Feb. 22 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 for awards to be presented during Earth Month
Rockville is preparing to launch a sustained, communitywide effort to fight back against the crisis of opioid overdoses gripping communities across the United States. The city’s awareness campaign will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre with a program featuring Chris Herren, a
This month, “Rockville Reports” talks to Laura Fawks Lapole, who on Jan. 2 took over as Croydon Creek Nature Center’s new assistant supervisor. Tell us about yourself.I am from Waynesboro, a small town in Pennsylvania nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. I grew up spending most of my
Rockville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 21 with community service and a celebration with a theme of “Enduring Hope, Enduring Progress.” Honored during the ceremony were Gideon Wikina (at left), who received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award, and Adam Hoffman (second from
To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, state law has established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to 10 percent. In other words, the homeowner pays no property tax on the market value increase on their
City Hall will be closed and recycling and trash will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Several city facilities will operate on their usual schedules. Recycling and trash collections will occur one day later throughout the week. For more information, call 240-314-8568 or visit
Montgomery County is hosting free tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $55,000 or less in 2018. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who can help
Budget Available Online by Feb. 22; Offer Ideas Online and at Hearings OFFER YOUR IDEAS • At www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. • At public hearings on March 4 and April 1. WATCH IT The Feb. 25 proposed budget presentation and the public hearings will be: • Carried live on channel 11 on county
Mayor Newton to Visit Rockville Fourth-Graders Rockville fourth-graders once again have a chance at serving as the city’s Mayor for a Day this spring by taking part in the statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. The theme of this year’s contest, organized by the Maryland Municipal League and the
The Mayor and Council have unanimously selected City Construction LLC of Washington, D.C., to modernize and expand the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s locker room and lobby. Construction, which would affect about 7,000 square feet at the center, is tentatively expected to begin in late winter 2019 and is projected
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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