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OCP Marks National Consumer Protection Week March 1–7

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection hosts daily tips, a podcast episode, and a community forum for National Consumer Protection Week.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery celebrará la Se…”
Feb 26
Public Services

OCP Releases Special Consumer Protection Podcast Episode March 3

OCP drops a special 'Consumer Connection' podcast episode March 3 on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection to Recognize National Consumer P…”
Feb 26
Public Services

OCP Launches Monthly Consumer Protection Newsletter

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection is launching a monthly newsletter with fraud alerts, updates, and educational resources.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection to Recognize National Consumer P…”
Feb 26
Meetings & Hearings

OCP Hosts Consumer Protection Forum March 5 in Rockville

The Office of Consumer Protection holds a community forum at Rockville Memorial Library March 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon; registration due March 2.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection to Recognize National Consumer P…”
Feb 26
Finance

Day Care Provider Property Tax Credit Applications Now Open

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for up to $10,000 per property tax bill; deadline is April 1.

MCCCSS· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Montgomery County Day Care Provider Tax Credit – Application Now Open!”
Feb 26
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

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

Montgomery County, MD· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Feb 25
Public Safety

Joint Committee Reviews Bill to Establish Crisis Intervention Team with MCPD, DHHS

Bill 43-23 would create a joint MCPD-DHHS crisis intervention team addressing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use crises.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

Joint PS-HHS Committee Reviews County Crisis Response System

DHHS, EveryMind, and MCPD will brief the joint committee on the county's behavioral health crisis response system.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews Designation of County's Local Management Board for Children

A resolution would redesignate the Collaboration Council for Children, Youth, and Families as the county's Local Management Board for three years.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $61.9M Storm Drains Capital Plan, Up 78%

The FY27-32 Storm Drains CIP totals $61.9 million, a $27 million increase — up 77.9% — from the prior amended plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Finance

County Seeks $11.3M Supplemental Appropriation for Stormwater Retrofits

A $11.3 million supplemental appropriation for DEP stormwater retrofits countywide shifts spending from FY27 to FY26.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $244M Stormwater Management Capital Plan

The FY27-32 Stormwater Management CIP totals $244 million, a $6.1 million increase over the prior amended plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $38.4M Recycling and Resource Management Capital Plan

The FY27-32 Recycling and Resource Management CIP totals $38.4 million, a 50% decrease from the prior plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Finance

TE Committee Reviews $4.8B WSSC Water Six-Year Capital Plan

The FY27-32 WSSC Water CIP totals over $4.8 billion, a $46.4 million decrease from the prior approved plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Gets Update on Infrastructure Funding Workgroup

The Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, created March 2025, must submit a final report to the Council by June 30, 2026.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews Advisory Boards' First Comprehensive Audit in a Decade

The GO Committee reviews the CERB's final report on 54 county advisory boards, committees, and commissions after an 18-month study.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

Council Approves $1M for Senior Nutrition, Home Care

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1M special appropriation to stabilize DHHS senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.

Sayles· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles Leads $1 Million Investment in Senior Nutrition and Home Care”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

Makom Offers Behavioral Health Services for IDD Residents

Makom provides mental health screening, therapy, and care coordination with a focus on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Parks & Recreation

Youth Democracy Fest Slated for March 14 in Takoma Park

The Civic Circle's free Youth Democracy Fest on March 14 at Takoma Park Community Center features student performances and is open to all.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Parks & Recreation

SPRUNG! Comedy Festival Returns to Silver Spring, March 12–15

SPRUNG! Comedy Festival runs March 12–15, 2026 at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre with 10 shows, comedy classes, and a Manna food bank fundraiser.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
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