The Mayor and Council will hold second public hearings, Monday, Dec. 10, on amendments to the city code and charter that would clarify the process necessary to fill a mayor or councilmember vacancy.
The Mayor and Council will hold their first discussion on the Fiscal Year 2020 budget this month, while continuing to seek community input. The Mayor and Council will discuss their funding priorities during their meeting on Monday, Dec. 10. Additional information about the discussion will be available when the agenda
Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 9 Rockville’s 2019 state legislative priorities call for more state aid for school construction and for senior services, opposition to the state taking homes or businesses as part of plans to widen Interstate 270, and funding for a replacement shelter at Isreal Park.
2018 has been a busy year for the City of Rockville. The city was recognized as the best place to live in Maryland by “Money” magazine (and if you live here, you already know that, right?), hired a new police chief and planning director, sadly lost a former mayor, and
Julie Palakovich Carr, serving in her second term as a Rockville councilmember, has announced she will resign her office, effective Jan. 8. Palakovich Carr was elected Nov. 6 to represent District 17 in the Maryland House of Delegates, which includes Rockville. She will be sworn in Jan. 9. “It has
IF YOU GO What: Public hearings on amendments to clarify procedures in the event of a vacancy on the Mayor and Council. When: Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Where: Mayor and Council Chambers, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. Watch online: www.rockvillemd.gov/videoondemand The Mayor and Council will hold public
Be Heard at Public Hearings and Through an Online Survey Opportunities for the community to help the city prioritize spending continue in November as the Mayor and Council begin work on the Fiscal Year 2020 budget. A public hearing as part of the Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, Nov.
Lt. Andy Taglienti was recently promoted and assigned to a new role within the Rockville City Police Department, in charge of the department’s new Office of Professional Responsibility, which conducts internal affairs investigations. Why the new role? The concept of internal affairs is very broad and unique to each police
The Mayor and Council have named Deputy City Clerk Sara Taylor‐Ferrell as City Clerk/Director of Council Operations. Taylor-Ferrell began her career with the City of Rockville as a temp in 1995. She joined the City Clerk’s Office in 1996 and has served in multiple roles in that office. “Rockville has
community advocates for protecting neighborhoods The city opposes the taking of residences, businesses or city infrastructure, or the removal of sound barriers as part of proposed improvements to interstates 270 and 495, and a community effort recently carried neighborhoods’ concerns to the state. Maryland transportation officials told city officials last
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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