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published since 1948 for the Town of Glen Echo, Maryland ≈ chartered in 1904 ≈ January 2021
this switch, and either they with other municipalities.
Town Council Notes will do it or towns can do it The anecdotal experience
themselves and lock in at a of other towns was an-
T he entire Council, Mayor Polak, Town Manager Beth Boa,
Town lawyer Ron Bolt, and a couple of residents were
present on the Council meeting zoom call on December 14.
lower rate. According to Ms.
Costello, there are myriad
reasons to let Pepco handle
other compelling factor. One
installed several options
and then upon selecting
the switch themselves. one, found that they were
Upcoming Election dency if needed, mark your These range from rapidly no longer being produced.
The Town will be holding ballot, put it in the box, grab a changing technology and And another that opted to
an election in May for the Hershey’s Kiss, and chat with ongoing maintenance to a replace and maintain their
Mayor and two Council your neighbors. The Coun- lack of clear options and LED streetlights had to buy
seats—the terms of Council cil agreed in the end that Pepco’s unwillingness to enough overstock for future
Members Spealman and moving the voting outdoors disclose the lower rate at replacements and find a
Stiglitz are up. The Board of and requiring current safety this time. Because a cost- warehouse to house them.
Elections Supervisor is Jan protocols (whatever they benefit analysis can’t be Ms. Costello said no changes
Shaut, and she was at the may be in May 2021), like completed and even a were imminent.
meeting to discuss details distance and mask require- timeframe is elusive, the
with the Council. Mr. Bolt ments, would suffice with Council felt it was best New Permit
briefed everyone on the the caveat that any resident to wait and see with Conditions
“emergency election pro- who does not wish to vote in the intention of let- Mayor Polak presented
tocols” passed by the state person could request an ab- ting Pepco handle Resolution 20-07 at the
last year. Some municipali- sentee ballot, an option that replacement and meeting. It calls for a
ties opted for no in-person has been available in past maintenance, statement of standard
voting and in an abundance elections. For all the elections though this permit conditions
of caution even hired second details, see page 5. doesn’t mean the and construction site
parties to count the votes. Council is ceding protocols be attached
Council Member Costello, Streetlights style decisions to CHRISTMAS to all permits issued.
seconded by Ms. Shaut, Ms. Costello led the discus- Pepco. This was TREES The Mayor said that
pointed out that the size of sion on the Town’s eventual also the advice of WILL BE the reason for this
PICKED UP
our Town has kept our elec- switch to LED streetlights. a lighting con- MONDAYS was that he and Ms.
tions casual: You walk into As reported in last month’s sultant who has ALONG WITH Boa are spending an
YARD WASTE.
Town Hall, confirm resi- Echo, Pepco is planning been working inordinate amount
The Echo 1The Echo of time policing construc-
tion sites to ensure that the
street cleaning, which has
been an issue of late. The
Distributed free to Glen Echo residents. Subscriptions
for non-residents: $12 per year (to subscribe call Town’s streets are kept safe language in the protocol
Susan Grigsby, 301-229-7735). Copies of The Echo are and clean for residents. If requires daily sweeping
on file at Little Falls Library. Also provided online at the protocols are part of the but says hosing “if neces-
www.glenecho.org. Total circulation: 190.
permit, then contractors sary.” In cases like this, what
EDITOR Emily Parsons will know up front what is is necessary is left to the
(TheEchoEditor@gmail.com)
expected and the Mayor and discretion of the Mayor and
ART EDITOR Mary Parsons
Ms. Boa will be able to issue Ms. Boa, which can open
CONTRIBUTORS Thom Amdur, Carol Barton,
Dia Costello, Matt Costello, Bernie Edelman, a stop-work order if the the Town up to inconsistent
Pete Epanchin, Angela Hirsch, Mona Kishore, permit requirements aren’t implementation. Mr. Stiglitz:
Gloria Levin, Joe Shannon, Martha Shannon, being met. Obviously, piled-up mud is
Holly Shimizu, Patty Sieber, Dan Spealman,
Bill Vincent, Bonnie Whyte, Julia Wilson Mr. Spealman came with bad, but what about dirt that
a list of issues, and the will wash away in the next
COPY EDITORS Maire Hewitt, Debbie Lange
ADVERTISING Patty Sieber (EchoAdRep@gmail.com)
discussion of them was the rain? Mr. Spealman: Would
DISTRIBUTION Raya Bodnarchuk, Jane Stevenson, bulk of the meeting. He neighbors complaining be
Jan Shaut, Maire Hewitt, Janice Henderson began by asking where the a trigger? Council Member
CIRCULATION Susan Grigsby, Julie Lull language in the protocols Wilson: Should sweeping
Next Deadline: January 20, 2021 came from and commented and hosing both be required
Letters to the editor are welcome. They must be signed. that they should get more to make it standard? Mayor
Articles for publication are also solicited. Please send time in front of residents Polak: Clumps of dirt on the
comments about The Echo to the editor, the Mayor, or any for feedback before be- street must be swept; more
Council Member. Volunteer reporters are always needed.
