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Environment

Council Eyes $719K Grant for Urban Tree Planting in Underserved Areas

A $719,750 Chesapeake Bay Trust grant would fund shade tree planting and aftercare in Montgomery County's urban underserved communities.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Environment

Council to Vote on $4M EV Charging Station Expansion at 23 Sites

A $4M+ supplemental appropriation for DEP would fund EV charging stations at 23 county locations, including MCPS and Rockville sites.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Delivers Semiannual Report to County Council

The M-NCPPC Planning Board presents its semiannual report to the Council on March 10, covering parks and planning accomplishments.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Local Economy

New Zoning Bill Targets Major Employer Attraction, Drops Threshold to 200 Jobs

ZTA 26-05 would rename 'Signature Business Headquarters' to 'Job Creation Project' and lower employee threshold from 20,000 to 200.

Fani-González· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Housing & Real Estate

Glenmont Apartments Rezoning Remand: 458 to 2,275 Units Proposed

Council takes up remanded rezoning of ~35-acre Americana Glenmont site in Silver Spring, proposing up to 2,275 residential units.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds 11 Public Hearings March 10

Montgomery County Council meets March 10 at 9 a.m. for 11 public hearings on bills covering buildings, arts, fire, housing, and more.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Committee Votes 3-2 Against Data Center Task Force Bill

The joint Economic Development and Transportation & Environment Committees voted 3-2 to reject Bill 4-26, which would have created a Data Center Task Force.

Glass· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Statement from Councilmember Evan Glass on Committee Vote Against Establishing a…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Spanish-Language Virtual AMA Scheduled for March 16

Fani-González hosts a Spanish-only 'Pregúntame Cualquier Cosa' virtual session Monday, March 16 at 7pm; registration required.

Fani-González· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Thursday. En Español Abajo.”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Fani-González Hosts Live Virtual AMA Session Thursday

Council President Fani-González holds her first online Ask Me Anything session March 12 at 7pm; attendees submit questions via chat or mic.

Fani-González· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Thursday. En Español Abajo.”
Mar 9
Housing & Real Estate

Press Conference Set on Rental Algorithmic Price-Fixing Bill

Councilmember Jawando and colleagues hold a noon press conference March 10 before the public hearing on Bill 8-26.

Jawando· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Jawando, Colleagues, and Community Members to Hold Press…”
Mar 9
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Drops Veirs Mill/Gail St Stop March 13

Ride On bus route 38 will discontinue the Veirs Mill Rd at Gail St stop (26828) and replace it with a new stop at Centerhill St (26826).

MCDOT· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Discontinues a Route 38 Bus Stop on Veirs Mill Road in Silver Spring Beg…”
Mar 9
Education

Free 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators

Child Care Support Services offers free virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21, 2026.

MCCCSS· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “FREE 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators!”
Mar 9
Transportation

WMATA Begins Phase 2 & 3 Bus Shelter Work at Shady Grove Station

Bus shelter replacement at Shady Grove Metrorail Station enters new phases March 9–20, closing multiple bays and shifting routes to temporary stops.

MCDOT· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: New Phase of Ongoing Bus Shelter Replacement Work Start at Shady Grove M…”
Mar 9
Other

OCP 'Consumer Connection' Podcast Covers Scams, Rights

OCP's Consumer Connection podcast is available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, with video on YouTube and County Cable Montgomery.

OCP· Mar 7, 2026· 4 links
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: March 2026”
Mar 7
Other

OCP Offers Speaker Program for Community Events

The Office of Consumer Protection accepts speaker requests to present on consumer topics at community events.

OCP· Mar 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: March 2026”
Mar 7
Meetings & Hearings

OCP Hosts First Community Forum on Consumer Protection

OCP held its inaugural Community Forum on Consumer Protection during National Consumer Protection Week in March 2026.

OCP· Mar 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: March 2026”
Mar 7
Public Safety

OCP Warns Residents of Springtime Scams in 2026

OCP flags four common spring scams: home improvement, tax impersonation, fake travel deals, and utility imposters.

OCP· Mar 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: March 2026”
Mar 7
Other

Montgomery County Proclaims March Consumer Protection Month

The County issued a formal proclamation designating March 2026 as Consumer Protection Month, spotlighting fraud prevention and fair business practices.

OCP· Mar 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: March 2026”
Mar 7
Transportation

Ride On Drops Route 38 Stop at Veirs Mill & Gail St.

Route 38 will no longer serve the Veirs Mill Rd & Gail St stop (#26828) starting March 13; nearest alternative is Centerhill St stop.

MCDOT· Mar 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Discontinues a Route 38 Bus Stop Beginning March 13”
Mar 7
Education

County Seeks Contractor for MCPL Four-Year Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Public Libraries issued an LSBRP solicitation for a four-year strategic plan; bids close March 13, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Public Libraries Four-Year Strategic Plan”
Mar 6
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