Man who called himself the ‘last redneck in Bethesda’ dies
Miller Young, who ran a four-acre bird farm in Bethesda and would periodically host game barbecues, once bemoaned the suburbanization of Bethesda because it brought “too many people, too many joggers.” He died last month in North Carolina at the age of 67. [Washington Post]
Roger Berliner to hold town hall meeting
The County Council member who represents Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac and North Bethesda will host the town hall at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Carderock Springs Elementary School. [Montgomery County Council]
Two board members needed for Bethesda Urban Partnership
County Executive Ike Leggett is seeking representatives of a local developer and local small business to fill two vacancies on the Board of Directors that oversees BUP’s operations for downtown Bethesda. [Montgomery County]
Public libraries closed Monday
All branches of the Montgomery County Public Libraries will be closed today for staff development and training. [MCPL via Twitter]
The rest of county government will remain open
Columbus Day is not a Montgomery County-observed holiday, which means the rest of county government will be open and parking rates at meters will apply. [MCDOT Parking via Twitter]
Report on 2016 trends includes bad news for suburban Maryland office market
The Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends Report for 2016 shows the Maryland suburbs of D.C. with bleak investment prospects. [Bisnow]
Sunny skies and decent temperatures expected Monday
The high temperature could reach 75 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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