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Mayor and Council to Review Rockville’s Climate Action Plan

The Mayor and Council are scheduled to review Rockville’s first draft Climate Action Plan during their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. With the Climate Action Plan, city government is working with community members to develop a comprehensive list of actions to equitably reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and build community resiliency.
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Public Hearings to be Held on Two Potential City Developments

The Mayor and Council are scheduled to hold two virtual public hearings on development applications in the city during coming meetings. On Monday, Oct. 18, the Mayor and Council will invite comments on an application to transform 16160/16200 Frederick Road, the King Buick auto dealership, to allow for up to 370 dwelling units, walking paths,…
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Leave It to the City’s Leaf Collection — City Collects Leaves October to Mid-December

Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 18. Area 1: Oct. 25-29; Nov. 29-Dec. 3Area 2: Nov. 1-5; Dec. 6-10Area 3: Nov. 8-12; Dec. 13-17Area 4: Nov. 15-19; Dec. 20-24 Area 5: Oct. 18-22; Nov. 22-26 Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and…
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Mayor and Council to Hold First Budget Hearing and Discuss Rescue Plan Funding

Community members can present their needs early in the Fiscal Year 2023 city budget process as the Mayor and Council hold their first budget hearing Monday, Oct. 25. INITIAL BUDGET PROCESS Monday, Oct. 4: American Rescue Plan Act discussion. Monday, Oct. 25: Public hearings on the ARPA and on Fiscal Year 2023 budget priorities, and…
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Maintenance to Close Part of Town Square Park

An area of Rockville Town Square will be blocked off to allow maintenance work to be performed on the public park’s sand filter — a facility beneath the public space that treats and cleans stormwater runoff. Filter cleaning work will be conducted from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-15. Construction equipment will access the fenced-off site from…
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Flooding: Know the Risks and City Resources

The city is reminding residents about flooding risks after parts of Rockville experienced devastating flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which blew through the city as a tropical depression on Sept. 1. Forecasters predict that these extreme weather events will happen more frequently as the climate continues to change. Standard homeowners insurance does not…