Starr Talks Departure From MCPS — Joshua Starr, whose resignation as MCPS superintendent became official today, spoke to NPR about his three-and-a-half-years leading the county’s school system. “I think the expectations for the superintendent can be not aligned with reality sometimes,” Starr said. [NPR]
Town Of Chevy Chase Says No To Burying Power Lines — A report says burying power lines in the Town of Chevy Chase would cost more than $60 million and wouldn’t actually guarantee improved power service reliability. The task force that did the report said the Town and Pepco should focus on fixing one of the main feeder circuit that powers most of the Town. [Montgomery Community Media]
Chevy Chase Village Board Election — Four members of the Chevy Chase Village Board have two-year terms ending this spring. All candidates must register by April 2. If more than four candidates register, the Village will hold an election on Saturday, May 2. [Chevy Chase Village]
No News Coverage Today — In observance of Presidents’ Day, BethesdaNow.com will be covering only breaking news today. Our regular news coverage will resume tomorrow. See our list of county government closures for the holiday.
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