City Takes Steps to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
December 27, 2018
Rockville is not immune to the crisis of opioid overdoses gripping communities across the United States, and the city is taking steps to fight back.
Day: December 27, 2018
City to Issue Guidelines for Small Cell Antennas
December 27, 2018
Rockville is issuing guidelines for wireless carriers to follow as they install small cell antennas as part of a next-generation 5G network that delivers faster internet and increases cell phone service coverage. A Federal Communications Commission order, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 14, preempts many aspects of the city’s
Compensation Commission Seeks Members
December 27, 2018
Panel of 5 Recommends Salaries for Mayor and Council It’s an opportunity to help the city you love! Five Rockville residents or business owners are invited to serve on the city’s Compensation Commission, which convenes every four years, before a city election, to determine annual salaries for the city’s five
Budget Hearings and Work Sessions Set
December 27, 2018
The Mayor and Council moved a discussion of their budget priorities to their Monday, Feb. 4 meeting and set budget hearing and work session dates for March and April. Upcoming Fiscal Year 2020 Budget CalendarFeb. 4: Mayor and Council Budget PrioritiesFeb. 22: Release of FY 2020 Proposed BudgetFeb. 25: Presentation
FY 2018 Reports Highlight City’s Finances
December 27, 2018
Summaries Offer a Look at the City’s Fiscal Health Two annual reports that city staff delivered to the Mayor and Council on Dec. 10 give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial health during the most recently completed fiscal year. For Fiscal Year 2018, which closed June 30, the
Mayor and Council to Hold Public Hearing on APFS Amendments
December 27, 2018
School Capacity Cap Could Lead to Residential Development Moratorium The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at City Hall, on possible amendments to the city’s Adequate Public Facilities Standards. One of the proposed amendments would increase the school capacity test of the Adequate
Mayor and Council Discuss Vacancy Process
December 27, 2018
The Mayor and Council will continue their discussion on Jan. 7 to determine the process to fill vacancies among members of the body. At their Monday, Dec. 17 meeting, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to clarify that the members of the Mayor and Council must continue residency in the
Show Us A Sign, Show Us the Light
December 27, 2018
Drivers and pedestrians rely on streetlights and street signs to safely navigate Rockville’s city streets. If you see tree limbs or other objects obstructing a streetlight or street sign, please call 240-314-8500. Notice a streetlight outage? To learn how to report it, visit https://rockvillereports.com/problematic-streetlight-heres-how-to-report-it.
Survey Will Help Improve Navigation in Rockville
December 27, 2018
The City of Rockville wants members of the public to help make finding their way in the city a little easier. Signage design firm KMA Design, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, is developing a comprehensive wayfinding program for the city, focusing on Town Square and Rockville parks. To help create a more
Public Transit Study to Hold Workshop, Conduct Survey
December 27, 2018
Gap Analysis is Among Mayor and Council Priority Initiatives UPDATE: The workshop on public transit scheduled for Jan. 29 has been rescheduled for 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at City Hall. A city study includes opportunities in January for community members to offer input about Rockville’s public transit needs. The
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