ing adopted. The protocols gravel and straw on site can
came from what is already help; if that’s not enough,
required by the Town and then hosing will be request-
from what other towns do ed. Bottom line, if a site isn’t
and with input from Town complying with requested
engineer Joe Toomey. They corrections, then the Town
became public when Ms. can issue or threaten to
Boa sent out the Council issue a stop-work order to
meeting agenda three days compel compliance, and
prior to the meeting and they can’t say they didn’t
can be read on the Town’s know because it is all
town of Glen Echo website. stipulated in the protocols
MARYLAND 20812
The Council began with attached to their permit.
Phone: 301-320-4041 Fax: 301-320-3639
Website: www.glenecho.org
Office: 6106 Harvard Ave.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 598, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30–3:30 Patty Sieber
MAYOR 240-743-7194 cell
Willem Polak (301-229-6042) 301-654-3200 office
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dia Costello (301-538-7784)
Dan Spealman (202-560-2237)
Matt Stiglitz (202-236-9161)
Julia Wilson (240-899-1763)
TOWN MANAGER
Beth Boa (townhall@glenecho.org) Call me for all your Real Estate needs!
Next (Virtual) Council Meeting: Jan. 11, 2021, 7 PM
2 January 2021The protocols say “sani- the builders. So, if they see added that the Council had Odds and Ends
tation facilities must be something, they can threat- recently worked with the There were two budget
provided on site.” Mr. Speal- en a stop-work order for a Mayor to cut any fluff out amendments: one due to
man asked if these protocols permit violation. The Coun- of the budget in response the expense of repainting
were to be attached to all cil also agreed that a permit to residents’ calls for thrift the back outdoor stairs at
permits, even for smaller consultant wasn’t necessary during this uncertain time. Town Hall; and one due
projects. The Council agreed for taking pictures of the Mr. Spealman seconded to the added expense for
to edit the language to say “before” right-of-way condi- that it was very difficult a traffic consultant when
that facilities only need to tions when determining if for the Council to be in the working out the incorrect
be provided if there are no new damage has been position of picking and street signs installed around
no working facilities on done—the applicant can be choosing causes. Resident Vassar Circle. Ms. Boa
the property, so if you are required to provide them as Thom Amdur commented reported that the Irish Inn
putting in a new driveway, part of the permit process. that when in the past the has asked if she would send
workers can use the bath- Finally, Mr. Spealman asked Council denied making out promotional emails to
room in your house. that the language that viola- donations to other worthy the Town through Constant
Using the example that tions “shall be subject to a Contact. The Council said
flaggers could be required fine” be changed to “may be no. Mr. Stiglitz noted that
by the Mayor and Ms. Boa subject to a fine.” residents on Vassar Circle
to direct traffic, Mr. Speal- The Mayor asked if the are still consistently park-
man questioned whether Council could vote to pass ing on the sidewalks. This
this protocol document with the discussed changes causes—like the struggling habit, formed prior to the
held many possibilities for made, but Mr. Spealman aquarium or the Adventure road widening, is no longer
overreach. The Mayor said said he’d like to see the Theatre post-fire—it was necessary. Ms. Boa told the
that the document didn’t new draft and for residents left to residents to make Council that the old trolley
require them in all instanc- to have more time to read gifts as desired, and that trestle out past Radcliffe
es and that he needed that the proposed protocols. this precedent should be Lane is slated to be taken
leeway to keep our Town The goal is to approve the followed out of fairness. He down in the fall of 2021.
