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Finance

Council Reviews $70M MCDOT General Fund Budget

Council reviews MCDOT's $70M FY27 General Fund budget, a 4.1% increase, with four items totaling $596K on reconciliation list.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $52.3M Housing Initiative Fund Budget

Council reviews the Housing Initiative Fund's FY27 budget of $52.3M, a 12.6% decrease from FY26 with no new enhancements.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $77.7M DHCA Budget May 6

Council reviews DHCA's FY27 budget of $77.7M, a 7.1% decrease from FY26, with four items on reconciliation list.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Education

Noyes Library for Young Children Closes May 21 for Renovations

The Kensington children's library closes May 21 for a 14-16 month renovation; reopening expected fall 2027.

MCPL· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Temporarily Close Noyes Library for Young …”
May 5
Parks & Recreation

Clothing Swap and Mending Lab at Long Branch Library May 17

Residents can swap clothing and learn garment repair techniques at Long Branch Library in Silver Spring on May 17.

Montgomery County· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”
May 5
Parks & Recreation

Toy & Game Swap, Fix-It Clinic Set for May 9

Residents can swap gently used toys and get broken items repaired by volunteers at Flora Singer Elementary on May 9.

Montgomery County· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”
May 5
Environment

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open County-Wide

Residents can drop food scraps at five farmers market locations across Montgomery County on weekends.

Montgomery County· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”
May 5
Housing & Real Estate

Glass Introduces Bill for Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

Councilmember Evan Glass held a press conference May 5 to introduce legislation halting new data center permit applications in Montgomery County for six months.

Glass· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “TODAY: Councilmember Evan Glass to Host Press Conference on Legislation Pausing …”
May 5
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing May 12 at 6:30 p.m. on a 1,400-ft shared-use path along Norwood Road in Olney.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Norwood Road Shared-Use Path Project in Olney to b…”
May 5
Parks & Recreation

County Celebrates Bike and Roll to School Day at Poolesville Elementary

MCDOT, MCFRS, and MCPS partner for annual Bike and Roll to School Day event May 6 at Poolesville Elementary, 8–9 a.m.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Celebrate ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ on Wednesday, May 6…”
May 5
Education

Free Computer Classes Open for Spring 2026 Applications

Gilchrist Center offering free computer classes in East County, Gaithersburg, Wheaton, and online via Zoom for Spring 2026.

Gilchrist Center· May 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Apply for Free Computer Classes now! Limited Space Available”
May 4
Elections

Elections Board Recruits Grades 6-12 for Future Vote Program

Montgomery County Board of Elections seeks student volunteers in grades 6-12 for its Future Vote civic participation program; deadline to register is May 26.

Board of Elections· May 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “BOARD OF ELECTIONS LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT PROGRAM OF STUDENTS GRADES 6-12 FOR ITS …”
May 4
Parks & Recreation

County Celebrates Bike and Roll to School Day at Poolesville Elementary

MCDOT, MCPD, and MCFRS join students May 6 for group bike ride and celebration at Poolesville Elementary School.

MCDOT· May 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Celebrate ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ on Wednesday, May 6…”
May 4
Parks & Recreation

Head Start 'Party in the Park' Set for June 6 in Montgomery County

Head Start and community partners host a Father's Day-themed park event June 6 with music, health screenings, and Pre-K/Head Start registration.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Basics Coordinator to Visit Three FIC Sites in May

Basics Insight Program coordinator Angelica Desoto will lead play and art activities at Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring FIC sites in May.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Education

Virtual Early Childhood Workshop Set for June 24

Family Learning Series session 'Ready Set Grow! Preparing Your Child for New Learning Environments' is June 24 at 3:30 p.m.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Free virtual session 'Positive Co-Parenting: Working Together for Children's Success' runs May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Virtual Workshop on Picky Eaters Set for May 6

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual Family Learning Series session on picky eating Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Open May 4–28 for Early Childhood Families

FIC sites in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring run Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., closing May 25 for the holiday.

MCFIC· May 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: May Learning Link/ Enlace de Aprendizaje de Mayo”
May 3
Other

Revenue Authority Board Vacancy Open Through May 29

Montgomery County seeks applicants for a vacancy on the Revenue Authority; deadline to apply is May 29, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 1, 2026”
May 1
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