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Rockville Pike Neighborhood Plan is Clear for Takeoff
Transformative Document Envisions a Thriving Area The Mayor and Council’s approval of zoning text and map amendments in January has cleared the way for the Rockville Pike Neighborhood Plan to become a reality. The plan was adopted in 2016 after more than a decade of intensive study, public hearings and planning.
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An Evening of Cultures at International Night
Now in its second year at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, International Night returns March 23 with a festival of the world’s cultures. At this free event, audience members will be able to enjoy performances and costume displays, and can sample unique and traditional ethnic and cultural foods in the theater’s social hall.
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March 11: Spring Forward and Check Smoke Alarms
Daylight saving time begins March 11, which is the ideal reminder for homeowners to check their smoke alarms while setting clocks forward. State law from 2013 requires that battery-operated smoke alarms be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacture. The devices should also be tested at least once a month.
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2019
Rockville’s Mayor and Council continue budget deliberations this month with a public hearing and work session focused on crafting a Fiscal Year 2019 budget that outlines the city’s priorities. Offer Ideas • At www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. • At public hearings during the March 19 and April 9 Mayor and Council meetings. Budget at a Glance • Monday,…
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Applicants Wanted for Task Force on City Boards and Commissions
The Mayor and Council are seeking community members to serve on a task force that will study the city’s boards and commissions. Over six to nine months, the Boards and Commissions Task Force will review the Rockville City Charter and Code and provide a report to the Rockville Mayor and Council. The task force’s work…
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Hawkins Honored
Community leader Fran Hawkins (right) was honored by Rockville’s Mayor and Council last month with a certificate of recognition for her decades of service to the Lincoln Park community. Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton, left, made the presentation. Hawkins has been a tireless advocate and volunteer for the community, and has served on the Lincoln Park…
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Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries Allowed
Breweries, wineries and distilleries with tastings and samplings? That’s now a possibility in Rockville, following a zoning ordinance amendment approved by the Mayor and Council in February. The amendment allows full production of alcoholic beverages in some areas of the city. Production in the mixed-use employment zone must be at least 500 feet from a…
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Historic Tax Credits
Rockville’s Historic District Commission takes part in the county’s preservation tax credit program to help owners of historic properties with maintenance expenses for the exterior of their buildings. To learn more about the HDC and tax credit programs at the county, state or federal level, or for an application, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/historic. Applications should be postmarked…