Gaithersburg City Hall Reacts To Boston Bombing

Two Gaithersburg police officers stationed in the hallway leading to City Hall's Council Chambers during Monday evening's Mayor and City Council meeting provided a stark reminder of the bombings at the Boston Marathon earlier in the day.

"Our presence at City Hall is precautionary," Officer Dan Lane, a Gaithersburg police spokesman, told Patch. "There are no known threats or concerns."

There is no other increased police presence in the city but officers "are vigilant and reminded to remain aware of their surroundings and any suspicious activities that may occur," Lane said.

Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney A. Katz opened the meeting with a moment of silence, asking those in the audience to keep the victims of Monday afternoon's bombings in their thoughts.

Click here for more Patch coverage of the bombings.