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Mayor and Council Want Input on Naming Policy
Rockville’s Mayor and Council are developing a comprehensive naming and commemoration policy and want community input. The draft policy outlines procedures for naming public properties, as well as recognizing individuals or groups that have played a significant role in Rockville. Recognition can be in the form of naming a city property, installing a commemorative plaque…
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County Council Passes Bill with Tax Relief for Seniors
Legislation passed in May by the Montgomery County Council will defer property tax increases for county residents 65 and older who have an annual income less than $80,000. Under the measure, seniors will be able to defer increases on their principal residence without any interest until they sell their homes, according to a press release…
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Mayor and Council Adopt $126.3 Million Budget
Property Tax Rate Remains Constant for the Ninth Consecutive Year Rockville residents will pay the same property tax rate in Fiscal Year 2017 as they did last year, after the Mayor and Council on May 16 approved a budget that keeps the property tax rate steady for the ninth consecutive year. Rockville’s FY17 operating…
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Changes to ‘Rockville Reports’ Design
Print Redesign Complements New Online Edition Readers this month will notice some subtle changes in the look of “Rockville Reports” to better serve our readers. These changes include larger photos and more graphics. Boxes accompanying some articles provide event details, offer quick glances at useful information and reference online resources. A redesigned Mayor and Council…
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Rockville City Police Officers Honored
The 27th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards were held June 8 at Lakewood Country Club. Terrance N. Treschuk (far left), who retired June 1 after 27 years as Chief of Police, received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Officers receiving citations were (L to R) Cpl. Javier Baquero, Officer Daniel Morozewicz, Cpl. David Trogolo, Officer Brandon Thomas,…
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City’s Water Quality Receives High Marks for Safety
Includes Lead Testing Results Rockville’s drinking water is safe, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The report details the source, treatment, distribution, safety and quality of Rockville’s drinking water. Once again in 2015, Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water quality regulations…
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Pike Plan Scheduled for Mayor and Council Action
A finalized “Rockville’s Pike Neighborhood Plan” is scheduled for a decision by the Mayor and Council at their Monday, Aug. 1 meeting. Mayor and Council meetings held May 23, June 6 and June 13 generated numerous updates and edits to a draft plan approved in March by the city’s Planning Commission. Parts of the plan…
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Rappoport Named Acting Police Chief
Community Policing to Remain a Priority Under RCPD Veteran’s Leadership Maj. Bob Rappoport, a 28-year veteran of the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), was appointed acting chief of the department, effective June 2, following the retirement of Terrance N. Treschuk, who served as chief for 27 years. As he has moved through the ranks of…