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Building Safety Month Highlights Importance of Modern Building Codes, Strong Code Enforcement
May is the 39th year for Building Safety Month, a campaign to raise awareness about safe and sustainable structures. This year’s theme for the international campaign is “No code. No confidence.” “Building Safety Month is a chance to celebrate the entire building safety community and to educate others about the importance of the codes to…
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Street Paving Scheduled to Begin in May for Neighborhoods East of MD 355
The city is scheduled to resurface roads in the East Rockville and Twinbrook neighborhoods, beginning in mid-May and continuing for about four months, depending on the weather. “No parking” signs will be posted within 48 hours of the start of work. Temporary traffic stoppages are necessary for safety but should have minimal impact on traffic.…
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Making A Welcoming Space for Inmates and Their Kids
Program Helps Pre-Release Clients be Stronger, More Confident Parents For Kate Bouwkamp, the stark tile floors, plastic chairs and glass and metal walls of the visitation room at the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center were far from the kind of supportive environment soon-to-be free clients needed to best bond with their children.
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See Where It All Starts at Public Works Week Equipment Show
Display of the City’s Big Trucks Moves to Stepanek Park Rockville will join the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week from Monday, May 20-Friday, May 24 The highlight of the week will be the annual Equipment Show from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. This year’s show will be held at…
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State Legislative Winners: Schools, Roads and Renewable Energy
Increased funding for schools, roads, and preserving local authority related to small cellular tower infrastructure were among the wins for Rockville during the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session that concluded April 8. Lawmakers approved funds for addressing growing enrollment and overcrowding in county schools. That included a one-time infusion of $25.9 million to Montgomery County…
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Mayor and Council Seek Comments on Sign Ordinance Revisions at Public Hearing
Revisions to how Rockville regulates commercial signs are open to input from the public at a hearing before the Mayor and Council at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to address some regulatory issues and allow for more flexible designs. The original sign code was enacted to minimize visual…
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Agencies: Rockville’s Financials Are ‘Strong,’ Expect Outlook to ‘Remain Sound’
Reaffirmation of Triple-A Bond Rating Will Save Money Two rating agencies recently reaffirmed the city’s “triple A” bond rating and expressed confidence in the city’s financial outlook. Triple-A is the highest possible rating and saves Rockville taxpayers money by allowing the city to borrow at the lowest possible interest rates. In awarding the triple-A rating,…