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Environment

Potomac Interceptor Update Ahead of Community Meeting

County Executive Elrich to preview Potomac Interceptor developments before an upcoming community meeting next week.

PIO· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 13
Finance

Elrich Reacts to Council Budget Straw Vote

County Executive Elrich set to give his reaction to the County Council's straw vote on the next county budget at May 13 briefing.

PIO· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 13
Public Safety

County Reports Reduced Crime Rates Countywide

County Executive Elrich and Assistant Police Chief Darren Francke to discuss declining crime rates during National Police Week.

PIO· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 13
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Briefing: Crime Down, Budget Straw Vote Reaction

County Executive Elrich holds virtual media briefing May 13 covering crime rates, budget straw vote, and Potomac Interceptor update.

PIO· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 13
Elections

58 Ballot Drop Boxes Open for June 23 Primary

Montgomery County's 58 mail-in ballot drop boxes are now open countywide through 8 PM on Election Day, June 23, 2026.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS DROP BOXES FOR THE 2026 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMA…”
May 12
Public Services

DPS Residential Permitting Open House Set for May 20 in Rockville

DPS hosts a free open house May 20 at the Isiah Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville for residents to get permitting questions answered.

DPS· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Montgomery County Podcast Episode Covers ‘Permitting 101: Understanding the …”
May 12
Public Services

DPS Drops 'Permitting 101' Podcast Episode for Building Safety Month

Montgomery County DPS released a new podcast episode explaining when permits are required for residential construction and how to apply.

DPS· May 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Montgomery County Podcast Episode Covers ‘Permitting 101: Understanding the …”
May 12
Parks & Recreation

Free MCDOT 'Truck Day' Event Saturday in Rockville

MCDOT hosts free family event May 16, 11am–2pm at Rockville truck depot; climb vehicles, meet crews, vote in snowplow contest.

MCDOT· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Free ‘Truck Day’ Event on Saturday, May 16 in Rockville”
May 12
Other

ABS May 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sale promotion for the entire month of May 2026.

ABS· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
May 12
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Cheltenham Drive Bikeway, Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 10 at 6:30 p.m. on proposed bicycle lanes along Norfolk Ave and Cheltenham Dr in Bethesda.

MCDOT· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
May 12
Education

MCPL Summer Reading Challenge Kicks Off June 13

Montgomery County Public Libraries launches its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on June 13 with a countywide goal of 100,000 reading hours.

MCPL· May 12, 2026· 4 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Kick Off Annual Summer Reading Challenge o…”
May 12
Finance

Council Reviews New Three-Tier Progressive County Income Tax

Proposed FY27 progressive income tax rates range from 2.70% on income up to $50K to 3.3% on income above $150K, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Finance

Council Proposes Steeper FY27 Solid Waste Service Charge Hikes

Council's recommended FY27 solid waste increases exceed the County Executive's proposal, with single-family rates rising $15.62 vs. proposed $9.11.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Environment

Council to Introduce Residential Waste Estimate Regulation May 13

Council will introduce Executive Regulation 2-26, setting per-household solid waste generation estimates used to calculate FY27 system benefit charges.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Environment

FY27 Water Quality Charge Set at $157.50 Per ERU

Council to take straw vote May 13 on a 7.1% increase to the Water Quality Protection Charge, raising the ERU rate to $157.50.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Transportation

New Bus Lane Fine, EV Charging Fee Proposed in FY27 Transportation Resolution

FY27 transportation resolution adds $75 bus lane fine, per-kWh EV charging fee, $60 bikeway parking fine, and eliminates TMD fees.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Finance

Council Eyes 9-1-1 Fee Hike From $1.47 to $1.93

A proposed increase to the monthly County 9-1-1 fee would generate an estimated $9.07M more in FY27.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Finance

Council to Vote on FY27 CUPF Fee Increase May 13

Council reviews resolution to raise Community Use of Public Facilities fees 7.5% for MCPS sites and Silver Spring Civic Building.

MCCouncil· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 202…”
May 12
Education

Jawando Opposes Deep MCPS Cuts Amid $189M Deficit

Councilmember Jawando vows to block budget cuts that would eliminate teachers, social workers, and counselors from MCPS.

Jawando· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Statement from Councilmember Will Jawando on the Devastating Cost of MCPS Fundin…”
May 12
Education

'Paint the Plow' Middle School Snowplow Contest Voting Opens May 16

14 Montgomery County middle schools compete to name and decorate a snowplow; public voting takes place at Truck Day on May 16.

MCDOT· May 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Free ‘Truck Day’ Event on Saturday, May 16 in Rockville ”
May 12
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