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Check Once, Check Twice
State, county and city actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 mean uncertainty for activities, programs and facility hours in the City of Rockville. In addition to holiday closures announced in the December print edition of “Rockville Reports,” city government offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 to give employees an extra day to spend…
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Mayor and Council Public Hearing Notice: Tree Planting
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, on a text amendment to the city’s zoning code to modify tree planting requirements for new residential lots containing townhouses, duplexes and other attached units. The zoning ordinance requires three trees be planted on each new residential lot, including new townhouse lots and lots…
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Watch Out for Poisonous Mushrooms and Vegetation in Rockville Parks
Mushrooms, including poisonous mushrooms, are ubiquitous to this area of Maryland, including many Rockville parks. Additionally, there are several plants with toxic roots, stems or fruits (including berries). Consumption of any plant or fungi from a local park can be dangerous or even fatal. City of Rockville code prohibits the removal of shrubs, bushes, plants…
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Rockville Town Square Ice Rink is Under Construction
Restrictions Will Be in Place for Skaters’ Health and Safety The Rockville Town Square ice rink has begun assembly and is expected to be open in the next two or three weeks. Under new restrictions adopted by Montgomery County on Tuesday, Nov. 10, outdoor ice rinks are permitted to open with size restrictions following approval…
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Rockville Business Forum Will Offer Resources and Advice to City Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on local businesses, and the City of Rockville has partnered with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. to help. Business operators will be able to discover resources and get advice, as well as ask questions and discuss solutions at…
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Mayor and Council to State: Don’t Build the I-270/I-495 Widening Project
Letter Details City Concerns About Potential Harm to Homes, How the Pandemic Will Impact Travel Demand An environmental study of the state project to widen interstates 270 and 495 between the American Legion Bridge and Frederick with toll lanes is “severely flawed,” the Mayor and Council said in a letter to the Maryland Department of…