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City Facilities to Close in Observance of Juneteenth
City of Rockville government offices will be closed Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth. City Hall, Glenview Mansion, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, and the Rockville Civic Center business office will be closed. The Rockville Senior Center and community centers, which recently expanded their services and operating hours, will also be closed.
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Portion of Baltimore Road to Close Until October
Closure is Part of City’s Ongoing Improvement Project A portion of Baltimore Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians beginning on or about Wednesday, June 23, and continuing for the next several months as part of a city project to improve safety and access along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s…
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Vaccinated Visitors No Longer Required to Wear Masks When Visiting Most City Facilities
Change Follows Latest State and County Guidance Following the latest federal, state and county guidance, employees of and visitors to most City of Rockville facilities who have received full COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to wear masks. Unvaccinated individuals will still be encouraged to wear face coverings to protect themselves.
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Mayor and Council Public Hearing Notice: Zoning Amendments to Implement FAST Project
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, on modifications to several sections of the city’s zoning ordinance to improve the code’s administration and implement Rockville’s FAST program. FAST, which stands for “faster, accountable, smarter and transparent,” is a city initiative to improve Rockville’s development review and permitting services.
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New Rockville Skate Park is Now Open
Features Concrete Ramps and Bowls, and Rails Featuring concrete ramps and bowls, and rails, the new Rockville Skate Park is officially open for community use. In addition to the concrete design, the new 15,000-square-foot concrete skate park located in the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center outdoor pool parking lot, at 355 Martins Lane, features an…
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Mayor and Council to Join Rally to Stop I-495 and I-270 Managed Lanes Project
Rockville’s Mayor and Council will participate in a rally on Tuesday, June 8 against the state project to add toll lanes to interstates 270 and 495 between the American Legion Bridge and Frederick. The Rally to Stop the P3 Boondoggle, to be held at noon at First Baptist Church of Rockville, 55 Adclare Road, comes…
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Mayor and Council to Discuss Transportation and Housing in Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan Draft
Transportation — including how to improve the experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users — will be the subject of the Mayor and Council’s Thursday, June 10 special meeting, as discussion of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan draft continues. Rockville’s comprehensive plan sets visions and goals for the future of the city, with practical policies…
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Live at RedGate: Park to Host Rockville’s Return to Live Music
Food and Family Entertainment at Free Outdoor Concerts Rockville returns to live music with Live at RedGate, four days of free concerts, family entertainment and food from Wednesday, June 23-Saturday, June 26 at RedGate Park. Free tickets will be available to City of Rockville residents only from Friday, June 4-Friday, June 18 at www.rockvillemd.gov/LiveAtRedGate. Remaining…