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2015, 2016, 2017 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 28 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, December 19, 2019 INSIDE Homeowners Voice Concerns Hundreds rally to stop Purple Line Update controversial highway Despite its early efforts to raise funds for affordable housing and helping in establishing newer road widening projects communities, Montgomery Coun- ty officials must complete more and residents. By Suzanne Pollak objectives and spend more money The rally was held following @SuzannePollak before the Purple Line rail line MDOT’s recent proposal to allow the opens, a new action report released SILVER SPRING – A standing state to take properties before an en- on Dec. 12 stated. room only crowd of homeowners vironmental review is conducted to afraid of losing their properties, envi- expedite the construction schedule Page 7 ronmental groups concerned about even though final plans have not been increased emissions, and others op- approved. posed to adding expensive toll lanes Because of these last-minute loudly voiced their opposition to the amendments, Maryland Comptroller $11 billion widening projects pro- Peter Franchot, one of three members posed for Interstates 495 and 270. of the Board of Public Works, said he The two-hour pep rally held at has questions and is not ready to vote the Silver Spring Civic Building on on the project. Therefore, the matter Dec. 16 began with Montgomery was removed from this week’s Board County Council Vice President Tom of Public Works meeting. Hucker rushing to the podium and Hucker, who called for the rally, yelling out, “Are you all ready to said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has send a message to Annapolis?” been pushing this project through ‘Peter Pan And The overwhelming response of while barely seeking input from the cheering reflected the frustration and politicians, planners and residents Wendy’ most affected. anger that was displayed throughout Calling it an “irresponsible pro- the evening concerning the Maryland Edith Billups reviews “Peter posal,” Hucker said that Hogan un- Department of Transportation’s Pan and Wendy.” derestimated the local opposition. (MDOT) proposal to alleviate con- “Your hard work is paying off. Page 11 gestion along the often jammed Belt- We have some serious momentum,” way and I-270. PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Hucker told the enthusiastic crowd. Hundreds of homeowners voiced their concerns of the $11 billion The project is expected to add “You changed the narrative” that widening projects proposed for Interstates 495 270 during a two-hour pep special voluntary toll lanes and wider rally held at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring on Dec. 16. roads without including new public Story continues on Page 8. transportation options or reversible lanes, as favored by area politicians See Rally, Page 8 Settlement reached for victims in 2016 explosion before public hearing Director of Regulatory Matters Residents, first responders and mapped it out on a 10-year plan that Blake Falls By Ivan Torres for Washington Gas John Dodge local officials were able to share sto- was scheduled to be completed by Special to The Sentinel Blake High School’s girls confirmed during the Commission’s ries from that day and demanded ac- 2013. basketball team had a tough go SILVER SPRING – In response hearing that a pending lawsuit filed tion from state officials and Wash- When the 2016 explosion oc- against Laurel High School during to the 2016 explosion and fire at the by CASA, an immigration advocacy ington Gas Light Company (WGL). curred at the apartment community, a regular season match on Dec. 13 Flower Branch Apartments, the group, and the victims of the explo- Each person that spoke emphasized old regulators were still present in at home. Maryland Public Service Commis- sion was settled on Dec. 13. No de- Washington Gas’ disinclination to re- the building. The National Trans- sion (PSC) held a public hearing at tails on the settlement were released. place and modernize their infrastruc- portation Safety Board (NTSB) stat- Page 17 the Long Branch Library on Dec. 17 “I am authorized to share that ture. ed in the September report that the to determine if Washington Gas the pending litigation between the According to a September re- mercury service gas regulators should be imposed a civil penalty. company and residents of Flower port released by the Public Service should have been replaced three The meeting came as officials Branch has been resolved to the mu- Commission of Maryland, Washing- years before the accident. Seven peo- ple were killed in the explosion. representing the gas company con- tual satisfaction of the parties,” ton Gas committed itself to replace Earl Stoddard, director of the firmed that a settlement was reached Dodge said. “The terms and condi- all 66,793 mercury