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Stories from the NFCCA Newsletter, the “North Four Corners News” |
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Stories from the NFCCA Newsletter, the “North Four Corners News” |
North Four Corners News ♦ December 2025
At the October NFCCA meeting, we had a large crowd show up in person and via Zoom to hear Councilmember Kristin Mink describe her positions on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and update the community about the FLASH 2.0 bus rapid transit expansion on Colesville Road, as well as the development timeline for Viva White Oak and issues impacting redevelopment of the Sears building in White Oak.
The election of 2025–2026 Officers and Board members took place and all of the Officers and two Board members who chose to continue in their roles were approved. I’d like to give a hearty thanks to Jon Prochilo, who has served as a board member for four years. With his resignation, we now have an unfilled slot on the board. If you are interested in becoming more engaged, offer to run yourself or nominate someone you believe can contribute special expertise. The vote to fill this seat will take place at our 11 February 2026 meeting.
Most of the current Officers and Board members have served for many years and several of the older volunteers are planning retirement moves. NFCCA needs a succession plan to address this transition. If you can help with organizing newsletter distribution, editing the newsletter, administering the nfcca.org website, or building out our communications efforts, NFCCA will be looking for volunteers or new Board members to fill these vital roles. Please contact me at president AT nfcca DOT org or call me at 240.281.3911 if you have any questions about serving or suggestions for a nominee.
Another matter taken up at the October meeting was an amendment to the NFCCA bylaws to change the name of our association from Northwood-Four Corners Civic Association to North Four Corners Civic Association. The vote was close, but the matter was tabled to research the bylaws so this amendment will be taken up again at the February 2026 meeting (see related story in this issue at the link below).
Read Related StoryThe Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee of the Montgomery County Council has concluded its work sessions on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan (UBCP). Council members voted on various housing and transportation recommendations in the UBCP. See the related story in this newsletter at the link below, which describes issues being decided and next steps. It’s been a long haul but now is the time to pay attention and stay engaged!
Read Related StoryAnother transportation development that NFCCA is paying attention to is the FLASH 2.0 Bus Rapid Transit proposal to construct a dedicated bus lane on U.S. 29 Colesville Road, which will remove one-to-two vehicle traffic lanes from Southwood to the outer loop 495 beltway ramp.
October marked the beginning of the next NFCCA dues cycle. Our membership total ticked up to an all-time high of 279 in 2024–2025. Currently, 110 households have paid their 2025–2026 dues. NFCCA membership dues are only $15, so please do your part. See the link below for the easy way to pay your dues. We also welcome voluntary donations to keep our newsletter going and fund social activities.
Join NFCCASpeaking of community festivities, instead of a December general meeting, NFCCA is hosting our Holiday Winter Social on Wednesday, 10 December, at Forest Knolls Elementary. We are starting a bit earlier at 6:30 p.m. so families with younger children can join us. Have a happy and healthy holiday season! ■
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