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November Hours of Operation in Rockville
Rockville City Hall will be closed on Election Day, Veterans Day, and on Thanksgiving weekend. Other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5: City Hall, the Rockville Senior Center, Glenview Mansion, the Rockville Civic Center business office, and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre will be closed.…
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City’s Financial Assistance Program Can Help in an Emergency
Need financial help? Facing eviction? Utilities about to be shut off? Need help paying for prescription medication? Emergency financial assistance is available to eligible Rockville residents facing a financial crisis through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program. Depending on eligibility, REAP assistance may also be available for funeral and medical expenses. Referrals for emergency food, clothing,…
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Town Center Master Plan Update Draft Sent to Mayor and Council
The Rockville Planning Commission in September approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan to forward to the Mayor and Council for their final approval. This advancement marks a major milestone in the process that moves the plan along to its final phase. The overarching goal of the master plan update is to strengthen…
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Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties including single-family and townhome residences,…
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Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities — Applications Open Nov. 4
The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home. Community Empowerment Matching Grant applications will open Monday, Nov. 4. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 17. Neighborhood, civic or homeowners associations, community groups, organized groups of neighbors and…
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Agencies: ‘City’s Financial Position is Very Strong’
Reaffirmation of Triple-A Bond Rating Will Save Taxpayers Money Two rating agencies recently reaffirmed the city’s triple-A bond rating and expressed confidence in Rockville’s financial outlook. Triple-A is the highest possible rating and saves Rockville taxpayers money by allowing the city to borrow at the lowest possible interest rates. In awarding the rating, the agencies…
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City Legislative Priorities: Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 8
The Mayor and Council will advocate for their slate of legislative priorities in the upcoming 2025 Maryland General Assembly legislative session, which will begin in early January. During the session, which runs from Wednesday, Jan. 8-Monday, April 7 in Annapolis, the city will advocate for a number of priorities, which include: Find video of the…
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They Don’t Make Cars Like They Used To
Car enthusiasts, collectors and more than 500 vehicles from 32 car clubs graced the grounds of the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park on Oct. 19 for Rockville’s Antique and Classic Car Show. The city tradition saw this 1957 Chevy Corvette owned by Cal Milans claim the Mayor and Council Award. Milans, of Rockville,…
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Fall Into Solar Savings — Make the Solar Switch
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Solar Switch to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-Op, is open for applications through Monday, Nov. 25. Electric vehicle chargers are…
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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…