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National Night Out to Unite City Police and Community for Crime Prevention
Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers on Aug. 1 Celebrate our city’s neighborhoods on Tuesday, Aug. 1 as the Rockville City Police Department and Rockville communities take part in National Night Out. Now in its 40th year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about…
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July Fourth in Rockville
City government will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office; Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Civic Center business office. The Rockville Swim…
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Mayor and Council Adopt Fee Increases to Cover Development Costs
Building Permit and License Fees to Increase The Mayor and Council have voted to restructure and increase building permit and license fees to address growing expenses from development-related city services and the cost of new efficiency-oriented technology. The increases apply to all permits and licenses applied for after July 1. See the fee schedule here.…
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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood
The city is seeking input from community members about Rockville’s Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2029. The CIP lays out how Rockville plans to invest funding over a five-year period for capital projects such as parks, roads, buildings and other infrastructure. As Rockville begins preparations for the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025, which…
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City Seeks Comments on Fleet-Wootton Intersection Safety
The city is seeking comments about a study of the intersection of Fleet Street and Wootton Parkway. The intersection is one of five where city staff recently completed safety audits and is proposing improvements, to be made this summer and fall, to address crashes. Staff evaluated traffic patterns; pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle counts; crash history;…
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Learn How to Save the Bay Every Day
Rockville is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Actions we take in our own backyards can have a significant impact on the health, habitat and wildlife of local waterways, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Help Rockville celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, from Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 11, by sharing, with friends and family, these actions…
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Meet a Rockville Employee: Kina Campbell
Kina Campbell joined the city in April as the new Permit and Inspection Services Division chief, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the building permitting and construction industry. We asked her a few questions to get to know her better, learn more about her role and introduce her to the Rockville…