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New 6th District Police Station in Gaithersburg Will Be Montgomery County’s First Renewable Energy-Designed Public Building

Published July 3, 2023 at 5:29PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by County Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Sidney Katz for the groundbreaking of a new 6th District County Police Station in Gaithersburg on June 29. The project represents County Executive Elrich’s commitment to renewable energy as it will be the first public NetZero, sustainably designed energy-efficient building in the County.

Serving the Upcounty, including the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities, the new 6th District station will be constructed at the northeast intersection of I-270 and Watkins Mill Road, near 222 Paramount Park Drive. Scheduled to open in spring 2025, the new 6th District Police Station will replace an outdated facility. It will have space to accommodate up to 178 department staff and volunteers and has been sized to meet the needs projected in the Police Chief’s Staffing Plan.

Situational Awareness: Private Fireworks Displays in Two Different Areas Tonight in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 1:17PM

Two private fireworks displays will take place in Montgomery County tonight (Monday, July 3rd). The events will take place at Chevy Chase Country Club (located at 6100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase) and Montgomery Country Club (located at 20908 Golf View Dr., Laytonsville).

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the clubs are hosting a ‘private/permitted event’ which will include a fireworks display & aerial explosions. The displays are scheduled to start at approximately 9:30pm at Chevy Chase Country Club and at approximately 9:20pm at Montgomery Country Club. The displays should last between 20 and 30 minutes. While the events are private, the fireworks will be visible in the surrounding areas.

Akira Ramen & Izakaya to Open Gaithersburg Location

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 12:44PM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 8:43PM

Akira Ramen & Izakaya will open a new location next to Ela Mesa Taste of Greece (109 Paramount Park Drive) in the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg. Construction has already started, but there’s plenty of work left to go before there’s a better idea of when the restaurant will open. Akira’s first restaurant opened in 2017 at The Galvan in Rockville.

Per Akira: At Akira Ramen, we specialize in taking the authentic ramen experience to the next level. First, we offer unique in-house broth that would suit everyones’ taste: Tonkatsu salt, Miso, Shoyu and Vegetable broth. With extra toppings as an option, you can customize your ramen anytime. Second, our thin and curly noodles are made in-house daily.

“What are they building on Great Seneca and Key West?” Work Continues on PSTA Site Between Gaithersburg and Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 7:11AM

If you’ve been in the area, you’ve likely noticed a big construction site on Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue between Gaithersburg and Rockville at the former site of the Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA). For about a year, crews have worked to demolish the PSTA buildings and work towards a new community that will include 630 dwelling units (pictures of the construction site can be seen below).

The remaining PSTA facilities were demolished and crews began working on the construction of four (4) multi-family buildings, townhouses, and multi-family two-over-two multi-family units for a total of 630 dwelling units for a standard method project density of 0.46 FAR and 30% Moderately Priced Dwelling Units. So far, actual construction of the buildings has not yet started, but is slated to start soon. The Applicant, The Elms at PSTA, proposed to build the residential units, infrastructure, and amenities in the project over nine (9) phases.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2023 at 5:21PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ava Smith, a missing 15-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Smith was last seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Boulevard. Smith is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has brown hair that is styled in a bob with bangs. She was last seen wearing a gray wool sweater and jeans. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Person Transported to Hospital After Accidentally Pinning Themselves Under Their Vehicle

By MCS Staff

Published July 2, 2023 at 5:17PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a person pinned beneath their own car in the area of 9700 Fields Rd near the Washingtonian Tower at approximately 2pm on Sunday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, “a person exiting their vehicle accidentally backed over themselves with car and were trapped/pinned underneath vehicle.” Rescue units rapidly extricated the person who was transported to the hospital with priority 1 (life-threatening) trauma. A video below, tweeted by Piringer, shows the extrication.

City of Gaithersburg Independence Day Closures and Recycling

By MCS Staff

Published July 1, 2023 at 10:21PM

Most City facilities & offices are closed on July 4, 2023, in observance Independence Day, with the exception of the following:

There is no fireworks display on July 4. The City fireworks display will take place at SummerFest on July 1 (raindate for fireworks only is July 2). Check the City’s website regularly for updates and follow us @GaithersburgEvents on Facebook and @GburgMD on Facebook & Twitter.

Update on Tonight’s Fireworks Displays

By Patrick Herron

Published July 1, 2023 at 7:36PM | Updated July 1, 2023 at 8:22PM

Montgomery County Recreation tweeted the following: “Due to inclement weather, our Independence Day celebration at Einstein High School is currently paused. Those at the event should seek shelter using the school’s cafeteria and the Ride On shuttle buses”

‼️A SEVERE STORM IS APPROACHING THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS SO WE ARE TEMPORARILY EVACUATING BOHRER PARK UNTIL THE STORM PASSES. PLEASE TAKE COVER IN YOUR VEHICLES OR AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER‼️

A List of Where to Buy Marijuana (Legally) in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published July 1, 2023 at 10:52AM

The sale of marijuana for recreational use in Maryland begins today, July 1. Below is a list of all the cannabis dispensaries located in Montgomery County. Visit the Maryland Cannabis Administration website for information on dispensaries across the state of the Maryland.

Bethesda:

Maria Membreno and Opioid Abatement Team Honored with Employee Awards by City of Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published July 1, 2023 at 7:13AM

At the Mayor and City Council meeting on Monday, July 3, 2023, Custodian/Maintenance Worker Maria (Chilo) Membreno and the Opioid Abatement Team will be recognized with EmployeeRecognition Awards for the first quarter of calendar year 2023.

Made up of peers from each department, Gaithersburg’s Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) reviews nominations for individuals and teams on a quarterly basis. Each individual and team has been nominated by their peers based on criteria reflecting the City’s five values under the strategic plan – accountability, caring, excellence, integrity, and teamwork, or “ACE IT!.” These winners are then eligible for the annual Employee and Team of the Year Awards.

Multiple Officers Assaulted in Gaithersburg; Two Hospitalized With Serious Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 10:14PM

According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 8:03 p.m., MCP officers responded to an apartment building in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Cir in Gaithersburg for the report of an individual spraying a fire extinguisher in the hallway.

Officers arrived at the scene and spoke with a victim who advised that the same individual had broken into his/her apartment. Officers searched for the suspect and located him in the area of Washington Grove Lane and Mineral Springs Drive, where the suspect assaulted officers. The suspect then fled to the McDonald’s located at 18273 Flower Hill Way and assaulted more officers.