Resident warns council Cemetery Wash overgrowth threatens local streets and homes

At the Sept. 9 Rockville Town Council meeting, resident Lainie Delang said she has lived on Bridge Road 11 years and described recent flash flooding and vegetation in Cemetery Wash that she said is now ‘‘severely overgrown’’ and likely to cause a future blockage. She said August storms filled the wash—one on Aug. 14 that reached nearly the channel rim and another on Aug. 31 that flowed at maximum capacity—and that large trees and debris are obstructing the culvert near Bridal Road and Hershey Lane.

"It's severely overgrown with weeds, plants and huge trees actually, not just little small trees...Eventually it's probably gonna cause a massive backup at some point. Not if, but when," Delang said. The council invited her to provide photos; staff said they would contact Zion Arborist to inspect the wash and provide a bid for cleanup. The council did not set a start date; the matter was left as staff follow‑up.