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Edmonston Drive Bridge Work Means Lane Closures
Construction begins in April on the topside of a bridge carrying Edmonston Drive over the railroad tracks, requiring temporary closures during the business day. The construction, to the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge, which links the eastern and western portions of the city over the Metrorail and CSX tracks, is scheduled to begin on or…
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Bullards Park Stream Restoration Project Prepares for Construction
Design work continues on a project to restore and stabilize a portion of the stream in Bullards Park, at Roxboro and Calvert roads in the West End neighborhood. Construction on the project is anticipated to begin in June and take six months to complete. It includes restoring and enhancing approximately 340 linear feet of the…
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Anderegg Named Deputy City Clerk
Niles Anderegg has been named Rockville’s new deputy city clerk in the City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office. His first day was March 11. Anderegg comes to Rockville from the International City/County Management Association, where he served as a research and content development associate, and a member and customer support specialist. While serving in those…
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Mayor and Council Close in on Adoption of FY 2020 Budget
Offer Your Ideas • At www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. • At a public hearing during the April 1 Mayor and Council meeting. Budget Calendar at a Glance • Monday, April 1: Public hearing and Mayor and Council work session. • Friday, April 5: Public record closes. • Monday, April 29: Mayor and Council work session (if needed). •…
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Public Hearings Set for Rockville’s Draft Comprehensive Plan
Information Sessions Beforehand Will Discuss Content and Process The Rockville Planning Commission has set three public hearing dates for its draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The public hearings will all be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, Wednesday, May 22 and Tuesday, June 4. The Planning Commission approved the draft plan for release…
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Why You Love Rockville: Residents Feel Safe, Secure and Welcome
2018 Community Survey Responses Yield High Scores for Quality of Life Rockville’s residents believe their city has high-quality, secure neighborhoods where they can raise children and retire, that Rockville is respectful to different cultures and beliefs, and is a city committed to creating a welcoming community for all backgrounds.
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Rockville Partners to Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness
Rockville’s Recreation and Parks Department has partnered with Montgomery Parks and Takoma Park Recreation to cosponsor the Light it Up Blue event, which marks Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April. Fun family activities are planned from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Agricultural History Farm Park at 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood. The cost…
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Hometown Holidays to Bring Rock, Reptiles and Revelry to Town Center
Music, Local Food Favorites and Parade Return May 25-27 More than 25 regional and national performing artists return to Rockville Town Center this Memorial Day weekend, along with the best of local food, for the Hometown Holidays Music Fest. The 31st annual free festival will feature four stages of entertainment, the Taste of Rockville, “the…