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Annual Crime Report Shows Reductions in Assaults, Burglaries and Robberies
The Rockville City Police Department reported a decrease in violent crimes in 2018, in an annual crime report that offers analysis of the year’s crime statistics and details the department’s ongoing community policing mission. Each year, the department prepares a crime report under the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System.
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National Night Out Celebrates the Community’s Role in Crime Prevention
Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 6 as the Rockville City Police Department participates in National Night Out. Now in its 36th year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about crime and drug…
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The Election 2019 Calendar, and What to Do If You Won’t Be Home
The City of Rockville will conduct a Vote by Mail election for mayor and four councilmembers this fall. Here are some important election dates: Friday, Sept. 6: Deadline to file as a candidate. Friday, Sept. 20: Deadline for the city to receive alternative address ballot delivery requests. Find more information below. Sunday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct.…
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Doing Business with the City?
One-Stop Registration Offers Option for Finding Minority-, Female- Or Disabled-owned Companies Connecting minority-, female- or disabled-run companies that want to do business with the city became a little easier in February. That’s when Rockville joined Montgomery County’s Inter-Agency Central Vendor Registration System, a one-stop registration system for companies interested in providing goods and services to…
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Applications Being Accepted for Community Development Block Grants
Money Can Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Household or Neighborhood Projects Rockville is accepting applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds it will receive this fall. CDBG money can be used to provide grants to applicants for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income households or neighborhoods. Grant…
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Mayor and Council Approve Ban on Plastic Drinking Straws
Ban Includes Exceptions Based on Needs of Customers and Businesses The Mayor and Council voted June 17 to simplify a ban on plastic drinking straws by including exceptions for certain businesses and customers. The goal of the ban, which is part of a ban on polystyrene in food plates, trays, containers and packing materials that…
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Rockville’s Mayor and Council Adopt $138.9 Million Budget
Rockville residents will pay the same property tax rate as they have for the last 11 fiscal years, under the budget for Fiscal Year 2020 that the Mayor and Council approved May 6. The FY 2020 operating budget of $138.9 million is an increase of 2% over the FY 2019 operating budget. The city’s current…
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City Wants Federal Help for Homes Near I-270, Infrastructure, School Safety
The city took the following requests for federal support to a June 4 meeting with the city’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.: Protecting community interests in the proposed project to widen interstates 270 and 495: The Mayor and Council are vigorously advocating with the state Department of Transportation and the governor to protect homes, businesses,…
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Pre-Order Your New Rockville Rewards Cards
Save money while supporting your community with Rockville Rewards discount cards. Nonprofits sell Rockville Rewards cards and keep 100 percent of the proceeds to support scholarships, homeless shelters and free medical clinics. The cards cost $25 and can be purchased directly from a nonprofit partner or at www.rockvillerewards.com/buy, where pre-orders are now being accepted for…
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Four Pickleball Courts Coming to Stepanek Park
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and to accommodate a burgeoning population of players in Rockville, the city is constructing four lighted, dedicated pickleball courts at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park at 1800 Piccard Drive. Two of four basketball courts at the park will be converted and are expected to be ready for pickleball…