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Transportation

Four Corners to Get Wider Sidewalk, Tree Buffer Under Corridor Plan

PHP Committee adopted a recommendation to widen Four Corners sidewalks using an existing travel lane, prioritizing pedestrian safety near Blair and Northwood High Schools.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Fani-González, Friedson Propose Workforce Housing Overlay for Corridor

Councilmembers Fani-González and Friedson propose workforce housing amendments to the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and ZTA 25-12.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Committee Cuts Corridor Rezoning from 520 to 170 Residential Properties

PHP Committee reduced the number of single-family properties proposed for rezoning along University Boulevard from ~520 to ~170.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Housing & Real Estate

Kemp Mill Shopping Center Removed from Corridor Plan Boundaries

PHP Committee voted to remove Kemp Mill Shopping Center from the University Boulevard Corridor Plan at Councilmember Fani-González's request.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Meetings & Hearings

Full Council to Review University Boulevard Corridor Plan Nov. 18

PHP Committee sends amended University Boulevard Corridor Plan to full Council for a worksession on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Fani-González· Nov 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “A more balanced University Boulevard Corridor Plan”
Nov 14
Environment

MCDOT Annual Leaf Vacuuming Program Begins November 10

Montgomery County DOT's annual leaf vacuuming program starts Nov. 10, with two collections scheduled per district through December.

MCDOT· Nov 5, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

Free Paper Shredding Event Nov. 15 at Montgomery College Rockville

Montgomery County hosts a free community paper shredding and recycling event Nov. 15, 10AM–2PM, at Montgomery College Rockville, Lot 13.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

County Plastic Bag Ban, Paper Bag Tax Hike Take Effect Jan. 1

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law bans plastic carryout bags and raises the paper bag tax to 10 cents, effective January 1, 2026.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Other

Seven County Boards Seek Applicants Through November–December

Seven Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 2025.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings Scheduled on Zoning, Retirement, Police Bills

Upcoming County Council public hearings cover ZTA 25-13, the HERO Act retirement survivor benefits bill, and a police community policing report bill.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

Council Acts on Zoning, Climate, Child Care, Bikeways Bills

The County Council took recent action on six bills covering telecom zoning, climate assessments, child care coordination, and bikeway parking.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Takes Up Leaf Blower Noise Bill, Transit Update

The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed Expedited Bill 30-25 on leaf removal equipment noise enforcement and received a transit update Nov. 3.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review Economic Development Corp Outlook Nov. 10

The ECON Committee meets Nov. 10 for an update on Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's activities and 2026 outlook.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Meetings & Hearings

County Council Hosts Youth Town Hall Tonight in Rockville

Montgomery County Council holds a Youth Town Hall on Nov. 5 at 7PM at the Council Office Building, with pizza reception at 6:15PM.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Parks & Recreation

475-Acre Royce Hanson Conservation Park Opens in Poolesville

Montgomery County's newest park, the 475-acre Royce Hanson Conservation Park at Broad Run, opened in Poolesville with trails and natural areas.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Career Center Aids Federal Workers

Council members and Gov. Wes Moore visited the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center to discuss relief for furloughed federal workers.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Finance

Council Approves $7.75M Package for Shutdown, SNAP Relief

Montgomery County Council introduced a $7.75M special appropriation to aid residents and nonprofits hit by the federal shutdown and SNAP changes.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Plans Stoneybrook Local Park Renovations, Skate Park

Montgomery Parks is seeking public input on Stoneybrook Local Park renovations, including a new skate park, via a Oct. 28 virtual meeting.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Local Economy

ECON Committee Holds First Worksession on County Retail Market

The County Council's ECON Committee convened the first of several worksessions on Montgomery County's retail economy.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Local Economy

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center with $700K in Funding

Montgomery County launched the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center for laid-off federal workers, backed by $700K.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
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