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Day: October 29, 2024

November Hours of Operation in Rockville 

Rockville City Hall will be closed on Election Day, Veterans Day, and on Thanksgiving weekend. Other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules.  Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5: City Hall, the Rockville Senior Center, Glenview Mansion, the Rockville Civic Center business office, and the F. Scott

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2024 Rockville Holiday Drive is Officially Underway 

For 50 Years, Drive Has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving  For a half-century, through the Holiday Drive, the city has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville families throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays.  Rockville’s community warmth and holiday

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City’s Financial Assistance Program Can Help in an Emergency 

Need financial help? Facing eviction? Utilities about to be shut off? Need help paying for prescription medication?  Emergency financial assistance is available to eligible Rockville residents facing a financial crisis through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program. Depending on eligibility, REAP assistance may also be available for funeral and medical expenses. 

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Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees

Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants.  Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties

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Don’t Let a Clog Become an Unwanted Holiday Guest

When the holiday feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease, i.e., FOG, down the drain.  FOG, including sauces, gravy and salad dressings, can trap solids, form hard deposits and clog pipes, causing basement backups, sewer overflows and costly damage to city infrastructure and private property.  Before washing dishes,

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Fall Into Solar Savings — Make the Solar Switch 

Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Solar Switch to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business.  Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-Op, is open for applications through Monday, Nov.

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They Don’t Make Cars Like They Used To

Car enthusiasts, collectors and more than 500 vehicles from 32 car clubs graced the grounds of the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park on Oct. 19 for Rockville’s Antique and Classic Car Show. The city tradition saw this 1957 Chevy Corvette owned by Cal Milans claim the Mayor and

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Agencies: ‘City’s Financial Position is Very Strong’

Reaffirmation of Triple-A Bond Rating Will Save Taxpayers Money Two rating agencies recently reaffirmed the city’s triple-A bond rating and expressed confidence in Rockville’s financial outlook.  Triple-A is the highest possible rating and saves Rockville taxpayers money by allowing the city to borrow at the lowest possible interest rates.  In

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Neighborhood Celebrated with New Public Artwork 

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

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Making the New Pool’s Future More…Concrete

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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