The city’s contractor, Ardent Company, will construct the Town Center Road Diets Project on East Middle Lane, between North Washington Street and MD 355, and on North Washington Street, between MD 355 and MD 28. The work includes a sidewalk widening on the south side of East Middle Lane between
Katie Gerbes, one of the newest members of Rockville’s Department of Community Planning and Development Services, started with the city in September. We asked her a few questions to introduce her to the community.
Short-Term Residential and Room Rentals Discussion to be Held Feb. 27 The Mayor and Council in January initiated a public review process for changing city code and the zoning ordinance related to accessory apartments and accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.
The Mayor and Council will consider whether to initiate the public review process for several changes to the city code and zoning ordinance at upcoming meetings in January. On Jan. 9, the Mayor and Council will determine whether to initiate a review process for proposed code changes to implement regulations
The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Community Empowerment Matching Grant applications are being accepted now. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 27. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized
Seeks to Make Retail-Residential District Safer and Friendlier for Pedestrians and Bikes A project to make Rockville Town Center safer for pedestrians and bicyclists by calming traffic kicked off Nov. 21 as city staff and the city’s contractor discussed the construction schedule for the Town Center Road Diets Project. At
Application Deadline is Jan. 27 The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home.
November Forums Provide Outlet for Feedback Rockville will hold two virtual forums in November, for shopping center owners, property managers and tenants, seeking feedback on how the city can provide greater support. The forums will be held 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14 and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Both are open to the
A new report developed by the City of Rockville, released in September, details the results of the 2020 Census as they relate to the city. “2020 Census Results for the City of Rockville” can be found on the city’s website at www.rockvillemd.gov/610/Community-Data-Trends.
Since January’s implementation of the Compliance Engine, a third-party inspection and data collection platform for fire protection systems, the city has experienced 20% fewer nuisance alarms.
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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