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Mayor and Council to Receive Proposed Budget in March
Community Priorities Survey Offers Opportunity for Neighborhood Representation City Manager Jeff Mihelich is scheduled to present Rockville’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvements Program on Monday, March 17, followed by Mayor and Council public hearings and work sessions in March and April. The proposed budget will be available beginning Friday, March 7…
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Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville. The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and continued reliance on fossil fuels,…
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City Seeks Comments on Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan
Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness plan is ready for review. Read the plan, provide comments through Monday, Feb. 3 and learn all about EVs and EV charging at engagerockville.com/evplan. The plan contains 26 actions in four categories to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City of Rockville residents, businesses and…
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Go Green When Battling the Freeze
A Mug-Full Will Suffice When You Deice Follow these tips to keep your sidewalks and drive-way snow- and ice-free, while minimizing the environmental impact: Shovel Early, Shovel OftenDeicers work best for melting thin layers of snow or ice. Shovel first before snow hardens into ice, breaking up any icy patches you can. Then add the…
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Fourth Graders: What Would You Do If You Were Mayor?
March 7 is the Deadline for the ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have a chance to meet Mayor Monique Ashton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “Building…
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Save Money, Be an Energy Star and Go Electric
Buy Energy-Saving Products Feb. 15-17 Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax: Learn more about the tax-free…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams are…
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Vision Zero Projects Make Progress Through Winter
Rockville continues planning Vision Zero projects to create safer travel routes for all. The projects are part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Department of Public Works staff met in December with community members to identify a preferred pedestrian safety improvement at the intersection of Mannakee Street…
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Peerless Presents Rockville’s Historic Lincoln Park and a Civil Rights Milestone
Peerless Rockville marks Black History Month with a look at the history of Rockville’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Lincoln Park was founded in 1891 and became one of Maryland’s first real estate developments for Black families. Join Peerless Rockville and Lincoln Park native Sandra Davis from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 for “Lincoln Park: Special Places,…
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Public Art Projects to Brighten Rockville This Spring
Rockville residents will soon see vibrant new public art installations as part of the city’s Art in Public Places program. Three exciting projects are set to launch in 2025, each inviting community participation in the design process. Twinbrook Community Recreation Center Annex MuralBaltimore-based mural artist LaToya Peoples will bring her creativity to the Twinbrook Community…