MoCo Archives - Page 363 of 605

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

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.”

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Participate in Prescription Drug Affordability Forum Happening Tuesday Oct. 4

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2022 at 7:22AM

Since September, the Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition and AARP Maryland have been behind a series of community forums across the state. Members of Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board have presented their work to the public at these community gatherings. The forums have also focused on public education, receiving input from consumers and elevating patient stories.

“We are excited to hear about the proposals and recommendations that will save Marylanders money at the drug store,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “When we started this push to convince state lawmakers to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board in 2019 we were desperate for ways to bring down prescription drug costs. Very little has changed in the market since then so we anticipate these measures, when adopted by lawmakers, will have a massive impact in the lives of Marylanders.”

Founder of The MoCoShow to Be Celebrated as Montgomery County’s ‘Peacemaker of the Year’ at CRCMC’s 2022 Peace Maker Gala Event on October 10

By MCS Staff

Published October 4, 2022 at 6:55AM

Alex Tsironis, founder of The MoCoShow and MCPS Teacher for the last 16 years, will be celebrated by the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) at the 2022 Peace Maker Gala as ‘Peacemaker of The Year.’ The Gala and golf tournament will take place at Top Golf, Germantown on Monday, October 10th at 4:00 PM (EDT). Tickets for the Gala and Top Golf tournament are available here.

“We are happy to be holding this year’s annual Peacemaker Gala Celebration at the Top Golf of Germantown! Every year we honor the Peacemaker of the Year, the Volunteer of the Year, and the Executive Director’s Awardee during our largest fundraising event! This year, we will be hosting a golf tournament, followed by an award ceremony in a night of fun and celebration.

MoCoShow High School Football Top 10 – Week 5

By Damon Anderson

Published October 4, 2022 at 6:33AM | Updated October 4, 2022 at 11:25AM

Below you will see the Top 10 following the week 5 games and leading into week 6 matchups on Friday.

1. Quince Orchard 5-0 (LW 1)

MCPD Responds to Call for Shots Fired; Asks For Residents in the 14000 Block of Castle Blvd and ALL of Castle Ridge Circle to Shelter in Place

By MCS Staff

Published October 4, 2022 at 6:02AM | Updated October 4, 2022 at 11:41AM

Update: Montgomery County Police announced at 9:28am that barricade situation on Castle Boulevard has been safely resolved. The adult male is in custody and the shelter in place has been lifted.

Montgomery County Police (5:46am): MCPD is asking for residents in the 14000 block of Castle Boulevard and all of Castle Ridge Cir. to shelter in place.

Rockville Police Respond to Report of Attempted Carjacking; Two in Custody

By MCS Staff

Published October 3, 2022 at 8:06PM

On 10/3/22 at 11:55 a.m. Rockville City Police responded to the area of E. Middle Lane and Helen Heneghan Way for the report of an attempted carjacking.

Officers met with witnesses who stated they heard a woman screaming and observed three males assaulting a female in the parking garage in the 300 block of Hungerford Drive. The witness attempted to intervene when one of the subjects pointed a handgun and fled on foot. The female victim advised officers that while parking her vehicle, the three men approached her, demanded her keys, and when she refused, they physically assaulted her.

Governor Hogan Announces New Application Round for Opportunity Zone Microgrants

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2022 at 4:45PM

Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the next round of Opportunity Zone microgrant funding will open on October 4. The grants will allow eligible small businesses seeking to expand within designated Opportunity Zones (distressed communities) to apply for microgrants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. Below is a map of “Opportunity Zones” in Montgomery County, courtesy of www.Maryland.gov

Maryland has 149 designated Opportunity Zones, and each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions has at least one designation. The first two rounds of Opportunity Zone microgrant funding have invested $1 million in 20 businesses across the state.

Montgomery County Council Meets on Oct. 4 for Deliberations on Thrive Montgomery 2050

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2022 at 1:52PM

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. The meeting will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Councilmember Craig Rice, will recognize Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. The second, presented by Councilmembers Rice and Sidney Katz, will recognize Constitution Month.

The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. with two proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Council President Gabe Albornoz and the County Executive, will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The second, presented by Councilmember Will Jawando, will recognize National Health Week.

How to Do Business with Montgomery County Government Will Be Featured Topic of Procurement Fair in Silver Spring on Tuesday, Oct. 11

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2022 at 9:12AM

To view details for the event, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/procurement-fair-tickets-415564463497?aff=PIOnews.

“On behalf of my team at the Montgomery County Office of Procurement we are excited to meet our vendors in person again,” said Director of Procurement Ash Shetty.

Family Justice Center Foundation Is Hosting a 13K Unique Run/Walk to Help End Domestic Violence Oct. 1-23

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2022 at 9:10AM | Updated October 3, 2022 at 10:26AM

This 13K race recognizes the foundation’s 13 years raising awareness and funds in support of the work of the Rockville-based Family Justice Center and victims of domestic violence.

Participants can cover their 13k in any manner and at any time. They can run or walk individually or with others to support the event. Many entrants join as teams. The fee to enter is $35 per person, plus a $3.10 signup fee.