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It’s Not Rudeness, It’s Just Ex Parte
If you’re interested in a development case where Rockville’s Mayor and Council will make the final decision and they tell you they can’t talk about it, they’re not being rude — they’re just abiding by Maryland law and avoiding ex parte communications. The Latin legal phrase “ex parte” may be familiar to anyone who’s watched…
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Learn How to Mean Business in Rockville
Register Now for the Rockville Business Academy Rockville business owners, managers and leaders – and those interested in starting a business in the city – are invited to learn how best to interact with the city through the Rockville Business Academy. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC) is a cosponsor of this fall’s…
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East Rockville Infrastructure Projects See Progress
Several Projects Complete, Stonestreet Avenue and First Street Bridge on Deck The city is continuing to make progress on over $13 million in infrastructure improvement projects in East Rockville. Bike and pedestrian safety improvements on South Stonestreet Avenue and the replacement of the First Street culvert are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. The…
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Money Talks: Early Opportunity to Speak Out On Budget
As Rockville embarks on its Fiscal Year 2018 budget process, the Mayor and Council are asking community members to share their ideas. The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. to begin gathering input for the development of the operating budget…
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Tricks for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods on Monday, Oct. 31 There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police. City police offer…
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Mayor and Council to Consider Floodplain Ordinance Revisions
Online Floodplain Maps Coming Soon Proposed changes to the city’s floodplain management ordinance would create a more rigorous process for approving construction in the floodplain and would remove previously allowed exemptions to what can be built there. A floodplain is land near streams that could be inundated by a so-called 100 year flood — a…
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Tricks for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods on Monday, Oct. 31. There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police. City police offer…
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30 Years of Sisterly Bond to be Celebrated
Celebrate Rockville Sister City Day and three decades of Rockville Sister City Corporation’s service at a German-themed event, 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at Town Square. The World of Beer and Gordon Biersch will serve draft beers, and local vendors will prepare food with a German flare. Attendees can eat and drink to music from…