Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and city staff. That includes having all parts of the city represented in responses to a survey about community priorities for the city’s budget. The survey can be found at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. It is available in
Deadline for Applications is Jan. 17 The Friday, Jan. 17 deadline is approaching for Rockville’s matching grant program, which helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized groups of
JANUARY The City of Rockville moved forward with citywide projects focused on making all forms of mobility safer for all users as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. Adopted in 2020 by the Mayor and Council, the plan seeks to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries and was discussed
City government and all city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s. In addition, City Hall will close from 10 a.m-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 for an employee recognition event. During the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks, recycling, trash and
The Mayor and Council held a budget public hearing on Oct. 28 where community members offered ideas for the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvements Program. The proposed FY26 budget will be posted to the city’s website on Friday, March 7, with budget work sessions and additional
Rockville has scored 100 marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in its seventh year of participation in, and the 13th year for, the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Rockville scored 99 out of 100,
Rockville crews are vacuuming leaves from neighborhood curbs, with the second of two collection rounds beginning Monday, Nov. 18. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their collection period,
Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and city staff. The community budget priorities survey is available in English, Spanish and simplified Chinese at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Survey responses provide valuable input to the Mayor and Council for their budget discussions. The Mayor and
Rockville City Hall will be closed on Election Day, Veterans Day, and on Thanksgiving weekend. Other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5: City Hall, the Rockville Senior Center, Glenview Mansion, the Rockville Civic Center business office, and the F. Scott
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 open Monday, Nov. 4. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 17. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups,
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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