Hyattstown United Methodist Church property for sale

The Hyattstown United Methodist Church property at 26121 Frederick Road (MD 355) is available for sale. Asking price is fairly reasonable at $799,000. Offered "as-is," the property would deliver to you a modest-sized church with a sanctuary and hall, a former parsonage (equivalent to a rectory or pastor's home), modular classrooms, and a cemetery. The latter requires the buyer to keep the graveyard's grass mowed, allow access during set hours for visitors to gravesites, and allow any remaining scheduled burials to take place. 

While the church is in good condition, the parsonage reportedly needs quite a bit of work. Broker information suggests that there is potential for public sewer hookup beyond whatever water-sewer infrastructure exists on the property now. It looks like an excellent opportunity for a faith community seeking a home right near an I-270 off-ramp. Apparently, this UMC held its last services here almost a year ago.

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Aggravated assault reported at Ridgeview Middle School in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police were summoned to Ridgeview Middle School at 16600 Raven Rock Drive in Gaithersburg on December 5, 2023, after an aggravated assault was reported there. The assault was reported at the public school at 12:00 PM. 

Jim McNulty elected VP of Gaithersburg City Council

Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jim McNulty has been elected Vice-President of the body by his colleagues. During his one-year term, McNulty will serve as President of the Council on any occasion when Mayor Jud Ashman is absent or unable to attend council proceedings. McNulty will add this responsibility to his existing assignments as liason to the city's Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and Olde Towne Advisory Committee. Outside of his government service, he is a creative director with the Gigawatt Group.

Assault at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Rio Lakefront late Monday afternoon, December 4, 2023. The assault was reported in a retail store in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Boulevard at 5:28 PM Monday. Someone was accused of shoplifting in the same incident.

Victim robbed at knifepoint in Kentlands alleyway

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Kentlands Market Square this past Saturday night, December 2, 2023. The robbery was reported in an alleyway in the 600 block of Center Point Way at 9:43 PM Saturday. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

IKEA construction update at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg (Photos)

Is that a Charming Charlie sign still on the wall at the rear of the future IKEA space at 101 Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg? Yep, and that flooring and ceiling design look familiar, as well. There are IKEA blueprints laid out, some ladders up, and some panels down...so work has begun, at least. The "Plan and Order" store model has already slipped past the fall 2023 opening date announced by the company last spring.

What's left of Union Jack's at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg (Photos)

Union Jack's has been closed at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg more than three years ago, but some vestiges of the British pub remain at the site. A few artifacts and menus are still visible. Inside, the space is being converted for new tenant Han Spot, a Chinese restaurant. It will be interesting to see how the decor of Han Spot takes advantage of the large size of the Union Jack's space. I always thought Union Jack's here and in Bethesda had great menus.