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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
Health & Human Services

Eric's ID Law Adds Butterfly Symbol for Hidden Disabilities

Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.

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

Sayles Appointed to NACo Board of Directors in 2025

Councilmember Sayles joined the NACo Board of Directors and accepted a NACo Achievement Award for Montgomery County's S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council.

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

Free Family Involvement Center Open to Children Birth to 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Early Intervention Transition Webinar Set for January 21

MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Education

Childcare Inclusion Webinar Slated for January 14

Family Support Network hosts a free session on preventing exclusion of young children from childcare and pre-K programs.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
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