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Juneteenth in Rockville
Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Wednesday, June 19 as the city observes Juneteenth. During the Juneteenth holiday week, Monday and Tuesday recycling, trash and yard waste collections will occur as usual. Wednesday and Thursday collections will occur one day later than usual. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. The following Rockville…
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St. Mary’s School Fourth Grader to Be Rockville’s ‘Mayor for a Day’
If she were mayor, Callie Walker would create “teams of volunteers and friends” to improve Rockville. Callie, a fourth grader in Martha O’Hanlon’s class at St. Mary’s School in Rockville, will get to see what it’s like to be mayor when she serves as the city’s honorary “Mayor for a Day” on Thursday, May 23.…
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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget deliberations set to wrap up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest over a five-year period in projects such…
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Public Welcome to Review Town Center Master Plan Update
Members of the public are invited to review and provide feedback on the recently released draft of the updated Town Center Master Plan. The overarching goal of the master plan update is to strengthen Town Center by creating a cohesive vision for the planning area, one that meets the city’s goals and provides a clear…
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Road Resurfacing Scheduled Through June for Rockville
The State Highway Administration is paving, patching and sealing cracks on roadways in and around Rockville through late June. In mid-April, SHA began resurfacing several sections of MD 586 (Veirs Mill Road) through Rockville, from First Street to the bridge over Rock Creek, and in the Wheaton/Silver Spring areas. Work is being done weeknights, 9…
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Speed Limit Changes Mean Motorists Must Drive 35 on City Streets
All Rockville streets now have speed limits of 35 mph or less after the city completed speed limit reduction work on Gude Drive and Wootton Parkway in late April. The changes, which do not include state roads, updated signs to reduce speed limits from 40 to 35 mph on the following segments: The latest changes…
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Finding Out About Historic Preservation is as Easy as ABC
May is Preservation Month, and in recognition, the Historic District Commission will host “ABCs of Historic Preservation” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The hybrid event will provide members of the community with an overview of historic preservation in Rockville. Attendees will learn how local historic structures are designated and what designation means for a…
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State Legislative Wins: Support for Climate Action, Vision Zero and Nixing Noisy Vehicles
State aid for improvements to David Scull Park and legislation supporting the city’s affordable housing, climate action and Vision Zero efforts were among wins for Rockville during the Maryland General Assembly session that concluded April 8. The city’s Climate Action Plan sets goals for equitably reducing greenhouse gases and preparing the community to adapt to…
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Memorial Day in Rockville
Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Parking will be free at city-owned meters on May 27. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later than usual during the week of May 27. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. The following Rockville facilities…