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Public Hearing and Survey Provide Final Opportunities for Budget Input
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin wrapping up budget deliberations this month with their final scheduled public hearing and work session before the scheduled adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The budget, which covers the fiscal year that begins July 1, is scheduled for adoption on Monday, May 3.
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Citywide Survey to Investigate Scope of Social Justice, Racism and Bias
The Human Rights and Human Services Advisory commissions of the City of Rockville will launch a communitywide survey this spring, at the direction of the Mayor and Council. The survey will assess the state of social justice, racism and bias in the city, as well as the availability and appropriateness of city services during the…
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April is About Public Health in Rockville
Mayor and Council Proclamations to Mark Public Health Week and Minority Health Month The Mayor and Council will highlight health with proclamations on Monday, April 5 declaring April 5-11 as National Public Health Week and the month of April as National Minority Health Month in the City of Rockville. The health week proclamation calls on…
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Rockville Mayor and Council Stand with Asian American Pacific Islanders
Statement Offers Condolences and ‘Strong Solidarity’ with Community and Immigrants Rockville’s Mayor and Council issued a statement Monday supporting the Asian American Pacific Islander community and immigrants, rejecting racism and bullying, and offering condolences in the wake of the mass shooting that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, on March 16 in…
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Second Rockville Business Forum Will Discuss Available Resources and Offer Opportunity for Businesses to Discuss Their Needs
NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect new meeting link and contact information. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on local businesses, and the City of Rockville has partnered with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and Maryland Women’s Business Center to help.
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Energy Bill Assistance from Pepco, and Other Resources That Can Help
Struggling to pay your energy bill? Millions of dollars in assistance funding is available, Pepco recently announced. If you’re a Pepco customer (or even if you’re not), the company has put together a list of grants and programs that may help. See Pepco’s article for more tips to find assistance. Here are the ones most…
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Working on a Historic Property? You Could Qualify for a Tax Credit
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home? Preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit. Rockville participates in a tax credit program for local structures designated as historic. Learn how to apply for a historic preservation tax credit from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4 at…