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Register Now: Suds & Soles 5K to Return in June
Registration is now open for the return of the Suds & Soles 5K. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present this 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The course winds through neighborhood roads and begins and ends in Rockville Town Center. The post-race…
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Rockville Earns Win Ensuring Reimbursement When Taxpayers Are Taxed Twice
County Council Approves Municipal Tax Duplication Legislation Rockville’s Mayor and Council played a vital role in a big win for county municipalities in March, helping to secure money to reimburse incorporated towns and cities for property tax duplication collected by Montgomery County. The County Council on March 1 unanimously approved the legislation, making county municipalities…
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City Pays Police to Protect, Serve — and Converse in Multiple Languages
¿Hablas español? Rockville city police employees who speak multiple languages can now earn extra pay under a new city program that pays a stipend to multilingual members of city law enforcement. Under the program, Rockville City Police Department employees who interact with the public are eligible for a stipend totaling $3,120 per year if they…
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Meetings to Gather Community Input on RedGate Park Proposed Concept
Members of the public will, at two community meetings in April, have an opportunity to review and comment on the Mayor and Council’s preferred concept for the future of the 131-acre RedGate Park. • 7 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Virtual meeting, held via WebEx. Join on the day from the meeting link: Meeting number (access…
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Face Coverings Optional in City of Rockville Facilities as of Tuesday, March 8
City Hall to Reopen Monday, March 28 With Access via All Entrances Face coverings will be optional for city employees and visitors to all City of Rockville facilities beginning Tuesday, March 8. City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the change Monday, March 7, citing Montgomery County’s “low” COVID-19 community level, as defined by a new Centers…
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Public Hearing Notice: Historic District Commission to Review County’s Detention Center Demolition Plans
The City of Rockville’s Historic District Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to review the county’s plans to partially demolish the detention center at 1307 Seven Locks Road, in part as a first step toward potentially relocating a Montgomery County Public Schools bus depot from 16651 Crabbs Branch Way, in Derwood, among other uses.…
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Performers and Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ community during the sixth annual Rockville Pride festival. Rockville Pride will feature a virtual event on Sunday June 5, and a celebration in Rockville Town Square Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Interested in performing or becoming a sponsor? Contact Ali Hoy at…