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Leaf Vacuuming Makes Final Sweep This Month
The city is scheduled to conclude its fall leaf collection on Friday, Dec. 20, with crews completing the second of two rounds of vacuuming leaves from neighborhood curbs. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways,…
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Take the Needs Assessment Survey to Help us Help You
Rockville residents are invited to take the city’s human services needs assessment survey. Data from the survey will help the city assess available services, identify residents’ health and wellness needs, and make informed recommendations on how to best address those needs. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete online and will be open until Tuesday,…
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Rockville Charges Ahead with New EV Stations
Electric vehicle drivers have more options for charging up across Rockville with the unveiling of four new Level 2 chargers at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in October. The installation at the park at 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm adds to the city’s network of charging stations. In April, Pepco officials joined city officials to…
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Rockville Holiday Drive Continues into Gift-Giving Season
Donations are being accepted for the 2024 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need during the holiday and gift-giving season. In what has become an annual tradition, businesses, individuals, civic groups, schools, foundations and the faith community, as well as individuals, contribute time and resources to…
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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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Mayor and Council to Hold Work Session on Draft Town Center Plan
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session, Monday, Dec. 9, on next steps for Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Rockville Planning Commission approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan in September to forward to the Mayor and Council for their final approval. The…
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Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities
Deadline for Applications is Jan. 17 The Friday, Jan. 17 deadline is approaching for Rockville’s matching grant program, which helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized groups of neighbors and student groups are…
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Christmas and New Year’s Closures in Rockville
City government and all city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s. In addition, City Hall will close from 10 a.m-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 for an employee recognition event. During the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks, recycling, trash and yard waste collection will occur…
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Memory and Breathing Support, and What to Do Post-Hospital, in December at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in December. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more information. Find the Rockville Senior Center at 1150…