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Save the Date for the County’s H20 Summit
The Montgomery County H20 Summit in November will offer a deep dive into urban watersheds. The summit, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, in Derwood, offers an opportunity to learn from experts, connect with neighbors who share a passion for protecting water resources and get inspired…
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Tricks for Making Halloween a Treat
Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods Thursday, Oct. 31. There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police. City police offer these…
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City Hall Election Ballot Box is Open
A drop box installed at Rockville City Hall is accepting ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Maryland’s upcoming Nov. 5 presidential general election. Note that Rockville City Hall is not an in-person polling location. Information about the 2024 election can be found at www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/archive/2024/index.html. Requests for mail-in ballots can be made to the…
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Cruise to the Car Show to Peruse Classic Rides
The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, a city tradition for more than six decades, rolls into Rockville Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. The show will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the picturesque park at 603 Edmonston Drive. Home to the historic Glenview Mansion, the hills of Rockville Civic Center Park offer…
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Mayor and Council to Hold First Budget Hearing in October
This article has been updated to reflect a new date for the first budget public hearing. The hearing was rescheduled after the October issue of “Rockville Reports” went to press and is different than what appears in the print edition. An online survey is now available for community members to identify their budget priorities and…
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Watch Your Mailbox for Rockville’s Community Survey
Following a pandemic-driven hiatus, Rockville’s biennial survey is returning. The community survey — which provides an opportunity for residents to rate their satisfaction with the quality of life in the city, the community’s amenities and local government services — last took place in 2018. Previous survey solicitations were conducted every two years. The 2024 survey…
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New Townhome Community Planned at 2200 Tower Oaks Blvd.
The Mayor and Council has preliminarily approved a new residential development along Tower Oaks Boulevard, just south of its intersection with Wootton Parkway. The adopted project plan envisions a townhome community of 82 units, which will include both front- and rear-loaded unit types and a central open-space plaza. The project was also considered by the…
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12501 Ardennes Ave. Office Building May Convert to Residences
A new residential project is under review at a site that has been used exclusively for offices in the past. Located near the city’s southeast boundary in the Twinbrook neighborhood, the redevelopment envisions converting the existing office building into a 181-unit residential multifamily building. The approved site plan includes construction of three additional stories to…
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Rockville is Raking-In Fall: Leaf Collection
Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 14. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their collection period, but no earlier than one week before the collection…
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Green Yard Tips for Fall
Consider environmentally friendly alternatives to raking, including leaving some leaves where they fall or using them as mulch in garden beds where they provide natural habitat for beneficial insects. Mowing over the leaves can break them into tiny pieces that can filter into the grass, providing much-needed nutrients. Or consider composting leaves at home with…