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University of Maryland to Study Emerald Ash Borer with Rockville’s Help

Rockville’s forestry staff will help the University of Maryland conduct a study on the effects of parasites on the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect pest that is devastating ash trees across the eastern United States. Ash borer infestation is peaking in Rockville, requiring that hundreds of ash trees be removed from the city’s parks,…
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First Street Bridge Reopened

The First Street bridge reopened to foot and vehicular traffic on Dec. 22, after six months of work to replace the bridge and construct sidewalk. The project, which forced the closure of vehicular access to East Rockville via First Street during construction, replaced culverts adjacent to Maryvale Park with a concrete bridge, constructed a sidewalk…