FY23 Budget Maintains Tax Rate and Services The Mayor and Council in May adopted a $148.8 million city budget that maintains city services, addresses COVID-19 pandemic recovery, and focuses on priorities such as implementing the Comprehensive Plan, environmental sustainability and the Climate Action Plan, Vision Zero, economic development, and financial
The Mayor and Council cut the ribbon to open two new soccer courts at Welsh Park on Wednesday, June 29. The courts are the first dedicated soccer courts of their kind in Rockville. They are adjacent to the park’s tennis courts, and Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, at 355 Martins
In a move to protect renters, the Mayor and Council adopted 0.4% as the Voluntary Rent Guideline for 2022. The voluntary rent guidelines became effective in February. It encourages landlords to hold rent increases to the lowest level possible.
The Mayor and Council in July are expected to introduce an ordinance to apply a county law, requiring home sellers to conduct radon testing and disclose details of the home’s energy use, to home sales in the city. The law requires the seller to provide the buyer with the results
Rockville, Maryland, June 17 — Rockville has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League, which recognizes the municipalities’ elected and appointed officials as the league’s most engaged members. According to MML, the Banner City/Town program fosters an environment where officials feel that their activities make a difference.
Rockville will hold a virtual forum on Town Center, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 28.
Members of the Rockville Mayor and Council and the Montgomery County Council will hold a vigil Friday, May 27 for those slain this week in an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. “We are tired of ‘thoughts and prayers’ and we are beyond fatigued with the action of numerous senators
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote in May on the adoption of a city budget that focuses on several Mayor and Council priorities and addresses recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor and Council discussed changes to the proposed budget during work sessions on March 21, April 18
May is Mental Health Month and, as a time of renewal and growth, the Mayor and Council are reminding residents — especially young people — to practice self-care.
The city is set to reach a milestone nearly a decade-and-a-half in the making with the replacement of its last low-flow fire hydrant, an event that underscores the Mayor and Council’s commitment to maintaining Rockville’s infrastructure.
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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