On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced today that it is working with the Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) on a study of White’s Ferry’s operations.
Yesterday, the owner of White’s Ferry since February, Chuck Kuhn (who is also the owner of JK Moving), spoke at a forum on Wednesday evening at the Poolesville Town Hall to provide updates about the ferry’s future.
Press Release From Governor Hogan Announcing New Vaccination Protocols for Maryland Nursing Home and Hospital Workers
Per the State of Maryland:
County Executive Elrich, Council President Hucker Announce Montgomery’s Continued ‘Triple-A’ Bond Rating and Status Among Nation’s Best for Fiscal Responsibility
Per Montgomery County:
Late this morning, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement on Dr. Travis Gayles stepping down as the county’s Public Health Officer.
The full statement can be seen below:
Dr. Travis Gayles Resigns as Montgomery County’s Public Health Officer
Dr. Travis Gayles will be leaving his position as the County’s Public Health Officer on Sept. 12. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released the following statement this morning after Gayles announced his decision.
The state of emergency in Maryland, which was first instituted on March 5, 2020 is set to expire tonight at midnight.
Montgomery County ABS’s Cabin John Liquor and Wine Store to Close Sunday
Per Montgomery County:
In this week’s message, County Executive Marc Elrich talks about the continued need to stick with tough measures against the COVID-19 variant. He also expresses his disappointment with this week’s vote of the Maryland Board of Public Works regarding the State’s plan to expand I-495 and I-270. He discusses the Climate Action Plan of the U.N. And he also joins the many County residents who are glad historic Hank Dietle’s Tavern is back in business on Rockville Pike.
The message is available below:
Montgomery County Awarded SAMHSA Grant to Expand Mobile Crisis Outreach; Will Support Rapid Intervention Services to Individuals Facing Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
Per Montgomery County:
County Executive Elrich Announces COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Has Provided More Than 5,800 Households With More Than $32 Million in Rent Relief
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Leaders Discussing Local Vaccine Passport
During Wednesdays weekly COVID-19 update, County Executive Marc Elrich said that he supported the development of a regional or statewide vaccination passport for entry into businesses such as gyms and restaurants.