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Winter Weed Warriors Wanted
Rockville’s Weed Warriors are seeking volunteers for winter weed pulls aimed at removing non-native and invasive plants from parkland, woods and open space in our city. Weed Warrior winter workdays are from 1-3 p.m. on: Sunday, Jan. 9 at Twinbrook Park. Monday, Jan. 17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) at Woottons Mill Park. Sunday, Jan.…
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FY 2021 Financial Reports Highlight Rockville’s Finances
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 2021, which closed June 30, the city ended with an overall net position of $307.1 million, an increase of 4.7% over last year, City Manager Rob DiSpirito wrote in…
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Mayor and Council Adopt Fee Increases to Cover Development Costs
The Mayor and Council voted Dec. 6 to increase development fees across the board by an average 2.5% to address increased expense from development-related city services and the cost of new efficiency-oriented technology. Building fees were last updated in 2018. Development fees have remained unchanged since 2011. The new fee structure will go into effect…
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City Legislative Priorities: Legal Notices, Schools, Fighting Climate Change and Protecting Homes
Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 12 Rockville’s 2022 state legislative priorities include authorization of electronic legal notices, education funding, protecting homes and businesses from the state’s project to widen Interstate 270, and combating climate change. The 2022 state legislative session runs from Wednesday, Jan. 12-Monday, April 11 in Annapolis. Under priorities approved by…
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Kids Can Adventure Anew in 2022
Rockville’s 2022 summer camps are back. Mark your calendars and be ready to choose your own adventure. Registration will open Thursday, March 10. Rockville’s summer activities will feature games, crafts and water activities outdoors, whenever possible. Activities will include sports, cooking, Croydon Creek Nature Camps, music, drama, science, teen programs and park adventures. Camps will…
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Rewarding Neighborliness with a Good Neighbor Awards Nomination
Rockville prides itself on being a community of good neighbors — we need your help in finding them. The city is seeking nominations, through 5 p.m. Friday Feb. 25, for its Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes community members who are unselfishly giving back and improving quality of life in their neighborhoods through good deeds…
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Rockville’s Virtual MLK Day to Celebrate ‘MLK50: Past, Present and Future’
Rockville’s 50th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, “MLK50: Past, Present and Future,” will take place Monday, Jan. 17. The celebration will include a video presentation at 10 a.m. on Rockville 11, channel 11 on county cable, and the city’s YouTube channel, highlighting past Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations and Mayor and Council…
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New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bring Closures in Rockville
City Hall and city facilities will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1 and some facilities will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. City Hall’s reopening has been delayed. Friday, Dec. 31: City Hall and most city facilities will…
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City Hall Opening Delayed Following Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Rockville will delay reopening City Hall following a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the new, more infectious omicron variant. The Mayor and Council discussed the delayed reopening at their Monday, Dec. 20 meeting. City Hall was set to reopen Monday, Jan. 3. The Mayor and Council will revisit the discussion at their Monday, Jan.…