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Meetings & Hearings

Water Quality Advisory Group Meets Virtually Jan. 12

Montgomery County's Water Quality Advisory Group holds a virtual meeting on Jan. 12 from 7–8 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day After Jan. 19 Holiday

No county trash or recycling collection on Jan. 19; pickups slide one day through Saturday, Jan. 24.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

DMV Winter Salt Week Open House Planned for Jan. 31 in Gaithersburg

A free public open house on smart salting practices runs Jan. 31 at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg, with live demos and free water testing.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

RainScapes Green Infrastructure Training Set for Jan. 28 in Germantown

DEP's RainScapes team hosts a free contractor workshop on green infrastructure best practices at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

January Named National Radon Action Month in County

DEP urges Montgomery County residents to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month this January.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County's 2025 CAP Annual Report tracks progress toward cutting countywide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law, sponsored by Councilmember Kate Stewart, took effect Jan. 1 to reduce single-use plastic waste.

Stewart· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language Council Radio Show Airs Jan. 9 on Wellness

En Sintonía con el Concejo features a psychotherapist and Latino Health Initiative manager discussing mental and physical wellness goals for 2026.

MCCouncil· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Education

PEP Offers Free Online Winter Parenting Program for MCPS Families

PEP's free online winter program for MCPS parents and caregivers begins the first week of February 2026, focusing on children's learning and mental health.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches 'Proud' Initiative to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce

Montgomery County's new 'Proud' program funds paid Peer Recovery Specialist work experiences and seeks employer host sites.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Environment

Montgomery County Bag Law Updated: Fee Rises, Plastic Bags Banned

Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag Law raises the bag fee to 10 cents and bans plastic carryout bags at most businesses.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

LHI Recruiting Families for Spanish Asthma Management Classes

LHI is enrolling participants in Spanish-language asthma management classes starting the week of Feb. 2, offered Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

EveryMind Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training in January

EveryMind hosts free 8-hour Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid sessions in Montgomery County on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language 988 Mental Health Videos Now Available

Short Spanish-language videos explain emotional support, warning signs, and who can call the 988 Lifeline, available 24/7.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Planned on DHHS Emergency Funding Resolution

A public hearing will be scheduled for residents and stakeholders to comment on the proposed $1M DHHS special appropriation.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Finance

Sayles Proposes $1M Emergency Appropriation for Health Services

Councilmember Sayles proposes $1M special appropriation to FY2026 budget to stabilize DHHS services disrupted by federal funding cuts.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville runs Jan. 5–Feb. 6 in two phases.

MCDOT· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 8
Education

Maryland Pre-K Expansion Grant Release Set for Jan. 21

The Maryland State Pre-K Expansion Grant is projected to be released Jan. 21, 2026, with technical assistance sessions planned for applicants.

DHHS· Jan 7, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 7
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 21

Montgomery County Council holds public hearing on the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Rocky Hill Middle School on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Secto…”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for Montgomery Parks and Recreation

Montgomery Parks and Recreation summer camp registration opens Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m. for county residents; non-residents Jan. 22.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
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