July 2024 News
from the
Grogan's Mill Village Association
County Assistance for Storm Recovery Debris Removal
The Woodlands Township is not responsible for storm debris pickup. Waste Management will not pickup your storm debris unless it complies with their curbside guidelines. Each county precinct will provide storm debris removal. Residents must submit a Debris Removal Request form to either Harris or Montgomery County depending on your county of residence. It is a requirement to complete this form.
Montgomery County Debris Removal Request Form
Storm debris may be placed curbside on the county right-of-way, however, before placing it curbside you MUST separate yard/vegetative debris (tree limbs/branches, pine needles, etc.) from *construction debris (fencing, drywall, etc.). Once you have separated the debris, you may place the yard/vegetative debris curbside on the county right-of-way. Do not place debris in the road or in ditches. This impedes traffic and impacts drainage. Debris will NOT be collected from private property.
Candidate filing opened July 20 for Conroe ISD, The Woodlands Township
Conroe ISD and The Woodlands Township board will each have four positions available on the Nov. 5 ballot.
The positions on the ballot are:
• Conroe ISD: Board of trustees' four-year positions 4, 5, 6, and 7
• The Woodlands Township: Board of directors' two-year positions 1, 2, 3 and 4
Candidates will have until Aug. 19 to file for candidacy, or until Aug. 23 if an individual chooses to run as a write-in candidate.
Individuals interested in running for any of the above positions may file with the respective government agency. Conroe ISD offices will be closed on July 20, and individuals can turn in applications starting on July 22.
Source: Community Impact News
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center Update
Construction kicked off for the $16.5 million library and community center planned at the Grogan's Mill Village Center on July 15, according to a news release from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. and Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack.
The center at 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands, was the first of The Woodlands' village centers to be developed in 1974. According to the news release, the design for the center and library have been developed between Howard Hughes and the county with the following features in mind:
The library will include:
• A special children’s area fully separated from the rest of the library with an enclosed space
• An enclosed young adult room
• A podcast room
• A 3D printer
• Multiple workrooms
• A 100-person, theater-style classroom
The community center will offer:
• A modern conference room
• A boardroom
• Several meeting rooms
• A multifunctional meeting hall/ballroom
• Enhanced facilities
• A meeting hall for daily senior meals, voting and other activities
Both the library and the community center will have upgraded technological amenities throughout, according to the news release.
“This is an exciting opportunity to update and expand what the Grogan’s Mill Village Center offers residents,” said Jim Carman, president of the Houston Region for Howard Hughes. “Through thoughtful master planning, we are creating places and spaces that bring people together to meet, shop, learn and connect as part of a revitalized village center in The Woodlands—a project that exemplifies our long-standing commitment to community building.”
“Laura Bush famously said, ‘I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card,'" Noack said. "The Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office and Howard Hughes have teamed up to provide our residents access to priceless information, resources and knowledge through the latest and greatest in library technology—at no cost to taxpayers. The new library and community center not only will provide the gold standard in facilities for lifelong learning, community activities, group gatherings and events, it will serve as a key hub in continuing to build this great community.”
“For years, we have talked about the need to revitalize The Woodlands' original Village Center, and today, we are able to celebrate a project that will generate excitement while providing premier amenities for our residents and visitors,” said Aaron Hoffstadter, president of the Grogan’s Mill Village Association, in the release.
According to the release, long-term leases or extensions have been signed with current businesses at the center, and other businesses will continue to operate under their current leases. Among the current businesses with new or continuing leases are:
Brother’s Pizza, Ome Calli lCafé, Safeway School, The UPS Store, Wood forest National Bank, The Woodlands Cleaners, Chef Chan’s, 4H Tailor, SN Liquor.
The businesses will remain open throughout the construction, according to the news release. Additional tenants will be announced soon, according to Howard Hughes.
The Woodlands Farmers Market, which operates at the center, will continue to operate. The center will be completed by summer 2025, according to the release.
Source: Community Impact News
MUD News
The Woodlands Water Agency Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the San Jacinto River Authority to engage a consultant for a feasibility study to compare four potential paths forward for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility No. 1 (WRF No. 1).
The four options being reviewed are:
Replace WRF No. 1 with conventional technology, on new land.
Replace WRF No. 1, with MBR technology, on new land.
Replace WRF No. 1 in place, with conventional technology
Repair WRF No. 1 in place, with conventional technology.
All four options will be evaluated based on a 50-year service life. Preliminary discussions will include establishing decision criteria to assist with the final determination. The cost of the study is not to exceed $500,000.
Farmers Market Week Proclamation
At the July 24 meeting, The Woodlands Township issued a proclamation for National Farmers Market Week August 3-10, recognizing The Woodlands Farmers Market for their contribution to the community.
Pictured L to R Brad Bailey, Director, The Woodlands Township Township Board, Cindy Heiser, Director, The Woodlands Township Board, Travis Maze, TWFM Manager, Jennifer Robinson, TWFM Administrative svc., Sara Bissig, TWFM Committee, Emily Robinson, TWFM co-manager, Dana Denton, TWFM co-founder, Pat Goodpastor, TWFM Committee, Richard Franks, Treasurer, The Woodlands Township Board, Kelly Lewis, TWFM Committee, GMVA Treasurer, Aaron Hoffstadter, TWFM Committee Chair, GMVA President, Shelley Sekulagibbs-Gibbs, Director, The Woodlands Township Board, Ann Snyder, Chairman. The Woodlands Township Board, Linda Nelson, Secretary, The Woodlands Township Board
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Shopping at The Woodlands Farmer's Market is a great way to support local businesses and your community. Proceeds from the market fund scholarships for local students, support local schools and support the local food bank.
The market is open every Saturday from 9am to noon. During July through September, the market keeps summer hours. Regular hours will return in October. Come on out and join your neighbors at the market! It is a great place to sample local products and find unique gifts for the special people in your life.
And check out the businesses in the Grogan's Mill Shopping Center. The UPS Store can help you with all your shipping needs without standing in a long line.
Vendors are listed every Friday in the weekly TWFM newsletter so you can plan your Saturday shopping. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up here.