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Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings on Two Immigration Bills Set for March 3

The Council holds hybrid public hearings March 3 on the County Values Act and the Unmask ICE Act, both addressing immigration enforcement.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings Set on Three Zoning Text Amendments March 3

The Council holds hybrid public hearings March 3 on ZTAs covering regional shopping centers, biohealth campuses, and mixed-income housing eligibility.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Other

Council to Vote on CEDAW Support Resolution March 3

The Council is expected to introduce and vote on a resolution supporting the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Transportation

Towing Vehicle Recovery Bill Introduced in County Council

Expedited Bill 14-26 would require towing companies to accept alternative proof of ownership and allow family members to reclaim vehicles.

Stewart· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Public Safety

Bill to Ban Private Immigration Detention Facilities Introduced

Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) would bar county building permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Environment

Council to Vote on Climate Assessment Bill March 3

Bill 34-25 would update required climate assessments for county legislation and zoning amendments, adding definitions for key terms.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan March 3

The 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan, covering land near I-270, goes before the full Council for review on March 3.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Education

Montgomery County Staff Wins 2025 NACo Award for Refugee Women Childcare Program

Liran Laor received a 2025 NACo Achievement Award for 'Rising Together,' which trained 60 Afghan women for early childhood education roles.

MCCCSS· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrating Equity in Action: Liran Laor Receives 2025 NACo Achievement Award”
Mar 2
Local Economy

Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rising July 1

Minimum wage increases July 1 to $18.00/hr for large employers, $16.50 for mid-size, $15.95 for small, tied to 2% CPI rise.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El salario mínimo aumentará en el Condado de Montgomery el 1 de julio”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Solid Waste Management Future

Montgomery County holds three public open houses in March to gather input on overhauling its solid waste system, including possible closure of Dickerson facility.

PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management ”
Mar 2
Parks & Recreation

Six Honorees Named to 2026 Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame

Five athletes and the Academy of the Holy Cross girls' basketball team will be inducted April 26 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Willie Allen, John Bunting, Warren Crutchfield, Bill Dixon, Betty Holston Smith,…”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek input on solid waste management decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder - Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

Care for Kids Provides Free Health Care to Uninsured Children

County-funded Care for Kids program offers pediatric medical, dental, and vision services to uninsured children in Montgomery County.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

FIC 'Silly Science' Balloon Experiment Runs March 9–20

FIC sites host hands-on 'Balloon Experiment' inquiry-based science activity for families during weeks of March 9 and March 16.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Education

Free Webinar on Toddler Sleep Offered March 11

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Beyond the Bedtime Battle: Understanding Toddler Sleep' virtually on March 11 at 7:00 pm.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Close March 23–April 6 for Spring Break

All Family Involvement Center locations will be closed March 23 through April 6, reopening April 7.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Open March 2–19 for Children 0–5

FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am–1:00 pm, with two circle times daily through March 19.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Other

Glass Introduces ICE Out Act to Ban Private Detention Centers

Councilmember Glass announced legislation prohibiting privately owned ICE detention facilities in Montgomery County at a March 2 press conference.

Glass· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “TODAY: Councilmember Evan Glass and Councilmembers to Hold Press Conference on L…”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

National Health Care Decisions Day Program Slated for April 15 in Silver Spring

A free April 15 program at Silver Spring Civic Center focuses on advance care planning for solo agers.

DHHS· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Can Contribute To…and Learn From…Your Community!”
Mar 2
Local Economy

Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Set for March 10

JCA's free virtual expo on March 10 connects job seekers 50+ with age-friendly employers and career guidance sessions.

DHHS· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Can Contribute To…and Learn From…Your Community!”
Mar 2
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