Rockville has been named a 2019-2020 “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League, which recognizes the municipalities’ elected and appointed officials as the league’s most engaged members.
The Banner City/Town program is intended to foster an environment where officials feel that their activities make a difference. According to MML, the award demonstrates municipalities’ “outstanding commitment to MML programs and activities through the involvement of their elected and appointed officials.”
The league represents Maryland’s 157 municipal governments and two special taxing districts. Its mission is to strengthen and support municipal government through advocacy and development of effective leadership.
Municipalities designated as banner cities or towns:
- Are recognized among their peers as an active participant in showcasing municipal government and how it works.
- Foster goodwill by educating youth about municipal government.
- Maximize their MML membership by taking part in league programs and activities.
- Ensure the voice of their municipality is heard on issues relevant to the membership and in matters of legislative priorities.
Eighty-four municipalities were in contention for the 2019 Banner City/Town designation. The towns and cities receiving the honor this year were recognized at MML’s annual summer convention, held June 23-26 in Ocean City.
County to Hold Lottery for Farmer’s Market Checks for Low-Income Seniors
Free farmer’s market “checks” worth $30 will be distributed by lottery to low-income seniors in Montgomery County, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive.
The checks are available to Montgomery County residents age 60 years and older whose income is less than $23,107 (family of one). The checks can be used at farmer’s markets in Montgomery County and participating markets in the District of Columbia until Nov. 1.
For more information, call 240-777-3810.