The Washington Council of Governments Transportation Planning Board in June removed Gov. Larry Hogan’s toll lane plans for I-495 and I-270 from a list of projects to be included in the required air quality analysis of the region’s long-range transportation improvement plan. The removal leaves the plan for toll lanes
The Mayor and Council on April 26 voted unanimously to allow Montgomery County’s pesticide law to apply in the city, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The law restricts the use of certain pesticides on private lawns, playgrounds, mulched recreation areas and child care facilities, prohibiting most synthetic pesticides. Organic lawn care
The Mayor and Council are continuing to discuss parts of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, leading up to its possible adoption in August. See the breakout box for a meeting timeline. The draft comprehensive plan is based on feedback gathered throughout the Rockville 2040 process, which included numerous listening sessions,
The Mayor and Council in May adopted a $141.2 million city budget that addresses financial pressures on the Rockville community due to the COVID-19 pandemic and maintains the levels of service that city residents expect. The adopted budget is an increase of just under 1% from the Fiscal Year 2021
Rockville has again been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League.The Banner Cities program recognizes municipalities whose elected and appointed officials are the league’s most engaged members.
Change Follows Latest State and County Guidance Following the latest federal, state and county guidance, employees of and visitors to most City of Rockville facilities who have received full COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to wear masks. Unvaccinated individuals will still be encouraged to wear face coverings to
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, on modifications to several sections of the city’s zoning ordinance to improve the code’s administration and implement Rockville’s FAST program. FAST, which stands for “faster, accountable, smarter and transparent,” is a city initiative to improve Rockville’s
Rockville’s Mayor and Council will participate in a rally on Tuesday, June 8 against the state project to add toll lanes to interstates 270 and 495 between the American Legion Bridge and Frederick. The Rally to Stop the P3 Boondoggle, to be held at noon at First Baptist Church of
Transportation — including how to improve the experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users — will be the subject of the Mayor and Council’s Thursday, June 10 special meeting, as discussion of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan draft continues.
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to discuss the City of Rockville’s proposed comprehensive plan update at a work session during their virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 1. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Rockville’s comprehensive plan sets a vision and goals for the future of the city, with practical policies and
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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