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Mayor and Council Adopt Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Map Amendment
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously in June to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment. The new zoning ordinance took effect Saturday, Aug. 1. The vote marks the completion of a multiyear effort to modernize city regulations to meet the changing living, working and recreational trends of the community in the…
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Rockville Green Home Open House
Curious about how to upgrade a home to be more sustainable? Tour a Rockville home that features solar panels, an advanced electric vehicle charging system and other green features. Meet the homeowner, see the technology in action and discover practical ideas for making homes more sustainable. Attendees are welcome to drop in anytime from 1-3…
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Fall Tree Giveaway Opens Sept. 1
Rockville’s annual Fall Tree Giveaway opens for online registration at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. To register, visit rockvillemd.gov/treegiveaway. Registrants will be able to pick up their trees from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Taft Center, 6 Taft Court. Six species are expected to be available: This list is subject to change…
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City Seeks Applicants for Board of Supervisors of Elections
Rockville is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its Board of Supervisors of Elections. The board conducts city elections, registers voters, promotes voter participation and maintains election records. Each of the five members is appointed by the Mayor and Council to a four-year term. Appointees to the vacancies will serve until June 1, 2030. …
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Help Shape What’s Next for Rockville’s Flood Resiliency Plan
The Rockville Flood Resiliency Master Plan is moving into its next phase and the city will be sharing what it’s learned. Through flood modeling and community input, the city has identified key flood risks and is beginning to develop strategies to make Rockville more resilient. Review findings, learn about potential actions and help shape recommendations…
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Rockville Creates Path for Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging
Rockville is home to the first U.S. installation of a residential electric-vehicle charging cable channel in a public right of way. With it comes a new option for residents who rely on curbside parking. This specially designed channel allows a charging cord to run from a charger on private property through a narrow, covered opening…
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Get Up to $5,000 Back on Fall Landscaping Projects
Planning a landscaping project this fall? Rockville’s RainScapes Rebate program can help participants save. Eligible Rockville residents and nonprofits can receive rebates of up to $5,000 after completing qualifying projects that include: These projects can enhance the beauty of a home’s yard while helping reduce stormwater runoff. Learn more about eligibility and apply at rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes. …
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Walktober to Feature Walk and Roll and Candlelight Vigil
Join the Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee, city staff and elected officials for a neighborhood walk and roll and candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, as part of Walktober. Learn about pedestrian initiatives, city projects and the city’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, and take part in a candlelit…
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Tobias Wolff to be Honored with F. Scott Fitzgerald Award
The 30th annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, will honor Tobias Wolff with the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature. Author Richard Bausch will be the festival’s special guest. The festival will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Montgomery College in Rockville and will feature a…
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Help Rockville Budget and Build
The Rockville community has two opportunities, through Thursday, Oct. 1, to help shape the city’s future: proposing capital projects for their neighborhoods and sharing priorities through the city’s budget survey. Each year, the city develops a budget that includes funding for facilities, infrastructure, services and long-term improvements. Large-scale investments in city facilities and infrastructure are…