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Dreaming of Spring? Plan Your Native Garden and Apply for a RainScapes Rebate
Rockville residents and nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 in rebates for planting native landscapes, native trees, rain gardens and green roofs. Rebates are also available for rain barrels, cisterns, permeable pavers and pavement removal. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes to learn more and apply. Questions? Email rockvillerebate@cbtrust.org. Did you know the City of Rockville has been certified…
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Rockville Proposes Annexation of Land Near Shady Grove Metro Station
Planning Commission to Hold March 26 Public Hearing The City of Rockville is advancing a proposal to annex 107.9 acres of land near the Shady Grove Metro Station. Rockville’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing during its Wednesday, March 26 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. If adopted, the proposal would expand…
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Lights Out for Climate Change Action
Rockville will turn out the lights in observance of Earth Hour, an international effort in support of climate change action. Earth Hour encourages people to turn off all non-essential lights in their homes and businesses for one hour, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, and do something positive for the planet. The city will…
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Grow a Team of Faithful Green Leaders
Is your religious congregation looking to grow a strong green team to help address climate change? The Faithful Green Leaders Training program helps partner congregations acquire the knowledge, skills, tools and support they need to lead their communities in raising awareness and restoring the waters of the Chesapeake region. The training, a free, three-session online…
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Rockets to Robots, Snakes to Stream Science — Rockville Science Day Offers Something for All
Explore rockets, robots, chemistry, reptiles and more at Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 27. This Rockville tradition, now in its 34th year, will be held from noon- 5 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The free event offers individuals and families a chance to experience hands-on science and technology-related exhibits, activities,…
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Spring Rake!: April Leaf Collection
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from Monday, April 7-Friday, April 18 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their collection period, but no earlier…
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Slower Speeds Coming to First Street
Vision Zero Makes Progress with Improvements and Public Meetings The State Highway Administration approved Rockville’s request to reduce the speed limit on a segment of First Street by 5 mph, to 35 mph, and will replace signage this month between Veirs Mill and Baltimore roads. Meanwhile, Vision Zero planning and projects are making progress as…
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Working on a Historic Property? You Could Qualify for a Tax Credit
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home? Preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit. Rockville participates in a tax credit program for local structures designated as historic. If your property in Rockville is designated by the city as historic and you spent at least…
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City’s Financial Assistance Program Can Help in an Emergency
Facing eviction? Utilities about to be shut off? Need help paying for prescription medication? Emergency financial assistance is available to eligible Rockville residents facing a financial crisis through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program. Referrals for emergency food, clothing, financial and employment counseling, and other assistance are also provided. All applicants for financial assistance must have…
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Switch to Solar, Together, This Spring
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Capital Area Switch Together to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. The spring campaign for Switch Together, previously called Solar Switch, opens to applications on Wednesday, March 19 and…