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Party at Home with Hometown Holidays Festing in Place
The COVID-19 emergency forced the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, but the city is determined to keep calm and party on by changing up the plan in order to safely carry on this Rockville tradition. The revamped festival, dubbed Festing in Place, will allow the community to…
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Check Once, Check Twice
City Hall to Close, Recycling and Trash Collected OneDay Later During the Memorial Day Holiday Week Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later throughout the holiday week. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. News about…
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RVs and Trailers Approved for At-home Quarantine
Rockville residents will be allowed to temporarily use recreational vehicles or trailers at their homes if needed to quarantine in place during the COVID-19 emergency. The Mayor and Council approved the temporary measure at their Monday, April 20 meeting. Using an RV or trailer will require written permission from the city.
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Rockville Extends Closures at Facilities, Continues Services to Community
City of Rockville facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday, May 15, in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders related to COVID-19 in Maryland. City events, in-person classes, programs, rentals and activities are also canceled through May 15. The announcement follows last week’s announcement that schools across the state will be closed…
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Biking Safely During the COVID-19 Emergency
While there is a stay-at-home order in place, bicycle rides can still be one way of getting outdoors for exercise. With spring here, cycling, when done appropriately, is a great way to enjoy the weather and shake up your social distancing routine. Here are some helpful tips about keeping safe while cycling during the COVID-19 emergency:
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Planning Commission Reschedules Public Hearing Dates for Neighborhood-based Planning Areas Volume of Comprehensive Plan Draft
Rockville’s Planning Commission has set new public hearing dates of Sept. 9 and 23 for the community to provide comments on the initial staff draft of the neighborhood-specific sections of the comprehensive plan update. The original May dates were rescheduled due to a gubernatorial executive order that prevents gatherings of 10 or more to slow…
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Planning Commission Reschedules Public Hearing Dates for Neighborhood-based Planning Areas Volume of Comprehensive Plan Draft
Rockville’s Planning Commission has set new public hearing dates of Sept. 9 and 23 for the community to provide comments on the initial staff draft of the neighborhood-specific sections of the comprehensive plan update. The original May dates were rescheduled due to a gubernatorial executive order that prevents gatherings of 10 or more to slow…