The County Council introduced Bill 34-25 on climate assessments and called three bills for final reading, including child care and bikeway parking measures.
The Transportation and Environment Committee voted 3-0 on Bill 24-25, repealing Transportation Demand Management rules; full Council vote pending.
The Economic Development Committee met Nov. 12 with the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture on value-added agriculture; next session is Dec. 4 on economic development grants.
The Nepal Education and Cultural Center celebrated its 25th anniversary, recognized as a cornerstone of the Nepali-American community in Montgomery County.
Waters Landing ES, Journey's Crossing, and Carrabba's hosted a Friendsgiving spaghetti dinner for Germantown families affected by federal furloughs and food assistance cuts.
Montgomery County Council issued its annual Small Business Saturday proclamation, with Kefa Cafe and The Branded Company accepting honors.
The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee holds a worksession on the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study on Monday, Nov. 17.
PHP Committee adopted a recommendation to widen Four Corners sidewalks using an existing travel lane, prioritizing pedestrian safety near Blair and Northwood High Schools.
Councilmembers Fani-González and Friedson propose workforce housing amendments to the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and ZTA 25-12.
PHP Committee reduced the number of single-family properties proposed for rezoning along University Boulevard from ~520 to ~170.
PHP Committee voted to remove Kemp Mill Shopping Center from the University Boulevard Corridor Plan at Councilmember Fani-González's request.
PHP Committee sends amended University Boulevard Corridor Plan to full Council for a worksession on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Montgomery County DOT's annual leaf vacuuming program starts Nov. 10, with two collections scheduled per district through December.
Montgomery County hosts a free community paper shredding and recycling event Nov. 15, 10AM–2PM, at Montgomery College Rockville, Lot 13.
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law bans plastic carryout bags and raises the paper bag tax to 10 cents, effective January 1, 2026.
Seven Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 2025.
Upcoming County Council public hearings cover ZTA 25-13, the HERO Act retirement survivor benefits bill, and a police community policing report bill.
The County Council took recent action on six bills covering telecom zoning, climate assessments, child care coordination, and bikeway parking.
The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed Expedited Bill 30-25 on leaf removal equipment noise enforcement and received a transit update Nov. 3.
The ECON Committee meets Nov. 10 for an update on Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's activities and 2026 outlook.