Update; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting bulk refuse at this time. Household recycling and trash collections remain on their regular schedule.
Rockville’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial 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 in the ceremonies. The Veterans Day ceremony will be
Did you have a coach who had a positive impact on your life, growing up? Now’s your chance to be that inspiring adult! Recreation and Parks’ Sports Division is looking for volunteer coaches for youth sports leagues in soccer and cross country. Volunteer coaches conduct all youth league team practices
Groups or individuals who would like to perform during the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 are encouraged to apply by emailing [email protected] by Monday, Oct. 10. Please include a link to online audio or video, or digital audio or video files, of the proposed performance.
Rockville police Chief Victor V. Brito (center), flanked by Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight and Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy, announced Rockville’s gun buyback event last month. The Saturday, Aug. 27 event provided an opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely.
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and city staff welcomed Mithran Karthic (pictured here with Mayor Newton), winner of the “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest, to Rockville City Hall on June 6. Mithran, a fourth-grader at College Gardens Elementary School, earned the right to serve as Rockville’s Mayor for a Day,
The Mayor and Council honored community members, the city’s nature center and a former city employee on May 23 with Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing contributions to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability.
The City of Rockville is seeking applicants for immediate appointment to its Board of Supervisors of Elections. The board conducts city elections, registers voters and keeps records in connection with these functions. There are currently three vacancies. Each of the five members of the board is appointed by the Mayor
The city’s Department of Public Works held a dedication ceremony on June 16 for their fleet’s newest machine: a paver dedicated to the life and legacy of Wayne Butler Jr., a public works streets crew supervisor who died in February. Wayne’s father, Wayne Butler Sr., is a long-time team member
A drop box is installed at Rockville City Hall to accept ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 for Maryland’s upcoming gubernatorial primary election. To vote by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot from the state Board of Elections at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineMailinRequest or from the Montgomery County Board of Elections
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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