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Parking in Rockville Town Square Free During Holiday Season
Mayor and Council Approve Free Parking in Garages
Rockville, Md., December 16, 2008 - The Mayor and Council approved free parking in the three City-owned Rockville Town Square parking garages through Sunday, Jan. 4. The measure, approved at the Mayor and Council meeting Monday, Dec. 15, suspends parking fees and fines in the garages located at 215 North Washington Street, on Route 355 between Beall Avenue and Middle Lane and at 30 Maryland Avenue.
Parking fees at the on-street meters in Rockville Town Center remain in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Parking at the meters is free evenings after 7 p.m., weekends and City holidays. Garages and lots not owned by the City have varying rates and hours.
By allowing free parking in the Town Square garages, the Mayor and Council are providing additional support to the ongoing, citywide "Buy Rockville" campaign. The "Buy Rockville" campaign promotes Rockville businesses by encouraging residents to shop, dine and conduct business locally. The campaign, which kicked off on Black Friday, is being led by Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and the Rockville Chamber of Commerce in response to the Rockville Mayor and Council's call to action for residents to unite in support of businesses located in the city.
For more information about parking in Rockville go to www.rockvillemd.gov/parking/index.html.
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12/16/2008