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Meetings & Hearings

Youth Town Hall Set for September 29 in Rockville

The County Council's annual Youth Town Hall is Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Council Office Building; students earn SSL hours.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Transportation

New Pedestrian Signal Installed Near Sherwood High School

A new pedestrian-activated signal and ADA-accessible crosswalk is now complete on MD 108 near Sherwood High School.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

DHCA Funds 264 Mental Health Recovery Housing Units Countywide

Housing Unlimited Inc. receives $1M+ in FY26 county funding to support 264 affordable units for people in mental health recovery.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

Silver Spring Office Building Converting to 227 Affordable Units

8727 Colesville Road in Silver Spring is converting from commercial to 227-unit residential with 114 affordable units under a By-Right PILOT.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

County Uses New ROFR Law to Preserve Apartments in Bethesda and Rockville

For the first time, the County used Expedited Bill 38-23 to assign its Right of First Refusal to preserve Tilbury Gardens and Argyle Apartments.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

County Invests $38.4M for 268 Affordable Units in North Bethesda

NOBE II project in North Bethesda receives $38.4M county investment including $38M HIF-CIP loan for a new 268-unit affordable building.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Closes $30.9M Loan for Silver Spring Senior Housing

Seabury at Springvale Terrace in Silver Spring receives $30.9M HIF-CIP loan to redevelop senior facility with 186 affordable units.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

County Surpasses 10,000 Affordable Units Financed Since FY19

DHCA reports $704M in loans across 126 projects produced or preserved 10,031 affordable rental units from FY19–FY26.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Investments Produce and Preserve More Than 10,000 Affordable R…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Apartments Available at The Rae, Bethesda

One- and two-bedroom affordable units open at The Rae in Bethesda starting Sept. 21, rents from $1,702/month.

DHCA· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Rae in Bethesda”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Thrive By 5 MoCo Site Launches for Families with Young Children

New Thrive By 5 MoCo website helps families with children 5 and under navigate early care, education, and county resources.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Transportation

Shared Use Path Construction Underway on MD Route 121 in Clarksburg

Crews are building a shared use path along MD Rt. 121 (Clarksburg Road) weekdays 9AM–3PM through early December 2026.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Environment

DEP Surveys Residents on Environmental Programs and Waste Management

Montgomery County DEP is conducting two public surveys — one on environmental programs broadly and one on the future of waste and recycling management.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Transportation

MTA Launches MARC Brunswick–Camden Line Pilot Sept. 28

New weekday MARC pilot connects Brunswick Line communities in Montgomery County to the Camden Line corridor to Baltimore, starting Sept. 28.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on Fire, Behavior Bills Sept. 22

Public hearings Sept. 22 at 1:30PM cover fire commission duties, disruptive behavior in public facilities, a CIP amendment, and NH Ave BRT planning.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Finance

Council Introduces Eight Bills at Sept. 15 Session

County Council introduced eight bills Sept. 15 covering urban districts, landlord-tenant rules, short-term rentals, fire safety, and property taxes.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Meets Oct. 5 on Purple Line, Water Plan, More

Transportation and Environment Committee meets Oct. 5 for Purple Line briefing, Bill 17-26, Old Columbia Pike planning, and water supply plan.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review Visit Montgomery Strategic Plan Sept. 28

The County Council's Economic Development Committee meets Sept. 28 to discuss the Visit Montgomery Strategic Plan.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Public Services

Montgomery County Library Board Seeks Applicants by Sept. 21

Montgomery County Library Board is accepting applications, with upcounty representation specifically needed; deadline is September 21, 2026.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Education

Clarksburg Library Project Gets Public Meeting at Rocky Hill

DGS and MCPL host a public meeting on the Clarksburg Library project Oct. 6, 6:30–8PM at Rocky Hill Middle School.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Meetings & Hearings

Breakfast with Balcombe Set for October 3 in Upper Montgomery

Informal community drop-in at Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department on Oct. 3, 10AM–noon; no registration required.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
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