Monday, April 15, 2013
The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Gaithersburg residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on the fiscal year 2014 budget and proposed property tax increase at Monday evening's mayor and City Council meeting. City Manager Tony Tomasello's propsed budget is the largest in Gaithersburg history. It does not propose an increase in Gaithersburg's property tax rate, but would be exceeding the constant tax rate set by the state. Joining Mayor Sidney Katz and the Council will be members of the District 17 delegation, who are attending the meeting to give a brief presentation on highlights of the 2013 legislative session. Sen. Jennie Forehand, Dels. Kumar Barve, Jim Gilchrist and Luiz Simmons are expected to attend. The full agenda can be viewed on the city of …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news this week: Join the Murder Mystery Investigation at Kentlands Mansion If you love a good mystery or have ever wanted to solve a crime, then “Murder at the Mansion” is for you. Enjoy up-close audience interaction as you join the investigation of a murder that has been committed at Kentlands Mansion. The mystery unfolds on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is $38, $35 for city of Gaithersburg residents, and includes hors d’oeuvres and show. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar. Seating is limited and early reservation is suggested. Visit the city of Gaithersburg website for more information. Installation of Pepco Smart Meters The Maryland Public …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Let us know if you think lawmakers can agree on a better state budget.
In early April, the Maryland Legislature passed a "doomsday budget" that would require $512 million in cuts across the state, which would be felt everywhere from classrooms and libraries to police departments and nonprofits. Now, they're heading back to Annapolis to fix it. Gov. Martin O'Malley and state legislators have agreed to reconvene the General Assembly on May 14 to address the budget cuts, the Associated Press reported Wednesday afternoon. Only two weeks ago, Montgomery County representatives to the General Assembly told the Gaithersburg City Council exactly what they thought of the so-called "doomsday budget." Sen. Jennie Forehand, D-Montgomery County, called the budget "truly terrible." Fellow Montgomery County Democratic Del. …
