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Water Shutoff Scheduled on Nelson Street March 4
The City of Rockville will temporarily shut off water service on Nelson Street at 800, 803, 805, 807, and 809 to perform improvements in the neighborhood. The shutdown is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 5, from…
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Surveying to Begin March 2 for Sewer Main Replacement on West and East Argyle Streets
The City of Rockville Department of Public Works will begin sanitary sewer improvements in the Argyle Street area. This work is part of the city’s Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvement Program and includes field survey activities to support future design and construction. The planned improvements include the construction of new and replacement sanitary sewer main along…
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Water Main Repair: 1017 Welsh Drive
Feb. 14, 2026, Noon: The City of Rockville Department of Public Works is investigating a water main leak at 1017 Welsh Drive. Approximately 39 homes are without water service. Crews are onsite and expect to begin repairs as soon as possible. Repairs, disruptions and maintenance to water mains may cause your water to be discolored.…
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Water Main Repair: 35 Orchard Way North
Feb. 13, 10 a.m.: The City of Rockville Department of Public Works is investigating a water main leak at 35 Orchard Way North. Approximately 29 homes are without water service. Crews are onsite and expect to begin repairs as soon as possible. Repairs, disruptions and maintenance to water mains may cause your water to be…
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Rockville City Police Department Provides Update on Wootton High School Shooting
The suspect in Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School pointed a gun at a 15-year-old female student before shooting another student at the school, Rockville City Police Chief Jason L. West said at a news conference Tuesday. The female victim who the gun was pointed at was not injured. West was joined at the news…
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Weekly Crime Report for Feb. 3 – Feb. 9, 2026
Reporting Downed Power Lines and Fallen Trees Severe storms and tornadoes occur throughout the year and can cause power outages, damage to buildings when trees fall, downed power lines, and exposed communication lines. If you encounter a power line hanging down, or a communication line that is exposed, out of the ground, or if a…
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Rockville Police Recover Handgun, Charge Shooter
Detectives from the Rockville City Police Department have recovered a handgun and charged a 16-year-old from Rockville in Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School. Detectives recovered a Polymer80 9 mm handgun late Monday night. Kahlil White-Villatoro, 16, of Rockville, has been charged as an adult in connection with the shooting. White-Villatoro is charged with…
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Update: One Student Injured, Suspect in Custody Following Shooting at Wootton High School
Update: 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9: A suspect is in custody and police are investigating after a student was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon at Thomas S. Wootton High School. A Wootton High School student, age 16, was injured. The suspected shooter, a 16-year-old Wootton High School student, is in custody. The response was…
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Water Main Repair: 1215 Simmons Drive
Feb. 9, 11:52 a.m.: The City of Rockville Department of Public Works is investigating a water main leak at 1215 Simmons Drive. Approximately 29 homes are without water service. Crews are onsite and expect to begin repairs as soon as possible. Repairs, disruptions and maintenance to water mains may cause your water to be discolored.…