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Go Green in May
Rockville’s Croydon Creek Nature Center, at 852 Avery Road, offers several opportunities to go green in May. Join the Rockville Brewshed, from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, as Kenny Allen, head brewer for True Respite Brewing Company, leads a streamside hike in the Hayes Forest Preserve to gather inspiration for the brewery’s next beer. Then…
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Here Comes the Solar Co-op
Homeowners looking to save on energy costs by using green energy should save the date for Tuesday, May 7, when the city will host an informational meeting, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., about an upcoming solar co-op opportunity. The co-op presents an opportunity for homeowners interested in installing solar panels on…
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Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Ordinance to go Into Effect July 1
An ordinance that will go into effect July 1 will require carbon monoxide detectors in Rockville homes built prior to 2008 that have a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage. The city ordinance, passed by the Mayor and Council in November, incorporates legislation passed by the county in October. The July 1 enactment date was intended…
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Money Available to Help Homeowners Save by Lowering Energy Costs
State Program Offers Aid for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements For the first time ever, low- to moderate-income homeowners in Rockville could be eligible for up to $10,000 in cost-effective energy efficiency improvements through a state grant program. The Maryland Energy Administration’s Clean Energy Communities Low-to-Moderate Income Grant Program awarded BlockChain Frontiers Foundation, Inc. $329,000 to support…
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Get Your Summer Swim On
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool, complete with large slide, sprayground and tot pool, will open for the season on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25). The outdoor fitness pool will open in May. Spring’s unpredictable weather means the exact date for the official first day for the fitness pool is still…
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Building Safety Month Highlights Importance of Modern Building Codes, Strong Code Enforcement
May is the 39th year for Building Safety Month, a campaign to raise awareness about safe and sustainable structures. This year’s theme for the international campaign is “No code. No confidence.” “Building Safety Month is a chance to celebrate the entire building safety community and to educate others about the importance of the codes to…
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Street Paving Scheduled to Begin in May for Neighborhoods East of MD 355
The city is scheduled to resurface roads in the East Rockville and Twinbrook neighborhoods, beginning in mid-May and continuing for about four months, depending on the weather. “No parking” signs will be posted within 48 hours of the start of work. Temporary traffic stoppages are necessary for safety but should have minimal impact on traffic.…
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Making A Welcoming Space for Inmates and Their Kids
Program Helps Pre-Release Clients be Stronger, More Confident Parents For Kate Bouwkamp, the stark tile floors, plastic chairs and glass and metal walls of the visitation room at the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center were far from the kind of supportive environment soon-to-be free clients needed to best bond with their children.