On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order directing the Department of Permitting Services to immediately pause the acceptance, processing and consideration of permit applications for new data centers.
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The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to introduce Bill 27-26 on Tuesday, June 16, which would prohibit participation in unlawful street racing and street takeovers on public highways and roadways.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, June 16 to recognize World Refugee Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month and Elder Abuse Awareness Day, while also introducing legislation to prohibit unlawful street racing and street takeovers, expand representation on the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, restrict certain former federal immigration enforcement personnel from County employment, and authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds for stormwater and White Oak development projects.
The Council will also hold public hearings and votes on funding for fire and rescue services, road resurfacing, snow removal and storm cleanup, data center moratorium legislation, and capital projects including the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and North Bethesda Fire Station. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County officials announced that elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” were detected by the Maryland Department of the Environment in a small stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in North Potomac.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women has announced the winners of its ninth annual Girl Power Contest, which encourages residents to celebrate women’s achievements and impact in honor of Women’s History Month.
Montgomery County will honor eight outstanding African American community leaders with Living Legend Awards during its annual Juneteenth celebration weekend.
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Updated 6/19 to show the most recent list from Montgomery County Government. Montgomery County offices, libraries, recreation centers, courts and many government services will be closed on Friday, June 19, […]
Montgomery County will host its 16th Annual Older Adults Safety Forum on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, June 9, beginning at 9 a.m., with proclamations recognizing Caribbean American Heritage Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Immigrant Heritage Month. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing the County Council’s decision not to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, arguing the move forced difficult reductions that will impact employees and create financial challenges for years to come.