After being forced to cancel the parade last year due to the pandemic, Burtonsville Day will be returning this year on September 25th (rain or shine).
The annual celebration includes food trucks/vendors, activities for children, a parade, live music & performances, public services, and other attractions.
During its July 29th meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board will review the design for the renovation of Columbia Local Park at 14900 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.
Per the planning board documents, the recommended facility plan converts the two existing tennis courts into a dog park. The dog park consists of an 8,200-square-foot large dog area and a 2,700-square-foot small dog area, both accessed via a central, double-gated vestibule that allows owners to safely leash and unleash their dogs before entering or exiting the park.
House Fire Sunday Night in Burtonsville
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reported that last night around 11PM there was a large house fire on Holly Spring Dr in Burtonsville.
This post was updated to reflect the correct location of the Little Caesers restaurant, it was previously reported as Burtonsville.
The Little Caesars Pizza at 13801 Outlet Dr in Briggs Chaneyhas closed. The restaurant is listed as “permanently closed” on Google and the location has been removed from the corporate website.
Tobacco Hut Now Open, The Party Place Opening Soon (Burtonsville)
One of the two newest additions to Burtonsville Town Center is now open, with its next door neighbor opening very soon.
Driver Killed After US-29 Crash
Around 5:30 Monday morning, Montgomery County Police and Fire&Rescue responded to a crash on Northbound US-29 near Briggs Chaney Road. Responders arrived and transported the sole occupant from the single vehicle crash to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Jersey Mike’s, which has eight locations in Montgomery County, will be donating 100% of their sales nationwide to charity on Wednesday, March 29th. The promotion is a part of Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” and sales are expected to be over $20 million for the day. According to Jersey Mike’s, “Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year. Each location prepares by staffing up and ordering extra food, ensuring there is plenty of meat, cheese, bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon to meet the high demand. The more you order, the more Jersey Mike’s gives. Whether in-store, through Jersey Mike’s app or through third-party delivery partners, proceeds from every single sale this Wednesday — including subs, chips, drinks, and catering orders — will go to local charities.”
Fiery Crash in Burtonsville Early This Morning Leaves Two People Hospitalized
A vehicle struck a utility pole which caused lines to fall and light the car on fire, early this morning in Burtonsville.
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Awarded BGE Grant
The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $6,500 Emergency Response and Safety grant from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), as part of BGE’s Emergency Response and Safety Grant Program.
Feature Photo courtesy of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.
2020 has certainly been a difficult year for everyone, however it has been especially trying for essential workers including emergency responders. While fire departments faced numerous new challenges associated with the COVID pandemic, many departments also maintained their holiday traditions.
Kona Ice is Coming to Olney/Burtonsville and Surrounding Areas
Scott and Staci Gilreath announced that they’ll be bringing Kona Ice to Olney, Ashton, Sandy Spring, Colesville, Burtonsville, Spencerville, and Laurel.