running smoothly—for resolution at the January 11 added that the Town listserv
example, a flagger will be meeting. is an obvious place for resi- Police Report
required when an oak tree dents to raise awareness Following two recent rob-
is removed from Vassar Quiet Skies Coalition about local philanthropy. beries at the Glen Echo
Circle at the end of Decem- Resident Cathie Polak Ms. Wilson was persuad- Pharmacy, Mr. Stiglitz spoke
ber as cars will need to be asked the Council to ed that the Council should with Commander Gagen.
directed the wrong way on consider a donation to the not approve a donation to He reported that there will
the circle. Mr. Stiglitz said Montgomery County Quiet Quiet Skies. Ms. Costello be more patrols in the area.
that the document can be Skies Coalition, which led argued that for consisten- Burglaries are up every-
updated with more limits if to a much larger discussion cy’s sake the Town should where, and our best defense
it is deemed necessary at a about whether the Council re-evaluate its annual is locking our homes and
later date. should be in the business donation to the Glen Echo cars (and keeping valuables
When Mr. Spealman ex- of making donations on Park Partnership, but also out of sight). Mr. Stiglitz also
pressed concern about the behalf of the Town at all. delved into the idea that noted that large concrete
effort it will take to monitor Ms. Costello and Ms. Wilson the Town could budget for barriers are being installed
all of these requirements, were initially in favor of the some amount of giving each along MacArthur Boulevard
like if trucks are following donation, but Mr. Stiglitz year that organizations up by the Billy Goat Trail
the correct routes, the May- was decidedly opposed, could then apply for. She to keep people from park-
or again said that this will which is consistent with his plans to research how other ing illegally—and dan-
give him and Ms. Boa the position generally when the towns handle requests for gerously for pedestrians.
power to put pressure on question of giving arises. He donations. —Emily Parsons
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4 January 2021T he property on 6005
Princeton Avenue
seemed too good to be true:
New to Town
as riders seek socially
distanced transportation
alternatives.
cottage charm, a big yard (by The couple met at Elon
Glen Echo standards), and University and remain close
that unbelievable treehouse with their friend group from
(the handiwork of onetime college, many of whom now
owner and builder-about- live in D.C. Justin and Emily
town Matt McFarland). are interested in good food
Justin and Emily Ellis feared and drink and, like many
the property came with of us, are now indulging in
a hidden flaw when they these interests largely at
noticed that it was listed for home. Luckily, Emily de-
sale for the third time in just scribes Justin as a talented
a few years. Emily, Grant, and Justin
cook and mixologist. In
But thanks to some re- D.C., they frequented Union
search in back issues of The school was able to provide ingtonians’ daily life, pre- Market, and they are making
Echo, Justin connected with Chromebooks and Wi-Fi lockdown. With a dramatic note of Montgomery Coun-
another former owner— connections for all students, drop in commuting and lei- ty’s gourmet and ethnic
and now neighbor—who as well as meals and mental sure riders, Lyft has pivoted shops for cooking projects.
assured him that the flurry health care to mitigate the to partnering with business- Grant is a fan of Glen
of sales had everything to many challenges their fami- es and local governments Echo’s playground, and they
do with individual owners’ lies continue to face. to provide rides to essential are looking forward to con-
circumstances and not any Emily is a manager workers seeking an alterna- necting with other families
problem with the property for Lyft, the ride-hailing tive to public transportation. with little kids in town—as
itself. The Ellises—with company that had become Lyft’s network of e-bikes well as prospective babysit-
two-year-old Grant and a a constant in many Wash- and scooters has boomed ters. —Angela Hirsch
baby sister due in Febru-
ary—are now settling in and
getting to know their new Town Election Update
neighborhood.
Both Emily and Justin
have navigated change in
their work since the start
O n May 3, 2021, the
Town of Glen Echo
will hold an election for
be a U.S. citizen. Anyone
who would like to run for
these offices must file a
held outdoors with safety
measures in place. Details
will be available closer to
of the pandemic. Justin is Mayor and two Council written declaration of can- the election. Residents
the managing director of seats. This is a great op- didacy by April 13, which 18 years and older may
finance for KIPP DC, a com- portunity to get involved is 20 days prior to the vote, and you can register
munity of charter schools in the community. The election. Candidacy let- when you come to vote—
in the District of Columbia terms are four years. If ters should be delivered proof of residency may
that serves nearly 7,000 you are interested in run- to Jan Shaut, Supervisor, be requested. Absentee
students across 18 schools. ning for any of these open Board of Elections, ballots will be provided to
This year, KIPP made the roles, you must be at least 6004 Harvard Av- anyone who requests
change to online learning— 25 years old, a resident enue, Glen Echo, one. To request an
a particular challenge for of the Town of Glen Echo MD 20812. absentee ballot con-
KIPP’s student body of for at least one year, and Given the current tact me at JShaut@gmail.
