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Published June 14, 2022 at 11:27AM | Updated June 14, 2022 at 11:51AM

Montgomery County has announced that they will be hosting two fireworks shows this year. One at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington on July 2, and another at the South Germantown Recreation Park on July 4. Additional firework displays already announced in Montgomery County include the City of Gaithersburg’s Summerfest on July 2 at Bohrer Park, Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration in King Farm, and the annual Town of Poolesville/Upper Montgomery County Fire Department fireworks display.

The Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:

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Montgomery County Council Meets on June 14 at 9 a.m. to Receive an Update on COVID-19 and Introduce Legislation to Extend Property Tax Credits for Seniors and Retired Military Service Members, Provide Support for Working Families and Develop All-Electric Building Standards for New Construction

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2022 at 6:28PM

Updates from County Government and Montgomery County Public Schools – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Health Planning

Update: Sitting as the Board of Health, the Council will receive an update on the County’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery and vaccination efforts. The update will include information from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about case data, vaccinations, quarantine and testing programs.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Elrich and Councilmember Riemer Partner on Maryland’s First Comprehensive Building Decarbonization Legislation

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2022 at 3:20PM

The legislation would ensure all-electric building standards become part of the County’s building code guaranteeing construction be primed for a zero-greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions future.

The joint announcement was made at Hillandale Gateway, an all-electric, mixed-use future development in Eastern Montgomery County. The Hillandale Gateway buildings are being designed to Passive House standards with high-performance elements that are extremely energy efficient while also creating comfortable and safe indoor environments.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Juneteenth on Monday, June 20

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2022 at 10:58AM

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MoCo Government

Councilmember Andrew Friedson to be Honored by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

By Patrick Herron

Published June 11, 2022 at 7:52AM

Amid the rise of antisemitism and attacks against Jews and Jewish organizations, he worked with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington to shepherd $1.5 million through the Council to provide security grants for religious, cultural, and ethnic institutions. Councilmember Friedson was the lead sponsor of a zoning text amendment to allow Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington to build an industrial kosher kitchen within the Bernard Creeger Cholim House in Bethesda in order to offer healthy kosher meals for patients and their families. He has also helped to secure significant County significant support and expanded partnerships for numerous Jewish social service organizations. Councilmeber Friedson has been an effective leader in, from, and for the Jewish community.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is working to strengthen the Jewish community in the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. They mobilize community builders and organizations to identify and develop solutions to our community’s greatest needs and serve as a hub to guide the Jewish community to a vibrant future.

MoCo Pride

Pride Family Day This Saturday at Glen Echo Park

By Patrick Herron

Published June 10, 2022 at 12:25PM | Updated June 10, 2022 at 12:58PM

There will be a Pride Family Day event on Saturday, June 11 from 11am-2pm at Glen Echo Park (7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo). The event is being held in collaboration with County Council Vice President Evan Glass, who tells us:

This is my fourth year organizing Pride events throughout Montgomery County and the LGBTQ+ Family Day at Glen Echo Park is one of my favorites. This free event is wonderful way to celebrate all our families and our beautiful diversity.

MoCo Government

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting on June 13, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published June 10, 2022 at 8:59AM

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet on Monday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. The Committee will review Bill 5-22, Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors – Membership, which would alter and expand the membership of Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors.

In addition, the Committee will review Executive Regulation 2-22, Montgomery College Germantown Campus Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone (MC GC RISE Zone), which establishes the procedures to administer the MC GC RISE Zone.

MoCo Libraries

Summer Reading Challenge! to Be Held at Montgomery County Public Libraries Beginning June 15

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2022 at 12:02PM

MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge! offers children and teens a chance to fill their summer with great books and fun learning activities, as well as in-person and virtual events. This year, MCPL and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation are greening up Summer Reading by keeping plastic out of the waste stream. As children read and complete missions, MCPL will help plant trees, restore oyster beds, and improve animal habitats throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

An indoor-outdoor Kick-off event will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Rockville Memorial Library. The event will include:

MoCo Government

Three County Departments to Cohost ‘CDL Job Fair’ on Saturday, June 11

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2022 at 7:52AM

The Executive Office Building is located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville. The job fair will be held on the lobby level.

At the job fair, attendees will meet knowledgeable staff who will answer questions, discuss CDL permit and license requirements and provide assistance in applying for available positions.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Elrich Nominates Nine Residents to the Police Accountability Board That State Law Requires Must be Established by July 1

By Patrick Herron

Published June 8, 2022 at 6:51PM

The bill approved by the Council calls for the County Executive to make nominations for the PAB and for the nominees to be confirmed by the County Council. Establishment of the PAB is in accordance with House Bill 670 approved by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021. The State law created a new uniform procedure for police accountability and discipline, including the establishment of a PAB in each County.

Nominated by County Executive Elrich for Montgomery’s PAB are: Bishop Paul Walker (nominated as chair), Alicia Hudson, Kenneth Kellner, George Lluberes, Rudy Logan, Katharine Manning, Alvin McCray, Thomas Williams Jr. and Christopher Zatratz.

MoCo Police

Montgomery County Police Suspends Assistant Police Chief Carmen Facciolo

By Patrick Herron

Published June 8, 2022 at 9:56AM

From a June 2021 article: “Assistant Chief Facciolo joins the Montgomery County Police Department from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office where he served as a Deputy Chief overseeing the Strategic Enforcement and Intergovernmental Relations Division. In this role, Assistant Chief Facciolo directed all intelligence and crime strategies efforts, technical investigations including crime scene, photo, cell-site analysis, and digital forensics, forensic science services, strategic technology, the planning and analysis unit, and the alternatives to incarceration bureau. Assistant Chief Facciolo served as District Attorney Clark’s liaison to federal, state, and local law enforcement, forensics, and intelligence agencies, and managed her relationships with federal and state elected officials, local legislators, The Hill, and stakeholder organizations. Lastly, Assistant Chief Facciolo coordinated the county’s response to major law enforcement incidents, the opioid epidemic and mental health and crisis intervention services.

Before joining the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Assistant Chief Facciolo served as a senior policy advisor with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Program. He was the primary architect of many national programs for the federal government including the Body-Worn Camera Program, intelligence for law enforcement, human trafficking taskforces, mental health crisis responses and homicide and forensic investigations.