MoCo Officials Urge All Residents to Get Flu Vaccinations- Dates for Four Free Clinics
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Councilmember Hans Riemer Explain Why He Voted Against Allowing Food Establishments to Serve Alcohol After 10pm
At the beginning of this month Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, issued an updated executive order that allows food service establishments to serve alcohol after 10 p.m with a waiver.
Businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for grants for expenditures they have incurred related to health and safety requirements from the State and County for reopening their business between March 16, 2020, and 30 days following the date when the County declares it is moving to Phase 3 of reopening. The County is still operating under Phase 2 reopening guidelines.
“More Housing at Metro Act” to Come Before the County Council Today
The “More Housing at Metro” Act (Bill 29-20) is scheduled to come before the Council today at 2pm for final action after a favorable recommendation from the Planning, Housing and Economic Development and Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committees.
Halloween Guidance By Montgomery County
Over the weekend it was reported by several outlets that Montgomery County had “called off” Halloween, but that isn’t the case.
City of Rockville to Proclaim October 12th as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The City of Rockville will read and approve a proclamation at tonight’s city council meeting that will proclaim October 12th, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
MoCo Executive, Marc Elrich, Directs Tweet at President Trump
At 10:59pm last night, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich directed a tweet at President Donald Trump in response to Trump leaving Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to take a ride in a motorcade to wave to supporters on 355.
County Allows Alcohol Sales After 10 p.m. with Waiver
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, has issued an updated executive order that allows food service establishments to serve alcohol after 10 p.m.
2020 General Election: A Breakdown of MoCo’s Ballot Measures
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has stated that official mail-in ballots started arriving in voters’ mailboxes this past weekend – as with other elections in the past, this cycle’s ballot consists of several ballot measures that voters can weigh in on this election.
MoCo Council Approves Legislation Banning Balloon Releases
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MoCo Announces 50 Ballot Drop Off Locations for 2020 General Election
Montgomery County officials are looking to think inside the box for the upcoming election. Holding elections during a pandemic was always going to be a tricky undertaking, and many citizens relied on Maryland’s mail-in voting program to cast their votes in the June primary elections. Official ballot drop-boxes are a convenient method for MD voters to cast their ballot without having to put it in the mail.