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Damascus High Rebuild: Community Meetings Start Tomorrow
MCPS is holding three community meetings on the design of the new Damascus High School, all at 6pm in the DHS cafeteria:
Monday, October 12: Meet the project team, learn the timeline, and share ideas on site access, building layout and the school’s future.
Wednesday, October 28: Review the architects’ early design options and give feedback.
Monday, November 9: Review the updated design. The architects will use this feedback to finalize the plan they take to the Board of Education.
That Leaf Blower Post: Here’s What the Law Actually Says
A post from a Damascus resident who says they were reported for using a gas leaf blower got more than 140 reactions and 80+ comments in Damascus, MD Neighbors and Friends this week. For anyone wondering about the rules: Montgomery County’s ban on using gas-powered leaf blowers took effect July 1, 2025. Fines are $500 for a first offense and $750 after that, though the county said early on that it would focus first on education. Last November the County Council dropped the requirement that complaints include a photo or video, and a proposal to exempt landscapers did not pass.
Barn Fire on Route 108 Causes $300,000+ in Damage
More than 60 firefighters responded around 2am Monday, October 5, to a large barn fire along Laytonsville Road (Route 108) near Griffith Road in Laytonsville. With no hydrants in the area, tanker trucks shuttled in water. The hay barn was a total loss, with damage estimated at more than $300,000. No people or animals were hurt. The cause is still under investigation, and investigators are considering spontaneous combustion.
Adult Hospitalized After Fight Following Clarksburg Flag Football Game
Poolesville and Clarksburg high schools say a physical altercation broke out in the parking lot after Monday evening’s girls’ flag football game at Poolesville High. An adult was taken to the hospital and police responded. Both principals called it a serious incident and said an investigation is ongoing. No charges have been reported.
🏆 HORNETS SPORTS
Hornets Fall at Westminster 21-14
Damascus lost 21-14 at Westminster on Friday, dropping to 4-2. Next up: home against Einstein on Friday, October 16, at 6:30pm.
Girls Flag Football Beats Walter Johnson 21-7
The Hornets girls’ flag football team beat Walter Johnson 21-7 on Tuesday, October 6.
📆 UPCOMING EVENTS
Chick-fil-A Is Now Open at Clarksburg Premium Outlets
In case you missed it, Chick-fil-A is now open at Clarksburg Premium Outlets.
Cash Bingo at the Legion, Every Thursday
The Damascus American Legion hosts Bingo Night every Thursday. Doors open at 5, games start at 7.
Last Few Weeks for Jimmie Cone
Jimmie Cone says it’ll be open until late October, with no exact closing date yet. The Gaver Farm apple cider donut sundaes are on the menu now.
❤️ SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Maggi’s Pizza & Subs
Maggi’s is run by brothers Patrick and Chris Maggi, who are carrying on the work of their father, Pasquale “Pat” Maggi. Pat managed restaurants in Rockville and Wheaton in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The brothers opened at 26315 Ridge Road in March 2010 as Pasquale’s Deli, named for their dad, and later renamed it Maggi’s Pizza & Subs. The pizza is based on their father’s recipe, and the menu also has classic Italian subs, sandwiches, pasta, salads and desserts. This week’s specials include a Meatloaf Sammy and Cream of Crab soup. Open Tuesday and Wednesday 11am to 7pm, Thursday through Saturday 11am to 8pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Call 301-253-4620 or order online through their website.
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