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Environment

County Seeks Public Input on Solid Waste Future, Possible Incinerator Closure

Montgomery County is holding three open houses in March to gather public feedback on the future of its solid waste management system.

DEP· Feb 23, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery solicita la opinión pública sobre el futuro de la gesti…”
Feb 23
Local Economy

County Council Seeks Bids for Graphic Design Services

Montgomery County Council issued an LSBRP solicitation for on-call graphic design services; bids due March 2, 2026 by 5 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Graphic Design Services”
Feb 23
Health & Human Services

Council Hears $3M Supplemental for DHHS Community Connect Portal

A $3M supplemental appropriation for continued development of the DHHS Community Connect Portal faces a public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Public Safety

Council Hears Bill on EMS Insurance Reimbursement Revenue Use

Expedited Bill 6-26 on how EMS insurance reimbursement revenues may be used goes to public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Environment

Fuel-Energy Tax Green Bank Amendment Heads to Public Hearing

Bill 2-26, amending the county's fuel-energy tax to support the Green Bank, goes to public hearing before the Council on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Local Economy

Council Hears Bill on Minimum Wage Impact Analysis Requirements

Bill 1-26, requiring an actual impact analysis for county minimum wage changes, goes to public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Data Centers

ZTA 26-01 on commercial uses for data centers goes to public hearing before the Council on Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Set on Bill to Create Data Center Task Force

A public hearing on Bill 4-26, which would establish a task force on data centers in county buildings, is scheduled for Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Appoint Kimberly Ward as Hearing Examiner

Council expected to confirm Kimberly Ward as a hearing examiner for the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Other

Rose-Budd House in Sandy Spring Considered for Historic Designation

Council receives a briefing Feb. 24 on a proposed Historic Preservation Master Plan designation for the 1912 Rose-Budd House in Sandy Spring.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Parks & Recreation

Council Votes on $2.9M North Branch Trail Appropriation

A $2.9M special appropriation for the North Branch Trail in Rock Creek Regional Park faces a public hearing and vote on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Finance

Council to Vote on Viva White Oak TIF Development District

Council expected to vote Feb. 24 on resolution creating a tax increment finance district for the ~294-acre Viva White Oak project in eastern Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Subsidy Program Available for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program offers subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 23
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile

Taxicab fares increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge for trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 23
Public Safety

~200 Downed Trees Reported; MCDOT, Pepco Responding

About 200 trees reported down or on wires across Montgomery County; MCDOT and Pepco crews are actively responding.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Available at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

Two 2BD and one 1BD moderately priced apartments now available at 1155 Ripley St, Silver Spring starting at $1,555/mo.

DHCA· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Eleven55 Ripley”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Buses Running Regular Schedule Post-Storm

Ride On buses are operating on a regular schedule following the Feb. 23 snowstorm; riders can check RideOnBus.com for delays.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

County Parking Garages Resume Fees at Noon Monday

Free residential storm parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton county garages ends at noon Monday, Feb. 23.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

MCDOT Plowing All 5,400 Lane Miles After 6.9-Inch Snow

MCDOT crews plowing residential roads and 100+ miles of sidewalk; all 5,400 lane miles estimated complete by late Monday evening.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Launches 'Ride On Reminders' Passenger Conduct Campaign

MCDOT's new campaign reminds riders of conduct rules on buses, including bans on tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
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