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New Oversight System Means Better Protection Against Fire
Reporting Program to Track Testing in Commercial Buildings Rockville’s fire marshal and the Inspection Services Division will start using a new online oversight program — the Compliance Engine — Saturday, Jan. 15, to monitor testing of commercial fire-protections systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers and smoke controls. Accurate and timely inspection reporting, combined with a…
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Experience a Near Miss?
A “near miss” is an incident in which a person driving, walking or bicycling avoids a crash by suddenly stopping, swerving or moving. Residents and visitors who have experienced near misses in Rockville are encouraged to submit details of the incident through the Vision Zero Near Miss Survey at www.rockvillemd.gov/visionzero. This information will supplement the…
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Pesticide Law Applies – So Don’t Apply Weed and Feed
The new year brings a new law regarding lawn care in Rockville. The Mayor and Council voted in April to allow Montgomery County’s pesticide law to apply in the city, effective Saturday, Jan. 1. The law restricts the use of certain pesticides on private lawns, playgrounds, mulched recreation areas and child care facilities, prohibiting most…
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Rockville Seeks Excellent Environmentalists for Earth Month Accolades
The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 for awards to be presented during Earth Month in April:
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Winter Weed Warriors Wanted
Rockville’s Weed Warriors are seeking volunteers for winter weed pulls aimed at removing non-native and invasive plants from parkland, woods and open space in our city. Weed Warrior winter workdays are from 1-3 p.m. on: Sunday, Jan. 9 at Twinbrook Park. Monday, Jan. 17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) at Woottons Mill Park. Sunday, Jan.…
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FY 2021 Financial Reports Highlight Rockville’s Finances
Two annual reports released last month give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial health during the most recently completed fiscal year. For Fiscal Year 2021, which closed June 30, the city ended with an overall net position of $307.1 million, an increase of 4.7% over last year, City Manager Rob DiSpirito wrote in…
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Mayor and Council Adopt Fee Increases to Cover Development Costs
The Mayor and Council voted Dec. 6 to increase development fees across the board by an average 2.5% to address increased expense from development-related city services and the cost of new efficiency-oriented technology. Building fees were last updated in 2018. Development fees have remained unchanged since 2011. The new fee structure will go into effect…
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City Legislative Priorities: Legal Notices, Schools, Fighting Climate Change and Protecting Homes
Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 12 Rockville’s 2022 state legislative priorities include authorization of electronic legal notices, education funding, protecting homes and businesses from the state’s project to widen Interstate 270, and combating climate change. The 2022 state legislative session runs from Wednesday, Jan. 12-Monday, April 11 in Annapolis. Under priorities approved by…