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Finance

County to Disburse $1.36M in Small Business Support Grants

ECON committee briefed on County Executive's plan to distribute $1.36M from the Small Business Support Services NDA via grants and events.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Public Safety

National Night Out Set for Aug. 5 at Montgomery College Germantown

MCFRS and MCPD host National Night Out on August 5 from 5–8PM at Montgomery College's Germantown campus.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Local Economy

Workforce Training Webinar Tonight via Zoom, July 23

Councilmember Balcombe hosts a free online session on workforce training and certification programs at 7PM July 23.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Other

Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Applicants, Deadline Aug. 6

UCAB is accepting applications through August 6 for members to advise the County Executive and Council on Upcounty regional priorities.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Environment

Clarksburg Gateway Drive Trash Cleanup Seeks Student Volunteers July 12

Clarksburg Yard hosts a trash pickup along Gateway Center Drive on July 12, open to middle and high school students seeking SSL hours.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

AHCMC Seeks Public Input on New Montgomery County Cultural Plan

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is collecting community feedback on its Cultural Plan via a brief survey through December 2025.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

Chevy Chase Acura Launches Automotive Career Pathways for Latino Youth

Chevy Chase Acura in Bethesda unveiled a new Automotive Career Pathways Program for underserved Latino youth in partnership with Identity, Inc.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service Goes Fare-Free Countywide

Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash buses became fare-free on June 29; Metrobus fares remain $2.25.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Other

Four County Boards Seeking Applicants, Deadlines This Month

Montgomery County seeks applicants for four boards and commissions, with deadlines ranging from July 16 to open-until-filled.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 22 on Invasive Plants, Zoning

Council holds three public hearings July 22 at 1:30PM on invasive plants, alkaline hydrolysis zoning, and native plant landscaping.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 15 on Five Items

Council holds five public hearings July 15 at 1:30PM on zoning, noise, early care, and a $1.99M fire rescue grant.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on 10 Bills and Master Plan

Montgomery County Council held public hearings on 10 bills July 8, covering taxes, forest conservation, labor, transportation, and more.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

TE and PHP Committees Discuss Street Classification, Master Planning

Transportation & Environment and Planning, Housing & Parks committees held joint session July 7 on street classification and master planning.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

ECON Committee Reviews Economic Indicators, Small Business Grants

County Council's ECON committee meets July 10 on Q1 economic indicators and July 14 to review new small-business competitive grant process.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

27-Farm Tour and Harvest Sale Set for July 26–27

Montgomery County's annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale visits 27 farms in the Agricultural Reserve on July 26–27, rain or shine.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

Virtual Session on Workforce Training for Federal Workers

Councilmember Balcombe hosts final 'United in Service and Support' webinar July 23 at 7PM on workforce training and certification.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

June Farmers Markets Running Across District 6

Three farmers markets are scheduled across District 6 in June, including weekly markets in Wheaton and one-time events in Silver Spring.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Education

Info Session on MCPS Alternative Education Program Set for July 10

A July 10 community session at Flower Valley Elementary will cover MCPS' Alternative Education Program for struggling students.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Parks & Recreation

Renovated Valleywood Neighborhood Park Playground Reopens in Aspen Hill

Valleywood Neighborhood Park in Aspen Hill has reopened with new play structures, an accessible swing, artwork, a seesaw, and a spring rider.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

Listening Session on University Boulevard Corridor Plan Planned for July

Fani-González hosts a July 16 community session on the Planning Board's University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan at Odessa Shannon Middle School.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
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