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Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Bids for Recreation Policy Analyst Services

IFB #1188813 open for Recreation Policy and Analyst Services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Environment

LSBRP Solicitation: Landfill Property Maintenance and Mowing

Amendment #1 issued for IFB #1181364 seeking bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Online Open House Set for Dec. 17

The Office of Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on upcoming solicitations Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 10–11 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Local Economy

County MFD Spend Hits Record $274M in FY25

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

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Education

MCPL Branches to Offer Free Daily Printing Starting Jan. 5

All Montgomery County Public Library branches except Noyes Library will offer up to 15 free B&W or 2 color pages daily starting Jan. 5, 2026.

MCPL· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Offer Free Printing and Copying Starting M…”
Dec 11
Health & Human Services

Sayles Named HHS Committee Chair, Tour Starts Dec. 15

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles appointed HHS Committee chair Dec. 9; weeklong public facility tour begins Dec. 15.

Sayles· Dec 11, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces Countywide Health and Human Services …”
Dec 11
Other

Taxicab Services Commission Accepting Applications Until Filled

Montgomery County's Taxicab Services Commission has open seats with no application deadline; positions open until filled.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Finance

HERO Act Bill 32-25 Called for Final Reading by Council

Expedited Bill 32-25, the HERO Act on survivor benefits for employees who die in the line of duty, is called for final Council reading.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committees Discuss Invasive Plants Bill, Traffic Cameras

The TE and PS committees met Dec. 8 on Bill 26-25 on invasive plants, traffic enforcement cameras, and Safe Streets Act implementation.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Meetings & Hearings

Council Enters Winter Recess, Returns January 12

The County Council is on winter recess and will resume full Council and committee meetings on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Public Safety

County Winter Storm Information Portal Available for Residents

Montgomery County's winter storm portal covers road maintenance, storm preparedness, RideOn delays, and program cancellations.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Yard Hosts First Yuletide Holiday Market Dec. 13

The Clarksburg Yard hosts its inaugural Yuletide at the Yard on Dec. 13, 10AM–2PM, with local vendors, treats, and family activities.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Parks & Recreation

Garden of Lights Opens at Brookside Gardens Through January

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton hosts its annual Garden of Lights outdoor display through early January 2026.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Finance

Council Committee Updated on County Economic Development Grants

ECON Committee received a briefing on grants to businesses via the Economic Development Fund, J.O.B.S. Initiative, and Small Business Support Services.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Other

Shebra Evans Appointed At-Large Councilmember Through Dec. 2026

Council voted to appoint former Board of Education member Shebra Evans to fill the seat vacated by Gabe Albornoz on Dec. 1.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Final vote approves a 3-mile corridor plan covering traffic safety, housing, transit, and economic development from East Indian Spring Drive to Wheaton.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Meetings & Hearings

Fani-González Introduces 'Trust Act' to Shield Immigrants

Emergency legislation would bar county from discriminatory practices against immigrants and limit county resources in immigration enforcement.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Environment

Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee is accepting applications with a deadline of January 9, 2026.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing Jan. 13 on Viva White Oak Development District

A public hearing on creating the Viva White Oak Development District and a zoning text amendment is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026, at 1:30PM.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 31-25 on Landlord Eviction Notice Requirements Called for Final Reading

Expedited Bill 31-25, requiring landlords to provide notice before evictions, has been called for a final Council vote.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
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