Unofficial results for the November 2, 2021 municipal election for Mayor and two City of Gaithersburg Council Members have been announced.
In the race for Mayor, Jud Ashman received 3,650 votes (81.42%). Stephen Escobar received 833 votes (18.58%).
Per the Montgomery Village News:
“In a public meeting on October 26, representatives from WSSC Water relayed they will be preforming a water main replacement project along Montgomery Village Avenue that will last approximately 2 years. This is part of WSSC Water’s current mission to strategically replace and rehabilitate aging water and sewer infrastructure in the service area, enhancing service and reliability to their customers.
There was a collision and vehicle fire this afternoon on Darnestown Rd And Tschiffley Square Rd in North Potomac.
One person was transported to the hospital with priority 2 trauma.
Novavax, a Gaithersburg-based biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, and Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, today announced that the National Agency of Drug and Food Control of the Republic of Indonesia, or Badan Peng was Obat dan Makanan (Badan POM), has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for Novavax’ recombinant nanoparticle protein-based COVID-19 vaccine with Matrix-M™ adjuvant. It will be manufactured by SII in India and marketed by SII in Indonesia under the brand name COVOVAX™.
“The first authorization of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine exemplifies our commitment to equitable global access and will fill a vital need for Indonesia, which despite being the fourth most populous nation on earth, continues to work to procure sufficient vaccine for its population,” said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. “This also marks the first regulatory authorization worldwide of a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine based on Phase 3 clinical data demonstrating efficacy and a favorable safety profile. This is a landmark moment for Novavax and our partner, Serum Institute of India, and it is the first of many authorizations that Novavax expects in the coming weeks and months for our vaccine globally.”
Verizon Wireless, located next to Downtown Crown Beer & Wine, was expecting to undergo renovations, but employees told us they were closing permanently a few days back. We are told fast-casual salad restaurant Sweetgreen will be moving in to the space next.
Sweetgreen currently has three MoCo locations, in Bethesda, Downtown Silver Spring, and Pike & Rose. Crown has been without a salad fast-casual restaurant since Chopt closed in early 2020 with plans to move that location to the Kentlands neighborhood.
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
Additional restrictions are in place for City of Gaithersburg employees. Masks are required in all indoor spaces unless the employee is alone in a private, enclosed space not accessible to the public. Employees must also wear masks outdoors when six feet of distance from others cannot be maintained and when riding with at least one other person in a City vehicle or on motorized City equipment.
Students and staff at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery Village witnessed a man in what appeared to be a KKK uniform during school today, according to a letter sent home by principal Loretta Woods.
The man was observed in the school parking lot, near the edge of school property, but did not interact with any student or staff member.
A couple days ago Lapu Lapu, which will be the sister restaurant of popular Rockville/North Bethesda/Kensington restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly, announced via Instagram that it will be opening in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg.
The new restaurant will be taking over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located next to Vasili’s.
After more than four years of operations in Rockville, Saints Row has announced they will be moving to Old Towne Gaithersburg.
The brewery will be taking over the former Brawling Bear production and taproom facilities at 15 Fulks Corner Ave. Brawling Bear ceased operations last year.
The Clarksburg/Quince Orchard varsity football game has been moved to this evening.
A letter was sent out to the Quince Orchard communities alerting them of the change. It can be seen below.
On October 11, 2021, MCPS presented conceptual design options and project timelines during the Mayor and City Council Work Session Meeting.
MCPS will also host a series of community virtual meetings: