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Transportation

Cabin John Middle School Sidewalk and Crosswalks Under Construction

MCDOT is building 2,400 feet of sidewalk along Bells Mill Road near Cabin John Middle School in Potomac.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Transportation

Rippling Brook Drive Gets 1,406-Foot Sidewalk Under Construction

MCDOT is building 0.26 miles of sidewalk on the east side of Rippling Brook Drive from Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Transportation

Silver Spring Caroline Avenue Sidewalk Open for Comment Through May 11

MCDOT proposes 938 linear feet of sidewalk along Caroline Avenue; public comment open until May 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Transportation

Silver Spring Bradford Road Sidewalk Seeks Public Feedback

MCDOT proposes 482 linear feet of sidewalk on Bradford Road; public comment deadline is April 24, 2026.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Transportation

MCDOT Launches 30-Project Spring Sidewalk Construction Push

Montgomery County DOT has 30 sidewalk projects totaling 6 miles in active planning or construction, part of a ~$10M investment.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s Annual Sidewalk Programs”
Apr 23
Public Services

Free Residential Deck Inspections Offered in May

DPS is offering free residential deck maintenance inspections in May as part of the county's Building Safety Month campaign.

DPS· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Montgomery County Podcast Episode Highlights Permitting Tips for Decks, Pati…”
Apr 23
Public Services

DPS Podcast Covers Deck, Patio Permitting Tips

Montgomery County DPS releases 15-min podcast episode on permits for decks, fences, patios, pergolas, and sheds ahead of summer.

DPS· Apr 23, 2026· 4 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Montgomery County Podcast Episode Highlights Permitting Tips for Decks, Pati…”
Apr 23
Transportation

Maryland Work Zone Speed Fines Tiered, Doubled When Workers Present

Maryland's tiered work zone speeding fines, effective Jan. 1, 2025, range from $60 to $500 — doubled when workers are present.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Reminds Drivers to Use Caution in Recognition of National Work…”
Apr 23
Public Safety

MCPD, MCDOT Launch Work Zone Safety Enforcement Campaign

MCPD and MCDOT are partnering during National Work Zone Awareness Week to enforce speed and move-over laws in active construction zones.

MCDOT· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Reminds Drivers to Use Caution in Recognition of National Work…”
Apr 23
Local Economy

Nonprofit El Poder de Ser Mujer Spotlights Food Entrepreneurship Program

El Poder de Ser Mujer's Food Service Entrepreneurship program helps Latino community members build skills and pathways to start food-related businesses.

MCCouncil· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo will Highlight the Work of the Montgomery County Boar…”
Apr 23
Elections

Board of Elections Seeks Election Judges for June Primary

Montgomery County Board of Elections is recruiting registered voters and students (16+) as election judges for Early Voting June 11–18 and Election Day June 23.

MCCouncil· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo will Highlight the Work of the Montgomery County Boar…”
Apr 23
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges, including plastics and illegal dumping, on May 11.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Registration Open! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Semi…”
Apr 23
Parks & Recreation

Taste of Burtonsville Event Postponed Due to Weather

The inaugural Taste of Burtonsville event has been postponed due to weather; a new date has not yet been announced.

Mink· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “POSTPONED - First ever "Taste of Burtonsville" event!”
Apr 23
Finance

FY27 Plan Makes $50M Down Payment on $257M Structural Deficit

Fani-González's budget proposal sets aside $50M to address a projected $257M+ structural deficit forecast for FY28.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Education

MCPS Funding Would Rise 3.8%, $90M Under FY27 Proposal

Council President's FY27 budget plan increases local funding for Montgomery County Public Schools by $90 million over FY26 levels.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

FY27 Budget Plan Proposes Eliminating ITOC and WFIS Tax Credits

Fani-González's FY27 budget would eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit and Working Families Income Supplement to offset reduced income tax rates.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

Council President Pitches Progressive Income Tax Structure for FY27

Proposal would cut income tax rates for households earning under $300K and raise them slightly for those earning above that threshold.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

Fani-González Proposes No Property Tax Rate Increase in FY27

Council President proposes eliminating County Executive's 6.3-cent property tax rate increase in the FY27 Operating Budget.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Parks & Recreation

Harriet Tubman Freedom Walk Statue Stops at Germantown GreenFest

The traveling Harriet Tubman statue, part of Maryland's 2026 Freedom Walk, will be on display at GreenFest on April 25 in Germantown.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Earth Month with the 11th Annual GreenFest Celebrat…”
Apr 23
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Mobile Van at GreenFest April 25

WorkSource Montgomery's mobile career van and library partner sessions will be available at GreenFest from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. April 25.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Earth Month with the 11th Annual GreenFest Celebrat…”
Apr 23
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