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Parks & Recreation

Autism Acceptance Month Event at Wheaton Regional Park, April 18

Free family-friendly sensory event at Wheaton Regional Park on April 18 celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with county partners.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 6 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Education

MCITP Family Session: Picky Eaters Strategies, May 6

MCITP hosts a free evening session on picky eating in young children, covering causes and at-home strategies for parents.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Education

MCITP Family Session: Preschool Readiness Skills, April 22

MCITP hosts a free virtual session on preschool readiness for families, covering skills, tips, and transition strategies.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Finance

FY27 Cost-Sharing Capital Grants Open for Nonprofits; Deadline May 5

Montgomery County has opened Stage One applications for its FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Environment

GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center in Germantown

Montgomery County's largest environmental festival, GreenFest, takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Stricter Data Center Rules Under ZTA 26-01

Fani-González, Balcombe, and Sayles proposed ZTA 26-01 amendments requiring 100% clean energy and banning potable water cooling for data centers.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Finance

Council Begins FY27 Budget Worksessions on $8 Billion Proposal

Council committees are starting weeks-long worksessions on the FY27 $8B operating budget, with final action expected in late May 2026.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Health & Human Services

Citizenship Clinic in Wheaton Draws Nearly 150 Residents

A free pro bono citizenship clinic in Wheaton served nearly 150 residents seeking help with the U.S. naturalization process.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Finance

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit Threshold Raised to $150K–$300K

Maryland raised income eligibility for a disabled veteran property tax credit to $150K for single filers and $300K for joint filers.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Public Safety

Maryland Passes Bills Protecting Immigrants, Ending ICE Agreements

The General Assembly passed bills terminating 287(g) ICE agreements, banning law enforcement face coverings, and enacting the Community Trust and Data Privacy Acts.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Transportation

MDOT Commits $5.5M for North Bethesda Metro Northern Entrance

MDOT pledged $5M for FY28–FY29 plus $500K in capital funds for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance project.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Finance

Maryland Sends $1.21 Billion in State Aid to Montgomery County

The 2026 General Assembly session secured $1.21B+ in state aid for Montgomery County schools, health services, and economic initiatives.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Transportation

MCDOT Completed February Pothole Blitz on County Roads

MCDOT finished additional road condition assessments and repairs during a February 2026 pothole blitz ahead of the spring paving season.

MCDOT· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season”
Apr 15
Transportation

MCDOT to Upgrade Curb Ramps for ADA Compliance During Spring Repairs

MCDOT crews will inspect and upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards during spring 2026 road resurfacing and sidewalk repair projects.

MCDOT· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season”
Apr 15
Transportation

MCDOT Launches 2026 Spring Paving Season on 5,400-Mile Road Network

MCDOT begins spring 2026 paving season with 34 roadway and 17 sidewalk repair projects planned across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Greenfest Set for April 24 in County

Montgomery County's annual Greenfest will be held April 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM, featuring environmental resources and solar program information.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Finance

HEECAP Nonprofit Home Electrification Grants Deadline Extended to April 22

Up to $1 million in HEECAP grants for nonprofit home electrification projects is available; the application deadline has been extended to Earth Day, April 22, 2026.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Health & Human Services

WSSC, Habitat Partner on Leak Repair Aid for Low-Income Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland and WSSC Water are connecting income-eligible homeowners with free plumbing leak repairs through the CAP Leak Repair Program.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Community Solar Subscriptions Open to All County Electric Bill Payers

Renters and homeowners who pay an electric bill in Montgomery County can subscribe to community solar and save up to 10–20% on electricity costs.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 7 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Switch Together Solar Program Events Scheduled April–July 2026

Montgomery County's Switch Together rooftop solar program hosts free events in April, May, June, and July 2026 to guide residents through going solar.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
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