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Meetings & Hearings

Council Introduces Climate Assessment Bill, Advances Three Others

The County Council introduced Bill 34-25 on climate assessments and called three bills for final reading, including child care and bikeway parking measures.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Transportation

TE Committee Votes 3-0 to Advance Transportation Demand Management Repeal

The Transportation and Environment Committee voted 3-0 on Bill 24-25, repealing Transportation Demand Management rules; full Council vote pending.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Discusses Agritourism; Next Meeting December 4

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.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Parks & Recreation

Nepal Education and Cultural Center Marks 25th Anniversary in Germantown

The Nepal Education and Cultural Center celebrated its 25th anniversary, recognized as a cornerstone of the Nepali-American community in Montgomery County.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Health & Human Services

Waters Landing ES Holds Friendsgiving Dinner for Families Facing Hardship

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.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Local Economy

Council Proclaims Small Business Saturday, Honors Two Local Firms

Montgomery County Council issued its annual Small Business Saturday proclamation, with Kefa Cafe and The Branded Company accepting honors.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee to Review Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study Nov. 17

The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee holds a worksession on the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study on Monday, Nov. 17.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Transportation

Four Corners to Get Wider Sidewalk, Tree Buffer Under Corridor Plan

PHP Committee adopted a recommendation to widen Four Corners sidewalks using an existing travel lane, prioritizing pedestrian safety near Blair and Northwood High Schools.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Fani-González, Friedson Propose Workforce Housing Overlay for Corridor

Councilmembers Fani-González and Friedson propose workforce housing amendments to the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and ZTA 25-12.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Committee Cuts Corridor Rezoning from 520 to 170 Residential Properties

PHP Committee reduced the number of single-family properties proposed for rezoning along University Boulevard from ~520 to ~170.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Kemp Mill Shopping Center Removed from Corridor Plan Boundaries

PHP Committee voted to remove Kemp Mill Shopping Center from the University Boulevard Corridor Plan at Councilmember Fani-González's request.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Meetings & Hearings

Full Council to Review University Boulevard Corridor Plan Nov. 18

PHP Committee sends amended University Boulevard Corridor Plan to full Council for a worksession on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Environment

MCDOT Annual Leaf Vacuuming Program Begins November 10

Montgomery County DOT's annual leaf vacuuming program starts Nov. 10, with two collections scheduled per district through December.

MCDOT· Nov 5, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

Free Paper Shredding Event Nov. 15 at Montgomery College Rockville

Montgomery County hosts a free community paper shredding and recycling event Nov. 15, 10AM–2PM, at Montgomery College Rockville, Lot 13.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

County Plastic Bag Ban, Paper Bag Tax Hike Take Effect Jan. 1

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.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Other

Seven County Boards Seek Applicants Through November–December

Seven Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 2025.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings Scheduled on Zoning, Retirement, Police Bills

Upcoming County Council public hearings cover ZTA 25-13, the HERO Act retirement survivor benefits bill, and a police community policing report bill.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

Council Acts on Zoning, Climate, Child Care, Bikeways Bills

The County Council took recent action on six bills covering telecom zoning, climate assessments, child care coordination, and bikeway parking.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Takes Up Leaf Blower Noise Bill, Transit Update

The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed Expedited Bill 30-25 on leaf removal equipment noise enforcement and received a transit update Nov. 3.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review Economic Development Corp Outlook Nov. 10

The ECON Committee meets Nov. 10 for an update on Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's activities and 2026 outlook.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
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