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Health & Human Services

Free Student Vaccination Clinics Offered During Spring Break

Montgomery County will offer free MCPS student vaccination clinics March 30–April 6 to help meet school immunization requirements.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Seeks Resident Feedback on Park Restrooms

Montgomery Parks is collecting responses to a countywide restroom survey through April 19, 2026.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

CaringMatters Opens Registration for Free Grief Support Programs

CaringMatters is accepting registrations for no-cost grief and loss support programs for children and families in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Public Safety

Montgomery County Crime Fell 9% in 2025, Report Shows

The 2025 Crime & Safety Report shows a 9% overall decline in crime, with notable drops in motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Environment

Council Passes Green Bank Climate Resiliency Legislation

New legislation expands the Montgomery County Green Bank's mandate to fund stormwater, flood protection, backup power, and tree canopy projects.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Finance

Luedtke Opposes FY2027 Budget Tax and Fee Increases

Councilmember Luedtke raises concerns about the County Executive's FY2027 budget proposal, which includes property tax, income tax, and fee hikes.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Other

Sayles Named to 2026 Maryland's Top 100 Women

The Daily Record named Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles to its 2026 Maryland's Top 100 Women list, her second such honor.

Sayles· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Sayles Named to 2026 Maryland’s Top 100 Women List”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually April 8

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board meets via Microsoft Teams at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Permitting Advisory Committee Meeting Set for March 19

The Montgomery County Permitting Services Advisory Committee meets Thursday, March 19, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Public Services

DPS Plans May Events for Building Safety Month 2026

DPS will host local events in May for Building Safety Month, including a residential deck inspection program and a permitting Q&A forum.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

County Expands Design for Life Accessibility Tax Credit Program

New accessible home features — lever handles, chair-height toilets, updated outlet placement — now qualify for a Montgomery County property tax credit.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Annual Stakeholders Forum Highlights Permitting Improvements

DPS held its annual Stakeholders Forum on March 3 in Wheaton, showcasing a new permitting system, dashboards, GIS tools, and a drone program.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Owners of rental buildings with 3+ units must submit an emergency safety plan as part of the Fire Code Compliance permit process.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Review for Mixed-Income Housing

ZTA 26-04 lowers qualifications for expedited housing review and adds 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects to eligible applications.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Local Economy

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 to Streamline Biohealth Campus Approvals

ZTA 26-03 lowers eligibility thresholds for the Biohealth Priority Campus framework and enables expedited review, including for adaptive office reuse.

Friedson· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Friedson’s Accelerate…”
Mar 17
Other

MCTV Launches Spanish-Language Podcast 'Atletas Sin Barreras'

MCTV debuts 'Atletas sin barreras,' a Spanish-language podcast hosted by Special Olympics Maryland athlete David Godoy.

MCTV· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Education

MCPS Board Members Mark Women's History Month

Board of Education members Laura Stewart and Natalie Zimmerman highlight Women's History Month celebrations for MCPS.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Parks & Recreation

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K Coming to Bohrer Park April 11

The first-ever Superintendent's Shuffle community run at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to raise funds to eliminate MCPS student meal debt.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Finance

Elrich Releases FY27 County Operating Budget Proposal

County Executive Marc Elrich's FY27 recommended operating budget was released March 13, covering education, housing, safety, and more.

Montgomery County· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Other

ABS March 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sale promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 17
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