Hello Neighbors,

Pool Closed Today
Please be advised that the community swimming pool is closed today, July 17, 2026.

The closure is due to a Purple Alert issued for our area. This indicates extreme weather conditions or critical environmental safety concerns that make outdoor swimming hazardous.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Community Connection Session
Please see the below information regarding a Community Connection Session with the principal of Wootton High School on Tuesday, July 14th. The event will take place at the Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party
Just a friendly reminder that we are looking forward to seeing you for our annual 4th of July Neighborhood Party this Saturday!

Here are the details:

🎆 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY – JULY 4 🎆

🚨IMPORTANT INFO

📣HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that residents get entry pre-registration ahead of time to avoid waiting in long lines. You will receive wristbands that provide entry to the event. Recommended that one person register and grab wristbands for their household.

📋How to pre-register:
Friday July 3 after 5pm pre-registration is available at 106 Canfield Hill Ave, ask for Ben Ch.
Saturday July 4 morning pre-registration is available at the pool “swim team automation desk”, ask for Erica Adler AND at the “kids parade decorating station”, ask for Ashaduntae Kemp

🚧EVENT SETUP
Volunteers set up the pool & clubhouse before the party begins. ⛔BE ADVISED: Only volunteers will be admitted into the pool during setup. Non-volunteers will NOT be admitted entry until the pool officially opens.
There is a Swim Meet in the morning so we thank you in advance for your patience in the event that the schedule is changed without prior notice.

🎉 4TH OF JULY PARTY — SCHEDULE
1:00pm to 2:00pm — Kids Parade Decorating (bikes, scooters, wagons, etc.) at Tot Lot Playground on Upshire & Driscoll
2:00pm — Pool party open + kids parade at Tot Lot
3:30pm — Bake-off judging begins
4:00pm — Games round 1 (balloon toss, pie eating, toddler games)
4:30pm — Bake-off winners announced, dessert served
5:00pm — Catering served
6:00pm — Games round 2 (belly flop, adult raft relay race)
Pool closes at 9pm

🧹CLEAN UP We are asking all able & willing event attendees to help pitch in and clean up the party.

✅GUEST POLICY If you have a family member/friend visiting for the holiday, they are able to join you at the pool during operating hours. As seating space is limited, we do suggest you consider bringing chairs or blankets on the day. As the event has food and drink paid for by the HOA as well as games which have prizes eligible, Guests will NOT be able to partake in those paid activities. There is no option to pay for a guest to have food. You are more than welcome to bring your own food and drink on the day (no glass please).

🙏 We still need VOLUNTEERS!! Sign up below
Volunteers
Finally, we can’t make all of this happen without volunteers! There are many ways to help and we still have many slots that need to be filled. Please take a moment to look at the available slots and sign up today!

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee

Hello Neighbors,

Neighborhood Independence Day Celebration
Just a friendly reminder that we are looking forward to seeing you for our annual 4th of July Neighborhood Party this coming Saturday, July 4th!

Volunteers
Finally, we can’t make all of this happen without volunteers! There are many ways to help and we still have many slots that need to be filled. Please take a moment to look at the available slots and sign up today!

Gaithersburg SummerFest Tonight!
Celebrate America’s independence and America’s 250th Anniversary with friends and family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free event takes place on Saturday, June 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. and features live music, food trucks and local breweries, and family-friendly activities, leading up to a spectacular fireworks display and SummerGlo After Party.

Please note: If the fireworks display is canceled due to inclement weather, it will not be rescheduled. There will be no fireworks on July 4.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello neighbors,

Please see the joint statement from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Health and Human Services below.

Additional information, including FAQs, can be found at the County’s new webpage here, which will go live at 11:15am on Monday, June 15.

DEP and DHHS Joint Statement: PFAS Contamination found in a small stream near Great Seneca Highway

Community Meeting:
Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm
DuFief Elementary School
The County will host a public community meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm at DuFief Elementary School to provide additional information and answer questions from residents.

Overview:
Montgomery County has been notified by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) of elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detected in samples taken from Muddy Branch, a stream in the western side of the County, as well as significantly elevated levels in a stormwater pond and small stream running along the south side of Great Seneca Highway and beneath Key West Avenue.

The map shows the tributary and ponds in yellow/red hatching for which a water contact advisory is being issued. People and their pets should avoid contact with the water and refrain from fishing in the water contact advisory areas. The locations of the highest sampling results are adjacent to and on the site of the former Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA). We will continue to evaluate the appropriate extent of the public health advisory and whether to lift any aspects of the advisory based on sampling data going forward.

WSSC Water has confirmed that drinking water treated from the Potomac River remains in compliance with federal drinking water standards for PFAS and continues to be safe for consumption. More information from WSSC about PFAS can be found on their website: https://www.wsscwater.com/pfas.

MDE recommends that all private well owners, regardless of location, get their well water tested at least once a year to ensure that their water is safe to drink and to include PFAS in that testing. General sampling and maintenance recommendations for private drinking water wells can be accessed on MDE’s Be Well Wise webpage (https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/Water_Supply/Pages/Be_Well_Wise.aspx).

MDE provides a list of state-certified laboratories, and PFAS related guidance for private well owners on this factsheet:  https://mde.maryland.gov/PublicHealth/Documents/PFAS%20Private%20Well%20Factsheet_March2023.pdf. The fact sheet also provides guidance on additional treatment options that can be installed in homes and buildings (see page three of the fact sheet).

PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are human-made chemicals used since the1940s in a wide range of everyday products, and research has shown that long-term exposure may increase the risk for certain types of cancer.

Although there are currently no federal standards for PFAS in stream water, the levels detected in sample locations shown on the map are substantially higher than what would be expected in a natural environment.

What is the County doing?

