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Carol Henn and Mayor and CouncilHenn Remembered with Award, Trail Naming
A freak lightning strike this summer claimed the life of longtime Rockville resident Carl Henn who was known as an avid biking enthusiast and a committed environmental advocate. more
  
City's Operating Surpluses to Cover RedGate Deficit
The Mayor and Council voted unanimously at their
Sept. 20 meeting to use accumulated operating surpluses from FY10 and prior years to cover the RedGate Municipal Golf Course’s existing and projected FY11 deficits, together totaling nearly $2.4 million. With confirmation that this expenditure would not reduce the City’s General Fund reserves below the acceptable minimum of 15 percent of General Fund revenue, the Mayor and Council authorized the expenditure, including $1.6 million from FY10 operating surpluses, to eliminate an existing $1.7 million deficit and a projected $674,000 deficit for FY11. more
Carol Henn received a resolution and award from the Mayor and Council in honor of her late husband, Carl Henn. The award and resolution honor Carl Henn’s commitment to the community through environmental activism.

Drivers: Put Down That Phone
As of Oct. 1, Maryland added holding a cell phone while driving to its growing list of distracted driving violations. Drivers wanting to talk on the phone while behind the wheel will have to use a hands-free device or risk a citation and fine. more

Second Annual Rockville Restaurant Week Set for Oct. 4-10
Rockville will celebrate its second annual Restaurant Week in October.

"It's a rallying point to give us a base of cohesion for the restaurant community and other retailers," said Councilmember John Britton. "It's a great advertisement for Rockville. It's just another thing to add to our menu of items ... that say Rockville is a destination." more

In This Issue: October 2010
Mayor and Council

In the Community

Neighborhood Notes

News You Can Use

Arts and Entertainment

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