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Health & Human Services

Maryland Health Connection Open Enrollment Closes January 15

Maryland's health insurance marketplace open enrollment ends Jan. 15, 2026; in-person and virtual assistance available.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Education

Basics Insight Coordinator Visits Three FIC Sites in January

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto leads play activities at Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville FICs Jan. 6–8.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Opens January Session for Ages 0-5

FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, Jan. 5–29, 2026; all sites closed Jan. 19.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Transportation

36 Ride On Routes Get Schedule, Bay Changes Jan. 11

MCDOT adjusts timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 4
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closing Jan. 12–16

The north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform faces a partial closure Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17–19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Red Line station will close for 3 days in mid-January due to Purple Line construction; shuttles and Ride On buses available.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open Jan. 2 for January

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for Jan. 5–29 sessions on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up on Today!/ Inscríbete el Hoy!”
Jan 2
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station is installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum site in Colesville, in partnership with UMD.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

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

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East begins Jan. 5, with temporary stop closures across two phases through Feb. 6.

MCDOT· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East ”
Jan 2
Education

Child Care Support Services Opens Professional Development Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for CCSS professional development opportunities for early childhood providers.

DHHS· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Three More Housing N.O.W. Bills on July 22

On July 22, the Council passed ZTA 25-03, Bill 2-25, and ZTA 25-02 to accelerate office-to-housing conversions and expand workforce housing.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

County Approved $7.75M Relief Package During 43-Day Federal Shutdown

The Montgomery County Council advanced a $7.75 million Public Service Support Package on Oct. 28 to aid residents and businesses during the federal shutdown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

County's First Farm-to-Table Symposium Held at BlackRock Center

Montgomery County held its inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Nov. 10 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

OLO Report Examines Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

A commissioned OLO report released during April 2025 Minority Health Month documented racial disparities in maternal and infant health in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

Sayles Opposed FY26 Property Tax Increase Proposal

In April 2025, Councilmember Sayles publicly opposed the County Executive's proposed property tax increase during the FY26 budget process.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

County Creates Hiring Preference for Displaced Federal Workers

Bill 10-25E establishes a temporary preferential hiring category in Montgomery County government for workers displaced by federal layoffs.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Housing & Real Estate

County Passes Eviction Notice Requirement Under Bill 31-25E

Bill 31-25E requires landlords to provide advance notice before evictions, offering additional protections for Montgomery County renters.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

HERO Act Expands Benefits for Families of Fallen Public Servants

Bill 32-25E expands survivor and pension benefits for families of Montgomery County public servants killed in the line of duty.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Other

Council Passes Trust Act Barring Immigration Status Inquiries

Bill 35-25E prohibits Montgomery County from inquiring about immigration status or discriminating based on it when providing county services.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
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