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Lakeforest Redevelopment: Residents Have Until March 10 to Go On Record; Policy Discussion Takes Place April 17

Published March 8, 2023 at 7:33PM

The Applicant, WRS, Inc., submitted Zoning Map Amendment application Z-9444-2022 that proposes to rezone the Lakeforest Mall from the current C-2 (general commercial) to the MXD Zone (mixed-use) zone. The application includes a sketch plan requesting up to approximately 1.2 million square feet of non-residential uses and up to 1,600 dwelling units on 102 acres of land in accordance with § 24-160D.9(a) “Application for the MXD Zone and sketch plan approval” of the City Code.

The Joint Public Hearing was conducted on January 17, 2023. The Planning Commission record closed 5 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023. The Planning Commission gave a recommendation of approval on March 1, 2023. The Mayor & City Council hold their record open until 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 with Policy Discussion April 17, 2023. No public testimony will be taken on April 17. Any questions or comments on the application should be directed to the Planning Department at [email protected] or 301-258-6330.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 32-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 8, 2023 at 12:18PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 32-year-old from Gaithersburg. Hakeem Saud Morris was last seen on Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., leaving his residence in Gaithersburg.

Hakeem is 6-feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hakeem Saud Morris is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Respond to Shooting at Bohrer Park Near Gaithersburg High School

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2023 at 7:08PM

Police responded to reports of shots fired on Tuesday afternoon in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg Police, “On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at approximately 2:47 p.m., officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department, Montgomery County Police – 6^th District and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of S. Frederick Avenue for the report of shooting that just occurred. Preliminary investigation revealed that a group of unknown individuals were at the pavilion located to the rear of the Water Park when a shooting occurred. At this time, there are no victims of a shooting and there is no suspect information. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.”

Gaithersburg High School was briefly placed under a shelter-in-place around 3pm (the incident occurred after school had been dismissed and the majority of students had already left.) Earlier on Tuesday, five schools in Montgomery Village were placed in a shelter-in-place after Montgomery County Police responded to the 9900 block of Lake Landing Rd. in Montgomery Village around 12:30pm and located two males that were suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. A suspect in connection to the Montgomery Village shooting is currently in custody.

BMX Racer/Olympic Coach Tony Hoffman to Lead Community Talk on Opioid Prevention Wednesday Night at Gaithersburg High School

By MCS Staff

Published March 7, 2023 at 4:36PM

The City’s Community Services Division, in partnership with the Montgomery County Goes Purple Initiative, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and Montgomery County Public Schools, is hosting a parent & community talk focused on opioid prevention on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Boulevard. The community talk will be led by Tony Hoffman, former professional BMX racer, U.S. Olympic coach, and person in long-term recovery. Hoffman has dedicated his life to bringing awareness around the country, describing how dangerous prescription pill and heroin abuse is and advocating for a shift in thinking towards current addiction-recovery processes. He will speak on teen mental health and substance use connections and resilience.

The event will also include the Community Opioid Prevention Education (COPE) Trailerand youth enrichment and support information through Identity, Inc. and the City. Interpretation support will be available in Spanish. Register for the free event here. In conjunction with the parent & community event, Hoffman will lead assemblies for middle and high school students throughout the week of March 6. A special session will also take place at The Landing, an adolescent recovery program located in Gaithersburg.

City of Gaithersburg Launches Strategic Plan Public Dashboard

By MCS Staff

Published March 7, 2023 at 4:32PM

Through a collaborative process involving elected officials, employees, and stakeholders throughout the community, the Strategic Plan was designed to reflect the City’s collective long-term goals and the actions needed in order to achieve them. Each Outcome Area consists of one or more actionable strategies that reflect numerous activities, programs and projects that are carried out across all City departments. View the current Plan here.

Asian Cuisine and Seafood Now Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2023 at 3:55PM

Asian Cuisine and Seafood is now open at 8035 Snouffer School Rd in Gaithersburg, the former site of China King. Menu items includes “bangin wings with DC mumbo sauce,” traditional Chinese carry-out options like Beef with Broccoli and General Tso’s Chicken, and seafood combination platters with Snow Crab Legs, Crawfish, and Mussels. Asian Cuisine and Seafood is located between 7-Eleven and El Salvadoran restaurant El Encanto in the Horizon Center shopping center.

China King closed this past June after over 20 years in business. The owners told us that difficulty staffing and pandemic woes helped them to decide it was time to retire. China King was known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and for using high quality fresh ingredients.

Suspect in Custody After Shooting in Montgomery Village Puts Five Schools in Shelter-in-Place

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2023 at 3:40PM

Per MCPS: “Due to police activity in the area, Watkins Mill HS, Watkins Mill ES, Stedwick ES, Whetstone ES, and Montgomery Village MS are in a shelter in place. Normal operations continue inside the buildings while exterior doors are locked. Police believe there is no direct threat to the schools. Schools will proceed with a normal dismissal.”

Update: A suspect is in custody related to a shooting.

Montgomery Village Schools in Shelter-in-Place Tuesday Afternoon After Two Men Found With Gunshot Wounds

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2023 at 2:19PM | Updated March 7, 2023 at 3:29PM

A police investigation has the following schools in a shelter-in-place: Watkins Mill HS, Watkins Mill ES, Montgomery Village MS, Whetstone ES and Stedwick ES.

More information will be released as it becomes available. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/fIOeNlkPsn

Christmas Lights Cause Exterior Fire on Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published March 7, 2023 at 11:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house fire on Foxlair Rd, off of Huntmaster Rd, in the Gaithersburg/Laytonsville area at approximately 9:45 on Monday night after a passerby reported the house on fire.

According to MCFRA Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the situation involved the exterior of the home being on fire due to decorative Christmas lights. Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire “mostly out”, and completed extinguishing what was left. There were no injuries, but there was approximately $25k incurred in damage.

Arts Barn Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Arts Festival Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published March 6, 2023 at 2:13PM

The Arts Barn celebrates 20 years as Gaithersburg’s home for the arts with a special Anniversary Arts Festival Weekend, Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, 2023. Enjoy a free community arts festival on the Kentlands Green. The family-friendly festival will feature music, dance and theater performances, an artisan market, food trucks, art demonstrations & activities, and more.

The festival will also feature docent-led tours of the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. The Mayor & City Council will present an official proclamation designating April 15 as “Arts Barn Day: Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity.” April 15 schedule below:

Pacific Dental Services (PDS) to Open Gaithersburg Modern Dentistry

By MCS Staff

Published March 6, 2023 at 8:40AM

Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is continuing its expansion across the country with another Montgomery County location, this time in Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg Modern Dentistry will be taking over the former home of Capital One Bank at 812 Muddy Branch Rd in Muddy Branch Square.

PDS previously opened Montgomery County locations in Silver Spring in 2020 (Dentists of Silver Spring at 1286 East-West Hwy), Aspen Hill in 2022 (Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry at 13745 Connecticut Ave in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center) and opened an Olney location in the Shoppes of Olney a few months back.