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Vendor Connection Summit Scheduled for April 22 in Silver Spring

Montgomery County's Vendor Connection Summit will be held April 22, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Online Procurement Open House Set for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual General Session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Procurement Event Series Co-hosted With MD Black Chamber

Two procurement workshops co-hosted with the MD Black Chamber of Commerce at Rockville Memorial Library on March 19 and 26.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

FY25 MFD Spend Hits Record $274M, LSBRP at 33.7%

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible dollars.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Environment

PHP Committee Reviews $2.9M Agricultural Land Preservation CIP

The PHP Committee reviews a $2.9M CIP supporting easement-based agricultural land preservation across Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Housing & Real Estate

Sandy Spring's Rose-Budd House Considered for Historic Designation

The PHP Committee reviews proposed historic designation of the 1912 Rose-Budd House in Sandy Spring at the owners' request.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

PHP Committee Reviews $165.7M Recreation CIP, Turf Replacement

The PHP Committee reviews 12 projects in a $165.7M recreation CIP, including a new natural grass field at North Potomac Community Center.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

$21.7M Recreation Center Planned for Poolesville Area

A joint PHP-HHS Committee reviews a $21.7M CIP proposal to design and build a new recreation center at Dr. Dillingham Park in Poolesville.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Public Safety

Council Committee Reviews 2025 Police Accountability Board Report

The PS Committee hears a briefing on the 2025 Police Accountability Board Annual Report, covering police disciplinary trends and policy recommendations.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Public Safety

PS Committee Gets MCPD Staffing Update, 182 Vacancies

The Public Safety Committee receives a follow-up briefing on MCPD staffing, including final ISB and Patrol Services study results, on March 16.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

CCAN Action Fund Holds Rally at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund organized a rally at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on March 13, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally”
Mar 13
Environment

Jawando Calls for Two-Year Data Center Moratorium in County

Councilmember Jawando announced plans to introduce legislation imposing a two-year moratorium on new data center development in Montgomery County.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Free Tax Filing Event Saturday in Gaithersburg

Super VITA Day offers free tax prep for households earning $69K or less at Bohrer Park, March 14, 11 AM–2 PM.

DHHS· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Super VITA Day Happening TOMORROW in Gaithersburg!”
Mar 13
Transportation

MCDOT Holds Virtual Meeting on Glen Haven, Sligo School Sidewalks

MCDOT presents new sidewalk concept plans for 10 streets in the Wheaton-Silver Spring area on March 26 at 7 p.m.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Meeting on the Proposed Sidewalk Projects Within Glen Haven Eleme…”
Mar 13
Housing & Real Estate

Zoning Text Amendment on Job Creation Projects Set for June 9 Hearing

ZTA 26-05 heard June 9 would rename and broaden eligibility for the county's Job Creation Project zoning designation, formerly Signature Business Headquarters.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Finance

FY27 Budget Public Hearings Set for April 7–9

Montgomery County Council will hold five FY27 operating budget hearings April 7–9 covering county government, MCPS, Montgomery College, M-NCPPC, and WSSCWater.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Transportation

Towing Reform Bill Heads to March 24 Public Hearing

Expedited Bill 14-26 (Vehicle Recovery Act) would require tow companies to accept alternative proof of ownership when releasing impounded vehicles.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Public Safety

Bill Would Ban Permits for Private Immigration Detention Facilities

Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) heard March 24 would bar county building permits for privately owned immigration detention facilities.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Finance

Council to Hear $400K MCPS Blueprint Career Advising Funding

A March 24 public hearing will address a $400,693 supplemental appropriation to MCPS for the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Career Advising Program.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Set on Wheaton Arts District Redesignation

Montgomery County Council will hear testimony March 24 on a resolution supporting Wheaton's Arts and Entertainment District redesignation application.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
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