Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, who recently served as acting chief of the Rockville City Police Department, will retire on April 7 after 31 years serving the city. Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, circa mid-1990 …
The city recently installed seven new bus shelters to add to the comfort and accessibility of bus stops with high ridership along Rockville Pike, Veirs Mill Road and Taft Street, adjacent to David Scull Park.
Construction begins in April on the topside of a bridge carrying Edmonston Drive over the railroad tracks, requiring temporary closures during the business day. The construction, to the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge, which links the eastern and western portions of the city over the Metrorail and CSX tracks, is
Design work continues on a project to restore and stabilize a portion of the stream in Bullards Park, at Roxboro and Calvert roads in the West End neighborhood. Construction on the project is anticipated to begin in June and take six months to complete. It includes restoring and enhancing approximately
Niles Anderegg has been named Rockville’s new deputy city clerk in the City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office. His first day was March 11. Anderegg comes to Rockville from the International City/County Management Association, where he served as a research and content development associate, and a member and customer support
Offer Your Ideas • At www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. • At a public hearing during the April 1 Mayor and Council meeting. Budget Calendar at a Glance • Monday, April 1: Public hearing and Mayor and Council work session. • Friday, April 5: Public record closes. • Monday, April 29: Mayor and Council
Information Sessions Beforehand Will Discuss Content and Process The Rockville Planning Commission has set three public hearing dates for its draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The public hearings will all be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, Wednesday, May 22 and Tuesday, June 4. The Planning Commission approved
2018 Community Survey Responses Yield High Scores for Quality of Life Rockville’s residents believe their city has high-quality, secure neighborhoods where they can raise children and retire, that Rockville is respectful to different cultures and beliefs, and is a city committed to creating a welcoming community for all backgrounds.
Seilhamer Promoted to Lieutenant Jan Seilhamer was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on March 25, becoming the first woman to attain command level at Rockville’s police department.
Rockville’s Recreation and Parks Department has partnered with Montgomery Parks and Takoma Park Recreation to cosponsor the Light it Up Blue event, which marks Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April. Fun family activities are planned from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Agricultural History Farm Park at 18400
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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