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Climate Solutions Speaker Series to Feature Sustainable Landscaping and a Net-Zero Energy Home
Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series continues this spring with virtual presentations exploring sustainable landscaping and a net-zero energy home. Thursday, April 7:“Sustainable Home Landscaping 101,” 7-8 p.m. Virtual. Learn first steps and practical tips for creating a beautiful and sustainable home garden with Beth Ginter, executive director of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. Topics will…
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Pruning City Street Trees: Don’t Do It Yourself
Pruning of city street trees can only be performed by City of Rockville forestry crews or by an official city tree-care contractor. Do not prune them yourself or hire a contractor to prune or remove city trees. The city is obligated under the Maryland Roadside Tree Law, as administered by the Maryland Department of Natural…
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Raking News: Spring Leaf Collection in April
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 4-15 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Unlike the fall leaf collection, which has two collection rounds, city crews make only one pass to collect leaves…
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Take-Back Day Offers a Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medication
RCPD Offers Drive-Up Collection April 30; New Drop Box Available Year-Round The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30. In cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration, city police will…
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CITY HALL, IN A NEW LIGHT
Contractors in March installed new energy-efficient light-emitting diode, also known as LED, lights with occupancy sensors at City Hall. The project upgrades 325 interior light fixtures on the second floor, including 256 sensors to reduce energy costs, maintenance and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding for the project leverages a $35,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration…
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Everyone Has a Role in the City’s Climate Action Plan
Rockville’s Climate Action Plan provides a role for everyone to play in addressing climate change. The plan, passed Jan. 10 by the Mayor and Council, sets forth 26 community actions and 16 city actions to reduce climate-warming pollution and foster resilience, especially for the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Return of the Robots! … And Rockets, Reptiles and More
Rockville Science Day is April 24 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus After a two-year pandemic pause, Rockville Science Day returns for an afternoon of rockets, robots, reptiles, chemistry, and more from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The 31st edition of the free, popular event offers a chance…
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Bike to Work Day Rides Again in May
Trade your gas pedal for bicycle pedals on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 20. Registration is now open for all 12 Montgomery County pit stops, including at Dawson’s Market in Rockville Town Square and Fallsgrove Village Center, near Smoothie King. Pit stops will have free snacks, beverages and bicycling giveaways while supplies last, and…
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Public Hearing and Survey Provide Final Opportunities for Budget Input
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin wrapping up budget deliberations this month with their final public hearing and work session before the scheduled adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The budget, which covers the fiscal year that begins July 1, is planned for adoption on Monday, May 9. The proposed FY23 operating budget of $148.6…