Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes or meters, leaving homes without running water, or burst pipes that cause costly damage to homes and infrastructure. To prevent frozen pipes: If pipes freeze: More Tips: Property owners are responsible for calling a plumber to repair frozen and broken pipes on their
Pet waste belongs in the trash, not on the ground. Pet waste contains twice as many bacteria per gram as human waste. In your yard, in our parks, in the dog park – wherever you are, pick up the poop and put it in the trash. Follow these tips to
Defense wins championships. A good defense in football will flush a quarterback from the pocket. And a good defense against costly clogs and sewer backups means never flushing trash down your toilet. Flushing dental floss, sanitary napkins, tampons, hair, kitty litter and even “flushable” wipes can cause costly clogs and
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The city reminds residents that the private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Maryland and carries a $500 fine. Fireworks include firecrackers, skyrockets and Roman candles. Selling fireworks carries a
After close to seven decades of service to the Rockville community, an iconic city employee and City Hall fixture is finally calling it quits. Elaine Crutchfield Hebron, affectionally known among staff and the local community as “Ms. Elaine,” retired in December. Hebron joined the city in 1954, providing transportation for
Donations are being accepted for the 2021 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need. This year, with the need greater than ever, the drive will continue, albeit with minor changes to keep everyone healthy and safe.
An artist is being sought to create a work of art to adorn the new Rockville Skate Park at 355 Martins Lane. “The public artwork should seek to engage its audience and welcome visitors in a fun and unforgettable manner,” the call for artists states.
Do you plan on giving new electronics as a gift for the holidays? For products that help reduce environmental impacts and energy costs, look for Energy Star-qualified and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool-registered products. Find more green gift ideas from Montgomery County’s Gift Outside the Box Campaign at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/gift-greener.html. Rockville
When preparing a holiday feast follow these simple tips to make it more sustainable: Reduce food waste by buying and preparing only what you need. Scrape fats, oils and grease into the trash or a sealable can. Never pour fats, oils or grease down the drain where they can lead
Policy wonks, rejoice! The city will soon launch a new, more accessible webpage to host information on public meetings for the Mayor and Council, and boards, commissions and task forces. While the new system — Legistar — will look new, it will have the same information that’s always been available,
City Facilities to Close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Rockville City Hall will operate as normal Tuesday, Feb. 11. All other city facilities will close at 6 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall and all City
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting, marking the final step of a nearly two-year process to shape the future of the city’s downtown core. The decision comes almost exactly
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city
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