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State Legislative Wins: Aid for Pandemic Relief, Schools and Climate Change
State aid for renovations to Lincoln Park Community Center as well as education, and measures to combat climate change, were among the wins for Rockville during the Maryland General Assembly session that concluded April 12. Lawmakers approved a $250,000 bond bill to renovate Lincoln Park Community Center, reconfiguring its former police substation offices, hallways and…
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Mayor and Council to Vote on FY22 Budget on May 10
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote Monday, May 10 on adoption of a city budget that addresses financial pressures on the Rockville community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community can offer ideas and feedback about the proposed budget through 5 p.m. Monday, May 3 after the Mayor and Council extended the public…
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Mayor and Council to Continue Work on Water and Sewer Rate Structure
Water and sewer rates will remain the same through calendar year 2021 and the Mayor and Council will continue to evaluate the rate structure after hearing from property owners during the city’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget deliberations. Last year, the city hired Stantec, a nationally renowned firm in the utility industry, to study the city’s…
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Mayor and Council to Hold Public Hearing on Accessory Structures and Accessory Dwelling Units
The Mayor and Council will hold a virtual public hearing, during their Monday, May 10 meeting, on potential changes to regulations that govern residential accessory buildings in single-family neighborhoods. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. To testify, call 240-314-8280 by 10 a.m. the day of the hearing or by submitting testimony in writing to mayorcouncil@rockvillemd.gov…
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Virtual Seminar to Emphasize Self-Care and Mental Health
Counseling Available from Rockville’s School and Community Youth Services May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Rockville will hold a virtual seminar focused on self-care and creating a mentally healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Jennifer Lilly, a youth and family counselor with the City of Rockville, the seminar will cover topics such as exercise, healthy eating,…
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New Advisory Board and Training Put the Community in Community Policing
The Rockville City Police Department’s commitment to community policing continues this spring with work by the city’s newly constituted Community Policing Advisory Board and a training focused on helping community members and police work together. The Community Policing Advisory Board will meet virtually on Thursday, May 6 to review the department’s budget structure and to…
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(Road) Signs of Spring: Baltimore Road Construction Commences
Early spring brought early stages of construction to Baltimore Road, as the city’s contractor began the project to make the east-west connection from Rockville Town Center to the city’s east side more convenient, safe and accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. In March, a land surveyor staked out the project, marking the locations of various…
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Memorial Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. Rockville community centers will be closed. Community centers will begin offering expanded services, starting Friday, May 28. Learn more. Reservations at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor fitness and recreation pools, north pool and fitness room will no longer be required as of…
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Join the City of Rockville for a Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. Watch on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable) and at:• YouTube.com/cityofrockville.• City of Rockville Hometown Holidays Music Fest page on Facebook.• www.rockvillemd.gov/HTH. Featuring:• Music.• A presentation of colors.• A keynote address by a local veteran.• A wreath laying and an address.• An address by Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton.
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City to Hold Its Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration
The City of Rockville will observe Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19, as a city holiday for the first time this year with a panel discussion and community service activities. The panel discussion will focus on racial equity, social justice and economic development as a means toward achieving equity and justice. Panelists will include residents, members of…