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November Hours of Operation in Rockville
Rockville City Hall will be closed on Veterans Day and on Thanksgiving weekend. Other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules. Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11: City Hall, the Rockville Senior Center, Glenview Mansion, the Rockville Civic Center business office, and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office will be closed.…
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Redesigned Website Opens Your Digital Door to Rockville
Your digital door to Rockville is open — a redesigned city website launched in October, making it faster, easier and more intuitive to connect and stay up to date with Rockville’s local government. The new rockvillemd.gov site offers a modern, mobile-friendly layout, improved accessibility and smarter navigation for faster service, from bill payments and park…
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There’s No Fencing in This Scout’s Accomplishments
Eagle Scout candidate John Paul Lukas and members of Troop 1094 recently led a project at Dawson Farm Park to install new deer fencing. The project supports ongoing wildlife management and native plant establishment efforts, while also highlighting John Paul’s commitment to community service and leadership as he works toward his Eagle Scout rank.
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Mayor and Council Set 2026 State Legislative Priorities
General Assembly Session to Run Jan. 14-April 13 The Mayor and Council have determined which priorities for Rockville they will advocate for during the upcoming 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly, which will convene Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Annapolis. The city’s elected leaders’ priorities include expanding access to affordable housing and property tax relief;…
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Make Your Voice Heard
Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and city staff. The community budget priorities survey is available in English, Spanish and simplified Chinese at rockvillemd.gov/budget. Survey responses provide valuable input to the Mayor and Council for their budget discussions. Community members can present their needs early in…
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Don’t Let a Clog Become an Unwanted Holiday Guest
When the holiday feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease, i.e., FOG, down the drain. FOG, including sauces, gravy and salad dressings, can trap solids, form hard deposits and clog pipes, causing basement backups, sewer overflows and costly damage to city infrastructure and private property. Before washing dishes, scrape food and grease into…
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‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees under the RainScapes Rebate program. Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Eligible properties including single-family and townhome residences, homeowners associations, condominium associations, religious institutions, private schools…
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City Horticulture Crew Turns Yard Waste into Valuable Compost
Yvette Lindler, a member of Rockville’s horticulture crew, took the lead in creating a composting program for yard waste the crew generates. Instead of sending spent flowers and plant material to the dump, the team is transforming the waste into nutrient-rich compost that will help nourish the city’s planting beds. Rockville’s horticulture crew provides care…
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Virtual Open House Offers Overview of Flood Resilience Planning
Rockville is developing its Flood Resiliency Master Plan to protect the community from future flood risks caused by climate change, and wants to hear from you. A virtual open house will be held, via Webex, from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Rockville residents who attend virtually will be eligible to enter a free raffle to…
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Leave the Leaves to Us
Second Pass for Leaf Collection Begins This Month Rockville crews are vacuuming leaves from neighborhood curbs, with the second of two collection rounds beginning Monday, Nov. 17. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day…