Mayor and Council Adopt Fees for Installations in City Rights of Way Guidelines and fees issued by the city in January outline requirements for wireless carriers. A Federal Communications Commission order that went into effect Jan. 14 pre-empts many aspects of the city’s ability to regulate the installation of the
Rockville’s RainScape Rebates program now offers cash rebates for removing pavement and replacing it with permeable pavers. Eligible single-family homeowners and non-profits, including religious institutions, private schools, and homeowners’ associations, can receive rebates of up to $2,500 for replacing pavement with permeable pavers. The program offers $1,200, or $4 per
In an effort to mitigate the increasing impact of a growing white-tailed deer population on the community, Rockville will spend the next year and a half developing a deer-culling pilot program for fall 2020. The Mayor and Council directed staff to develop the pilot program at their Jan. 7 meeting.
Representatives from the National Golf Foundation will present a report on RedGate Golf Course at the Monday, Feb. 25 meeting of the Mayor and Council. The 18-hole, city-owned RedGate Golf Course closed Dec. 31, following an announcement by operator Billy Casper Golf that it would end its leasing relationship with
The City of Rockville plans to mark Earth Month in April by giving away 300 trees to celebrate its 30th consecutive year designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The “300 for the 30th” giveaway will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at
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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