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Environment

County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect January 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags and charges 10 cents per paper bag starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Health & Human Services

Age-Friendly Community Needs Survey Open Through Dec. 14

Montgomery County's Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment survey for older adults is open through December 14.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Transportation

MCDOT Seeks High School Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors

MCDOT is recruiting high school students as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors; applications due December 5.

MCDOT· Dec 3, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Other

Three County Board Vacancies Close Dec. 5

Applications for the Liquor Board, Montgomery Cares Advisory Board, and Building Energy Performance Improvement Board close December 5.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Jan. 13 on Viva White Oak Development District

A public hearing on creating the Viva White Oak Development District is set for January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Meetings & Hearings

Council Advances HERO Act, Noise, Policing Bills

The County Council held hearings or advanced four bills covering firefighter survivor benefits, noise enforcement, police data, and climate assessments.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Meetings & Hearings

T&E Committee Dec. 8: Invasive Plants Bill, Traffic Cameras

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Dec. 8 on invasive plants legislation, traffic enforcement cameras, and the Safe Streets Act.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Meets Dec. 4 on Economic Development Grants

The Economic Development Committee meets Dec. 4 for a briefing on county economic development grants.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Education

MCPS Eyes Crown High School as Holding Facility

MCPS is considering using Crown High School as a holding school rather than opening it as an independent facility, amid ongoing boundary studies.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Other

Balcombe Elected Council Vice President for 2026

Marilyn Balcombe was unanimously elected Council Vice President and Natali Fani-González elected Council President for 2026 on Dec. 2.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Environment

DEP Urges Residents to 'Leave the Leaves' for Environmental Benefits

The Dept. of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves in place to improve soil health and support pollinators.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Winter Program Registration Now Open

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation's Winter programs opened November 18, 2025.

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

Nine County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants Through December

Nine Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 19 to open until filled.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 link
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 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
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