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Transportation

Ride On Buses Run Modified Schedule Christmas Eve

All MCDOT Transit Services operate on a weekday schedule until 10 p.m. on Dec. 24; trips departing after 10 p.m. will not run.

MCDOT· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Christmas Eve Service ”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

Age-Friendly Survey Deadline Extended to Dec. 31

Montgomery County extended its Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment Survey deadline to Dec. 31 for residents aged 60 and over.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

AARP Ranks Montgomery County #2 for Older Adults Nationwide

Montgomery County earned the #2 spot among large U.S. communities on the AARP Livability Index for older adult quality of life.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Public Safety

Elrich to Sign HERO Act Expanding Fallen Firefighter Benefits

County Executive Elrich signs Bill 32-25 Dec. 22 at Burtonsville Fire Station, expanding pension options for families of line-of-duty deaths.

PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign HERO Act (Bill 32-25), Ensuring …”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rises to $18.15 Per Hour as of July 2025

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025, for county contracts.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Seeks Community Outreach Support Specialist via LSBRP

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1190272 for a Community Outreach Support Specialist under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Solicits Archive Record and Revit-Autodesk Data Integration Services

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1181463 for Archive Record and Revit-Autodesk Data Integration Services under LSBRP.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Vendors for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1190696 for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education services under LSBRP.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Public Services

Clean & Lien Program Landscaping Services Pre-Submission Conference Dec. 19

A pre-submission conference for residential landscaping, board-up, and solid waste removal services for the Clean & Lien Program was held Dec. 19 via Teams.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Solicits Bids for Window Cleaning and Power Washing

Montgomery County issued LSBRP solicitation IFB #1189717 for window, glass surface cleaning, and power washing services on an as-needed basis.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Bids for Recreation Policy and Analyst Services

Montgomery County issued LSBRP solicitation IFB #1188813 for Recreation Policy and Analyst Services.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Environment

LSBRP Solicitation: Landfill Property Maintenance and Mowing

County seeks bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills; Amendments #1 and #2 have been issued (IFB #1181364).

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Veteran Preference Program Online Open House

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a Zoom open house on its Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Local Economy

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closes Early Dec. 24, Shut Dec. 25

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and is fully closed Dec. 25.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Christmas Day 2025: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash…”
Dec 19
Environment

Christmas Day Slides Trash, Recycling Pickups One Day

No county trash or recycling collections Dec. 25; Thursday routes shift to Dec. 26, Friday routes to Dec. 27.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Christmas Day 2025: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash…”
Dec 19
Environment

Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026

County's 'Bring Your Own Bag' law bans plastic carryout bags at most stores and raises paper bag fee to 10 cents starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Stewart· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Kate Stewart to…”
Dec 18
Other

Albornoz Newsletter Subscribers Shifted to Councilmember Evans

Subscribers to Councilmember Albornoz's newsletter will now receive updates from Councilmember Shebra Evans.

Albornoz· Dec 18, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Albornoz — “Update on Your Councilmember Newsletter Subscription”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

County Activates Cold Weather Shelters as Temperatures Drop

Montgomery County is opening cold weather shelters and warming centers for residents experiencing homelessness during cold weather periods.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

County Energy Assistance Programs Open for Winter Applications

Montgomery County is offering utility and energy assistance programs for income-qualified residents facing higher heating and electricity bills this winter.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
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