Have You Spotted the Spotted Lanternfly?
April 29, 2022
While the spotted lanternfly hasn’t hit Rockville yet, residents should be on the lookout for this invasive crop- and tree-damaging insect.
Category: Environment
Rebates for Electric Leaf Blowers
April 29, 2022
Convert your leaf blower to battery-power and get leaf blower rebates. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is providing limited rebates, while they last, of up to $200 per business or address, for Ego brand electric leaf blowers when you turn in a gas-powered leaf blower.
Lead the Charge: Join the Rooftop Solar and Electric Vehicle Co-ops
April 29, 2022
Thinking of purchasing rooftop solar or an electric vehicle but not sure where to start? Two community co-ops are now open to help community members navigate the process and join together to increase buying power.
A Greener Way in May
April 29, 2022
Earth Month may be over, but earth-friendly activities continue year-round. Here’s what’s on deck for May: Sunday, May 1: Invasive Species Pull, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Croydon Creek Nature Center. Help remove invasive plant species and improve the Hayes Forest Preserve. SSL hours available. Register for course #22666 at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
Go! Scoot!
April 29, 2022
Think Scooters, Courtesy and Safety When Rolling This Summer As the weather warms, using a scooter for short trips is enjoyable and convenient. Montgomery County’s dockless e-scooter program uses companies that park scooters in strategic locations throughout the county, including in the City of Rockville, for riders to use. Riders
‘E’ is for Electronic, Efficient and Eliminating Paper
March 29, 2022
Rockville to Debut eSourcing Tools for Vendors Doing Business With City Government Rockville’s Procurement Division is scheduled to debut a new collaboration portal this month offering tools that will make it easier for vendors to do business with the city. The eSourcing and Vendor Collaboration Portal, scheduled to launch Friday,
Climate Solutions Speaker Series to Feature Sustainable Landscaping and a Net-Zero Energy Home
March 29, 2022
Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series continues this spring with virtual presentations exploring sustainable landscaping and a net-zero energy home. Thursday, April 7:“Sustainable Home Landscaping 101,” 7-8 p.m. Virtual. Learn first steps and practical tips for creating a beautiful and sustainable home garden with Beth Ginter, executive director of the Chesapeake
Pruning City Street Trees: Don’t Do It Yourself
March 29, 2022
Pruning of city street trees can only be performed by City of Rockville forestry crews or by an official city tree-care contractor. Do not prune them yourself or hire a contractor to prune or remove city trees. The city is obligated under the Maryland Roadside Tree Law, as administered by
Raking News: Spring Leaf Collection in April
March 29, 2022
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 4-15 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Unlike the fall leaf collection, which has two collection rounds, city crews make only
CITY HALL, IN A NEW LIGHT
March 29, 2022
Contractors in March installed new energy-efficient light-emitting diode, also known as LED, lights with occupancy sensors at City Hall. The project upgrades 325 interior light fixtures on the second floor, including 256 sensors to reduce energy costs, maintenance and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding for the project leverages a $35,000 grant
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City of Rockville Declares a Snow Emergency
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Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Sunday *Update: Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. View trash, recycling and yard waste pickup updates, and Mayor and Council meeting information here. The City of
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