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See Where It All Starts at Public Works Week Equipment Show
Display of the City’s Big Trucks Moves to Stepanek Park Rockville will join the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week from Monday, May 20-Friday, May 24 The highlight of the week will be the annual Equipment Show from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. This year’s show will be held at…
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State Legislative Winners: Schools, Roads and Renewable Energy
Increased funding for schools, roads, and preserving local authority related to small cellular tower infrastructure were among the wins for Rockville during the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session that concluded April 8. Lawmakers approved funds for addressing growing enrollment and overcrowding in county schools. That included a one-time infusion of $25.9 million to Montgomery County…
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Mayor and Council Seek Comments on Sign Ordinance Revisions at Public Hearing
Revisions to how Rockville regulates commercial signs are open to input from the public at a hearing before the Mayor and Council at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to address some regulatory issues and allow for more flexible designs. The original sign code was enacted to minimize visual…
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Agencies: Rockville’s Financials Are ‘Strong,’ Expect Outlook to ‘Remain Sound’
Reaffirmation of Triple-A Bond Rating Will Save Money Two rating agencies recently reaffirmed the city’s “triple A” bond rating and expressed confidence in the city’s financial outlook. Triple-A is the highest possible rating and saves Rockville taxpayers money by allowing the city to borrow at the lowest possible interest rates. In awarding the triple-A rating,…
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Pedal Power to the People: May is Bike Month
Bike Month Kickoff Ride10 a.m. Saturday, April 27.Meet at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.Join Rockville officials and neighbors to celebrate National Bike Month. Pedal a casual 6-mile loop along multi-use trails and quiet residential streets to explore some of the city’s extensive and diverse bicycling infrastructure. The route includes a few paths, bridges and tunnels.
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Information Session, Public Hearings Set for Rockville’s Draft Comprehensive Plan
The Rockville Planning Commission will hold a final information session ahead of three public hearings in May and June for its draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The interactive information session will help the public understand the contents of the draft plan and allow staff to answer questions about the plan’s content and process. The information…
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Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor the City’s First Responders
Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the Rockville Public Safety Awards on Wednesday, June 12 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.…
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Register Your Bicycle
Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered should it be lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the Rockville City Police Station at…
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More Pedestrian Safety Improvements Coming to Town Center
The city is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety in Rockville Town Center following several crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians at Beall Avenue’s intersections with Gibbs Street and Maryland Avenue. In March, following a review of options, City Manager Rob DiSpirito instructed staff to do the following: