Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with a public hearing and work session focused on a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that outlines the city’s priorities. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 1 at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Acting City Manager Craig L. Simoneau is scheduled
Friday, March 1 Proposed FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvements Program posted to www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Monday, March 4 Introduction, and acting city manager’s presentation, of the FY25 budget and CIP. Monday, March 18 Public hearing and work session. Monday, April 8 Public hearing and work session. Friday, April 12 Close of
The Rockville City Academy returns in April, with a new format and focus to empower community members and encourage civic participation and change. This year’s program will use a hybrid format, with participants interacting in person and online through a course on the education platform edX. The course, ”We the
Register Now for Spring Sports Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights
The city’s 80th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 27, in Rockville Town Center. Applications to participate in the parade are available at www.rockvillemd.gov/memorialday and must be submitted by Friday, April 5. The parade and ceremony will cap off a weekend
Rockville’s annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies each include a member of the military as a featured speaker. Rockville and Montgomery County residents who have retired from, or currently serve in, the United States military are eligible to take part. The Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ community during the eighth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held Sunday, June 2 in Rockville Town Square Park. Interested in performing or becoming a sponsor? The deadline for performers
The city wants your input on how best to integrate artistic elements into a broader roadway improvement project for Beall Avenue to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in the area. Public input is being sought through an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/BeallAvenueAsphaltArt. The City of Rockville, in partnership with VisArts, was
Historian Jim H. Johnston gives an illustrated presentation on the unique role taverns played during Colonial times in this month’s latest installment of the Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series. The presentation, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive,
Registration is now open for the Suds and 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 15. The course begins and ends in Rockville Town Center and winds through neighborhood streets.
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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