On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved a pilot program to deploy automated noise monitoring systems, or “noise cameras,” to help enforce state laws against excessive vehicular noise. Introduced by Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González, the program aims to reduce noise pollution by issuing warnings and fines for vehicles that exceed noise limits, with the pilot ending on June 30, 2026. (more…)
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags. (more…)
Montgomery County has announced it has received a $150,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to launch the Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, which aims to replace diesel-powered food truck generators with electric systems, reducing carbon emissions and supporting local businesses through direct subsidies, zero-interest loans, and community partnerships. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, October 7. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County has launched a Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs program at three area farmers markets, allowing residents to recycle food scraps through composting as part of the County’s zero-waste initiative.
Montgomery County will be holding “Climate Solutions for Congregations” on Sunday, Oct. 13, at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton headquarters, inviting faith leaders to discuss the County’s Climate Action Plan, collaborate within the interfaith community, and explore grant opportunities for climate initiatives.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu at County-sponsored clinics in October and November, emphasizing that flu shots help prevent serious illness, especially for high-risk individuals. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host a free webinar on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. to offer tips on using and maintaining battery-powered leaf blowers. As of July 1, 2024, the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums has been banned in the county.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Department of General Services (DGS) received the 2024 Innovation Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the Brookville Smart Energy Solar Charging Depot, a solar-powered facility supporting the County’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, October 7. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ African American Health Program will host “The Park Goes Pink for Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Wheaton Regional Park, offering free health screenings, education, and activities to raise awareness about breast cancer, particularly in the African American community. (more…)