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Spring Sports — Now Registering
Youth coach-pitch baseball, T-ball and soccer, and adult basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer are just a few of the sports all ages can take part in this spring. Registration for spring sports leagues for youth and adults is open. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 7, with a discount for early bird registration by Friday,…
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Save with Energy-Saving Products and Energy Rebates
Tax-Free Presidents Day Weekend Returns Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a water heater, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Feb. 16-18, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax: • Air conditioners. • Washers and…
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Rockville Seeks Environmentalists to Be Recognized During Earth Month
Feb. 22 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 for awards to be presented during Earth Month in April: • Outstanding Individual…
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City to Launch Campaign to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Rockville is preparing to launch a sustained, communitywide effort to fight back against the crisis of opioid overdoses gripping communities across the United States. The city’s awareness campaign will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre with a program featuring Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player and…
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Meet a Rockville Employee: Laura Fawks Lapole
This month, “Rockville Reports” talks to Laura Fawks Lapole, who on Jan. 2 took over as Croydon Creek Nature Center’s new assistant supervisor. Tell us about yourself.I am from Waynesboro, a small town in Pennsylvania nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. I grew up spending most of my time outdoors and going on…
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Enduring Hope
Rockville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 21 with community service and a celebration with a theme of “Enduring Hope, Enduring Progress.” Honored during the ceremony were Gideon Wikina (at left), who received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award, and Adam Hoffman (second from left) and Julie Ryan-Silva, (third…
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Homestead Property Tax Credit Available to Homeowners
To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, state law has established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to 10 percent. In other words, the homeowner pays no property tax on the market value increase on their principal residence above the 10…
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City Hall and Some City Facilities to Close for Presidents Day
City Hall will be closed and recycling and trash will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Several city facilities will operate on their usual schedules. Recycling and trash collections will occur one day later throughout the week. For more information, call 240-314-8568 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. On Monday, Feb. 18:…
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County to Provide Free Tax Preparation Appointments
Montgomery County is hosting free tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $55,000 or less in 2018. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who can help low- to moderate-income families maximize…
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City Manager to Present Proposed Budget to Mayor and Council
Budget Available Online by Feb. 22; Offer Ideas Online and at Hearings OFFER YOUR IDEAS • At www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. • At public hearings on March 4 and April 1. WATCH IT The Feb. 25 proposed budget presentation and the public hearings will be: • Carried live on channel 11 on county cable systems. • Livestreamed at…