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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…
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Peerless Rockville Unveils New Pictorial History of the City
“Images of America: Rockville,” a pictorial history book covering the 250-year span of Rockville’s development, from preservation nonprofit Peerless Rockville, will be released in April. Containing many vintage images and some never-before-published photos, the book, part of Arcadia Publishing’s extensive “Images of America” series, follows Rockville’s growth from a tiny colonial crossroads to its entanglements…
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Stuck at Home for Weeks? Time to Fix a Leak!
With household water leaks found in an estimated 11 million homes, leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency observed national Fix a Leak Week from March 16-22, but homeowners who are staying close to home during the COVID-19 emergency might use that time to hunt down…
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At-home Activities for Earth Day’s 50th
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. And while current events prevent us from celebrating this gold anniversary together, there are still ways to celebrate at home. Follow the city’s Croydon Creek Nature Center on Facebook for nature activities to do at home, from nature journaling, to birding to creating a mud…
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Review Process for East Rockville Design Guidelines Expected this Month
The Mayor and Council are expected this month to authorize the formal review process for zoning amendments that, if adopted, will allow implementation of the East Rockville Design Guidelines and Standards. The project will first be reviewed by the Planning Commission for its recommendation and then move to the Mayor and Council for discussion and…
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Live Mayor and Council Meeting Updates on Covid-19
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton will deliver a livestreamed update before each Mayor and Council meeting, and the meeting itself will include an update by Mark Landahl, Rockville’s emergency manager, on the city’s COVID-19 response. The meeting will be conducted by teleconference and be broadcast live on Rockville 11 and via livestreaming at www.rockvillemd.gov/rockville11, and will…