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Rockville Renews Lead Service Line Inventory Effort
Rockville is continuing its efforts to identify the materials used in customers’ drinking water service lines.In November, a survey was mailed to nearly 8,300 customers with unknown service line materials, requesting their assistance in identifying and reporting the material of their service lines. A second survey will go out in early spring with the goal…
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Winter Plumbing Protection: Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes or Meters
Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes or meters, leaving homes without running water, or burst pipes that cause costly damage to homes and infrastructure. To prevent frozen pipes: If pipes freeze: More Tips: Property owners are responsible for calling a plumber to repair frozen and broken pipes on their property and inside their buildings.…
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Black History in Multimedia This Month in Rockville
Rockville celebrates Black History Month in February with a spotlight on Black history in our community and our city government. Black History Month was founded in 1926 by historian and author Carter G. Woodson of what is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. This year’s Black History…
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Survey Available for Businesses’ Opinions on ‘Fern Reclamation’
Businesses in Rockville Town Center should check their mailboxes for a questionnaire from the city about “Fern Reclamation,” a new mural that adorns the Beall Avenue roadway. Rockville, in partnership with VisArts, was among 25 North American cities chosen last year from a pool of 200 applicants to receive Asphalt Art Initiative grants through Bloomberg…
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Mayor and Council to Receive Proposed Budget in March
Community Priorities Survey Offers Opportunity for Neighborhood Representation City Manager Jeff Mihelich is scheduled to present Rockville’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvements Program on Monday, March 17, followed by Mayor and Council public hearings and work sessions in March and April. The proposed budget will be available beginning Friday, March 7…
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Go Green When Battling the Freeze
A Mug-Full Will Suffice When You Deice Follow these tips to keep your sidewalks and drive-way snow- and ice-free, while minimizing the environmental impact: Shovel Early, Shovel OftenDeicers work best for melting thin layers of snow or ice. Shovel first before snow hardens into ice, breaking up any icy patches you can. Then add the…
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Save Money, Be an Energy Star and Go Electric
Buy Energy-Saving Products Feb. 15-17 Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax: Learn more about the tax-free…
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Fourth Graders: What Would You Do If You Were Mayor?
March 7 is the Deadline for the ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have a chance to meet Mayor Monique Ashton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “Building…
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Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville. The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and continued reliance on fossil fuels,…
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City Seeks Comments on Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan
Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness plan is ready for review. Read the plan, provide comments through Monday, Feb. 3 and learn all about EVs and EV charging at engagerockville.com/evplan. The plan contains 26 actions in four categories to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City of Rockville residents, businesses and…