• Issuing a Public Health Advisory (link to statement)

• Issuing alerts and posting signage cautioning residents about the water contact advisory for the specific tributary and ponds identified in the map. (link to sign)

• Directly notifying residents living near the areas with the highest sample results and providing additional information and online resources.

• Contacting well owners within one mile of the highest sample results and offering to test their wells.

• Conducting additional testing, including groundwater and soil in the affected areas to inform remediation plans.

• Taking strong science-based steps to investigate the potential health and environmental risks and guide actions to protect public health and the environment.

• Forming a Task Force, comprised of representatives from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water), Montgomery County Office of the County Attorney, and Montgomery County Parks.

How can the public stay informed? 

Throughout this investigation, DEP and DHHS will update the public as soon as new information becomes available. We are committed to keeping the public informed in the following ways:

• Hosting public community meetings, beginning with one on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 7:00PM, held at DuFief Elementary School located at 15001 DuFief Drive, North Potomac, 20878

• Answering community questions through 311

• Updates posted on a new website found at MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/PFAS

To continue to stay informed, please sign up for email alerts at https://rebrand.ly/PFASTributaryofMuddyBranch

Sincerely,
Jennifer

Jennifer Macedonia
Director
Department of Environmental Protection
Montgomery County, Maryland
2425 Reedie Drive, 4th Floor
Wheaton,  Maryland 20902
Office: 240-777-7781
Mobile: 240-890-6921

Hello Neighbors!

Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party
Saturday, June 13th, 4pm – 8pm (pool open until 9pm)

The Annual Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party will be held on Saturday, June 13th from 4pm until 8pm. All neighbors and pool members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

– Music, soft drinks and ice cream will be provided.
– Bring your own rafts!
– No glass containers on the pool deck.

Please help us spread the word, and we hope to see you all there!

Neighborhood Calendars
Please see our notable calendars of events (click on each link):
2026 Food Truck Fridays Calendar
2026 Social Events Calendar
2026 Swim Team Calendar

Thank you all for your support!

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee
www.washwoods.org

Hello Neighbors,

This is a friendly reminder that the Association’s Annual Compliance Inspections will be conducted within the next few weeks.

These inspections are part of our regular process to help maintain community standards, property values, and overall appearance. If your home had noted violations during the previous inspection that were not corrected, those items will be re-inspected during this annual review.

Common Items Reviewed During Inspections
To help you prepare, below are some of the most common items that are evaluated:

• • Lawn care and landscaping (mowing, edging, weeds, dead plants and trees)
  • Trash and recycling containers (proper storage and visibility)
  • Exterior maintenance (peeling paint, damaged siding, shutters, trim)
  • Roof condition (missing shingles, discoloration)
  • Fences (damage, leaning, needed repairs)
  • Driveways and sidewalks (cracks, stains, general condition)
  • Unauthorized exterior modifications or additions
  • Parking compliance (commercial vehicles, inoperable vehicles, etc.)
  • General property cleanliness (clutter, debris, bulk items)

How to Prepare
Taking a little time now can help you avoid receiving a violation notice:

• • Walk around your property and address any visible maintenance issues
  • Store trash and recycling bins out of public view except on collection days
  • Remove weeds, trim bushes, and mow your lawn regularly, if applicable
  • Check for and repair any exterior damage to your home
  • Ensure any previous violations have been fully resolved
  • Remove any clutter or items stored outside that may not be permitted

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our community looking its best. If you have any questions regarding compliance standards or need clarification on a specific item, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Sean Hall, CMCA, AMS
Community Manager, Washingtonian Woods

Hello Neighbors,

We’re excited to invite you and your family to celebrate Holi with us—a joyful festival of colors that marks the arrival of spring and the spirit of togetherness.

Event Details:
Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 4PM
Location: Clubhouse Parking Lot

Holi is all about fun, laughter, and community. We’ll have music, light snacks, and plenty of vibrant, eco-friendly colors to share. Whether you’ve celebrated before or this is your first time, everyone is welcome!

What to Wear:
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting colorful—white or light-colored outfits work best to show off the bright powders. Sunglasses are a good idea to protect your eyes, and you may also want to bring a change of clothes for afterward.

We hope to see you there for a memorable and colorful day!

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee

Hello Neighbors,

WHAT:  Fields Road Boundary Meeting
WHEN:  Wednesday, February 18, 6:30pm
WHERE:  Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse

There will be a community meeting on Wednesday, February 18th, at 6:30 pm, at the Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse to discuss the MCPS Superintendent’s boundary recommendation.

Superintendent’s Boundary Recommendation
For further details, please see the below communication from the Fields Road Boundary Advocacy team regarding the Superintendent’s Boundary Recommendation:

Update regarding Superintendent’s Boundary Recommendation

We hope you are staying safe and well.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA
www.washwoods.org

Hello Neighbors,

In advance of this weekend’s upcoming snowstorm, we’d like to share with you some important information about snow removal for the neighborhood. We hope sharing this information will help manage expectations and assist with keeping our neighborhood vibrant and safe.

Please see the below communication from the City of Gaithersburg regarding Snow Emergency Routes as well as a reminder that it is the responsibility that all residents remove snow from public sidewalks along their property within 12 hours of last precipitation:
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/Home/Components/News/News/9591/16

Further information can be on the City’s Snow Removal Web Site, here:
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/public-works/snow-removal

Additionally, please see the below map regarding which sidewalks will be cleared by the Washingtonian Woods HOA (indicated in purple.)

Please note that the public sidewalk along the City Park on Upshire Circle (near the tennis courts) is cleared by the City of Gaithersburg.

Additionally, the sidewalk along the northern side of Midsummer Drive in front of the Vistas Condominiums is cleared by the Vistas at Washingtonian Woods HOA.

We hope you are all staying safe and well.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA
www.washwoods.org