Category: Government
Labor Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which are
Nov. 7 Election Ballot to Include Four Advisory Referendum Questions
Along with a list of candidates vying for an expanded number of council seats and a mayor, four advisory referendum questions will also be on the Nov. 7 Mayor and Council election ballot.
Rob DiSpirito Resigns as Rockville City Manager
Barack Matite Named Acting City Manager Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 18 – Rob DiSpirito has resigned as Rockville’s city manager. DiSpirito submitted his resignation to the Mayor and Council on Thursday, Aug. 17. It became effective at 5 p.m. that day. The Mayor and Council accepted his resignation and appointed Deputy
Meet Rockville Employees: Water Distribution System Maintenance Team
Rockville’s water distribution system maintenance team is a diverse, motivated, hardworking team responsible for the upkeep of an extensive city water system that delivers safe, reliable, high-quality drinking water to residents. To get to know the team, we asked a few questions of Steve Sokol, operations and maintenance superintendent in
Mayor and Council Approve Budget Aimed at Fiscal Responsibility and Capital Projects
FY24 Budget Maintains Tax Rate and Services The Mayor and Council in May adopted a $157.2 million city budget that maintains services and focuses on fiscal sustainability, capital investments and ongoing city plans, such as the Comprehensive Plan, Climate Action Plan, and the Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic-
Rockville 2023 Election: Need-to-Know Info
The City of Rockville will hold a vote-by-mail election in November this year — with a few important changes, including more members of the city council to elect, two Election Day Vote Centers and several additional ballot drop-off locations.
Rockville Housing Enterprises Acquires Scarborough Square
121 Affordable Units Added for City Residents Rockville Housing Enterprises, the city’s public housing agency, recently acquired Scarborough Square in the city’s College Gardens neighborhood, which provides and preserves 121 affordable housing units in the City of Rockville.
RHE Wait Lists to Open for Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing
Rockville Housing Enterprises opened its wait list in April for the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based voucher programs and public housing program. Apply for the waitlist: Find the online portal at myportal.rockvillehe.org and follow the instructions provided.
Meet a Rockville Employee: Kina Campbell
Kina Campbell joined the city in April as the new Permit and Inspection Services Division chief, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the building permitting and construction industry. We asked her a few questions to get to know her better, learn more about her role and
Most Recent Articles
Help the City With Its Drinking Water Service Line Inventory
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
Neighborhood Celebrated with New Public Artwork
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
Making the New Pool’s Future More…Concrete
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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