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Rockville’s Generosity Lights Up Holidays for Community’s Most in Need
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2022 Holiday Drive, with 223 donors donating $40,829 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December. This was the first year the Holiday Drive returned to food and toy donations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In-kind, or non-monetary, donations totaled…
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New Speed Cameras Coming to Veirs Mill Road
In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department will begin deployment this month of speed monitoring systems in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road, near the intersection with Gail Avenue. The system will use portable cameras to monitor both eastbound and westbound traffic…
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Bulk Waste Collection Suspended Due to County Incinerator Issues
Updated post; 4:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17: Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting bulk waste at this time. Household…
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Mayor and Council Public Hearing Notice: Charter Change to Increase Size of Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on recommendations by the Charter Review Commission to increase the number of elected councilmembers from four to six during their Monday, Jan. 30 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Lowering the voting age to 16, expanding the size of the Mayor and Council, term limits, representative…
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Shared-Use Path Complete as Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Continue
City contractors recently completed construction of a shared-use path near Rockville High School and are turning their attention to sidewalk installation on Baltimore Road and Broadwood Drive as work continues along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side. In late fall, contractors finished installing a pervious, shared-use path, curb and gutter…
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Mayor and Council to Consider Regulations for Short-Term Residential Rentals, Residential Room Rentals, Accessory Apartments and Accessory Dwelling Units
The Mayor and Council will consider whether to initiate the public review process for several changes to the city code and zoning ordinance at upcoming meetings in January. On Jan. 9, the Mayor and Council will determine whether to initiate a review process for proposed code changes to implement regulations for short-term residential rentals, as…
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Bulk Waste Collection Suspended Due to County Incinerator Issues
Updated post; 3:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post; 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3: Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting bulk waste at this time.…
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Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities
The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Community Empowerment Matching Grant applications are being accepted now. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 27. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized groups of neighbors, and student…
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Recycling and Refuse Reminders: Christmas Trees and Polystyrene, Needles and Bags
From taking away your Christmas tree to purging your home of plastic bags, the city’s recycling and trash collections can help you safely clean up from the holidays. Rockville collects Christmas trees as part of its recycling collection. Place trees at the curb for pickup on regular recycling and trash collection days after removing all…