Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is seeking 10 students to serve as HRC Student Ambassadors in its sixth annual Student Ambassador Program. Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between the HRC and their high schools. The program will accept two students each from Richard Montgomery, Rockville and Thomas S. Wootton high schools,
A drop box installed at Rockville City Hall is accepting ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Maryland’s upcoming Nov. 5 presidential general election. Note that Rockville City Hall is not an in-person polling location. Information about the 2024 election can be found at www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/index.html. Requests for mail-in ballots
Following a pandemic-driven hiatus, Rockville’s biennial survey is returning. The community survey — which provides an opportunity for residents to rate their satisfaction with the quality of life in the city, the community’s amenities and local government services — last took place in 2018. Previous survey solicitations were conducted every
This article has been updated to reflect a new date for the first budget public hearing. The hearing was rescheduled after the October issue of “Rockville Reports” went to press and is different than what appears in the print edition. An online survey is now available for community members to
Rockville’s Procurement Division will host an event in November offering vendors the opportunity to learn more about doing business with city government. Registration is now open for “Rockville Means Business” on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Changes are coming to Rockville Mayor and Council meetings, beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/mayorcouncil for information about meetings and agenda, and to sign up for drop-ins. Mayor and Council meetings and proclamation presentations are broadcast on Rockville 11, channel 11 on county cable, livestreamed at www.rockvillemd.gov/rockville11 and available a
Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is seeking 10 students to serve as HRC Student Ambassadors in its sixth annual Student Ambassador Program. Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between the HRC and their high schools. The program will accept two students each from Richard Montgomery, Rockville and Thomas S. Wootton high schools,
A state grant is helping Rockville meet the goals of its Climate Action Plan with funding to convert city facilities to LED lighting. Upgrades are in progress at the Rockville Senior Center and Twinbrook Community Recreation Center using grants from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Maryland Smart Energy Communities program, and
Rockville’s new City Manager Jeff Mihelich introduced himself to the community at a reception ahead of a July Mayor and Council meeting. Mihelich is an International City/County Management Association credentialed manager with more than 30 years of experience in all areas of city management and community planning, including 13 years
The FY 2024 Annual Report, includes all the stats on how your city was working for you, top to bottom, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Explore the report online.
Acting Maj. Jason West will become acting chief and Maj. Troy Plummer acting deputy chief of the Rockville City Police Department, following the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito, City Manager Jeff Mihelich has announced. The appointments take effect Friday,
Don’t let your pumpkins go to waste, try these pumpkin-recycling ideas! Before you donate or compost your pumpkins, please check inside for candles or battery-powered lights. Pumpkins decorated with glitter, paint, stickers or other inorganic materials will contaminate the composting
Celebrate Beall Avenue’s vibrant transformation with art, fun and community spirit at the Beall Avenue Asphalt Art Celebration and Dedication. The street festival, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Gibbs and Beall streets in front of VisArts, 155 Gibbs St.,
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