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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
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
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