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MDOT Officials to Meet With MoCo Officials to Discuss FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transportation Program Draft (October 11)

Published October 11, 2022 at 7:34AM

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Officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will meet with Montgomery County officials to discuss MDOT’s Draft FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details a record $19.9 billion six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network. The meeting is part of MDOT’s tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the CTP. MDOT Secretary James F. Ports, Jr. and other MDOT officials will outline the state’s investments and discuss Montgomery County’s transportation priorities.

WHO: MDOT Secretary’s Office: Secretary James F. Ports, Jr.; MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Administrator Chrissy Nizer; MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Administrator Holly Arnold; MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Division of Planning and Engineering Chief Paul Shank; andMaryland Transportation Authority: Executive Director William Pines.

Montgomery County Providing 50,000 Loaner Computers to Low-Income Residents; Receives Additional $22.6 Million in Digital Equity Grants

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2022 at 5:21PM

Computer distribution events also provide in-person assistance to help eligible families get free home or mobile internet service so they can better use the computers.

“Everyone deserves to be part of the digital world—it is a necessity,” said County Executive Elrich. “Montgomery County was focused on digital equity before the pandemic, and it is critical to our economic and educational recovery efforts. I appreciate the Federal, State and private sector entities for these investments and am proud of what Montgomery Connects is doing to bring much needed funding to expand digital equity programs for our residents most in need.”

Montgomery County Councilmember Navarro and Council President Albornoz to Host Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration

By Patrick Herron

Published October 7, 2022 at 1:17PM

Councilmember Navarro initiated the creation of the Council’s multicultural commemorations and has led the Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration throughout her tenure on the Council to honor local leaders and celebrate important initiatives that affect the County’s Latino community. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Latinas: Leadership Without Borders,” and will include a special video program and Council proclamation.

The video program will feature community leaders Carmen Hernandez, Monica Braden, and Angelica Zaragoza.

Proclamation Signed Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:56AM

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a proclamation at the beginning of this month, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month. Per the proclamation:

“Filipino Americans make up a significant percentage of the total Asian population in Montgomery County. The first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the Continental United States was on October 18, 1587, when sailors called “Luzon’s Indio’s” on a Spanish galleon docked at what it now Morrow Bay, California. Over 250,000 Filipino and Filipino American soldiers served, sacrificed, and fought bravely against the enemies of the United States during World War II.

Stories From Domestic Violence Survivors Are Currently Displayed Across The County In October

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:18AM

Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council announced that during the month of October, stories from domestic violence victims/survivors who live in Montgomery County will be on display along with pairs of […]

County Recreation Will Celebrate Fall with Festivals, Costume Contests, Movies and More

By Patrick Herron

Published October 6, 2022 at 3:05PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation will host family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy during the fall season. From fall festivals to swimming with pumpkins, events will be hosted at […]

Remembering Journalist and Radio Host Mike Causey

By Cordell Pugh

Published October 6, 2022 at 7:07AM | Updated October 6, 2022 at 5:03PM

Esteemed Federal Government columnist and radio host Norman “Mike” Causey passed away late last month at the age of 82.

At the Federal News Network and WTOP Radio studios in Friendship Heights, Causey had wrapped up recording a radio segment when he was found unresponsive in his office by a colleague. Valiant bystander CPR, as well as attempts from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, proved unsuccessful.

October Is Being Celebrated as ‘Energy Action Month’ With Many Events to Inspire Going Electric and Lowering Energy Costs

By Patrick Herron

Published October 5, 2022 at 10:57AM

The County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Montgomery County Recreation, the Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County Public Libraries and community partners are working together to provide opportunities and information to move to electric energy and lower energy costs.

There will be an Electrify theme for each week in October:

Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Get a Flu Shot and Set Schedule of County-Operated Vaccination Clinics

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2022 at 1:49PM

Seasonal flu vaccinations are available through private health providers, as well as at retail locations throughout the community. County-sponsored seasonal flu vaccination clinics will include clinics for adults and for children ages six months and older. The County will offer flu shots only. High-dose flu vaccine and FluMist will not be available.

Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

Montgomery County Council Issues Reprimands for Planning Board Chair Anderson and Two Planning Board Commissioners for Inappropriate Workplace Conduct

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2022 at 12:57PM | Updated October 5, 2022 at 9:47AM

The Montgomery County Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson, Vice Chair Partap Verma and Planning Board Commissioner Carol Rubin have all been issued reprimands that will result in Chair Anderson losing four weeks of his salary and Vice Chair Verma and Commissioner Rubin each losing one day of their respective salaries. This stems from an investigation that revealed Anderson was operating an after-hours bar in his government office, according to a report by Kevin Lewis of ABC7. Anderson told Lewis last month, “I take full responsibility, I have removed the alcohol, and I apologize.”

On Tuesday, the Council released the following press release: Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz released the following Council statement about issuing reprimands for inappropriate conduct in the workplace for Montgomery County Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson, Vice Chair Partap Verma and Planning Board Commissioner Carol Rubin: “The Council is extremely disappointed in the violations of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) policy by Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson, as detailed in an advisory memorandum from M-NCPPC’s inspector general. The memorandum also found violations of Commission policy by Vice Chair Partap Verma and Planning Board Commissioner Carol Rubin.

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Receives National Top Honor for Overall Best Practices from StateWays Magazine

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2022 at 11:56AM

The Best Practices Awards program was launched in 2015 to recognize control state agencies that are leading the industry in innovation, education and enforcement. Any beverage control agency from the U.S. and Canada is eligible to enter the awards, which are presented in eight categories with one standout selected as the overall winner and serving as a model for other agencies to follow.

“ABS has acted nimbly and has remained steadfast in its commitment to customer service, even as it has faced rapidly changing conditions over the past couple of years,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “I congratulate ABS and our hard-working employees on this well-deserved award.”