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Day: April 30, 2024

Checklist to Reduce Mosquito Breeding on Your Property

Mosquito species that have the potential to spread viruses prefer to breed in small amounts of standing water near where people live and work. They typically do not breed in natural areas like streams and ponds. Where to Check: Note: Mosquito species of concern typically do not fly more than

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How to Be Aware and Be Prepared for Flooding

Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. Follow these tips to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding: For tips on solving minor drainage issues and wet yards, read “Slow It. Spread It. Sink It: A Homeowner’s Guide to Sustainable Home Drainage” at www.rockvillemd.gov/drainageguide.

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Earn Energy from the Sun —Make the Solar Switch

Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and be part of the renewable revolution: Join Solar Switch to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the roof-top of your home or small business. Learn more about Solar Switch during the virtual Climate Solutions Speaker Series session, “Going

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Climate Solutions Speaker Session: Outreach and Restoration Grant Program

Does your organization have a green project in the works? Learn how your nonprofit, faith-based group, homeowners association or community organization can apply for grant funds through the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Outreach and Restoration Grant Program in the latest installment of Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series. The webinar, from 7-8

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80th Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

Join the City of Rockville for its 80th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 27. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE PARKINGOn Monday, May 27, free parking is available at the

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Vision Zero: City Meets to Talk Complete Streets and Sidewalks

Rockville’s Vision Zero Action Plan is walking (and rolling) on with a new Complete Streets project and meetings about roadway improvements to improve safety for all. In April, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Transportation Land-Use Connections Program awarded Rockville $80,000 for a Complete Streets feasibility study of Congressional Lane.

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Help Save the Bay While Saving Money With RainScapes Rebates

Rockville is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to help residents save money when installing sustainable landscaping and small-scale stormwater practices through the RainScapes Rebate program.Eligible properties, including single-family homes and townhouses, homeowners and condominium associations, and other nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 in rebates. The list

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West and Plummer to Lead Rockville Police Department

Acting Maj. Jason West will become acting chief and Maj. Troy Plummer acting deputy chief of the Rockville City Police Department, following the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito, City Manager Jeff Mihelich has announced. The appointments take effect Friday,

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Recycle Your Pumpkins — But Compost Carefully!

Don’t let your pumpkins go to waste, try these pumpkin-recycling ideas!   Before you donate or compost your pumpkins, please check inside for candles or battery-powered lights. Pumpkins decorated with glitter, paint, stickers or other inorganic materials will contaminate the composting

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