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Earn Your Spot in the History Books: Serve on the Charter Review Commission
The Mayor and Council have added an additional public hearing date to receive comments from the community on what the scope should be for the work of the Charter Review Commission, which will review and recommend changes to Rockville’s founding document — the charter. The public hearing will be 7 p.m. Monday, July 13.
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Police Pledge to Work with Community and Mayor and Council
Chief Brito Outlines Department’s Approach to Unbiased Community Policing The Rockville City Police Department welcomes the opportunity to engage with the community about how the department can take steps to ensure its focus remains on effective, fair, impartial and unbiased community policing that meets the expectations of the law, city leaders and the community, said…
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Check Once, Check Twice
City Hall Closed, Recycling and Trash Collected as Usual News about impacts from actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 means some uncertainty for activities, programs and facility hours in the City of Rockville. Please check our online resources to see if any information contained in the July/August edition of “Rockville Reports” has changed. City…
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COVID-19: Planning for Reopening
Planning and preparation to welcome back visitors to Rockville City Hall and some other facilities are still underway, so no definitive date for reopening can be established. When city facilities do reopen, health and safety will be the city’s first and foremost concern, and will include additional cleaning and physical distancing. City employees who provide…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Food Giveaways June 20 and 27 to Impact Traffic Near Montgomery College
Up 2 Us Foundation will once again give away fresh produce to neighbors in need beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 in Lot 13 of Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, at 51 Mannakee St. The event, which was also held June 13, will return to the Rockville campus at the same time on Saturday, June…
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Rockville Swim and Fitness Center to Reopen with Limited Activities
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will reopen Monday, June 22 with limited services and activities. To ensure a healthy environment is maintained with appropriate capacity limits, the facility will be open only for City of Rockville residents and center members. Advanced reservations are required and can be made online at www.rockvillemd.gov/2322/Reservation-Request.
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Rockville Receives ‘Banner City’ Recognition from MML Once More
Rockville has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League. Sponsored by Comcast, the program recognizes municipalities whose elected and appointed officials are the league’s most engaged members. According to the MML, the Banner City/Town program fosters an environment where officials feel that their activities make a difference.
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In-person Outdoor Camps, Beginning in July, Now Registering
Registration begins Monday, June 22 for Park Adventures, Rockville’s in-person camps outdoors, where kids will be able to enjoy sports, games, crafts and nature activities. Sessions will run 9 a.m.-noon for two weeks, with new sessions beginning each week from July 13-Aug. 3. State guidelines to minimize infections from COVID-19 recommend outdoor camps. Only Maryland…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Food Giveaway Saturday to Impact Traffic Near Montgomery College
Up 2 Us Foundation will give away fresh produce to neighbors in need beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 in Lot 13 of Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, at 51 Mannakee St. Vehicles may begin lining up as early as 9:30 a.m. The giveaway is first come, first served, and one box per vehicle and…
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Alert: City Water May Be Discolored, Crews Working to Clear System
This article has been updated. City crews are continuing to flush water systems following a main supply line leak that has caused some city water users to experienced discolored water. Residual discoloration may still be occurring in some pockets of the city. The water is not harmful, but washing clothes is not recommended. The city…