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Public Safety

4th District Police Station Relocation to Wheaton Seeks $994K

A $994,000 supplemental appropriation would fund the move of 4th District police staff to the Wheaton Office Building; committee worksession set for June 8.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

Council to Vote on $481K for Jail Ligature-Resistant Shelving

A $481,000 supplemental appropriation would fund replacement of 512 shelves at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with safer ligature-resistant units.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Education

MCPS Seeks $8.5M to Cover Winter Storm Overruns

Council expected to vote May 12 on an $8.5 million supplemental appropriation for MCPS to offset costs from the 2026 winter weather event.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Environment

Council Eyes $500K to Expand HEECAP Home Energy Grants

A $500,000 state grant would expand DEP's HEECAP program, funding energy and climate upgrades for low- and moderate-income homes.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

$500K Grant to Bolster Nonprofit Security Against Hate Crimes

Council expected to vote May 12 on a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to combat hate crimes.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Housing & Real Estate

Two-Year Data Center Building Permit Moratorium Introduced

Expedited Bill 24-26 would ban new data center building permits in Montgomery County for two years from the bill's effective date.

Jawando· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

Bill Introduced to Align Ghost Guns Law With State Ruling

Expedited Bill 23-26 would update County ghost guns and firearms-in-public-assembly rules following a Maryland Supreme Court ruling.

Luedtke· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Finance

Council to Hold Public Hearing on Income Tax Rate Hike

County Executive proposes raising income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% starting in tax year 2027; Council hearing set for May 12.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Housing & Real Estate

YAA's $8M Rockville Arts Hub Campaign Passes $5M

Young Artists of America has raised over $5M toward an $8M goal for a new rehearsal facility and Collaborative Performing Arts Hub in Rockville.

Friedson· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Friedson Recognized with “Visionary Award” by Young Artists of America on Strath…”
May 11
Parks & Recreation

Friedson Receives YAA Visionary Award at Strathmore

Young Artists of America honored Councilmember Friedson on May 2 for supporting YAA's plan for a permanent Rockville arts hub.

Friedson· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Friedson Recognized with “Visionary Award” by Young Artists of America on Strath…”
May 11
Transportation

Ride On Routes 38, 40 Get Temporary Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro

Bus shelter replacement work forces Ride On Routes 38 and 40 to temporary bays at Wheaton Metro starting May 11.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Wheaton Metro Station Begin Monday, May 11”
May 11
Education

Noyes Library Closes May 21, Reopening Expected Fall 2027

The Noyes Library for Young Children will shut at 5 p.m. on May 21, 2026, and is expected to remain closed 14–16 months during renovation.

MCPL· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmember Kate Stewart, Kens…”
May 11
Education

Noyes Library for Young Children Breaks Ground on Renovation

Officials celebrated the start of renovations to the historic 1893 Kensington library, which will add accessibility upgrades and expanded space.

Stewart· May 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmember Kate Stewart, Kens…”
May 11
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 in Montgomery County

MCDOT sponsors 8 pit stops countywide on May 15; first 18,000 registered riders get a free t-shirt and bike raffle entry.

MCDOT· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Registration Now Open for ‘Bike to Work Day’ on Friday, May 15”
May 11
Environment

Reforest Montgomery Water Alerts Available for Summer Tree Care

Reforest Montgomery offers weekly email water alerts during high heat or low rainfall periods to help residents care for young trees.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Environment

Public Review Open for Updated Forest Conservation Technical Manual

Montgomery Planning is seeking public feedback on the first comprehensive update to the Forest Conservation Technical Manual in over 30 years.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Environment

Reforest Montgomery Wins National APA Merit Award

Montgomery Planning's Reforest Montgomery program received a Merit Award at the APA's Excellence in Sustainability Annual Awards on April 27.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Meetings & Hearings

Council Grants Advisory Workgroup Completes Final Report

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 to Launch End of May

Stage 2 of FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants expected to open end of May 2026 for nonprofits that passed Stage 1.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Finance

FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Renewals Expected Late May

OGM expects to launch FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Grant renewal cycles in late May 2026, pending Council budget approval.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
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