CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN ROCKVILLE… Students from Rock Terrace School performed at the City’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January. Read a preview of the City’s annual commemorative performance, discover more about Rockville’s black history and learn about students who practice Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings. Watch the celebration and other videos about the City’s black history at ww.youtube.com/cityofrockville.

Rockville City Police Honored
The Rockville City Police Department was recognized as one of 14 law enforcement agencies honored in 2011 for overall community crime prevention programming by the Governor’s Crime Prevention Institute. This is the 10th time Rockville Police have earned the award.

“We’re very proud to receive this recognition,” said Rockville Police Chief T.N. Treschuk. “Rockville Police officers are committed to ensuring the safety of all of Rockville’s residents, workers and visitors. The success of any crime prevention programming depends upon the partnerships the police forge with the community.”   more

City Manager Search Begins
Recruitment and hiring of a new city manager for the City of Rockville has begun, following Mayor and Council work with an executive search firm to craft a community and position profile for the City’s top administrator. 

The executive search firm, Springsted, Inc., has been working since last fall to put together a profile using information obtained during interviews with council members, staff and community leaders, research of the City Charter and City Code, materials extracted from the City’s website and other online resources. more

City Hall to Close for Presidents Day
Rockville City Hall will be closed for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 20, and several Rockville facilities and programs
will operate on a limited schedule.  more