Rockville Reports

On October 4, 2018

WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.
WHERE: VisArts, Buchanan Event Room, 155 Gibbs St.
WHO: Anyone interested in the future of Town Center.

Recognizing concerns about recent announcements regarding Rockville Town Center, the Mayor and Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to hear concerns expressed by the community.

The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the Buchanan Event Room at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St.

Mayor and Council Name Taylor-Ferrell as New City Clerk

On October 4, 2018

The Mayor and Council have named Deputy City Clerk Sara Taylor‐Ferrell as City Clerk/Director of Council Operations.

Taylor-Ferrell began her career with the City of Rockville as a temp in 1995. She joined the City Clerk’s Office in 1996 and has served in multiple roles in that office.

“Rockville has some important initiatives coming up and I’m excited to get moving on them,” Taylor-Ferrell said. “The work of the City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office is an important way for the community to connect to their Mayor and Council.”

The City Clerk’s Office/Director of Council Operations plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, acting as the liaison between the Mayor and Council and the community, and also with city staff and the business community, as well as other local municipalities and county, state and federal government.

Additionally, the City Clerk/Director of Council Operations attends all Mayor and Council meetings, and designated boards and commission meetings; manages the legislative processes requiring action by the Mayor and Council; administers fair and impartial city elections; manages board and commission activities, including appointment notifications, staffing and training for board and commission members; and maintains and preserves the official public record of the Mayor and Council, including oversight of the city’s archives.

The City Clerk/Director of Council Operations can be reached by phone at 240-314-8280 or by email at cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov.

RCPD Blue and a Strong Brew: Have Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 3

On September 28, 2018

Rockville City Police Department officers will join community members for National Coffee with a Cop Day from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Krispy Kreme in the Fallsgrove Village Center, 14919 Shady Grove Road.

Officers will be on hand for informal one-on-one chats with community members – no formal speeches, no agendas and no distractions. Learn more about Coffee with a Cop at coffeewithacop.com.

See photos and video of past Coffee with a Cop events on Rockville’s YouTube page.

Learn more about the RCPD or follow the department on Facebook.

Tricks for Making Halloween a Treat

On September 28, 2018

Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods Wednesday, Oct. 31.

There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police.

City police offer these additional tips:

Kids should walk in groups and young children should be accompanied by an adult.
Set a safe walking route and a time for children to be home.
Costumes should be flame retardant and short enough to prevent trips and falls.
Carry flashlights or glow sticks and affix reflective strips to costumes and bags.
Remind children not to eat treats until they get home. Check all treats and throw out anything that is not factory-sealed.

Preparing for Snow with a ROAD-EO

Snow plow crews from the City of Rockville practiced in September for the second annual Snow Road-eo Challenge. Crews from Rockville, which hosts this year’s event on Tuesday, Oct. 9, are looking to avenge a narrow loss to the City of Gaithersburg in last year’s inaugural challenge. The challenge helps crews hone their skills at keeping city streets clear and safe, in preparation for snow season.

Find Rockville’s Halloween Haunts in October

Rockville has several fun events in October to let you and your family explore your inner ghouls for Halloween! To register where there’s a course number, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.

Teens, grades 6-10, will experience an evening of fright and fear at Field of Screams, in Olney, for Halloteen, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. They’ll be put to the test at four terrifying haunted attractions, including trails, a factory and a hayride. Transportation departs from and returns to Thomas Farm Community Center. Teens will have a fast pass and be accompanied by City of Rockville staff. Register with course #5993. The cost is $60 for residents, $65 for nonresidents.

More Residential Units Proposed for Rockville Town Center

Conceptual rendering of the proposed 220 East Middle Lane project’s south façade.

Applicants for the third and final phase of Rockville Metro Plaza are seeking approval for a mixed-use building consisting of up to 240 apartment units and 8,500 square feet of retail at 220 East Middle Lane.

The project would replace about 201,000 square feet of remaining approved office space with a proposed mixed-use residential and retail building.

Plans for the area include a mix of residential units, with about a third of the units offered with two and three bedrooms. Thirty-six of the 240 units would be maintained as affordable to residents through the city’s Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program.

Townhomes Proposed on Final Undeveloped Parcels at King Farm