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Day: August 28, 2017

Rockville’s First Black Police
Officer Laid to Rest

Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was

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Rockville’s First Black Police Officer Laid to Rest

Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was

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Looking Forward to the
Future for Historic Plan

At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which

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Looking Forward to the Future for Historic Plan

At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which

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New Mark Commons Accepted to
National Historic Registry

New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and

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New Mark Commons Accepted to National Historic Registry

New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and

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City Prepares Plans for
Southlawn Lane Sidewalk

A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road.

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City Prepares Plans for Southlawn Lane Sidewalk

A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road.

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County to Provide Update on Seven Locks Justice Complex

Representatives from Montgomery County will deliver an update on the Seven Locks Justice Complex during the Monday, April 29 meeting of Rockville’s Mayor and Council. The complex is proposed for the 25.8-acres county-owned detention facility site at 1451 Seven Locks Road. The Mayor and Council meet

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