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Visit Montgomery Seeks Input on Rural Tourism Strategy

Visit Montgomery is collecting community input via a Rural Montgomery Community Survey to shape tourism strategy for the county's rural areas.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Six-Week Online Diabetes Management Workshop

DHHS hosts a free six-week online diabetes self-management workshop on Wednesdays, 4–6:30PM; registration is open.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 21

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration opens for county residents at 6:30AM on Jan. 21; non-residents may register starting Jan. 23.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings on Animal Control, Parking Permits Jan. 21

County Council holds public hearings Jan. 21 on animal control impoundment rules and a new parking permit for specialized service providers.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Environment

TE Committee Takes Up Building Energy Performance Standards Jan. 30

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Jan. 30 to discuss Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews FY25 Budget for Tourism, Workforce, Permits

The Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 27 and Jan. 30 for FY25 budget follow-ups on Visit Montgomery, WorkSource, and other agencies.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Housing & Real Estate

County Rent Stabilization Caps Increases at 6% Through June 2025

Montgomery County's rent stabilization regulations, effective July 23, 2024–June 30, 2025, cap rent increases at 6% annually.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Hearing on Former COMSAT Building Jan. 22

Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing Jan. 22 on eligibility of the former COMSAT Laboratories building for historic designation.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Emerging Ideas Meeting Jan. 16

Montgomery Planning holds a virtual Emerging Ideas community meeting on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on Jan. 16, 6:30–8:30PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Annual MLK 'SAY IT LOUD' Event Jan. 18

BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown holds its annual MLK event 'SAY IT LOUD' on Jan. 18 with films, live performances, and a record fair.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair in Bethesda Jan. 20

Montgomery County Volunteer Center hosts MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair Jan. 20, 1–3PM at Bethesda North Marriott.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

MLK Day 'Fill A Truck' Toiletry Drive at Strathmore

Interfaith Works, the Office of Human Rights, and the Volunteer Center collect toiletries for homeless shelters at Strathmore on Jan. 19, 3:30–5PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Free MLK Day Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 19

Montgomery County hosts free Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration at Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

ECON and PHP Committees Schedule January Worksessions

The Economic Development and Planning, Housing & Parks committees hold budget follow-ups and a zoning worksession Jan. 27 and Jan. 30.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board Establishes 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board of Directors achieved nonprofit 501(c)(3) status in 2024, advancing arts and economic development in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Sports Tourism Task Force Launches Feasibility Study for New Facility

Montgomery County's Sport Tourism Task Force, formed in July 2024, is conducting a feasibility and market demand study for a new multi-use sports facility.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Restaurant Owners Town Hall Scheduled for February 24 in Wheaton

A Feb. 24 town hall at M-NCPPC HQ in Wheaton will guide restaurant owners through Maryland food facility regulations and county permitting.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Public Services

WSSC Urges Essential Water Use Only Amid Surge in Main Breaks

WSSC is asking all customers to limit water use to essential tasks after cold temperatures caused widespread leaks and pressure drops.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Environment

BYOB Bill Would Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags, Raise Paper Fee

A public hearing on Bill 24-24 banning single-use plastic carryout bags and doubling the paper bag fee to 10 cents is set for Jan. 14.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Meetings & Hearings

U Visa Act Hearing Set to Remove 10-Year Police Assistance Limit

A public hearing on the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act is scheduled Jan. 14, targeting removal of a 10-year U visa limitation.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
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