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Go Green and Save Green With Permit Fee Waivers for Earth Month
Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the residential installation of solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle charging stations and energy-efficient heating and cooling upgrades, such as heat pumps.…
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Last Chance for Budget Input as Mayor and Council Continue Work
The Mayor and Council will hold their final scheduled Fiscal Year 2027 budget work session in early April and the community has a final opportunity to provide budget input. Monday, April 13 is the last day to provide input via the community budget priorities survey and budget public record. The Mayor and Council are scheduled…
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Tune in to Hear from Your Mayor and Council
A new episode of “Conversations with the Mayor and Council” is now available, featuring Councilmember Marissa Valeri discussing how Rockville protects the environment, native plant benefits and environmentally friendly landscaping. Episode three will feature Mayor Monique Ashton and focus on Fair Housing Month. The episode will be available later this month. The show features rotating…
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Leaf Collection Arrives in April
Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from Monday, April 6-Friday, April 17 in five collection areas citywide. City residents can enter their addresses on the interactive map at rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection to find their collection days. Crews make one pass only during spring collection. How to Prepare After the collection period ends, leaves can be placed…
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Save the Date for the Return of Hometown Holidays to Rockville Town Center in May
The city’s 38th annual Hometown Holidays festival returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, with an extra splash of patriotism in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The entertainment, food and shopping, is followed by the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 25. Hometown Holidays at…
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City Seeks Input on Updates to Landlord-Tenant Code
Rockville is inviting renters and landlords to help shape updates to the city’s landlord-tenant code. City staff will hold two virtual input meetings, one for landlords and one for tenants, each featuring a short presentation on proposed changes followed by discussion and feedback. Landlord input meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Tenant input meeting: 7-8:30…
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Field Work Begins for Drinking Water Service Line Inventory
Rockville is conducting a federally directed inventory of water service lines on both public and private property. The inventory helps water utilities comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, which require agencies to identify service line materials and address any potential risks from lead in drinking water. City-authorized contractors will…
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April Events Coming Up at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in April. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.
