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A Legacy of Paving the Way
The city’s Department of Public Works held a dedication ceremony on June 16 for their fleet’s newest machine: a paver dedicated to the life and legacy of Wayne Butler Jr., a public works streets crew supervisor who died in February. Wayne’s father, Wayne Butler Sr., is a long-time team member of Rockville’s Recreation and Parks…
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Mayor and Council to Consider Radon Testing, Energy Disclosure for Home Sales
The Mayor and Council in July are expected to introduce an ordinance to apply a county law, requiring home sellers to conduct radon testing and disclose details of the home’s energy use, to home sales in the city. The law requires the seller to provide the buyer with the results of radon tests conducted less…
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Help Put a Halt to Hydrant Water Heists
Stealing Water Can Damage Hydrants, Hamper Firefighting Stealing water from fire hydrants is a crime that can put homes and lives in danger and can lead to big costs for the city. Rockville has 1,407 fire hydrants and spends a good deal of time and money ensuring they are in working order, so that they’re…
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Apply Now for Project Funding That Benefits Low- and Moderate-Income Households
The City of Rockville is now accepting online applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding for the fall of Fiscal Year 2024. The Department of Housing and Community Development will host two technical assistance sessions, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 and 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Aug. 30, to walk potential applicants…
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July Fourth in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: City Hall; Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook communitycenters; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which are closed Mondays; Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Civic Center…
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Rockville City Hall Election Ballot Box
A drop box is installed at Rockville City Hall to accept ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 for Maryland’s upcoming gubernatorial primary election. To vote by mail, you must request a mail-in ballot from the state Board of Elections at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineMailinRequest or from the Montgomery County Board of Elections at www.777vote.org. Requests for mail-in…
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A Blast of Summer: Fireworks Return to King Farm for Independence Day
A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Monday, July 4 with music, fireworks, food and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, in King Farm, which offers easy access and ample…
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Seven Rockville Police Officers and Senior Center Employee Honored at Public Safety Awards
Seven members of the Rockville City Police Department and a city employee were honored for their service to the community at the 33rd annual Rockville Public Safety Awards held June 8 at Lakewood Country Club. Each year, members of public safety agencies that serve the City of Rockville are recognized for their outstanding service. Since…
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Fox 5 Zip Trip Comes to Rockville on July 8
The Fox 5 morning show will bring its Zip Trip live broadcast to Rockville Town Square, Friday, July 8 to highlight Montgomery County and the City of Rockville. The roving report from the news morning show highlights a different location with a live broadcast each week from areas in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia…