A citywide Flood Resiliency Master Plan and a program to provide property owners with grants for building improvements aimed at preventing flood damage are part of the city’s proposed plans to mitigate the impacts of flooding caused by more frequent and extreme storms.
Rockville’s Climate Action Plan provides a role for everyone to play in addressing climate change. The plan, passed Jan. 10 by the Mayor and Council, sets forth 26 community actions and 16 city actions to reduce climate-warming pollution and foster resilience, especially for the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
Rockville Science Day is April 24 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus After a two-year pandemic pause, Rockville Science Day returns for an afternoon of rockets, robots, reptiles, chemistry, and more from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The 31st edition of the free,
Trade your gas pedal for bicycle pedals on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 20. Registration is now open for all 12 Montgomery County pit stops, including at Dawson’s Market in Rockville Town Square and Fallsgrove Village Center, near Smoothie King. Pit stops will have free snacks, beverages and bicycling
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin wrapping up budget deliberations this month with their final public hearing and work session before the scheduled adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The budget, which covers the fiscal year that begins July 1, is planned for adoption on Monday, May 9. The proposed
Registration is now open for the return of the Suds & Soles 5K. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present this 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The course winds through neighborhood roads and begins and ends in
County Council Approves Municipal Tax Duplication Legislation Rockville’s Mayor and Council played a vital role in a big win for county municipalities in March, helping to secure money to reimburse incorporated towns and cities for property tax duplication collected by Montgomery County. The County Council on March 1 unanimously approved
¿Hablas español? Rockville city police employees who speak multiple languages can now earn extra pay under a new city program that pays a stipend to multilingual members of city law enforcement. Under the program, Rockville City Police Department employees who interact with the public are eligible for a stipend totaling
Members of the public will, at two community meetings in April, have an opportunity to review and comment on the Mayor and Council’s preferred concept for the future of the 131-acre RedGate Park. • 7 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Virtual meeting, held via WebEx. Join on the day from the
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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