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Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Fairs at Two Recreation Centers Jan. 10-11

Families can meet staff, learn about summer camps, and apply for financial aid at fairs in Germantown and Burtonsville.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Local Economy

ABS January 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout January 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jan 6
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Aquatic Apparel Online Marketplace

Montgomery County Recreation is soliciting local small businesses to operate an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment service.

Office of Procurement· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Aquatic Apparel and Accessories Online Marketplace and Fulfillment”
Jan 6
Environment

Green Bank Adds 19.5 MW Clean Energy, Avoids 11,000 Tons CO2

The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

First Police Station Microgrid Completed at 6th District

Montgomery County completed a microgrid at its 6th District police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

Three Mesonet Weather Stations Installed in Layhill, Poolesville, Potomac

Montgomery County and UMD installed three automated Mesonet weather stations in 2025 to improve real-time extreme weather monitoring.

OEMHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Finance

County Secures $58M+ in Climate Grants During FY2025

Montgomery County secured over $58 million in climate-related grants to fund sustainability and resilience efforts in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

Montgomery Trees Plants 5,000+ Trees in FY2025, Marks 10th Anniversary

Montgomery Trees celebrated 10 years and has planted more than 18,400 trees countywide; 5,000+ were added in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Education

Burtonsville Elementary to Be MCPS First Net Zero School

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, its first Net Zero energy school, during FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

County, MCPS Add 163 EVs and Electric Buses to Fleets

The County and MCPS expanded their combined fleets with 36 electric buses, 119 electric/hybrid cars and vans, and more in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Ride On Buses Go Zero-Fare Countywide

Montgomery County implemented a zero-fare policy for all Ride On bus services, eliminating fares for riders.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County has initiated 80 of 84 CAP actions; 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Glass Hosts Road Safety Town Hall Jan. 10 in Rockville

Councilmember Glass convenes panel on pedestrian and street safety after 678 crashes, 18 fatalities in 2025.

Glass· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass to Host a Town Hall on Road Safety”
Jan 6
Education

CCSS Child Care Professional Development Classes Open for Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has new professional development classes starting this week, open for registration.

DHHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 6
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station has been installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González released the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Winter 2026 Circle of Security Parent Group

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is hosting a Circle of Security parent group session this winter.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Winter 2026 | MCITP Circle of Security Parent Group”
Jan 5
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's child care facility loan program closes Letters of Intent Jan. 15 and applications Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Jan 5
Transportation

Taxicab Meter Rate Rises to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

Montgomery County taxis will charge $2.50 per mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Session on Inclusion in Childcare, Pre-K

Family Learning Series event covers early childhood inclusion and reducing expulsion from childcare and preschool settings.

MCFSN· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Happy New Year, MCITP Families! Please Join Us on Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 5
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