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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,…
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Pedal Power to the People: May is Bike Month
Bike Month Kickoff Ride10 a.m. Saturday, April 27.Meet at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.Join Rockville officials and neighbors to celebrate National Bike Month. Pedal a casual 6-mile loop along multi-use trails and quiet residential streets to explore some of the city’s extensive and diverse bicycling infrastructure. The route includes a few paths, bridges and tunnels.
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Information Session, Public Hearings Set for Rockville’s Draft Comprehensive Plan
The Rockville Planning Commission will hold a final information session ahead of three public hearings in May and June for its draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The interactive information session will help the public understand the contents of the draft plan and allow staff to answer questions about the plan’s content and process. The information…
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Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor the City’s First Responders
Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the Rockville Public Safety Awards on Wednesday, June 12 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.…
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Register Your Bicycle
Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered should it be lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the Rockville City Police Station at…
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More Pedestrian Safety Improvements Coming to Town Center
The city is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety in Rockville Town Center following several crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians at Beall Avenue’s intersections with Gibbs Street and Maryland Avenue. In March, following a review of options, City Manager Rob DiSpirito instructed staff to do the following:
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Rockville Seeks Solutions for Site of Vacant Shopping Center
The City of Rockville wants to hear from the public about what they’d like to see happen at a 7.32-acre former shopping center at the corner of Wootton Parkway and Hurley Avenue. The Rockshire Village Center site, which was once anchored by a Giant food store, has been mostly empty since 2012 and is now…
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City Hall to Close for Memorial Day
Recycling and Trash Collected One Day Later During the Holiday Week Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later throughout the holiday week. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash.
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City Seeks Input on Recommended Improvements to Development Review and Permitting Processes
The Planning and Development Services Department will hold three feedback sessions that will seek input from homeowners, builders, developers, neighborhood associations, civic groups and the public on recommended short-term improvements to Rockville’s development review and permitting process. Those interested can attend any of the sessions, which will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21…