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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…
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Shared-Use Path Complete as Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Continue
City contractors recently completed construction of a shared-use path near Rockville High School and are turning their attention to sidewalk installation on Baltimore Road and Broadwood Drive as work continues along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side. In late fall, contractors finished installing a pervious, shared-use path, curb and gutter…
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Mayor and Council to Consider Regulations for Short-Term Residential Rentals, Residential Room Rentals, Accessory Apartments and Accessory Dwelling Units
The Mayor and Council will consider whether to initiate the public review process for several changes to the city code and zoning ordinance at upcoming meetings in January. On Jan. 9, the Mayor and Council will determine whether to initiate a review process for proposed code changes to implement regulations for short-term residential rentals, as…
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Bulk Waste Collection Suspended Due to County Incinerator Issues
Updated post; 3:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post; 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3: 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.…
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FY 2022 Financial Reports Highlight Rockville’s Finances
Summaries Give Public a Look at the City’s Fiscal Health Two annual reports released last month give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial health during the most recently completed fiscal year. For Fiscal Year 2022, which closed June 30, the city ended “with an overall net position of $328.7 million, an increase of…
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Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities
The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Community Empowerment Matching Grant applications are being accepted now. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 27. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized groups of neighbors, and student…
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City to Give Away Radon Test Kits for National Radon Action Month
Note: At this time, all free radon kits have been reserved. Discounted, $3 test kits are still available through the City of Rockville at www.rockvillemd.gov/radon. The City of Rockville is giving away 150 radon test kits to city residents for National Radon Action Month. The test kit involves placing a small measuring device in the…