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Parks & Recreation

Kemp Mill Pedestrian Bridge and Odessa Shannon Path Now Open

Two new ADA-accessible pathways linking Kemp Mill neighborhoods to Wheaton Regional Park are now open to the public.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Housing & Real Estate

Forest Glen Residences Opens with 189 Affordable Units

Montgomery Housing Partnership's Forest Glen Residences replaced 72 outdated units with 189 affordable units near Forest Glen Metro.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on Mega Gas Station Zoning Amendment

Council is voting on a ZTA relaxing mega gas station standards, with Fani-González sponsoring an amendment on 500-ft buffer measurement.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Meetings & Hearings

Alkaline Hydrolysis Zoning Amendment Heads to Committee

ZTA 25-09, which would permit alkaline hydrolysis as an alternative death-care option, goes to PHP Committee on Sept. 15.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Local Economy

Bill 22-25 Would Require Hotel Labor Peace Agreements

Council's full vote on Bill 22-25, requiring labor peace agreements at hotels with county financial interest, is tentatively set for Sept. 16.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Transportation

Veirs Mill Road BRT Safety Upgrades Detailed

MCDOT outlined safety improvements at Newport Mill intersection as part of the Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit project.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Meetings & Hearings

University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan Public Hearings Set

Council holds evening public hearings on the University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan on Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Other

County Boards Seek Applicants; Deadlines as Early as Aug. 6

Four county boards and committees are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Aug. 6 to open-until-filled.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Meetings & Hearings

County Council Enters August Recess, Returns September 8

The Montgomery County Council begins its August recess on Aug. 4 and will not hold committee or council meetings until Sept. 8.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Health & Human Services

County Issues Extreme Heat Safety Guidance; Alert Montgomery Available

Montgomery County urges residents to sign up for Alert Montgomery and take precautions during extreme heat days this summer.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Public Safety

National Night Out in Germantown Set for Aug. 5 at Montgomery College

National Night Out 2025 in Germantown is Aug. 5, 5–8PM at Montgomery College Germantown Campus, featuring MCPD and MCFRS.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Local Economy

Upcounty Taste Tour Passport Contest Runs Through Aug. 30

GGCC's Summer 2025 Upcounty Taste Tour lets diners earn prize entries by visiting member restaurants through August 30.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

District 2 Outdoor Pools Open in Germantown and Poolesville

Two District 2 community pools are open for summer 2025 in Germantown (18905 Kingsview Rd) and Poolesville (20151 Fisher Ave).

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Riverworks Arts Center Hosts Jam Session Aug. 1, Concert Aug. 16

Riverworks Arts Center hosts a Friday Night Jam Session at Locals on Aug. 1 and a Mindy Miller outdoor concert on Aug. 16.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Runs Aug. 8–16 in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs Aug. 8–16 at 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg; parking is $20, no Lakeforest shuttles.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Scrap Happy Thrift Store Open Aug. 2; Artisans Market Aug. 9

BlackRock Center hosts its pay-what-you-can Scrap Happy art supply thrift store Aug. 2 and an Artisans Market Aug. 9.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Outdoor 'Lilo & Stitch' Movie Night Aug. 1

BlackRock Center for the Arts screens 'Lilo & Stitch' outdoors on August 1 from 6:30–11:30PM in Germantown.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Yard Hosts Back-to-School Movie Night Aug. 22

The Clarksburg Yard screens 'How to Train Your Dragon' outdoors on Friday, August 22 at 8PM.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Farmers Market Opens Thursdays Through November

New Clarksburg Farmers Market runs every Thursday 4–8PM at The Clarksburg Yard, 22820 Frederick Road, through Nov. 6.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Transportation

MCDOT Plans Safety Upgrades at Veirs Mill Road–Newport Mill Intersection

MCDOT will add a crosswalk, sidewalk, and LED lighting at the Newport Mill intersection as part of the Veirs Mill Road BRT project.

MCDOT· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
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