March 7 is the Deadline for the ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have a chance to meet Mayor Monique Ashton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to the winter storm moving through the region. In anticipation of the storm, Rockville has declared a snow emergency requiring that all vehicles be removed from roads within the city, including neighborhood streets, by 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
Public Record to Remain Open Until Plan Adoption The Mayor and Council’s work is continuing this month on Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan with a work session on Monday, Jan. 6. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Rockville Planning Commission approved a draft of the Town Center Master
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
Members of Rockville Economic Development, Inc.’s board and staff joined the Mayor and Council on Oct. 21 for a work session to discuss the focus of REDI’s economic development efforts. Those areas for Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1, are: life science/biotech, small-scale manufacturing, small business and clean technology.
Community members joined veterans and members of the Mayor and Council for the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Veterans Park. The ceremony featured a wreath laying, a presentation of colors and rifle salute by American Legion Post 86, and a keynote address by retired Air Force Master
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session, Monday, Dec. 9, on next steps for Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Rockville Planning Commission approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan in September to forward to the Mayor and Council
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
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
The Rockville Planning Commission in September approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan to forward to the Mayor and Council for their final approval. This advancement marks a major milestone in the process that moves the plan along to its final phase. The overarching goal of the master
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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