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Rockville Utilities
Rockville’s four utility funds are enterprise funds. They function like a private business, with costs fully recovered through user charges. The utility funds are the water fund, the sewer fund, the refuse fund, and the stormwater management fund. Revenue from the funds pays for repairs and replacement of aging water and sewer pipes and other…
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Priorities and Public Participation
Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and city staff. The community budget priorities survey at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget is available in simplified Chinese, French, Korean and Spanish, as well as English. Survey responses provide valuable input to the Mayor and Council for their budget discussions. Community members will…
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A Carload of King’s Legacy
Rockville thanks its volunteers who carried on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. A week of activities coinciding with the city’s 52nd annual celebration of King’s life saw 175 volunteers participate in several service projects. Volunteers partnered with Project Linus to make 150 blankets for sick children, donated about 80 backpacks filled…
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Rockets to Robots, Snakes to Stream Science — Rockville Science Day Offers Something for All
Explore rockets, robots, chemistry, reptiles and more at Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 21. This Rockville tradition, now in its 33rd year, will be held from noon-5 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The free event offers individuals and families a chance to experience hands-on science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games…
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County to Provide Free, Virtual Tax Preparation Appointments Through VITA
Montgomery County is hosting free, inperson and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $64,000 or less in 2023. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who can…
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Balance, Breathing and Better Health Through Chinese Medicine, This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in March. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60plus 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.
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Rockville Civic Ballet to Celebrate Half Century
Company to be Recognized by Mayor and Council The Rockville Civic Ballet, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will receive a certificate of recognition from the Mayor and Council at their April 29 meeting. The certificate will be presented to Rockville Civic Ballet directors Eleanor Simpson and Erin Kwong, who grew up in…
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2025
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with a public hearing and work session focused on a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that outlines the city’s priorities. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 1 at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Acting City Manager Craig L. Simoneau is scheduled to present the Mayor and…
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FY25 Budget Calendar
Friday, March 1 Proposed FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvements Program posted to www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Monday, March 4 Introduction, and acting city manager’s presentation, of the FY25 budget and CIP. Monday, March 18 Public hearing and work session. Monday, April 8 Public hearing and work session. Friday, April 12 Close of community survey and budget public…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Register Now for Spring Sports Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult…