GOCA: The Greater Olney Civic Association

The GOCA meeting on June 9th will feature:

• proposals from Montgomery General Hospital about the new office buildings they wish to construct across from the hospital on Prince Philip Drive,
• a presentation about proposals for development on the Marian Brothers property in Brookeville along Georgia Avenue
• and a visit from District 2 Council member Mike Knapp who will discuss the recent Council decisions about the budget.

All GOCA meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held at 7:45 pm  in the Community Room of the Buffington Building, 3300 Olney-Laytonsville Road.

Minutes from the May 12, 2009 Meeting

Agenda for the June 9, 2009 Meeting

We have just posted the winners of our Olney Days 2009 events.

The Parade Line Up (Division for each Unit) is now online.

The Rock the Lot concert has been extended to 8:00 pm (Sunday evening, 4pm-8pm in the Olney Town Shopping Center parking lot).

Check back here for further updates. We’ll be checking the weather Sunday morning around 11am to make a decision on the parade.

The 2009 Joe’s Ride brochure is available for download:

2009 Joe’s Ride Brochure

The GOCA meeting on May 12th will feature our annual report from our elected officials from Districts 14 and 19.  Our House will also attend to inform us of upcoming construction plans.

There will also be an update on the upcoming Olney Days Celebrations, fireworks and parade on May 15-17th.

Agenda for the May 12, 2009 Meeting

Minutes from the April 14, 2009 Meeting

Wayne Goldstein, recent President of the Civic Federation, died today on the steps of the council building while on his way to testify at a hearing.  Well known for civic issues, planning board matters and concerns about Historic Preservation and Conservation, Wayne also wrote columns in the Sentinel newspapers.  He joined GOCA in March for the GOCA awards ceremony.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Olney Days 2009 is coming up on May 15-17. The schedule and downloadable forms and information are now on our site.

From Odessa Phillips, about road closures and stoppages this weekend:

I want to notify you of work activity scheduled to occur this weekend and into next week near Georgia Avenue and Emory Lane. As you know, we have had a very rainy Spring thus far. The weather has impacted our ability to complete certain activities necessary to advance ICC construction. Read more »

New fixed pole speed cameras began enforcement this past week. The new cameras are on Seven Locks Road, East West Highway, Kemp Mill Road, Route 108, and Russett Road.

See the Montgomery County Fixed Speed Cameras Map for details.

The April GOCA meeting will feature:

• speakers from the Montgomery County Volunteer Center who will speak about Volunteer services and opportunities in the County
• community officers from MCPD Wheaton sub station will give us an update on public safety, local bike patrols and crime issues
• Aunt Hatties House architects will present their drawings for the revision plan.

Agenda for the April 14, 2009 Meeting

Minutes from the March 10, 2009 Meeting

All GOCA meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held at 7:45 pm  in the Community Room of the Buffington Building, 3300 Olney-Laytonsville Road.