Governor Hogan Will Hold Press Conference at 2pm
Today at 2 p.m. Governor Hogan will hold a press conference to announce additional actions in the fight against the recent Covid surge, according to a tweet from earlier today.
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From the Rockville Reports Newsletter:
“Free packets of masks will be distributed in Rockville from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 as part of the Maryland Department of Health’s #MasksOnMaryland campaign to encourage all Marylanders to wear face coverings in public places to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
MoCo Reported 342 New Cases This Morning, The First Time Over 300 Since June 4th
This morning’s dashboard showed a total of 28,727 cases, 342 more than what was reported the previous day (28,385).
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Ed Reed is Elected as Poolesville’s First Black Town Commissioner
Life-long Marylander Ed Reed made history this past election day by becoming the first Black man to be elected to the position of Commissioner in the Town of Poolesville. Reed secured 1,516 votes in an at-large race.
Ron Klain, a Chevy Chase Resident, to be Biden’s Chief of Staff
President-elect Joe Biden announced that he chose Ron Klain to be his new chief of staff. Klain, a Chevy Chase resident, tweeted in response, “I’m honored by the President-elect’s confidence and will give my all to lead a talented and diverse team in a Biden-Harris WH.”
Notes from Governor Hogan’s 11/12 Press Conference
Rockville to Host Climate Change Open House
The City of Rockville will be hosting a virtual Climate Action Open House on November 17th at 7PM:
Col. E. Brooke Middle School to be Renamed Odessa Shannon Middle School
The Montgomery County Board of Education has voted to rename Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School to Odessa Shannon Middle School.
Notes From Governor Hogan’s 11/10 Press Conference
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Montgomery County to Reinstate Some Covid Restrictions, Pending Council Approval
City of Rockville to Post Additional Signage at Red Light Cameras
The City of Rockville will be posting “Right Turn Yield on Red After Stop” signs at ten intersections with red light cameras according the Rockville Public Information Office. The signs are intended to remind drivers that they must make a full stop before turning or they could be subject to an electronic ticket.