The Week in Potomac, Aug. 15, 2012
The Week in Potomac: No Referendum?; Honoring WWII Veterans; November Ballot Charter ; Zoning Rewrite Project; Repairs at Angler’s; Fall Recreation; Great Falls Stewards; C&O Canal 5K; Honoring Fallen Ranger; Park After Dark; Democracy in Action; Fluent Election Judges; Get Involved: County Committees
Residents Blast Pepco
‘It Wasn’t a Sustainable Place To Live’
The Maryland Public Service Commission held the first of eight public hearings across the state this month to ask residents about experiences during the June 29 Derecho Storm. More than 200 citizens attended the public hearing at Montgomery County Council headquarters in Rockville Tuesday, Aug. 7.
Organic Farmer Sent Packing?
Judge Robert A. Greenberg of Circuit Court issues stay Tuesday, effects unclear.
Editor’s note: As the Almanac headed to press on Tuesday, the effects of two court proceedings and the governor’s opinion cast uncertainty over county plans to take control of the Brickyard organic farm on Aug. 16 to turn it into soccer fields. This story was written Tuesday before the conclusion of the hearings.
Will Maravell Go or Stay?
Organic farmer told to vacate land Aug. 15; challenge to occur in Montgomery County Circuit Court Aug. 14.
The county told Nick Maravell that he must vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15 so it can move forward with plans for soccer fields. Maravell asked to stay.
County To Take Over Land; Lawsuits Upcoming
Organic farmer told to vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15; county to take possession the next day.
The tongue lashing began in the form of a footnote — the ninth footnote — on page 11 of the State Board of Education’s legal opinion.
Please Work Together
Judge rejects county’s filing to dismiss Brickyard Coalition complaint.
Like a parent, Circuit Court Judge Ronald B. Rubin intervened. “Don’t delete it, don’t destroy it. We will fight about it … but please do it,” said Judge Rubin. “County, please try to get this done, please,” he said.
Coping with Storm’s Aftermath
Virtually all homes and businesses were without power in 100 degree heat after intense storm.
Winds more than 70 miles per hour swept through Potomac Friday night, June 29. Power went as the storm blew into Potomac with hurricane force winds sounding like a freight train.
Garlic Mustard Challenge
Invasive plant threatens forest understory, bird habitat.
The invasive garlic mustard plant has advanced rapidly into the C&O Canal National Historical Park and endangers the ecology of native plants and animals.
County Awards Brickyard to MSI
Farmland could be turned over for soccer fields in August.
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett officially awarded 20-acres of farmland on Brickyard Road to Montgomery Soccer, Inc. to develop into four soccer fields. MSI will develop the fields under a sublease from the County.
Churchill Student Honored as Everyday Hero
Teenager honored for saving the life of a cardiac victim on the soccer field.
Duncan Seguin, 16, saved his co-referee’s life at a Labor Day soccer tournament in Olney last fall.
Emergency Legislation Could Impact Brickyard
County executive and council authority on land disposition to be discussed at Tuesday’s public hearing.
Council President Roger Berliner faced more than 100 angry citizens in January, the day before County Executive Isiah "Ike" Leggett and the county issued a request for proposals to build soccer fields on Brickyard Road.
FOI Request Illuminates Early County Plans
Council prepares legislation to reduce Executive’s power; citizens prepare for $40 million lawsuit.
The County Council introduced emergency legislation Tuesday, March 13 that would require the Council to approve any sale or lease of County property before it becomes final.
‘No Child Left Inside’
2nd generation farmer seeks to continue educational agriculture on Nick’s Organic Farm.
The movement for “No Child Left Inside” encompasses both environmental education and efforts to combat childhood obesity.
Old Tensions Delay Falls Road Fire House Expansion
Montgomery County declines to fund its share of project.
County Executive Isiah Leggett removed the $7 million renovation and addition project to Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 30 on Falls Road from his current proposed Capital Improvement Program. What was originally supposed to be a joint project between the county and the Cabin John volunteers is now on hold because of a disagreement over ownership.
Proposal for Reducing Odor Causes Stink
Construction seeks to eliminate stench from sewer line vents.
Construction along the C&O Canal to help eliminate stench is currently causing a stink. The parking lot at Anglers Inn on MacArthur Boulevard, used by kayakers enjoying the Potomac River as well as runners, hikers and bikers traversing the Billy Goat Trail and towpath, is now filled with construction equipment and no parking signs. The public can’t access the lower lot at this time.
River Road Bike Path Moves Forward
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation intends to build a 1,200-foot, five-foot wide bike path on the north side of River Road, from Riverwood Drive to River Oaks Lane. The county will need to acquire the land, finalize engineering and begin construction. The target completion date of the $400,000 project is Spring 2013.
County Shoots For Solution to Deer
Long concerns about deer could shorten safety zone for bow hunters.
Bow hunters have to be precise and accurate, said Mark Eakin, who testified before Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee late last month.
Long Concerns About Deer Could Shorten Safety Zone For Bow Hunters
County Shoots for Deer Solution
Bow hunters have to be precise and accurate, said Mark Eakin, who testified before Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee late last month.
Roller Rink Adapts to Need
County hopes to adapt roller hockey rink for accessible sports this fiscal year.
Some of Pam Yerg’s players use crutches and walkers and "struggle through the ruts and grass and the mud" to be part of soccer activities and games
Nation’s River Is ‘Struggling’
Volunteers encouraged to join clean-up effort.
The Potomac River is struggling, according to the Potomac Conservancy’s State of Nation’s River. The Conservancy cites the challenge of protecting the river in a variety of settings in its annual report, which lowered the letter grade given to the health of the river late last year to a "D." Since 2007, the grade has been "D+."
Appeal Filed over Oaklyn Tennis Bubble
West Montgomery County Citizens Association has formally challenged the Montgomery County Circuit Court ruling that permitted the Potomac Swim and Recreation Association to install and operate its tennis bubble on Oaklyn Drive.
County Dribbles to Goal
County issues request for proposals for soccer fields on Brickyard Road farm site.
Council President Roger Berliner (D-1) looked to the colorful banners in Potomac Presbyterian Church — "peace, love, joy" — before he alerted more than a hundred angry citizens that Isiah "Ike" Leggett and the county would issue its request for proposals to build soccer fields on Brickyard Road the next day.
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