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Meetings & Hearings

Airpark Community Advisory Committee Holds Town Hall

Neighbors and pilots discussed 'Fly Friendly' guideline updates and facility modernization at last week's Airpark Community Advisory Committee Town Hall.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Environment

Online 'Ask an EV Owner' Session Hosted April 1

EV Owners of Greater Washington, D.C., host a virtual Q&A for prospective and new EV buyers on April 1, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Online Stormwater Rain Garden Webinar Scheduled for April 30

DEP hosts a free online webinar April 30, 7–9 p.m., on evaluating stormwater solutions and planning RainScapes for home landscapes.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Spanish-Language Stormwater Landscape Workshop at Brookside Gardens April 11

DEP hosts a Spanish-language workshop on rain gardens and native plants at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, April 11, 10 a.m.–noon.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Mending Labs and Clothing Swaps at Rockville and Germantown Libraries

DEP-sponsored mending and clothing swap events at Rockville Library April 9 and Germantown Library April 18.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Earth Month Big Spring Cleanup Slated for Silver Spring April 11

Community cleanup runs 9–11 a.m. April 11 at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring; students can earn SSL hours.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Gas-to-Electric Leaf Blower Trade-In Set for April 11 in Rockville

Rockville residents with a working gas leaf blower can trade it for an electric model April 11; registration required, businesses excluded.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

DEP Holds Two-Day Energy Summit in Silver Spring

Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29 at Silver Spring Civic Building; covers green building, efficiency, and renewable energy.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

DEP Hosts 11th Annual GreenFest in Germantown April 26

GreenFest returns April 26 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown with battery collection, art projects, and exhibits.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens Spring Class and Camp Registration

Registration is open for Montgomery County Recreation's spring classes and camps, covering youth sports, arts, and adult fitness.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Public Services

Free VITA Tax Preparation Available for Eligible County Residents

Montgomery County's VITA program offers free tax preparation by appointment for eligible residents at multiple locations.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Other

Two Vacancies Open on Bethesda Urban Partnership Board

Montgomery County seeks applicants for two Bethesda Urban Partnership Board seats; application deadline is April 22, 2026.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Environment

DC Water Completes Potomac Interceptor Emergency Repairs

DC Water finished emergency repairs on the Potomac Interceptor as of March 14; long-term rehabilitation and drone inspections are now underway.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 5 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Environment

Council Passes Bill 2-26 Expanding Green Bank Climate Mission

Bill 2-26 allows the Montgomery County Green Bank to use fuel-energy tax revenue for a broader range of climate resilience and adaptation projects.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Montgomery County Joins COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

The County Council unanimously approved a resolution making Montgomery County the first jurisdiction to join the COG Local Food Procurement Challenge.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes 'Accelerate MoCo' Biohealth and Housing Zoning Bills

Two zoning text amendments unanimously passed to speed life sciences development and affordable housing approvals, cutting review timelines by 75% or more.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Finance

Council to Hold FY27 Budget Public Hearings April 7–9

Residents can testify in person or submit feedback on the County Executive's recommended FY27 Operating Budget at three days of public hearings.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Service Consolidation Hub Contracts Move to Community Action Agency

As part of DHHS realignment, service consolidation hub contracts are now monitored by the Community Action Agency under new coordinator Suja Ali-McGuire.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Finance

County Executive Releases FY2027 Budget with 2.5% Contract Adjustment

The FY2027 operating budget proposes a 2.5% inflationary adjustment for Community Action Agency-monitored contracts; Council to finalize in mid-May.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Environment

GreenFest 2026 Scheduled for April 25 in Germantown

Montgomery County GreenFest returns April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, themed around the county's 250th anniversary.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
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