Listening Session Highlights

Recap: July 30rd & August 23, 2025 listening sessions.

Neighbors shared thoughtful ideas and concerns to help guide WECA’s work:

● 🐾 Dog Park – Explore space for dogs to run safely.

● 🏟 Public Fields – Improve upkeep and maintenance.

● ‍♀️ Forest–Nelson Path – Better surface, lighting, and care.

● 🌳 Mannakee Circle Park – Encourage more community use.

● 🗑 Trash Bins – Add pet waste and public receptacles.

● 🚲 Bike Path (N Washington–Middle Ln) – Fix safety/access issues.

● 👦 Kids on Sidewalks – Encourage safe riding habits.

● 📌 Community Bulletin Boards – Post news and events.

● 🌼 Garden Tour/Porch Fest – Celebrate gardens, porches, music.

● 🚗 Traffic (Harrison, Van Buren, Middle Ln) – Address congestion and cut-through driving.

● 🏎 Speeding on Forest Ave – Promote safer traffic speeds.

● 🦌 Deer – Seek more info and updates on management.

● 🌱 Gardening Club – Build connections through local gardening.

● 🏙 Encouraging Density – Discuss benefits and impacts in Rockville.

● 🗂 Town Center Master Plan – Share info and track updates.

● 🙋 City Liaison – Volunteer role to strengthen WECA–City communication.

We are conducting a survey to help prioritize our efforts. Please click the

link below to take the survey and share it with a neighbor: forms.gle/VF5pUgAuYwP8ZPzg8

Recap of September 11 WECA General Meeting

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the September 11 General Meeting. We had

a full agenda and an engaging discussion throughout the evening.

Meeting Highlights

• Introduction of Officers – We opened with brief introductions.

• Reports – The President and Treasurer delivered their reports with updates on

  ongoing initiatives and finances.

• Election – We are pleased to announce the election of Anika Halota as 2nd

  Vice President, Outreach. Welcome aboard, Anika!

• Public Safety – Lt. Matney provided a community safety update and answered

  resident questions.

• Listening Sessions & Priorities Survey – A recap was presented, highlighting

  the top concerns and ideas brought forward by residents. See: Listening Session Highlights

• We are conducting a survey to help prioritize our efforts. Please click the

  link below to take the survey and share it with a neighbor: forms.gle/VF5pUgAuYwP8ZPzg8

• 501(c)(3) Exploration – Discussion continued on the potential benefits and

  process of becoming a tax-exempt organization.

• Officer Title Changes – Consideration of changes to officer titles and the

  possible removal of the “Recording Secretary” position was placed on hold until

  the next meeting.

• Guest Speaker – Stefan Szell shared valuable insights during his

  presentation, “Unlocking the Potential of Your Property: The Homeowner’s Guide

  to ADUs.”

• Open Forum – was short. The meeting adjourned right after the guest

  speaker.

  
  

We thank everyone for their thoughtful input and participation. Your engagement

continues to shape the future of our neighborhood.

Our next Meeting will be on October 9th 2025 at 7PM which will be held at the Rockville

Memorial Library — stay tuned for agenda and details!