The descendants of an historic Black cemetery in Potomac have been fighting for its restoration for years, and progress is finally being made as the county begins restoration efforts.
An unknown number of enslaved people and free Black people were buried at Union Wesley Methodist Church cemetery. Montgomery County auctioned off the land in 1975, but did not know the cemetery was there when it sold the property to a developer for $162. [WUSA9]
County considers dropping parking minimums for some proposed developments
The County Council is considering a zoning text amendment that would exempt developments near transit hubs from being required to provide a specific number of parking spaces depending on the proposed development.
“The cost of parking is something that drives up the cost of housing significantly,” sometimes as much as $70,000-$100,000,” Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson said Monday. [WTOP]
Board of Elections seeks poll workers
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is still looking for poll workers for the primary election in May.
Anyone age 16 or older is eligible. Students may qualify to receive Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating. More information is available at 777vote.org. [Montgomery Community Media]
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Rainy with a high of 57 degrees
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