Hello Neighbors,

Tonight at 7:30pm the Mayor & City Council will hold a public tour and discussion at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) site that backs up to our community.  

As mentioned previously, The Gaithersburg Capital budget allocates $1.4 million over the course of the next couple years to develop a city park on this 10-acre Consumer Product Safety Commission site. The City Council is just at the beginning of that process and will be soliciting lots of community input over the coming months before any plans for the site are finalized.

Anyone who would like to attend can simply just show up at 7:30pm. Just drive up the CPSC entrance road off of Darnestown. The gate should be open.

Some background:
http://gaithersburg.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/gaithersburg-acquires-former-consumer-product-safety-commission-testing-lab

Thanks,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Given tonight’s forecast of an 80% chance of severe thunderstorms, and tomorrow night’s forecast of a 100% chance of spectacular, we have decided to move our End of School Party to tomorrow night.

We will move the start time one hour earlier, so the party will run from 5 PM until 10 PM.

Here are the new updated details:
WHAT: Washingtonian Woods End of School Pool Party
WHERE: Pool
WHEN: Saturday, June 14th, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. 
Glass containers are prohibited on the pool deck.

Please help us spread the word.

Come celebrate the End of School and Beginning of Summer! The Washingtonian Woods HOA is hosting a Pool Party on Friday, June 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Pool.

Dear Neighbors,

Moments ago the Gaithersburg City Council unanimously passed the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, which takes effect July 1. I wanted to share with you a few highlights that will benefit our Washingtonian Woods neighborhood:

The Capital budget allocates $1.4 million over the course of the next couple years to develop a city park on the 10-acre Consumer Product Safety Commission site. We are just at the beginning of that process and will be soliciting lots of community input over the coming months before any plans for the site are finalized. I encourage you to send me your thoughts and ideas for the future park. But I am looking forward to celebrating the opening of this great community amenity in the next couple years.

Additionally, available funds of $134,500 will support the design of infill lighting along Midsummer Drive, to improve nighttime safety and visibility, as requested by our HOA leadership.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.

Best,
Ryan
Ryan Spiegel
Gaithersburg City Council
203 Midsummer Drive

[email protected]

Hello Neighbors,

As some of you may already know, the Muddy Branch Road recommended alignment for the CCT (Corridor Cities Transitway), was recently relocated to the median of Muddy Branch Road after some push back from the residents of Mission Hills.  It had previously been planned to run along the Mission Hills side of Muddy Branch Road.

For those of you wishing to read the full report (released 5/21/14) discussing the four BRT alignment options that were studied, you may download it here.

A map showing the four alignment options considered can be found here.

And, for those interested in learning more about the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) as a whole, the web site for the project can be found here.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Official registration is on Friday, May 2^nd from 5:00 to 7:30 in the downstairs pool house. Bring your payment on Friday, May 2^nd. Yes, you should bring your children then. The coaches will be available for your swimmer to meet and greet them. We will be taking registration with payment, help you sign up for your four volunteer slots, and a representative from Aardvark will be there for swim suit sizing and ordering.

Online registration is open as of May 1^st:  www.wwdwaves.org

Team Representative: Mary Alice Spivey
Contact phone: 301-840-2020 (h) 240-361-8648 (c)
e-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Team Representative: Dan Goldsamt
Contact phone: 301-213-0242
e-mail: [email protected]

4/28/14

Spring has finally arrived! With Spring comes spring inspections. During the month of May, every Homeowner’s lot and house exterior will be inspected to verify that every property is in full compliance with the Association’s governing documents. It is important that every homeowner properly maintain their property to raise home values and ensure that every Homeowner enjoys our vibrant community. You can take preventative steps now to ensure that you do not receive an architectural compliance letter from the Association. Below are some common items that are frequently cited during these property inspections:

• Rotting wood trim
• Missing or loose roof shingles
• Damaged/missing window shutters
• Faded paint or dirty siding
• Damaged or leaning mailboxes
• Unsecured outdoor play equipment that is not put away when not in use
• Bulk/loose items on the property that are not kept out of public view
• Trash cans/recycle bins not stored out of public view except on collection days
• Tall grass and overgrown landscape

Thank you in advance for taking the time to inspect your property and make all the necessary repairs. Remember that maintaining your home is not only an obligation as a Washingtonian Woods HOA Member, but it also has a directly related effect on resale values of homes inside the community. If you notice any common area improvements that need attention, please notify Property Management People at the phone number listed below.

Please remember that if you are planning on making any changes/improvements to the exterior of your property, you must first submit an Architectural Change Application (which can be downloaded from the community website — www.washwoods.orq) and receive written approval from the Association before proceeding with the work.

Please contact Property Management People at 301-963-3337 if you have any questions regarding this notice.

Kyle Thomas