Mayor Monique Ashton will discuss the state of the City of Rockville, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in an event hosted by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Chamber public policy chair Brian Barkley will moderate the discussion. Questions may be submitted ahead of
The City of Rockville is experiencing delays in collecting residents’ yard waste. If your yard waste is not collected on your normal collection day, please leave it at the curb until a crew collects it later that week. Stay in the know. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash for collection status updates and for
Boy Scout Victor Murchison of Troop 1094 brought 24 troop members and friends to Fallsgrove Park in May to complete his Eagle Scout service project. The group improved the trails behind Thomas Farm Community Center by installing new trail posts, replacing directional signs, repainting trail blazes, and mulching sections of
A newly purchased hot box trailer is making pothole repair practically painless for the city’s Department of Public Works. Traditional asphalt repair takes two to three hours. “With this new machine, in [about] 20 minutes, they can roll over to a pothole, make those repairs and then move on to
City government will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office; Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Civic Center
With applications opening soon for grants to help low- and moderate-income households, the City of Rockville will hold two information sessions on how best to apply. Community Development Block Grants are federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to local and state governments to support
With temperatures across the weekend expected to reach triple digits, some City of Rockville facilities will be open at these locations during the following hours to cool off: Croydon Creek Nature Center852 Avery Rd.Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday: 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Park Community Center357 Frederick Ave.Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m.-6
New Hire Brings 30 Years of Experience in City Leadership Jeffrey J. Mihelich, a Montana resident with more than three decades of experience in city management, will be Rockville’s next city manager, the Mayor and Council announced Monday, June 3. The Mayor and Council unanimously voted to appoint Mihelich, who
Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Parking will be free at city-owned meters on May 27. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later than usual during the week of May 27. Find more information at
Businesses and non-profits impacted by the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore may be eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration.The working capital loans offer up to $2 million to meet ordinary and necessary financial obligations, such as fixed debts,
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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