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 […]
We celebrate Earth Month in April, and Earth Day on April 22. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics”. This theme focuses on raising awareness about the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. The goal is to unite people globally in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health. EARTHDAY.ORG aims for a 60% reduction in […]
National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13th to April 15th each year to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
On April 8, 1864, America’s only higher education institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, Gallaudet University was founded, following President Abraham Lincoln’s approval of the charter that established the prestigious college. The university is named after notable educator and minister, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, who pioneered […]
Poolesville Seniors rose to the challenge announced by the MoCo Rec Department for teams 55+ to build a boat and paddle entirely out of only cardboard, duct tape and trash bags. The boat would need to make its way 25 meters down the pool and back again.
Given two months to complete the boat and paddle, the all-volunteer Poolesville team met every week to design, engineer and construct our entry in the […]