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The Capital Area Solar Switch program leverages the power of group buying, and the expertise of partner organizations to provide residents living around the DC area with the opportunity to learn about and install rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging stations for their homes. 

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is promoting another round of the successful Capital Area Solar Switch program in collaboration with Solar United Neighbors, […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!

Celebrate the Historic Medley District 50th Anniversary […]

If you are looking for an opportunity to get outside and exercise, you don’t need to jog. Gardening is a great workout. What better way to celebrate Earth Month in April than getting your hands in the dirt?  

If you are new to gardening, you can start small, using containers or pots. If you are an old hand, you may find that your garden size gets smaller as you get older. Whatever your level, remember you will still reap these benefits:  

Experience our local history with the Boyds Historical Society at their open house at the Boyds Negro School on April 21st, between 2-4 PM.  

This one-room historical school was the only public school that educated Black children in the surrounding area of Boyds from 1895-1936. It served grades first through eighth and was solely funded through tax revenues from Black residents.  

The building is the […]

Scams come in all forms, ranging from people pretending to be calling from the government to people masquerading as your telecom provider — or even impersonating Nigerian princes (just wire them the money up front and it’ll all be okay). 

Experts are warning about a robocall that starts with the simple four-word phrase “Can you hear me?” in hopes of recording your response and using it to commit fraud. If you […]

The 2024 tax season officially began on January 29 and will end on April 15—when taxpayers need to file their Federal Income Tax Return. If you made $79,000 or more in 2023, you could file using the IRS free file program.  

The IRS Free File program is a partnership between the IRS and tax preparation software companies. It allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their federal […]

Hydrant Flushing Starts April 11th  

The Water Department will flush hydrants during April to reduce and remove the accumulation of rust and iron in the water mains. The flushing may cause discolored water from the loose sediment, and we advise residents not to wash white clothes for 24 hours following the flushing.  

April   11          Elizabeth’s Delight, Tama, Woods at Tama, Brightwell   

April  15-16      Westerly, Bennett Way, Meadowlark Manor, Hunter’s Run  

Stay Active – Community Activities

The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!

The Upcounty Prevention Network Project Uplift at […]

On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be over Poolesville. While it won’t plunge the area into complete darkness, it will create a celestial spectacle. 

Here are the key details for the eclipse in Poolesville: 

Partial Solar Eclipse Begins: 2:03 pm 

Maximum Eclipse (Deepest Point): 3:20 pm 

Partial Solar Eclipse Ends: 4:32 pm 

Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes 

During the maximum eclipse, the Sun will be significantly obscured, casting […]

April 1st has been celebrated as April Fools’ Day for over 500 years. It is difficult to find one specific explanation for this long-standing day of pranks. It is likely the amalgamation of many Spring festivals like Hilaria (ancient Rome), Holi (India), Songkran (Thailand), Nowruz (Persia) and the medieval celebration of the Feast of Fools (festum fatuorum) during Saturnalia.  

In 1582, the Gregorian calendar was adopted and moved the […]