Category: Government

City Legislative Priorities: Legal Notices, Schools, Fighting Climate Change and Protecting Homes

December 29, 2021

Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 12 Rockville’s 2022 state legislative priorities include authorization of electronic legal notices, education funding, protecting homes and businesses from the state’s project to widen Interstate 270, and combating climate change. The 2022 state legislative session runs from Wednesday, Jan. 12-Monday, April 11 in

Rewarding Neighborliness with a Good Neighbor Awards Nomination

December 29, 2021

Rockville prides itself on being a community of good neighbors — we need your help in finding them. The city is seeking nominations, through 5 p.m. Friday Feb. 25, for its Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes community members who are unselfishly giving back and improving quality of life in

New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bring Closures in Rockville

December 29, 2021

City Hall and city facilities will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1 and some facilities will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. City Hall’s reopening has been delayed. Friday, Dec. 31: City Hall

City Hall Opening Delayed Following Surge in COVID-19 Cases

December 21, 2021

Rockville will delay reopening City Hall following a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the new, more infectious omicron variant. The Mayor and Council discussed the delayed reopening at their Monday, Dec. 20 meeting. City Hall was set to reopen Monday, Jan. 3. The Mayor and Council will revisit the

Community Organizations Invited to Apply for Grants

November 30, 2021

The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance quality of life of Rockville residents. Nonprofits supporting the advancement of education and community engagement are welcome to apply. Applications are being accepted for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). To

Tree Recycling Makes the Holidays Greener

November 30, 2021

This article has been updated. Please see the note at the bottom of the article. Rockville collects Christmas trees as part of its recycling collection.

Last Call for Comments on Rockville’s Climate Action Plan

November 30, 2021

Don’t miss a chance to provide comments on Rockville’s first draft Climate Action Plan. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 3 at www.rockvillemd.gov/climate, where the draft plan is available for review.

Recycling and Trash Collection Schedule for 2022

November 30, 2021

The city’s recycling and trash collections usually occur Monday through Thursday. If a city holiday falls Monday through Thursday, all collections scheduled on or after the holiday will be made one day later than usual that week. In 2022, there are several city holidays when city government will be closed

City to Launch New Legistar Agenda System

November 30, 2021

Policy wonks, rejoice! The city will soon launch a new, more accessible webpage to host information on public meetings for the Mayor and Council, and boards, commissions and task forces. While the new system — Legistar — will look new, it will have the same information that’s always been available,

Nonmeter Parking Fines Adjusted

November 30, 2021

The Mayor and Council in October approved increases to 22 different parking fines. Each of the fines increased to $60 for a first violation. The fine for expired meters remains at $40. Penalties for late payment also were not changed. Among the increases were:

RCPD Annual Report Shows a Continued Commitment to Community Policing

March 31, 2025

The Rockville City Police Department hosted events throughout 2024 to engage with the community while continuing to provide a high level of service, interim Chief Jason L. West wrote in the department’s 2024 annual report that was released in

Go Green and Save Green With Permit Fee Waivers for Earth Month

March 31, 2025

Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April The City of Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s

Last Chance for Budget Input as Mayor and Council Continue Work

March 31, 2025

The Mayor and Council hold their final scheduled Fiscal Year 2026 budget work session in early April as the community has its final opportunity to provide budget input. Monday, April 7 is the last day to provide input via the

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