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Meetings & Hearings

DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Building Owners July 30

DEP webinar on July 30 will help building owners, property managers, and facilities staff interpret 2025 BEPS scorecards and compliance pathways.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Scorecards

DEP has emailed 2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Scorecards to compliant buildings, showing 2025 energy performance vs. BEPS standards.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan

Education and Culture Committee meets July 16 to receive update on Montgomery County's new Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan.

EC Committee· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Meeting on July 16, 20…”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Restructured AHCMC Board

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications through Aug. 7 for the newly restructured Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Board.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Seeks Applicants for Newly Restructured …”
Jul 15
Other

Councilmember Sayles Honors Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker Jr.

Councilmember Sayles mourns Dr. DeVance Walker Jr., a 40-year Montgomery County public servant and Human Rights Hall of Fame inductee.

Sayles· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Mourns the Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr.”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee to Review Data Center Zoning Text Amendment 26-01

ZTA 26-01 would define and limit data centers; an amendment by three councilmembers would ban hyperscale data centers in all zones.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Councilmembers Announce Path Forward on Data Center Legislation”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Moves to Codify Data Center Moratorium in Law

Fani-González, Balcombe and Sayles propose legislation to codify County Executive Elrich's six-month data center moratorium.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Councilmembers Announce Path Forward on Data Center Legislation”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

MCITP Accepting Online Referrals for Infants and Toddlers Program

Families can submit referrals to the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program online at referral.mditp.org.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Parks Playhouse Junior Runs on Weekdays and Weekends This Summer

Parks Playhouse Junior runs throughout summer 2026 on various weekdays and weekends from 10–11 a.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

StoryTime Station Runs at History Park in Gaithersburg

StoryTime Station storytelling events for families are scheduled at History Park in Gaithersburg this summer.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Children's Summer Concert Series Underway in Gaithersburg

A children's summer concert series is running this season at the Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Creature Feature Program at Brookside Nature Center Aug. 1

Brookside Nature Center holds its Creature Feature program on August 1 from 1:30–2 p.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Turtle Talk Program at Brookside Nature Center July 25

Brookside Nature Center hosts a Turtle Talk program on July 25 from 1:30–2 p.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

National Ice Cream Day Celebration at Twinbrook Quarter

Free family event at Twinbrook Quarter on July 19 from 2–5 p.m. to mark National Ice Cream Day.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

Free Advocacy Training Program Accepting Applications Through July 24

Montgomery County's Community Advocacy Institute offers free bilingual policy advocacy training for residents earning $71,000 or less.

Community Action Board· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Apply today to the Community Advocacy Institute/ Aplique hoy al Instituto de Abo…”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

'BTheOne' Program Trains Teens as Mental Health Ambassadors

'BTheOne' asks Montgomery County teenagers to help peers improve mental health and navigate crises.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

County Responds to Second July Heat Wave

County Executive Elrich to share details on Montgomery County's response to a second heat wave hitting residents this month.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Elections

Board of Elections to Canvass 19 Missed Mail-In Ballots Thursday

Montgomery County Board of Elections reconvenes July 16 to count 19 uncounted original mail-in ballots from the Gubernatorial Primary.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PUBLIC NOTICE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WILL RECONVENE THE BOARD OF …”
Jul 15
Finance

Montgomery County 2026 Annual Property Tax Bills Mailed

Annual property tax bills are being mailed and posted online in July 2026; payments can be made online or by phone.

Montgomery County· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County MD Annual Property Tax Billing”
Jul 15
Public Safety

Animal Cruelty Heat Regulation Enforced During Heat Emergency

Montgomery County Animal Services will enforce Executive Regulation 17-17 on anti-cruelty conditions for pets during dangerous heat.

MCPIO· Jul 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Temperatur…”
Jul 14
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