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Transportation

Ride On Stop at New Hampshire & Merwood Closes Four Months

Bus stop #29022 on Ride On Route 16 closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC utility construction; two alternate stops available.

MCDOT· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr to Close March 16 for Fou…”
Mar 16
Transportation

Ride On Stop at New Hampshire & Merwood to Close Four Months

Bus stop #29022 on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC construction work.

MCDOT· Mar 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr to Close March 16 for Fou…”
Mar 15
Transportation

Ride On Stop on Wayne Ave Closes March 24 for Two Weeks

Bus stop #27061 on Wayne Ave between Fenton and Cedar streets closes March 24 for ~2 weeks due to sidewalk construction.

MCDOT· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on Wayne Avenue to Close March 24 for Two Weeks Due To Sidewalk…”
Mar 14
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Invests $597K in BioHub, Boosts WorkSource

The FY27 budget includes $597K for BioHub Maryland life sciences training, a 7.8% increase for WorkSource Montgomery, and a new Upcounty American Job Center.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Public Safety

FY27 Budget Boosts Public Safety, Adds Police Drones

The FY27 budget funds ~1,400 fire/rescue and ~1,850 police positions, expands the drone first-responder program, and replaces reduced federal emergency funding.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Transportation

FY27 Budget Expands Ride On, Adds Burtonsville Flash Service

The FY27 budget continues Zero Fare Ride On, expands Burtonsville Flash to all-day service, and extends Flex Service to Poolesville and Damascus.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Environment

FY27 Budget Funds $19.4M Green Bank, Incinerator Shutdown

Elrich's FY27 budget allocates $19.4M to the Montgomery County Green Bank and plans to shut down the county incinerator in favor of long-haul refuse shipping.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Expands Health and Human Services Programs

The FY27 budget boosts health services funding, including 8 mobile crisis teams, $12M+ in food assistance, and $68M+ for homelessness prevention.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Includes $152.7M for Affordable Housing

The FY27 recommended budget dedicates $152.7M to affordable housing preservation, production, and rental assistance across multiple programs.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Education

FY27 Budget Fully Funds MCPS at $3.8 Billion

Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8B in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9M increase over FY26, fully meeting the Board of Education's request.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Finance

Elrich Proposes FY27 Budget With Tax Increases

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 recommended operating budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and a 0.1% income tax increase.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Local Economy

Workforce Development Board Has Open Vacancy

Montgomery County accepting applications for the Workforce Development Board through April 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 13, 2026”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Commission Seeks New Members

Montgomery County accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through April 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 13, 2026”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on Operating Budget April 7–9

Residents can testify in person or virtually on the Montgomery County Operating Budget at hearings April 7, 8, and 9.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”
Mar 13
Finance

County Executive Proposes 6.3% Property Tax Hike, Income Tax Increase

The County Executive's recommended FY2027 budget includes a 6.3% property tax increase and a retroactive local income tax hike.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Two FIC Parent Educators Departing March 19

Nikkea Anderson and Keena Gentry, both Parent Educators at the Montgomery County Family Involvement Center, leave March 19.

MCFIC· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Staff Updates/ Actualizaciones”
Mar 13
Finance

Glass Skeptical of Elrich's FY2027 Tax Increase Proposals

Councilmember Glass criticized the County Executive's proposed 6.1% property tax hike and 3.3% income tax rate in the FY2027 budget.

Glass· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Statement from Councilmember Evan Glass on the County Executive’s Proposed Budge…”
Mar 13
Finance

Friedson Opposes FY27 Property, Income Tax Hikes

Councilmember Friedson says he will not support County Executive Elrich's proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase or local income tax hike in FY27 budget.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on Proposed FY27 Tax Increases”
Mar 13
Environment

Council President Rejects Unilateral Solid Waste Trucking Plan

Council President Fani-González criticized the County Executive's budget assumption to long-haul trash to an undisclosed community.

Fani-González· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Statement from Council President Fani-González on Montgomery County’s Recommende…”
Mar 13
Finance

County Executive Releases $8B+ FY2027 Operating Budget

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget on March 13, proposing over $8 billion in spending.

Fani-González· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Statement from Council President Fani-González on Montgomery County’s Recommende…”
Mar 13
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