Smart parking meters that allow motorists to pay by multiple methods and are environmentally friendly are debuting this fall in two Rockville neighborhoods. The City of Rockville has teamed up with IPS Group to replace 300 parking meters in Town Center and Twinbrook with the new smart meters.
Rockville is piloting a food scraps drop-off program to make composting easy, keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions.
America Recycles Day is Tuesday, Nov. 15. The 26th annual day of awareness, sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, encourages community members to visit americarecyclesday.org and take the #BeRecycled pledge to commit to recycling. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is sponsoring its own pledge challenge, featuring prizes. Visit bit.ly/MWCOGRecycles.
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants.
Rockville was selected for its:• Diverse Population • Walkable Downtown• Dining and Shops • Croydon Creek Nature Center Learn more at: money.com/best-places-to-live.
The Mayor and Council kicked off work on the city’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget in October with approval of the budget process calendar, a public hearing and the launch of a survey for community members to offer input on their budget priorities.
Since January’s implementation of the Compliance Engine, a third-party inspection and data collection platform for fire protection systems, the city has experienced 20% fewer nuisance alarms.
Rockville’s two newest commissions — one for education, the other for youth — are recruiting members. The Education Commission was created by the Mayor and Council to support the city’s students. While the commission has not yet been appointed, an interest meeting in September reviewed the ordinance creating the commission,
A new report developed by the City of Rockville, released in September, details the results of the 2020 Census as they relate to the city. “2020 Census Results for the City of Rockville” can be found on the city’s website at www.rockvillemd.gov/610/Community-Data-Trends.
November Forums Provide Outlet for Feedback Rockville will hold two virtual forums in November, for shopping center owners, property managers and tenants, seeking feedback on how the city can provide greater support. The forums will be held 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14 and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Both are open to the
Representatives from Montgomery County will deliver an update on the Seven Locks Justice Complex during the Monday, April 29 meeting of Rockville’s Mayor and Council. The complex is proposed for the 25.8-acres county-owned detention facility site at 1451 Seven Locks Road. The Mayor and Council meet
Rockville is taking steps to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle chargers with the launch of new EV charging stations at locations across the city. Pepco officials joined members of Rockville’s Mayor and Council and city staff April 15
Make Memorial Day Weekend Great at RedGate with the City’s Annual Music Fest Everclear, the alternative rock band whose career spans four decades and many memorable hits, will headline the City of Rockville’s Hometown Holidays Music Fest on Memorial Day
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