MoCo

Alcohol Consumption at Some MoCo Parks Could Get 12 Month Renewal

The temporary directive was enacted on Sept. 24, 2020 and suspended the prohibition of alcohol in nine Montgomery Parks. The renewal extends the park directive for an additional 12 months and expands the number of parks included in the pilot from nine to 13.


Wheaton

Beginning June 1, 2021, the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad will resume hosting event rentals. According to a written statement posted on the Squad’s website, “Renters will be required to comply with all Montgomery County Government (MCG) public health guidelines.”

More information about Ballroom, Conference Room, and Multipurpose Room Rentals is available on the Squad’s website.


MoCo

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 (Montgomery County Police Union) Files Lawsuit Against Montgomery County Council Over “Use of Force” Bill

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35, the union that represents Montgomery County police officers, is suing the Montgomery County Council over Bill 27-20E-Police-Regulations-Use of Force Policy that they say violates the County Charter’s Collective Bargaining obligations.