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Getting to Know You
The Mayor and Council and members of the city’s senior staff showcased the City of Rockville for county elected officials during a meet-and-greet, Jan. 21 at Glenview Mansion. The event, which sought to foster collaboration between the city and Montgomery County, highlighted areas of mutual interest to the city and county. That includes land use…
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Rockville’s Generosity Lights Up Holidays for Community’s Most in Need
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2022 Holiday Drive, with 223 donors donating $40,829 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December. This was the first year the Holiday Drive returned to food and toy donations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In-kind, or non-monetary, donations totaled…
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New Speed Cameras Coming to Veirs Mill Road
In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department will begin deployment this month of speed monitoring systems in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road, near the intersection with Gail Avenue. The system will use portable cameras to monitor both eastbound and westbound traffic…
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Bulk Waste Collection Suspended Due to County Incinerator Issues
Updated post; 4:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17: Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting bulk waste at this time. Household…
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Mayor and Council Public Hearing Notice: Charter Change to Increase Size of Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on recommendations by the Charter Review Commission to increase the number of elected councilmembers from four to six during their Monday, Jan. 30 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Lowering the voting age to 16, expanding the size of the Mayor and Council, term limits, representative…