The Montgomery County Council will meet on Thursday, February 27 to review funding for the Noyes Library renovation, the Burtonsville Elementary School replacement, and the FY26 Capital Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools. Updates will also be provided on the Office of Grants Management and an Office of the Inspector General report on the Office of Human Rights. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 26. Earlier that day, the Education and Culture Committee will review a $17 million supplemental appropriation for special education at MCPS and receive an update on interventions for highly impacted student groups. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council approved Executive Regulation 17-23AM, establishing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to reduce emissions from certain buildings as part of the County’s climate goals. (more…)
Montgomery County Council will meet on February 25 to present proclamations, interview nominees for key positions, vote on building energy performance regulations, discuss zoning amendments for Bethesda, and hold public hearings on various issues, including infrastructure funding and retirement system administration. (more…)
Montgomery County Council and committees will meet on February 24, 2025, to discuss state legislation, review the implementation of menstrual hygiene product requirements and student health programs at Montgomery County Public Schools, and assess the FY26 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program for culture and recreation projects. (more…)
Montgomery County officials, including the County Council, County Executive, and federal representatives, will hold a virtual community meeting on February 25 to support federal workers and residents facing uncertainty. The meeting will provide information on available resources, legal assistance, and support services, with follow-up online resource sessions planned for March. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced the speaker lineup for the 13th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, taking place on April 8 and 9 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, featuring opening remarks from County Executive Marc Elrich and a keynote address by architect and sustainability expert Carl Elefante. The summit, themed Beyond Benchmarking: Navigating Energy Performance, will bring together over 300 industry professionals to explore strategies for building decarbonization and energy efficiency. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that the Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a virtual public forum on March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s consent search policy, with opportunities for resident feedback and invited speakers including Council Vice President Will Jawando, Public Safety Committee Chair Councilmember Sidney Katz, MCPD Chief Marc Yamada, and State’s Attorney John McCarthy. (more…)
A townhouse is back on the market after the “BUYER GOT DOGED (LOST HIS GOVERNMENT JOB)”, according to an updated listing for 15512 Thistlebridge Ct. in Rockville, MD.
Montgomery County has released additional information regarding an investigation by the Department of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, which led to the convictions of two individuals for illegally dumping pollutants into a pond in Ashton, resulting in fines and probation. The case, prompted by a citizen report, highlights the county’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws, with the plumbing company involved also paying over $69,000 in cleanup costs.
Montgomery County government has announced public hearings on February 25, March 4, and March 18, 2025, for proposed legislation on infrastructure funding, tenant protections, tax credits, surveillance technology, and affordable housing. (more…)