Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC), located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood, will expand its weekend adoption hours beginning Saturday, April 11, opening from 11 am to 5 pm on both Saturdays and Sundays.
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Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, Vice President Marilyn Balcombe, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles have proposed amendments to ZTA 26-01 to strengthen regulations on data center development following public feedback.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on April 10 to review portions of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program, including funding for agencies such as the Ethics Commission, Board of Elections, Public Information Office, and several non-departmental accounts, while also examining a $3 million supplemental appropriation for the continued development of the Community Connect Portal. (more…)
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to take part in regional Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, with registration now open for the annual event promoting bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly commuting option.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 7-26, legislation introduced by Natali Fani-González, Marilyn Balcombe, and Dawn Luedtke to reduce regulatory burdens on agricultural operators.
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Native Plant Protection Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass to promote sustainable landscaping and protect native ecosystems.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 7 starting at 9 am with proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, National Public Health Week, Minority Health Month, and Arab American Heritage Month, followed by a legislative session where members are expected to vote on several bills addressing invasive plants, minimum wage reporting requirements, agricultural building exemptions, and updates to the Arts and Humanities Council .
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration on Sunday, April 12, for its annual limited-availability whiskey lotteries, giving eligible residents a chance to purchase rare and highly sought-after bottles.
Montgomery County has selected Leadership Montgomery to support a new initiative led by the County’s Business Center to help local businesses adapt to changes in federal procurement, funding and policy.
Elrich Addresses Germantown Giant Shooting, Highlights Police Response and Public Safety Investments
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is speaking out following last month’s shooting inside a Giant Food store in Germantown, calling the incident “serious and frightening” while emphasizing the importance of recent public safety investments.
The joint Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Committees will meet on Monday, April 6 to review proposed elements of the Fiscal Year 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) related to recreation projects.
Go to Council Committees to Review $165M Recreation Projects, Western County Facility Plan
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