Many thanks to singer/songwriter and toxicology research director Bill Mattes who spent an hour on Tuesday entertaining us at Speer Hall performing tunes with a flavor of Americana mixed with a bluesy feel. Accompanying him on guitar was our Program Chair Bill McDonald who alternately led and harmonized with Bill Mattes on several sing along songs such as “City of New Orleans”, “Up on the Roof”, and “Take Me Home Country Roads”. The two […]
You still have time to apply for the 2022 Maryland Renters’ Tax Credit Program before the final deadline on October 1, 2022. The program provides property tax credits for renters who meet certain requirements, reasoning that renters indirectly pay property taxes as part of their rent and thus should have some protection, like homeowners. The plan was modeled after and designed to be similar in principle to the Homeowners’ Tax […]
If you are looking for a reduction of your Montgomery County Property Tax Bill, you still have until October 1, 2022, to qualify for a tax reduction on your 2022 property tax. The application for this reduction is available at Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Application Form HTC (2022)
The State of Maryland is providing a credit on the real property tax bill for homeowners of all ages who qualify […]
Many thanks to archivist Sarah Hedlund for the great information. As we get older, we find we want to reduce the objects and clutter in our lives and homes. Sarah provided some great tips for organizing and preserving our family documents and photos for future generations. Curate your family collections and do your best to maintain the records and prevent deterioration.
Sarah touched on the importance of “Respect des Fonds”, an archival principle […]
Dr. William Beanes was a third generation Scotsman and surgeon born in Croom, Prince George’s County. He was an early patriot who offered his medical services after Lexington and Concord, and the battles of Brandywine, Long Island, and Valley Forge. After the Revolution, he was a founding member of the Maryland State Medical Society.
In August of 1814, during the War of 1812, the British marched into Upper Marlboro on their way to […]
On Tuesday 9/06 Rockville Police District Commander Elizabeth Hattenburg and several members of her staff met with the Poolesville Commissioners and the public. One of the hot topics was the recent spate of auto thefts in Poolesville. Commander Hattenburg reported that a juvenile individual has been charged with two of the thefts and evidence of the other thefts is expected to result in charges regarding the other thefts.
Commander Hattenburg offered some commonsense […]
The Poolesville Day 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, September 17! Register now for this fun event and help us celebrate 30 years of 5K community spirit. Organized by the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and the Monocacy Lions Club, all proceeds from the race after expenses are returned to the community to help our neighbors in need.
Calling volunteers! Please consider volunteering to help PACC and Monocacy Lions Club make the […]
Have you ever tasted pawpaw? This tree, Asimina triloba, is a species in the plant family Annonaceae. Pawpaw is a fruit tree native to North America, growing wild in 26 states, mostly east of the Mississippi. It may be best known and loved in the Mountain South, where stands of trees produce fruit that weigh between 5 and 16 ounces. They are considered the largest edible fruits indigenous to […]
Fair and “Fowl”
Attending a duck calling contest may not be the top item on your Bucket List, but a Fall daytrip or weekend getaway may be. If you are looking for a new experience, consider attending the 51st Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland. The festival is an annual event and takes place this year November 11-13, 2022. This three-day event attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Eastern Shore to highlight […]
Look for the Poolesville Seniors booth #52 at Poolesville Day on September 17th. See what exciting events we have coming up. If you sign up for the PS Postscript newsletter and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a new 8” Amazon Fire HD tablet with 32GB and 12-hour battery for Kindle, Wordle, Zoom, emails, video calls, and streaming, a $90 value. If you choose, we will also email you […]