many low-income families, a registered voter in the Covid considerations, the com prior to the election.
including a sizable popula- Town. You do not need to election is expected to be —Jan Shaut
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6 January 2021I love winter mulches for
many reasons, which I
will get to. However, there
Holly in the Ivy
important nutrient source
for the plants. I like to wait
until the plants are dormant
are some current mulch and then apply around 2 to 3
types and practices that are inches of my mulch around
not only ugly, but dangerous the garden. This mulching
and unsustainable.
MULCH: acts like a soil blanket as it
Both dyed mulch and
rubber mulch are hideous.
Do’s and Don’ts helps insulate the roots and
protect them from drastic
You might see these used at temperature changes. A
fast food joints that hire un- good organic mulch en-
inspired, low-bid landscap- hances soil quality as it
ers to do their artificial- gradually turns into a rich
looking landscapes. Dyed ❧ DO consider mixing shredded hardwood bark humus. Humus will help soil
mulch is sometimes made and small bark nuggets for a mulch. It is attractive tilth as well as provide nu-
from old pallets, decks or and can be used on slopes helping prevent erosion. trients along with beneficial
containers that have been ❧ If your plants like drier soils (plants such as lav- microbes. Mulch can assist
treated with chromated ender, thyme, and rosemary) try using small pea gravel in preventing weed seeds
copper arsenate (CCA), or chicken grit (sharp granite pieces) as a mulch. from germinating as well as
once used as a wood preser- ❧ Pine needles are excellent for woodland gar- holding in moisture during
vative. This mulch can be dens and areas where acid-loving plants (such as dry periods.
unsafe for humans, soil, azaleas) are growing. Small bark nuggets or
plants, and animals. The use ❧ Cocoa hulls are a great mulch, plus they give off small wood chips are also
of CCA was banned in 2002 chocolate fragrance, but beware, they can be poison- excellent mulches because
but old woods continue to ous to cats and dogs and can blow in the wind. they add soil nutrition
be used. Today, to be cer- ❧ Use good compost as a mulch as long as it does as they break down. The
tain it is safe, dyed mulch not have weed seeds in it. most attractive and finest
should be certified by the hardwood mulch is triple-
Mulch and Soil Council. ❧ DON’T use more than a 3-inch layer of mulch, shredded bark. Single
Rubber mulch is made from 1-3 inches is recommended. shredded has long strands,
recycled tires. This material ❧ Mulch should never be up against the trunks of around 9 inches, and looks
is toxic due to the chemicals trees, keep it at least 3 inches away from a trunk. coarse. Double-shredded
that leach from the tires. ❧ Never make mulch volcanos around
A “mulch volcano”
mulch, the most
These include heavy metals trees; these are created when woodchip is a no-no! frequently used, has
and a host of hazardous mulch is piled high and thick around a tree 4- to 6-inch strands.
chemicals which are dan- trunk giving it the look of a volcano. The Using a variety of
gerous to both humans and area around trees should be at ground level. mulches is a good
the environment. To me, it is ❧ Avoid placing mulch right on the idea and can depend
unnatural having shredded crown (growing points) of perennials. on what is available
rubber mulch in a garden. ❧ Keep soil bare in areas where you and affordable.
My number one choice want seeds to germinate. Mulch will give your
for a winter mulch is ❧ Fresh wood chips do not make a good mulch garden a finishing touch
shredded dry leaves gath- because they take nitrogen from the soil as they are along with providing a host
ered from the garden. One breaking down. Once composted, they are fine. of other benefits. Working
reason to shred the leaves is ❧ Long-term use of hardwood mulch can cause in the garden in winter will
that they are more attrac- manganese and other elements to build up to toxic provide a great head start
tive and will break down levels. for your spring gardening
easily, thus becoming an chores. —Holly Shimizu
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8 January 2021Out and About
F or many of us, the
start of 2021 is a call
for a new dawn: A year
studios and bootcamps,
such as at 202 Strong
which provides out-
to see our world healed, door options across
healthier and with hope all locations, including
for a better future. While North Bethesda.
