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More News, More Often, On YouTube …
Now on Rockville 11’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/cityofrockville): Take a look back at Rockville 11’s best of 2018, including a new elementary school named for a civil rights activist, Rockville’s own ninja warrior, the world championship Wizards.exe robotics team, a new police chief, a look at why a longtime resident and her famous son chose to…
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Procurement Division Presents Annual Report
The City of Rockville’s Procurement Division presented its Fiscal Year 2018 annual report in November to the Mayor and Council, the fourth since the Mayor and Council requested a yearly accounting of the city’s purchasing in 2014. The Procurement Division is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for City of Rockville operations. The…
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Say ‘Yes, Please!’ for Free Trees This Spring
The City of Rockville plans to mark Earth Month in April by giving away 300 trees to celebrate its 30th consecutive year receiving a Tree City USA designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The “300 for the 30th” giveaway will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150…
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Efforts to Prevent Sewer Backups Keep Tax Dollars from Going Down the Drain
Rockville Staff Recognized for Efforts to Reduce Liability Claims The City of Rockville did not pay a single dollar in liability claims due to sewer backups during the most recent fiscal year, after paying more than $94,000 in such claims just four years earlier. The city also cut the number of claims filed by nearly…
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Seeking 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 Issue Guidelines for Small Cell Antennas
Rockville is issuing guidelines for wireless carriers to follow as they install small cell antennas as part of a next-generation 5G network that delivers faster internet and increases cell phone service coverage. A Federal Communications Commission order, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 14, preempts many aspects of the city’s ability to regulate the antennas.…
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Compensation Commission Seeks Members
Panel of 5 Recommends Salaries for Mayor and Council It’s an opportunity to help the city you love! Five Rockville residents or business owners are invited to serve on the city’s Compensation Commission, which convenes every four years, before a city election, to determine annual salaries for the city’s five elected officials. Before making a…
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Budget Hearings and Work Sessions Set
The Mayor and Council moved a discussion of their budget priorities to their Monday, Feb. 4 meeting and set budget hearing and work session dates for March and April. Upcoming Fiscal Year 2020 Budget CalendarFeb. 4: Mayor and Council Budget PrioritiesFeb. 22: Release of FY 2020 Proposed BudgetFeb. 25: Presentation of FY 2020 Proposed BudgetMarch…