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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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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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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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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…
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City of Rockville 2024 Year in Review
JANUARY The City of Rockville moved forward with citywide projects focused on making all forms of mobility safer for all users as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. Adopted in 2020 by the Mayor and Council, the plan seeks to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries and was discussed with the Mayor and Council…
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Celebrating and Creating Asphalt Art in Town Center
Community members, artists, members of the Mayor and Council, and city staff gathered Nov. 10 to celebrate and dedicate a new mural along the Beall Avenue roadway in Rockville Town Center. The street festival featured a community chalk art activity on Gibbs Street and celebrated the mural project, which used a $25,000 grant from the…
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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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Info to Know When It’s Snow Time: Rockville’s Winter Weather Resources
Quick Links, Facts and Phone Numbers When winter weather strikes, turn to the city’s website at www.rockvillemd.gov. Closure and snow emergency information will be available on the website, as well as through Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, and by signing up for Alert Rockville notifications at www.rockvillemd.gov/alerts. City crews treat and plow roads in priority…
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Report Code Enforcement Violations
Help us keep the city’s neighborhoods safe and healthy. Trash or debris? Weeds taller than 10 inches? Inoperable, abandoned or junk vehicles? Hazardous trees, hedges or overgrowth? Improperly parked vehicles? Property owners may be issued corrective orders. Failure to comply may result in fines. Report violations anonymously at www.rockvillemd.gov/codeenforcement.
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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…