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City Seeks Comments on Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan

Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness plan is ready for review. Read the plan, provide comments through Monday, Feb. 3 and learn all about EVs and EV charging at engagerockville.com/evplan. The plan contains 26 actions in four categories to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City

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Save Money, Be an Energy Star and Go Electric

Buy Energy-Saving Products Feb. 15-17 Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax:

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Go Green When Battling the Freeze

A Mug-Full Will Suffice When You Deice Follow these tips to keep your sidewalks and drive-way snow- and ice-free, while minimizing the environmental impact: Shovel Early, Shovel OftenDeicers work best for melting thin layers of snow or ice. Shovel first before snow hardens into ice, breaking up any icy patches

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Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville. The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and

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Radon Reminders: The Law, The Risks and What You Can Do

January is National Radon Action Month and a reminder of what you can do to protect your home and family. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas. While no immediate symptoms will signal its presence, exposure at high levels can cause cancer. Testing is the only way to know

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Rockville Readies EV Readiness Plan for January Debut

Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness plan is nearly ready for its release. The draft plan is tentatively scheduled to be released Friday, Jan. 10. Community members will be able to read the plan, provide comments and get all their questions answered about EVs and EV charging at engagerockville.com/evplan. The plan will

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Recycle the Holidays (But Be Careful with Batteries)

As the post-holiday cleanup begins, remember: Find more information, including locations that accept batteries for recycling, at bit.ly/BatteryDisposal.For more information about how Rockville recycles, including printable holiday schedule calendars for your collection day, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. Click here for a bulk waste or electronics recycling collection appointment.

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Be Salt-Wise in Winter

Salt on our streets helps keep us safe in the winter, but too much salt can pose a risk to fish and other wildlife, and humans. Follow these tips to be safe and salt-smart at home: Interested in doing more? Join the Salt Watch Community Science Initiative from 1-2 p.m.

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Presidents Day Brings Closures in Rockville

City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city

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