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Health and Wellness Coming Up in July-August at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. 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. For more information, see the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life.
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National Night Out to Unite City Police and Community for Crime Prevention
Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers on Aug. 6 Celebrate our city’s neighborhoods on Tuesday, Aug. 6 as the Rockville City Police Department and Rockville communities take part in National Night Out. Now in its 41st year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about…
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New Hot Box Trailer is a Better Pothole Repairer
A newly purchased hot box trailer is making pothole repair practically painless for the city’s Department of Public Works. Traditional asphalt repair takes two to three hours. “With this new machine, in [about] 20 minutes, they can roll over to a pothole, make those repairs and then move on to the next spot in the…
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Trailblazing Scout Blazes Trails … And Much More
Boy Scout Victor Murchison of Troop 1094 brought 24 troop members and friends to Fallsgrove Park in May to complete his Eagle Scout service project. The group improved the trails behind Thomas Farm Community Center by installing new trail posts, replacing directional signs, repainting trail blazes, and mulching sections of the trail to make them…
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Deservedly Decorated
The 35th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 5 at Lakewood Country Club, honored Rockville City Police Department officers, including Cpl. Renae McEvoy (Distinguished Service Citation),Cpl. Jessica Rogers (Lifesaving Award), Cpl. Brandon Thomas (Distinguished Service Citation), Cpl. Phil Lew (Distinguished Service Citation), Sgt. Javier Baquero (Distinguished Service Citation), Officer Nathan McKinnon (Distinguished Service Citation)…
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Mayor and Council’s Adoption of Guiding Principles Steer Budget Decisions
The Mayor and Council emerged from discussions this spring with guiding principles that informed the development and adoption of the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget for FY 2025, which begins July 1, outlines planned spending on city programs, services, infrastructure and administration. It reflects Mayor and Council priorities and sets a course for…
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Rockville Honors Community for Environmental Excellence
The Mayor and Council and the city’s Environment Commission honored two community members and a condominium association in May with Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing contributions to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Terry Pinkston received the Carl Henn Environmental Excellence Award for Outstanding Individual Environmental Stewardship for planting wildlife habitat at home and at a hospice…
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New Flooding Protection Guide Now Available
Rockville’s flooding guide, “Go With the Flow: A Homeowner’s Guide to Responsible Stormwater Solutions” is now available at www.rockvillemd.gov/flooding. The guide features information about reducing flooding impacts to your home and neighborhood and is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. It provides helpful tips if you are experiencing flooding problems or thinking about adding…
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In the Park and on the Big Screen: Rockville’s Movies in the Parks
Four Movies. Four Weeks. Four Neighborhood Parks. Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville’s free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Wednesdays from July 31 to Aug. 21. Bring chairs, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages and enjoy four family-friendly movies at four different neighborhood parks.…