the idea of normalcy is For all those quilters
something we all want to among us or, like me,
return to, we’re not likely those aspiring to be,
to get there just yet. But “Blood on Your Hands” by Sandra Ealy, courtesy of the Sandy Spring Museum starting January 8, you
the good news is that can make a reservation
our surroundings have taurants overlooking the lation, serving up sticks and at a stunning new exhibit
adapted, and many places Potomac have retrofitted marshmallows to toast and called Quilts and the Sto
have stayed open or re- their outdoor patio areas piping-hot apple cider. ries They Tell at Sandy
opened with new guidelines into individually reserved The new year also often Spring Museum. A range
that welcome patrons—even heated tents and tables with brings with it many new of skills will be on display,
in these colder months. limited capacity. Or, ven- year’s resolutions. For those all presenting stories told
If you’re looking for a ture to The Wharf where looking to shed the “Covid through stitchwork that are
change of scenery, consider a massive fire pit and retro 19,” many nearby gyms are both emotionally and physi-
the DC Waterfront in Airstream trailer await for taking social distancing cally warming. —Mona
Georgetown. Most res- the ultimate glamping simu- seriously with open-air Kishore
Bethesda's Point
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trained sports medicine
physician, is pleased to
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raised, offering cutting
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New minimally invasive procedures for tennis
elbow/golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome,
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trigger fingers, and achilles tendonitis. online lessons
Regenerative medicine for treating shoulder, for french and piano
hip, and knee arthritis.
Specialist in treating sports injuries.
References
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visit www.pointperformance.com,
Contact Stephanie Rhein at
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The Echo 9The Episcopal Our Town Park
Church of the
www.redeemerbethesda.org
Redeemer
T he Dentzel Carousel
will receive the Mary-
land Heritage Award in
market website for a spe-
cial hand-made carousel-
themed face mask. It’s sure
Sundays on Zoom 2021. Our Carousel is being to be a collector’s item!
Adult Forum (9a), Family recognized by the state of StayConnected on our
Maryland for its long-term website features lots of
Worship (10a), TheFIVE (5p)
importance as a gather- virtual options for programs
ing point for community and classes. Two of our most
Monday through Friday fellowship and demonstrat- well-known arts programs
Morning Prayers via conference call ing continuing vitality due continue to offer ways to
508-924-1769 to the efforts of groups or showcase artists. Consider
Compline (Night Prayers) via Zoom individuals whose work entering your 2020 street
stretched over many gen- photos for a special online
Music & Archived Services on YouTube erations. Awards are given show Hindsight 2020, pro-
All Links available on our website. annually through
the Maryland Tradi-
The Rev. Cricket Park, Rector tions state folklife
Geoffrey Silver, Director of Music Ministries program. The Park
6201 Dunrobbin Drive 301-229-3770 is so pleased to end
office@redeemerbethesda.org 2020 on a high note.
After a successful
renovation of the
Carousel, recovery
from its unfortu-
nate vandalism, and being duced by Photoworks. The
closed due to the Covid-19 deadline is January 15. So
shutdown, we are happy to much has occurred on the
receive this honor and the streets this past year. The
$5,000 grant that accompa- show opens in late January
nies it. As 2021 is the centen- and should be a great way to
nial year of the Carousel, we reflect on those highlights.
look forward to more ways Photoworks also offers
to honor and celebrate this a free monthly Cocktails
important treasure. Many and Critique session and a
members of the Town of variety of classes. Another
GLEN ECHO Glen Echo contributed to
saving and restoring the
important online exhibition
is the Yellow Barn juried
HARDWARE Carousel over the years. The
Park Partnership is plan-
exhibition on view until
March 1. This is their 26th
7303 MacArthur Blvd.
ning a series of fun events, year to highlight the best of
Bethesda, MD 20816
exhibitions, and educational the Yellow Barn artists. Na-
301-229-3700
programs for this coming tional Gallery of Art curator
Authorized Distributor of year along with a grand Harry Cooper served as the
Makita ● Paslode ● Fein ● Benjamin Moore Paints
reopening. Like Carousels? juror this year. —Martha
Check out the online art Shannon
10 January 2021T hank you to our
residents for their
generous gifts to assist the
Have You Heard ?
is moving to nearby Sum-
ner Village (joining other
former residents the Mc
families in transitional Gunnigles). Susan says she
housing through S.O.M.E. is delighted that the Speal-
(So Others Might Eat). In mans are buying her house,
partnership with the com- where she has lived for 30
munities of Cabin John and years. The soon-to-be built
Brookmont, we provided home at 10 Vassar Circle is
SOME with over $17,000 now listed at $1,499,000.
in gift cards and donations.
