The Mayor and Council presented a proclamation Oct. 22 to Rockville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marji Graf celebrating small businesses and the contributions they make to the Rockville economy and community. The proclamation set aside Saturday, Nov. 24 – the Saturday following Thanksgiving – as Small Business Saturday
Rockville’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan for a portion of North Stonestreet Avenue. The draft plan amendment is a step toward implementing recommendations in the Stonestreet Corridor Study to promote neighborhood-oriented, mixed-use development. The
Mayor and Council to Hold Nov. 13 Special Meeting at City Hall The Buchanan Room at VisArts was filled to capacity, Tuesday, Oct. 9, for a Mayor and Council town hall to discuss the future of Town Center. “This is an opportunity for all of us,” Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. WHERE: VisArts, Buchanan Event Room, 155 Gibbs St. WHO: Anyone interested in the future of Town Center. Recognizing concerns about recent announcements regarding Rockville Town Center, the Mayor and Council will hold a Town Hall meeting to hear concerns expressed by the community. The
Applicants for the third and final phase of Rockville Metro Plaza are seeking approval for a mixed-use building consisting of up to 240 apartment units and 8,500 square feet of retail at 220 East Middle Lane. The project would replace about 201,000 square feet of remaining approved office space with
Project applicants are seeking to develop two parcels, at 801 King Farm Blvd. and 1503 Piccard Drive in the Irvington Centre subdivision of King Farm, into 65 residential town homes. The project would replace unbuilt office space and ground floor retail that was previously approved as part of the King
Project to Create Design Guidelines for New or Expanded Single-Family Housing East Rockville neighbors are invited to learn about a new project to promote creative and high-quality design that will encourage compatibility between new and existing homes within the East Rockville neighborhood.
Draft Master Plan Amendment is Online Rockville’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan for a portion of North Stonestreet Avenue. The draft plan amendment is a step toward implementing recommendations in the Stonestreet Corridor Study
community advocates for protecting neighborhoods The city opposes the taking of residences, businesses or city infrastructure, or the removal of sound barriers as part of proposed improvements to interstates 270 and 495, and a community effort recently carried neighborhoods’ concerns to the state. Maryland transportation officials told city officials last
The Mayor and Council unanimously supported recommendations for three key opportunity areas from the Stonestreet Corridor Study at their Aug. 1 meeting. The first recommends initiating a process to change the city’s Comprehensive Master Plan to allow a broader variety of development options in the area where Montgomery County Public
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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