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Education

Burtonsville Elementary to Be MCPS First Net Zero School

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, its first Net Zero energy school, during FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

County, MCPS Add 163 EVs and Electric Buses to Fleets

The County and MCPS expanded their combined fleets with 36 electric buses, 119 electric/hybrid cars and vans, and more in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Ride On Buses Go Zero-Fare Countywide

Montgomery County implemented a zero-fare policy for all Ride On bus services, eliminating fares for riders.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County has initiated 80 of 84 CAP actions; 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Transportation

Glass Hosts Road Safety Town Hall Jan. 10 in Rockville

Councilmember Glass convenes panel on pedestrian and street safety after 678 crashes, 18 fatalities in 2025.

Glass· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass to Host a Town Hall on Road Safety”
Jan 6
Education

CCSS Child Care Professional Development Classes Open for Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has new professional development classes starting this week, open for registration.

DHHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 6
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station has been installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González released the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Winter 2026 Circle of Security Parent Group

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is hosting a Circle of Security parent group session this winter.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Winter 2026 | MCITP Circle of Security Parent Group”
Jan 5
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's child care facility loan program closes Letters of Intent Jan. 15 and applications Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Jan 5
Transportation

Taxicab Meter Rate Rises to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

Montgomery County taxis will charge $2.50 per mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Session on Inclusion in Childcare, Pre-K

Family Learning Series event covers early childhood inclusion and reducing expulsion from childcare and preschool settings.

MCFSN· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Happy New Year, MCITP Families! Please Join Us on Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 5
Local Economy

Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Scheduled for January 20

Free virtual job expo for adults 50+ on Jan. 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring age-friendly employers and job search workshops.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Local Economy

JCA Career Gateway Offers Job Training for 50+ Workers in January

Five-day virtual job search training for adults 50+ runs Jan. 12–22 via Zoom for $99; next session starts March 2.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Other

Oasis Estate Planning Check-Up Class Set for Jan. 28

Free class on three essential estate planning documents at Oasis in Bethesda and online, January 28, 1–2:15 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Public Safety

Oasis Hosts Emergency Preparedness 101 Session Jan. 22

Free in-person and virtual emergency preparedness class at Oasis in Bethesda on January 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Oasis Caregiver Support Group Begins January 7 in Bethesda

Bi-weekly online caregiver support group runs Jan. 7–Apr. 15, Wednesdays 11 a.m.–noon, facilitated by compassionate professionals.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

SHIP Hosts Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Free Medicare enrollment seminars at Kensington Park Library on Jan. 6 and Gaithersburg Library on Jan. 22, no registration required.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friendly Information Sessions Available County-Wide

Certified volunteer speakers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions to groups throughout Montgomery County.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

ADS Offers Tabling at Community Expos, Events

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services can staff a resource table at community expos or social events upon request.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
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