Category: Government

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

December 21, 2020

Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 13 Rockville’s 2021 state legislative priorities include education funding, opposition to the state’s plan to widen Interstate 270, a noise barrier, combating climate change, an independent congressional redistricting commission and more. The 2021 state legislative session runs from Jan. 13-April 12 in Annapolis.

Salute Your City Employees!

December 1, 2020

The City of Rockville thanks and salutes its essential workers! Here are just a few of our valuable colleagues who are continuing to deliver services to you.

Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities

December 1, 2020

Applications Accepted Starting Dec. 14 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 will be accepted starting Monday, Dec. 14. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 5.

City’s Procurement Division Wins Award for Excellence

December 1, 2020

The City of Rockville’s Procurement Division has been recognized for excellence, receiving the 2020 Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The award is earned by public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence. NPI’s annual program, in its 25th year, recognizes procurement organizations

Final Days to Take Climate Action Plan Survey

December 1, 2020

Nearly 50 people attended an open house on Nov. 17 to share their vision for Rockville’s Climate Action Plan. There’s still time for you to share your thoughts on the plan, a Mayor and Council priority initiative, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the community to adapt to a

City Seeks Input on Short-Term Residential Rentals at Second Public Hearing

December 1, 2020

The Mayor and Council will hold a second public hearing virtually, Monday, Jan. 11, to gather input on whether to develop recommendations to regulate short-term residential rentals in Rockville.

Check Once, Check Twice

December 1, 2020

State, county and city actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 mean uncertainty for activities, programs and facility hours in the City of Rockville. In addition to holiday closures announced in the December print edition of “Rockville Reports,” city government offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 to give employees

Mayor and Council to Discuss Budget Priorities Dec. 14, Ask Public to Complete Survey

December 1, 2020

Survey, in English and Spanish, to Help Identify Priorities, COVID-19 Initiatives, Budget Options The Mayor and Council will discuss their Fiscal Year 2022 budget priorities during a work session in December and want to hear from community members about their priorities.

Rockville Business Forum Will Offer Resources and Advice to City Businesses

November 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on local businesses, and the City of Rockville has partnered with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. to help. Business operators will be able to discover resources and get advice, as well as ask

Managed Deer Hunt to Close Civic Center Park

September 29, 2020

Parts of Civic Center Park and Croydon Creek Nature Center will be closed for portions of November to January to allow a pilot archery deer-culling program to take place in the John Hayes Memorial Forest (852 Avery Road) and surrounding parkland. The pilot will take place Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-27

Presidents Day Brings Closures in Rockville

January 31, 2025

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

Rockville’s Lunar New Year Celebration is Feb. 1

January 31, 2025

Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. The annual celebration will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road. Multicultural perfor- mances will be presented from 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Local Love on Display in City’s Community Survey

January 31, 2025

Ninety percent of Rockville residents feel the city’s quality of life is good or excellent, and that their neighborhoods and the city are a great place to live and raise children. The city also scored highly for how it treats

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