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Rockville on the Hunt for Artists
Rockville is looking for professional artists for two major projects — one to beautify the recently renovated Rockville Swim and Fitness Center; the other for a gateway art project on a highly visible site near Thomas Farm Community Center. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center recently celebrated completion of a lobby and locker room renovation,…
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Looking Ahead with Vision Zero
Rockville’s plan for meeting a goal of zero traffic-related deaths or serious injuries is moving ahead, with the Mayor and Council scheduled to adopt the city’s Vision Zero action plan on Monday, June 8. The plan includes steps to create safer streets through policies promoting improved design, traffic law enforcement and education. While there are…
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Mayor and Council to Vote on FY 2021 Budget on May 11
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote Monday, May 11 on adoption of a city budget that responds to economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining the same level of service to Rockville’s residents. The vote will follow a final work session on Monday, May 4. See the left column of this page…
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Party at Home with Hometown Holidays Festing in Place
The COVID-19 emergency forced the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, but the city is determined to keep calm and party on by changing up the plan in order to safely carry on this Rockville tradition. The revamped festival, dubbed Festing in Place, will allow the community to…
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Check Once, Check Twice
City Hall to Close, Recycling and Trash Collected OneDay Later During the Memorial Day Holiday Week Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later throughout the holiday week. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. News about…
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RVs and Trailers Approved for At-home Quarantine
Rockville residents will be allowed to temporarily use recreational vehicles or trailers at their homes if needed to quarantine in place during the COVID-19 emergency. The Mayor and Council approved the temporary measure at their Monday, April 20 meeting. Using an RV or trailer will require written permission from the city.
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Rockville Extends Closures at Facilities, Continues Services to Community
City of Rockville facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday, May 15, in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders related to COVID-19 in Maryland. City events, in-person classes, programs, rentals and activities are also canceled through May 15. The announcement follows last week’s announcement that schools across the state will be closed…