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Parks Foundation to Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary with Twilight Hike
The Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. RRPFI is a nonprofit comprised of volunteers whose mission is to raise funds to help send kids to camp, provide scholarship assistance, purchase sports and accessibility equipment, and make other improvements to Rockville’s parks and recreation programs. Join the celebration by registering…
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Protect Pollinators: Plant Natives, Provide Water, and Preserve Habitat and Insect Life
June is National Pollinator Month Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other garden helpers play an important role in the food chain by fertilizing plants that produce seeds, berries, fruits and other plant foods. But pollinators worldwide are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and pesticides. Check out the tips below to…
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Make the Solar Switch
Earn Energy From the Sun! Join Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-op, to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop or your home or small business. Financing for all incomes is available. Electric vehicle chargers are also offered in this group-driven, cooperative purchase discount program.
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Mayor and Council to Vote on FY 2024 Budget in May
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote in May on the adoption of a city budget that demonstrates a commitment to capital investments, adopted city plans and fiscal sustainability. The budget covers Fiscal Year 2024, which begins July 1. In February, City Manager Rob DiSpirito proposed an operating budget of $156.4 million, a 5.1%…
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Working for Equity and Opportunity for All
Managers and leaders from the City of Rockville attended a first series of meetings as part of a one-year commitment to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. Tyree Davis IV, advisor to the city manager for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, is leading city staff’s year-long journey and commitment to learning. Staff is joining…
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Compensation Commission Seeks Public Input
The city’s Compensation Commission is seeking public comments about annual compensation for the Mayor and Council. The commission is soliciting public input through an online survey and will hold a public forum to hear from city residents from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11 in the Mayor and Council chambers at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.