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Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties including single-family and townhome residences,…
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Don’t Let a Clog Become an Unwanted Holiday Guest
When the holiday feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease, i.e., FOG, down the drain. FOG, including sauces, gravy and salad dressings, can trap solids, form hard deposits and clog pipes, causing basement backups, sewer overflows and costly damage to city infrastructure and private property. Before washing dishes, scrape food and grease into…
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Fall Into Solar Savings — Make the Solar Switch
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Solar Switch to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-Op, is open for applications through Monday, Nov. 25. Electric vehicle chargers are…
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They Don’t Make Cars Like They Used To
Car enthusiasts, collectors and more than 500 vehicles from 32 car clubs graced the grounds of the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park on Oct. 19 for Rockville’s Antique and Classic Car Show. The city tradition saw this 1957 Chevy Corvette owned by Cal Milans claim the Mayor and Council Award. Milans, of Rockville,…
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Agencies: ‘City’s Financial Position is Very Strong’
Reaffirmation of Triple-A Bond Rating Will Save Taxpayers Money Two rating agencies recently reaffirmed the city’s triple-A bond rating and expressed confidence in Rockville’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 rating, the agencies…
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City Legislative Priorities: Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 8
The Mayor and Council will advocate for their slate of legislative priorities in the upcoming 2025 Maryland General Assembly legislative session, which will begin in early January. During the session, which runs from Wednesday, Jan. 8-Monday, April 7 in Annapolis, the city will advocate for a number of priorities, which include: Find video of the…
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Reminder: Return Your 2024 Community Survey
If you were one of the 3,000 Rockville residents who received a copy of the 2024 community survey, there’s still time to fill it out and return it, either on paper or online. The deadline to take the online version or postmark your paper survey returned by mail is Monday, Nov. 4. The community survey…
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Take the Needs Assessment Survey to Help Us Help You
Rockville residents are invited to take the city’s human services needs assessment survey. Data from the survey will help the city assess available services, identify residents’ health and wellness needs, and make informed recommendations on how to best address those needs. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete online and will be open until Tuesday,…
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Lock It or Lose It!: Tips for Preventing Thefts From Vehicles
Thefts from vehicles continue to be a problem in Rockville, with the majority of cases due to cars being left unlocked. In 2023, there were 245 reports of theft from vehicles around the city. Don’t become a victim. Follow these tips to deter criminals and protect your property: Do your part to stop thefts from…