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Public Safety

MCFRS FY27-32 CIP Tops $157M, Up 17 Percent

PS Committee reviews $157M+ capital plan for Fire and Rescue Service, driven by new breathing apparatus replacement and White Flint fire station projects.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Public Safety

Expedited Bill 6-26 Addresses EMS Reimbursement Revenue Distribution

PS Committee reviews bill clarifying that EMS insurance reimbursement revenues can be distributed directly to local fire and rescue department representatives.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-04 Would Broaden Mixed-Income Housing Eligibility

PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment eliminating 150K sq ft minimum and expanding tax credit eligibility for mixed-income housing projects.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-03 Would Lower Biohealth Campus Eligibility Thresholds

PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment cutting minimum square footage to qualify as a Biohealth Priority Campus for expedited approval.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-02 Would Lift Residential Cap at Regional Shopping Centers

PHP Committee reviews zoning text amendment allowing residential development beyond the 30% cap within regional shopping center overlay zones.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Parks FY27-32 CIP: $280M Exec Recommendation Below M-NCPPC Request

PHP Committee reviews $280M+ County Executive CIP recommendation for Montgomery Parks, $12M below M-NCPPC's $292M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Environment

Bill 2-26 Would Expand Green Bank's Climate Project Funding

TE Committee reviews bill allowing Montgomery County Green Bank to use fuel-energy tax revenue for climate resilience projects, not just clean energy.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Finance

Montgomery College FY27-32 CIP: $445M Exec Recommendation Reviewed

EC Committee reviews $445.3M County Executive-recommended capital plan for Montgomery College, $54M below the college's own $499M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Education

EC Committee Gets MCPS Attendance and Truancy Update

Education and Culture Committee receives March 9 briefing on MCPS attendance rates, sub-group data, and the district's Attendance Action Plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 4-26: Council Panel Eyes Data Center Task Force

Joint ECON/TE Committee reviews bill to establish a task force studying data center risks, benefits, and zoning in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation March 9

The full County Council meets March 9 at 12:30 p.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Public Services

MCASAC Hits Critical Capacity for Large Dogs

Montgomery County's animal shelter took in 29 dogs in three days, pushing the canine population past 100 and exceeding safe capacity.

MCASAC· Mar 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at Critical Capacity for L…”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 14

Gaithersburg hosts its 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support ACET, a teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals and displaced federal workers.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents and businesses free access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery opened an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions and funding changes.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

MCPS Extends School Year Four Days After Weather Closures

Montgomery County Board of Education added four instructional days in June 2026 to make up for weather-related closures earlier this year.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Law Class Series Begins April 1

Local family law attorneys will lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., through June 2026.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Other

County Council Passes CEDAW Support Resolution

Montgomery County Council adopted a resolution March 3 backing the UN's Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Medical Center and Friendship Heights

Red Line trains will single track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights stations this weekend, March 7–8, due to planned track work.

MCDOT· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Planned Red Line Metrorail Track Work Beginning Saturday, March 7 through Sunday…”
Mar 6
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