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City Urges Public to Help Protect Young Trees From Vandalism
Damage has been reported to protective equipment installed around newly planted trees in Rockville parks and rights-of-way. Examples include cut tree stakes and deer cages being removed. These protective measures are essential, as stakes provide support to help trees grow straight and stable during early development; deer cages prevent bark damage caused by buck rubbing,…
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Budget Survey, Now Available Online, Offers Opportunity for Input on Priorities
Mayor and Council to Hold First Budget Hearing in November An online survey is now available for community members to identify their budget priorities and options for maintaining a balanced budget ahead of city budget hearings that will begin later this fall. Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor…
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Fall Events Highlight Walking, Biking and Rolling ’Round Rockville
September and October bring events to Rockville focused on getting around on foot and on wheels. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association, with the support of the Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee, hosts the first-ever Montgomery County Family Biking Festival from 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Square at Rockville Town Center. The festival will offer…
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Rocktobierfest Brings the Bands, Beers and Bratwurst
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 for a Bavarian-themed bash. The seventh edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries and an artisan shopping area. This popular event attracts nearly 8,000 people each year. Bavarian bands and…
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City Moves King Farm Farmstead Project Toward Master Plan Phase
Rockville is progressing with plans to revitalize the historic King Farm Farmstead with a draft master plan expected to be presented this fall. At a July 14 work session, the Mayor and Council reviewed community-driven programming options and concepts for building use, presented by the Department of Recreation and Parks and the city’s design consultant,…
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Express Permits for Residential Projects To Be Available Online
The Department of Community Planning and Development Services will offer an online same-day process for eligible residential permits, starting Tuesday, Sept. 2. Applications will be accepted from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. They will be checked for completeness on receipt. Those that are complete and have fees paid by 12:30 p.m. will be reviewed the same…
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Rockville Adopts SolarAPP+ to Speed Solar Permitting
Rockville has launched Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus, or SolarAPP+, a web-based platform that automates plan review and permitting for residential rooftop solar systems. The pilot program, part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, is intended to cut wait times, lower costs and streamline the permitting process for homeowners and installers of solar equipment. Operated…
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Mayor to Discuss State of the City
Mayor Monique Ashton will discuss the state of the city on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The program includes a continental breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m., followed by the mayor’s remarks and a moderated discussion from 9-11 a.m. The event will be hosted by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Chamber public…
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Goodbye, Senior Citizens Commission; Hello, Commission on Aging
The Rockville Senior Citizens Commission has officially changed its name to the Rockville Commission on Aging. The new name was designed to better reflect the evolving needs of older adults in the community and align with terminology used in the region. The updated name promotes a more inclusive and welcoming image, while also reinforcing the commission’s…
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Summer Successes for Vision Zero Improvements
City Completes Summer Projects, Prepares New Plans to Improve Safety Rockville is wrapping up summer construction on Vision Zero improvements to Mannakee Street and Twinbrook Parkway. Meanwhile, presentations to the Mayor and Council are planned for Monday, Sept. 8 on the Vision Zero Action Plan, and Monday, Sept. 29 on the annual report of the…