MCFRS is Nationally Accredited
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service was awarded one of the industry’s most prestigious honors at the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Fire-Rescue International Conference in Dallas. The department was accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. See the press release.
Outstanding Achievement in Financial Reporting
Montgomery County has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Outstanding Achievement for its Popular Annual Financial Report. The GFOA, founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 19,400 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. See the release here.
ZTA Public Hearing Sept 25
At the request of Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, the County Council introduced Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 18-11) to address deployment of 5G small cell antennas in residential areas. A public hearing will be held regarding ZTA 18-11 on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the third-floor hearing room of the County Council Building at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. More information about ZTA 18-11 is available. Anyone interested in testifying at the meeting can sign-up, no later than Sept. 11.
AG Fair King & Queen
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett visited the annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Luncheon with Agricultural Fair King Anthony Righter and Queen Caitlyn Gardiner. Sitting on 62 acres, the Fair has more than 50 buildings that are filled with more than 5,000 animals every year. The Fair also has entertainment, food, commercial and homemade arts, arts-and-crafts exhibits, and much more for everyone to enjoy.
Save the Date; Make a Difference
“Leggett Legacy Forward” is an event to raise money to help underrepresented County students to go to college through the Achieving College Excellence and Success (ACES) program, a partnership of Montgomery College, the Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove. Sponsored by County Executive Ike Leggett and County First Lady Mrs. Catherine Leggett, the event will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore, starting at 4 p.m. Admission is free, though ticket must be reserved. For more information about Leggett Legacy Forward and ACES, and to donate, go to www.leggettlegacyforward.org.
2018 National Night Out
County Executive Ike Leggett and Police Chief Tom Manger, along with other officials and members of law enforcement, welcomed Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Olney Chamber of Commerce National Night Out event. This was the 35th anniversary of National Night Out observances and special events were held throughout the County. Neighbors got to know one another better and socialized with their public safety professionals; all in an effort to build relationships and reduce community crime. See more photos here.
Combatting Human Trafficking in Maryland
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined Governor Larry Hogan as he announced new initiatives to combat human trafficking in Maryland. Hogan announced creation of an Anti-Human Trafficking Director position; a new crime, research, and innovation center; strengthened data collection; an updated identification protocol; $5 million in funding for anti-human trafficking efforts; and legislation to categorize felony human trafficking as a violent crime. Leggett and Hogan referenced recent Montgomery County successes in both arresting and prosecuting human traffickers as well as ongoing collaborations to increase protections for victims in the County and the state of Maryland. See more photos here.
The Power Conference
Hundreds of people attended The Power Conference: Women Doing Business, the area’s largest regional business development conference for women, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Montgomery County officials from the Business Solutions Group, the Office of Consumer Protection, the Department of Permitting Services, and the Office of Procurement shared information and answered questions at the one-day conference about doing business in and with the County. During a lightning session, Montgomery County Small Business Navigator Judy Stephenson presented ways to mine County data for business development. Watch some of her presentation here. View photo album here.
Ceremony of Remembrance
The public is invited to attend a Ceremony of Remembrance on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. to memorialize lives lost to drug addiction. The ceremony commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event, and is aimed at raising awareness of overdose and reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths. Family members and friends will remember loved ones and light candles in their honor. The event is hosted by S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) in partnership with Montgomery County and the Circuit Court’s Adult Drug Court. See press release for more information.
Featured Sites
Fall Registration is Now Underway
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Visit activemontgomery.org
One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
2018 Outdoor Pool Hours for Summer Season (June 16 - August 17)
As the summer swim season gets underway, residents are encouraged to become familiar with the safety rules posted at the pools. Children are most at risk for water-related accidents and it is important they are always closely supervised while in and around the pool.
| Weekdays | Weekends | |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Germantown | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| MLK, Jr. Outdoor | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool | Noon - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Sgt. Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Long Branch closed on Friday | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Upper County closed on Friday | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
For more information about the outdoor pools, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website or download 2018 outdoor pool hours.
Free Immunizations for Incoming 7th Graders
Free Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations to incoming seventh-grade students at the locations throughout the County during July and August. No appointment is necessary. A parent or designated adult must be present. Please bring a copy of the child’s immunization record to the clinic.
- Germantown Health Center - Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Silver Spring Health Center - Wednesdays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- School Health Services Center - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Dennis Avenue Health Center - Tuesdays 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m.
See press release for more information.
Montgomery County’s Summer of Safety A to Z webpage: the single-stop online seasonal resource for safety tips.
Also, check out #MoCoSafety for the latest postings.
Featured Programs
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage is set to rise in Montgomery County on July 1. The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
Short-Term Residential Rentals
A short-term residential rental is a unit/room in a single family home, apartment or condominium that is available for rent for less than 30 consecutive days through online sites such as Airbnb, Flipkey, Home Away and VRBO.
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms need to be replaced EVERY 10 YEARS! Maryland’s new Smoke Alarm Law can help save lives.
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Telecommunication Facility Coordination Group (TFCG)
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend zoning rules related to deployment of smaller antennas on street light poles and lower height buildings.
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
dataMONTGOMERY
Direct access to County data sets in consumable formats is available here. The public can review and analyze, and use the data sets for a variety of purposes.
VisionZero
The County is putting resources in place to reduce severe and fatal collisions on County roads by 35 percent for vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians, by November 2019.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
Community Livability Report
Resident Survey Shows Strong Support For Montgomery County As Desirable Place To Live, Gives High Marks To County Services
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Get On Board BRT!
IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW. Imagine a comfortable, reliable, NEW transit option for Montgomery County.
We are the DLC
Watch the public service announcement of the Department of Liquor Control. Find out who they are and what they do.
Bikeshare Programs
Montgomery County offers both docked and dockless bike share. As a member of the regional Capital Bikeshare system, County Bikeshare stations connect riders to thousands of bikes throughout County.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
