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Parks & Recreation

Parks FY27-32 CIP: $280M Exec Recommendation Below M-NCPPC Request

PHP Committee reviews $280M+ County Executive CIP recommendation for Montgomery Parks, $12M below M-NCPPC's $292M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Environment

Bill 2-26 Would Expand Green Bank's Climate Project Funding

TE Committee reviews bill allowing Montgomery County Green Bank to use fuel-energy tax revenue for climate resilience projects, not just clean energy.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Finance

Montgomery College FY27-32 CIP: $445M Exec Recommendation Reviewed

EC Committee reviews $445.3M County Executive-recommended capital plan for Montgomery College, $54M below the college's own $499M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Education

EC Committee Gets MCPS Attendance and Truancy Update

Education and Culture Committee receives March 9 briefing on MCPS attendance rates, sub-group data, and the district's Attendance Action Plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 4-26: Council Panel Eyes Data Center Task Force

Joint ECON/TE Committee reviews bill to establish a task force studying data center risks, benefits, and zoning in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation March 9

The full County Council meets March 9 at 12:30 p.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Public Services

MCASAC Hits Critical Capacity for Large Dogs

Montgomery County's animal shelter took in 29 dogs in three days, pushing the canine population past 100 and exceeding safe capacity.

MCASAC· Mar 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at Critical Capacity for L…”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 14

Gaithersburg hosts its 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support ACET, a teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals and displaced federal workers.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents and businesses free access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery opened an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions and funding changes.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

MCPS Extends School Year Four Days After Weather Closures

Montgomery County Board of Education added four instructional days in June 2026 to make up for weather-related closures earlier this year.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Law Class Series Begins April 1

Local family law attorneys will lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., through June 2026.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Other

County Council Passes CEDAW Support Resolution

Montgomery County Council adopted a resolution March 3 backing the UN's Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Medical Center and Friendship Heights

Red Line trains will single track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights stations this weekend, March 7–8, due to planned track work.

MCDOT· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Planned Red Line Metrorail Track Work Beginning Saturday, March 7 through Sunday…”
Mar 6
Other

31 Women Named 2026 Women Making History Honorees

Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women announce 31 recipients of the annual Women Making History Award for 2026.

Montgomery County Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women Announce 2026 Women …”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 8-26 Targets Algorithmic Rent Collusion in County

Montgomery County bill would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic software to coordinate rental price increases, with real penalties.

Jawando· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando, Colleagues, and Community Members to Hold Press Conferenc…”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Press Conference Set on Rental Price-Fixing Bill 8-26

Councilmember Jawando and officials hold noon press conference March 10 before public hearing on anti-algorithmic price-fixing legislation.

Jawando· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando, Colleagues, and Community Members to Hold Press Conferenc…”
Mar 6
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Local Economy

Four Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has four open Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations, including Youth Media Services and a Libraries Strategic Plan.

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
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