Town News

Residents May Now Recycle Glass at the Lawton Center

Because Town residents may no longer put glass in their single-stream recycling carts, the Town Council has approved a new system to recycle glass. A central collection point for glass has been set up at the Lawton Center. Effective today, residents can d...

Town Adopts New Landscape Equipment Noise Regulations

At its July 16 meeting, the Town Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Town’s noise control regulations by modifying the times when gas-powered and electric or battery-powered landscaping equipment may be used in the Town.  The ordi...

Gas Main Replacement Work

Washington Gas has begun an infrastructure replacement project in the northeast portion of the Town.  

The project involves replacing the existing gas mains in the street and the service lines to each house.  Any gas meters that are locat...

County Council Adopts New Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units

The County Council adopted Zoning Text Amendment 19-01 (ZTA 19-01) “Accessory Residential Uses – Accessory Apartments” on July 23, 2019.  ZTA 19-01, which goes into effect on December 31, 2019, makes substantial chan...

Zimmerman Park Improvements

The Town Council would like your ideas about possible improvements to Zimmerman Park. The Council recently approved a sustainable garden in the south end of the park as well as a pathway and staircase in the north end of the park. Councilmember Wicca Davi...