SOME has expressed its
NEED HELP DIGGING
deep appreciation for these OUT? These
gifts during this particularly available on Amazon. Look tored by private security snow-
shoveling
difficult and painful year for Figgy and Fiona Search starting at 5 PM, and guards neighbors
for their families. Special for a Home, and we’re will make sure guests are await your
call or text:
thanks also to residents guessing you could get the not entering certain exclud-
Patty Sieber and Julia author to sign it! ed areas like the pavilions Alejandra
Bermudez,
Wilson for facilitating. and Crystal Pool. This is Wellesley
O ne of our cherished in response to increased Circle,
A
202-531-1501
n update on a past res- holiday traditions vandalism and evidence
ident: Michael Bob went on as planned this that people are going into William DeSilva,
Harvard Avenue,
bitt formerly of Wellesley year: the Glen Echo Fire restricted areas. 301-885-9004
Circle left his post as direc- Department’s Santa Aaron Kraus,
tor of Adventure Theatre Run. On the evening of Real Estate Princeton Avenue,
a couple of years ago and December 17, a procession 6000 Bryn Mawr Avenue, 202-286-6026
moved to Massachusetts of emergency vehicles and listed at $1,029,000, is under Zach Kraus, Princeton
Avenue, 202-286-6508
where he became direc- a lit-up Santa in a convert- contract. Happily, owners
tor of the New Repertory ible blared through town to Dan Spealman and Kristi Colin Koonce, Colum-
bia Road, 202-286-9439
Theatre in Watertown. Now the delight of Glen Echo’s Maasjo, with kids Corrina
Nolan Koonce, Colum-
he moves on from there to children. Thanks also to and Declan, aren’t moving bia Road, 202-975-3464
be the executive director of resident Gloria Levin far—just up the street in
Jon William McCaffrey,
the Mass Cultural Council, who keeps us abreast of the fact! They are buying 7325 Harvard Avenue,
thereby becoming the most schedule and always works University Avenue, while 202-486-3059
senior cultural official in the to get us a primetime spot. its owner Susan Grigsby
Commonwealth. You can support the fire
department at
H olly Shimizu www.gefd.org or They Say it’s Your
(see Holly in
the Ivy on page 7)
leave goods in one
of the used clothing
B irthday!
has written and bins in the area that January 12, Nolan Koonce, 14
illustrated a chil- benefits them. January 13, David Chused, 9
dren’s book about January 13, Elspeth Chused, 9
T
two frogs looking for a safe he hours at Glen January 15, Niklas Gillberg, 8
place to live. It was pub- Echo Park, shortened January 15, Reed Jensen, 8
lished by Debbie Lange’s during the early pandemic, January 15, Riya Kishore, 5
company Bethesda Com- are back to 6 AM to 1 AM. January 23, Conrad Hirsch, 12
munications Group and is However, the Park is moni-
The Echo 11Coming
Soon!
10, 14, & 20 VASSAR CIRCLE,
three more distinct homes in
Glen Echo, Maryland
Luxury living in a flexible, manageable
space. Every design detail has been ■ Second home office addition
painstakingly considered, from the ■ Luminous living spaces throughout
house number and door bell to ■ One-car garage and off-street parking with
room layouts and more. Excellent Pinterest-worthy mudroom entrance
workmanship is backed by a warranty. ■ Spacious master suite with marble double shower,
And Glen Echo has it all: a fantastic double walk-in closets, and treetop views
community of neighbors you want to ■ Two additional upper bedrooms and second floor
know, convenient access to Bethesda, laundry room
DC and Virginia, and top public ■ Light-filled lower level rec room, bedroom and bath
schools. ■ Bonus room for storage, home office, or gym
Prices starting at $1,499,000
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10 VASSAR CIRCLE 14 VASSAR CIRCLE 20 VASSAR CIRCLE 4 VASSAR CIRCLE
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND SALES: Kingman ARCHITECTURE: Claude C. Lapp
Development. Aaron Hirsch, Principal. An Architects, an award-winning firm with
award-winning developer and Glen Echo more than 35 years in the business.
resident with 20 years of experience in
residential property development, design, Equal Housing Opportunity
and construction management.
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