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Redesigned Website Will Open Your Digital Door to Rockville This October
Note: The new website launches at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. During the first 24 hours, some users may experience brief interruptions when accessing the site. Most visitors should see the new site within 10-15 minutes, but for some, it may take up to 24 hours for the change to fully take effect as internet…
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Welcome to Rockville
Rockville’s Department of Public Works operations maintenance staff installed bold new window decals on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority pedestrian bridge that provides access across Route 355 to and from the Rockville Metro station. The design spells “Town Center” with the city’s branded “R” and is featured on both sides of the bridge.
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Spot the Spotted Lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect native to eastern Asia that can damage crops, has recently spread throughout Maryland. This pest, also known as Lycorma delicatula, does not bite or sting and is primarily a nuisance pest in home gardens, but is considered a threat to agriculture. Maryland residents are urged to report sightings of…
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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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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…