Les Miz at Rockville Town Square, Wheelchair Rack Bandit, and Malaria: The Daily Digest

You said it | Readers respond to ‘Big House Backlash’
If comments are indication, Patch readers have strong feelings about mansionization and seemed in favor of placing more restrictions on what sort of homes can be built in certain neighborhoods. The Rockville City Council discussed the issue last week. Here’s what a couple Patch readers had to say:

karen August 13, 2013 at 09:06 AM

I love living in my planned community which restricts exterior changes in homes. I feel safe. I 'm glad that it has not become a zoo of all sized and shaped houses that dwarf other houses or maybe that is a phenomenon more like a jungle where larger animals devour the small. The social implications are enormous.

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Marty August 13, 2013 at 09:47 AM

I agree with Karen. Fortunately my neighborhood does not see too many additions that are out-of-place when compared to neighboring homes. However, when I do see a house where an addition is over-sized or doesn't fit stylistically with the other homes, I wonder first whether there was any thought put into resale, and also how the neighbors must feel because it undoubtedly could affect their resale ability/value as well. It's a worthwhile endeavor for the Council to consider options to protect the investments of the other homeowners on the block. 

Speak out | Should the city do more to prevent “Franken-homes”?
>>> See: Big House Backlash in Rockville?

Crime | Who steals a wheelchair rack?
… or the tire off of a vehicle, for that matter? Those were a couple of incidents reported to Rockville City police recently and are in this week’s crime summary.

Health | Rockville company makes inroads on malaria vaccine
Rockville-based Sanaria hopes to do what scientists couldn’t for decades: Produce a malaria vaccine that works. >>> See: Report: Rockville Biotech’s Malaria Vaccine Could Hit Market Soon 

Movie | Les Miserables (PG-13)
Free screening of Les Miserables starts at sundown (at around 8:45 p.m.) at Rockville Town Square. Bring a blanket or a chair but no coolers or outside food.