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Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Starts April 1

Free family law classes on separation and divorce in Maryland run the first Wednesday of each month through June 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Public Safety

'Look Before You Book' Campaign Targets Illegal Massage Businesses

Montgomery County launched a public awareness campaign to help residents identify licensed massage establishments and avoid illegal operations.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Other

County Honors 2026 Women Making History Award Recipients

The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are recognizing 2026 Women Making History Award honorees throughout March.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Deadline March 31

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative work through March 31 for the annual Girl Power Contest.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Other

Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board through April 24, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Legal Services for Homeless Criminal Diversion Program

DHHS issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1193949) for legal services supporting the Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program; bids due April 10.

Office of Procurement· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Legal Services for Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

Free Tax Assistance Available at County Libraries Through Tax Day

Montgomery County volunteers offer free tax filing help at public libraries and via VITA through the April 15 tax deadline.

Evans· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “March Recap”
Mar 27
Meetings & Hearings

Evans Hosts Wheaton/Glenmont Listening Session April 13

Councilmember Evans holds a listening session for Wheaton and Glenmont residents at the Wheaton Library on April 13, 6:30–8:00 pm.

Evans· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “March Recap”
Mar 27
Finance

Council Holds FY27 Budget Public Hearings April 7–9

The County Council will hold five public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering proposed tax and fee increases.

Evans· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “March Recap”
Mar 27
Housing & Real Estate

268-Unit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground Near North Bethesda Metro

NoBE II, a 100% affordable 268-unit rental complex near North Bethesda Metro, broke ground March 27 with $38M in County financing.

PIO· Mar 27, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Housin…”
Mar 27
Environment

Shady Grove Facility to Cap C&D Material Loads Starting October 2026

Montgomery County DEP will restrict construction and demolition material acceptance at Shady Grove Transfer Station beginning October 2026.

DEP· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery anuncia nuevos límites para la recepción de materiales …”
Mar 27
Parks & Recreation

Acoustics and Ales Events Scheduled in Germantown and Long Branch

Following a Northwood Park installment, Montgomery Parks' Acoustics and Ales series has upcoming dates in Germantown and Long Branch.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Parks & Recreation

New Skate Park Opens at Ovid Hazen Wells Park in Clarksburg

Montgomery Parks opened its fourth skate park — and first upcounty location — at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Local Economy

$3M State Grant Expands Long Branch Facade Program

Maryland awarded $3 million to expand Montgomery County's facade improvement program for small businesses along the Purple Line corridor.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Meetings & Hearings

ICE Out Act Heads to Economic Development Committee April 10

Glass's bill banning private immigration detention facilities in Montgomery County advances to committee after a public hearing this week.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Finance

Glass Opens FY27 Budget Survey for Resident Input

Councilmember Glass launched a survey seeking resident budget priorities amid a proposed 6.1% property tax and 3.3% income tax increase.

Glass· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 27, 2026”
Mar 27
Finance

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset

Council takes public testimony April 14 on a resolution to approve the FY27 Property Tax Credit for Income Tax Offset.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Environment

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Water Quality Protection Charge

Council holds public hearing April 14 on a resolution setting the FY27 Water Quality Protection Charge.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Environment

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Solid Waste Service Charges

Council takes testimony April 14 on a resolution setting FY27 solid waste service charges for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Public Safety

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 9-1-1 Fee Rate Proposal

Council holds public hearing April 14 on a resolution setting the FY27 9-1-1 fee rate for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
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