service regulators pending lawsuit with victims of the tions of the settlement are confiden- located inside the customers’ premis- accident. tial.” es back in 2003. Washington Gas See Settlement, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL DECEMBER 19, 2019 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering November 19, 1987: Moliere’s comedy has a message for today Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Each week the Sentinel visits a ny, which specializes in classic and produces an older play. And our leading men, Alceste and Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. memorable story from its archives. offbeat shows, does the Arena Stage One can get out all the old cos- Philinte, arrive on bicycles. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD gambit of updating the classics tumes and wigs and play it as it was Moving the play to the contem- 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Moliere’s premise is simple quite well with this French comedy. originally intended, and risk making porary Washington scene isn’t as Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- enough. Say your hostess at a party They have even added a delightful the work looking like a museum strange as it seems, because power nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. comes in wearing the most horren- little pantomime before the main piece. and justice are as important today as dous dress you’ve ever seen and play to help set the modern mood. Or one can “update” the action in Moliere’s France. Except, the Bernard Kapiloff asks your opinion. Do you tell a Director Anne Armentrout has to make it seem more relevant. Even translation’s constant references to PUBLISHER EMERITUS white lie and compliment her, or tell used the translation of Richard professional groups, like Arena “fops” and “lords” give the game Lynn G. Kapiloff her the truth? Wilbur, who is our present poet lau- Stage and the Folger, have updated away. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ Alceste would be bluntly hon- reate. Bet you forgot America now the classics with mixed results; Often small actions, such as PUBLISHER est with her, as he is with Oronte as has poet laureates. sometimes with stunning outcomes Celemene’s fixing her lover’s [email protected] he hilariuosly dissects his poem as Wilber’s translation maintains and sometimes truly risible produc- bowtie or the smirkish looks Arsi- Mark Kapiloff “tedious rot.” And, in true Washing- much of Moliere’s metric patterns tions. noe displays when she greets some- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ton fashion, Oronte brings a libel and rhyme schemes, plus many So Cedar Lane Stage has tried one, tell so much. Out of this large [email protected] suit against him. 17th-century references. Hearing to update “The Misanthrope,” cast, Louis Pangaro as the blunt Al- EDITORIAL But the real plot of “The Mis- this spoken by actors in modern Moliere’s 17th-century classic ceste, Paul Noga as his friend Phil- anthrope” is a love story. Alceste, dress may be disconcerting at first, about power and honesty. Instead of ante, and Jim Epstein as the stuffy Daniel Kucin Jr. for all his avowed hatred of but one soon gets used to it. lords and ladies, we have public re- poet Oronte turn in outstanding per- EXECUTIVE EDITOR mankind’s follies, is hopelessly in Oh yes, the joy of doing classi- lation officials and political speech formances. [email protected] love with Celimene. But this rich cal plays. These plays are classics writers. “The Misanthrope” continues José Umaña young widow is stringing several for a reason, they still say some- The costumes range from suits at Cedar Lane Stage in Bethesda un- CITY EDITOR hopeful suitors along for the ride. thing important to our day and age. and ties to gym clothes, with Acaste til Nov. 21. Call 942-5055 for ticket [email protected] The Cedar Lane Stage compa- But there’s a pitfall whenever one wearing a Dayglo-purple jacket. information. Neal Earley [email protected] ASSIGNMENTS NEWS George Smith Write us PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Pedestrian, bicycle deaths are up The Montgomery County Sentinel Tazeen Ahmad CALENDAR EDITOR tragedy,” Katz said. tions, he said. Almost 60,000 of those By Suzanne Pollak welcomes letters. [email protected] @SuzannePollak Several councilmembers ex- citations involved drivers passing pressed optimism that Gregory school buses, he said. CALL 301-838-0788 ROCKVILLE – So far this year, All letters must be original, FAX 301- 838 - 3458 Slater, the State Highway Adminis- “When you speed up for a yel- NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING 14 people have been killed and nearly tration leader, is expected to replace low light, bad things happen,” he signed by the author 600 incidents involving bicyclists Transportation Secretary Peter Rahn said.

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