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Water Shutoff Scheduled on Halpine Road and Halpine Walk Court Oct. 26
Update, Tuesday, Sept. 8: This article has been updated to reflect that the water shutoff has been rescheduled from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Thursday, Sept. 17. Update, Tuesday, Oct. 13: This article has been updated to reflect that the water shutoff has been rescheduled from Thursday, Sept. 17 to Wednesday, Oct. 21. Update, Thursday, Oct.…
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Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 13 – 19, 2026
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween brings an evening of fun and festivities. Use extra caution when driving because of the additional pedestrians outside. If you plan to drink alcohol, don’t drive. Don’t allow others to drive if they have been drinking. Take action to ensure that party guests get home safely. In 2023, nearly half of…
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Water Shutoff on Beall Avenue and Owens Street Canceled
Update, Monday, Oct. 19: The planned water shutoff on Beall Avenue and Owens Street scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. The City of Rockville will not shut off water service at the following addresses: Residents do not need to take any action related to the canceled shutoff. Questions…
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Construction to Begin on Villages at Tower Oaks Stormwater Management Project
Construction is set to begin in November 2026 for the Villages at Tower Oaks project, part of Rockville’s stormwater management facility improvements. The project includes dredging the existing pond to improve water treatment, removing trees from the embankment to meet regulatory requirements and planting native vegetation. In early to mid-November, Magstone, LLC will begin preparing…
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Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 6 – 12, 2026
Sign Up for Rockville’s News Alerts On Oct. 29, 2025, the City of Rockville launched its redesigned website to improve the Rockville community’s access to city departments and services. One exciting new feature is the ability to sign up to receive community alerts, meeting agendas, and department news customized according to personal interests. Visit rockvillemd.gov/services/sign-up-for-news-and-meeting-alerts to…
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Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Changes to Elections Code, Voting Age, Term Limits, Minimum Age to Serve
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct four public hearings on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 and Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as they may be heard. The hearings will be held in the Mayor and Council chambers, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.,…
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Public Hearing Notice: Amendments to Chapter 21 of the Rockville City Code
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. The hearing will be held both virtually and in person in the Mayor and Council chambers at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD…
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Weekly Crime Report for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2026
Prescription Drug Safety Tips Since 1985, October has been designated as Talk About Prescriptions Month. During this month, public health agencies encourage patients to review medication safety and best practices to prevent misuse or abuse. The key goals of the public awareness include: For a list of essential questions to consider when taking prescription medications…
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Watch Your Mailbox for Rockville’s Community Survey
Keep an eye on your mailboxes — Rockville’s biennial community survey is being delivered. The community survey, which provides an opportunity for residents to rate their satisfaction with the quality of life in the city, the community’s amenities and local government services, is conducted every two years. The 2026 survey is being sent to a…
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Economic Development Strategy Makes Progress, Holds Community Meetings
Rockville’s effort to create the city’s first-ever economic development strategic plan is underway and includes two more opportunities for community involvement in the coming months. The city held a kickoff meeting for the community on Thursday, Sept. 17. Additional community meetings are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, to discuss targeting and opportunity assessment, and Thursday,…