Community members joined veterans and members of the Mayor and Council for the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Veterans Park. The ceremony featured a wreath laying, a presentation of colors and rifle salute by American Legion Post 86, and a keynote address by retired Air Force Master
The Department of Public Works is getting ready for winter. All snowplow operators recently attended a two-day winter maintenance operator certificate program presented by the American Public Works Association and a two-phase training session comprising a presentation and a hands-on behind-the-wheel driving course. The training focused on pre-trip snowplow truck
Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy as the city holds its 53rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with a unity gathering and service activities at sites across the city. King famously said, “Everyone can be great because everybody can serve.” In 1994, Congress passed the
Rockville residents are invited to take the city’s human services needs assessment survey. Data from the survey will help the city assess available services, identify residents’ health and wellness needs, and make informed recommendations on how to best address those needs. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete online and
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session, Monday, Dec. 9, on next steps for Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Rockville Planning Commission approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan in September to forward to the Mayor and Council
The city is scheduled to conclude its fall leaf collection on Friday, Dec. 20, with crews completing the second of two rounds of vacuuming leaves from neighborhood curbs. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Rake leaves next
Electric vehicle drivers have more options for charging up across Rockville with the unveiling of four new Level 2 chargers at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in October. The installation at the park at 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm adds to the city’s network of charging stations. In April, Pepco
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,
The city’s first painted plow takes to the roads this winter with a reminder to reduce salt use to help protect the environment. Keep an eye out for the colorful plow and follow these tips to be safe and salt-smart: Shovel early and often. Deicers work best for melting thin
Donations are being accepted for the 2024 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need during the holiday and gift-giving season. In what has become an annual tradition, businesses, individuals, civic groups, schools, foundations and the faith community, as well as individuals,
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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