City Takes Steps to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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