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Mayor and Council to Vote on FY 2025 Budget in May
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote on Monday, May 6 on adoption of a city budget that demonstrates the city’s continued commitment to the implementation of adopted plans, community safety and policing, and economic development. The budget covers Fiscal Year 2025, which begins Monday, July 1. In March, acting City Manager Craig L.…
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Vision Zero: City Meets to Talk Complete Streets and Sidewalks
Rockville’s Vision Zero Action Plan is walking (and rolling) on with a new Complete Streets project and meetings about roadway improvements to improve safety for all. In April, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Transportation Land-Use Connections Program awarded Rockville $80,000 for a Complete Streets feasibility study of Congressional Lane. The Complete Streets approach can…
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Register Your Bicycle
Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered if lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the Rockville City Police Station at 2 W.…
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Help Save the Bay While Saving Money With RainScapes Rebates
Rockville is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to help residents save money when installing sustainable landscaping and small-scale stormwater practices through the RainScapes Rebate program.Eligible properties, including single-family homes and townhouses, homeowners and condominium associations, and other nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 in rebates. The list of eligible practices includes rebates…
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Farmers Market Returns with Food Benefit Matching Programs, Parking Changes
The Rockville Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 18 with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 for customers using their federal nutrition benefits, and new parking details. Entering its 13th year, the Eat Fresh Rockville and Maryland Market Money program removes economic barriers for food-insecure shoppers, by increasing access to fresh…
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Fresh Air and Splashy Summer Fun
This article has been updated from the print version to correct the pool opening date. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool, complete with a large slide, sprayground and tot pool, will open for the season on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25. The outdoor fitness pool will open for preseason swimming in…
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Bike Racks Mean Business — And Grants Are Available
Studies show that businesses with bicycle parking near their storefront get a measurable sales boost. Business owners without bicycle parking near their shop or office could qualify for a rack — provided and installed for free by the City of Rockville — under the city’s Bike Rack Grant Program. Learn more about the program and…
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Public Outreach on Zoning Code Rewrite to be Held in Fall
Fall is when the Rockville community will have its opportunity to chime in on a project to rewrite and update the city’s zoning ordinance. A consultant team is developing draft zoning regulations for the current phase of the project based on a diagnostic report that is a result of the team’s analysis of the city’s…
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Public Input Requested on Changes to Rockville’s Forestry and Tree Regulations
The city is seeking public input on amendments to Rockville’s forestry and tree preservation ordinance at two forums in May. The first, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, is tailored for applicants, developers and industry professionals with a technical interest who already have background knowledge of state and city law. The second, at 7 p.m.…
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County to Provide Update on Seven Locks Justice Complex
Representatives from Montgomery County will deliver an update on the Seven Locks Justice Complex during the Monday, April 29 meeting of Rockville’s Mayor and Council. The complex is proposed for the 25.8-acres county-owned detention facility site at 1451 Seven Locks Road. The Mayor and Council meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. For more information, subscribe to agenda…