manager Ruchita Patel describes some of the FiOS restoration work in QOP as the “worse” she has...
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Hundreds of people packed the Montgomery County Council hearing room on August 30 to testify at a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing about the reliability of Pepco. The meeting began with dozens of elected leaders who testified on behalf of the residents they represent, including U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen, State Delegate Kumar...
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The city of Gaithersburg has received pledges of $3,070 for the assistance fund set up just a few days ago to help 39 residents who were forced out of their homes on August 12 because of severe storm damage. “Some faith based organizations have indicated that they will be contributing their collections taken up...
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The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) is bringing its investigation of Pepco to Rockville. A public hearing is scheduled for August 30, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Montgomery County Council’s 3rd Floor Hearing Room (100 Maryland Avenue) to discuss the reliability and quality of the electric distribution service of Pepco. Those who want...
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The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) is launching an investigation into the reliability and quality of the electric distribution service of Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) following a slew of complaints from Maryland customers after the July 25, August 5 and August 12 power outages. At press time, a legislative-type hearing was set for...
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July’s Pepco bills have arrived, leaving some area residents with sticker shock and others simply frustrated. Hot days and the 150 percent energy tax increase that went into effect July 1 are to blame. For the first time ever, Kentlands resident Susan Brann’s bill topped $300, which “is just ridiculous for a townhouse,” she...
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Gaithersburg City Council member Cathy Drzyzgula wants to know more about the severe storm that caused so much damage in the East Deer Park, Observatory Heights, West Deer Park and Greater Historic District neighborhoods on August 12. Shortly after the storm, Drzyzgula contacted the National Weather Service (NWS) and she plotted the storm damaged...
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One Gaithersburg resident is describing the Olde Towne and Deer Park neighborhoods as resembling a “war zone” after an early morning thunderstorm toppled and uprooted trees, downed power lines and even blew off portions of a roof from a historic commercial building on August 12. At press time, city code inspectors condemned four houses...
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Gaithersburg officials plan to survey the rate of recycling among city residents in September. “We will have our recycling contractor conduct a week-long survey of all households to determine the rate of recycling participation,” said Ollie Mumpower, engineering services director. “The survey will be a simple tracking of how many homes put out bins,...
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