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Environment

Three Free Home Energy Audit Options Available to Residents

County residents can borrow a thermal camera, schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup, or book a $100 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Electrify MC Offers Up to $2,500 for Home Electrification

Montgomery County's Electrify MC program provides direct incentives up to $2,500 for residents switching from fossil fuels to electric appliances.

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

Elrich Briefing Covers Drug Board, Federal Tax Impacts

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing April 15 on MD General Assembly, prescription drug costs, and federal tax effects on county budget.

Elrich· Apr 14, 2026· 3 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 9:30 a.m…”
Apr 14
Local Economy

ABS April 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout April 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Apr 14
Local Economy

DPS Hiring for Multiple Positions in Permitting Department

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is recruiting for open positions; listings available on the county jobs website.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

DPS Lobby Opens Late April 29 Due to Staff Training

The DPS Customer Service Lobby at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, will open at 1 p.m. on April 29 due to a staff meeting.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Environment

Montgomery County Energy Summit Set for April 28–29 in Silver Spring

The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, hosted by DEP, runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Meetings & Hearings

Permitting Services Advisory Committee Meets April 16

The DPS Permitting Services Advisory Committee holds a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 16.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Environment

2026 Wet Season Remains Closed as Water Table Falls Short

DPS has closed the 2026 Wet Season for soil testing; applications were accepted through April 6 and are no longer being taken.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

Pool Permit Requirements Outlined Before Construction Season

DPS reminds homeowners that residential in-ground pools may require multiple permits and Zoning compliance before construction begins.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

Chris Allen Named DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

Chris Allen, a 20-year DPS veteran, was named chief of the Commercial Building Construction division on April 2.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

County Website Redesign Launches April 20

A redesigned Montgomery County website, including DPS pages, launches April 20 with improved search, navigation, and mobile access.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

Free Residential Deck Inspections Available Starting May 1

DPS opens its free deck maintenance inspection program May 1, limited to the first 300 homeowners; excludes Gaithersburg and Rockville.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Services

County to Proclaim May as Building Safety Month

Montgomery County leaders will proclaim May as Building Safety Month on April 21, with DPS events and activities planned throughout May.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 5 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Bill 14-26 Vehicle Recovery Act Gets Committee Hearing

Joint PS/GO Committee reviews Expedited Bill 14-26 on April 15, which would let family members retrieve impounded vehicles with alternative ID.

Stewart· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 15, 2026”
Apr 14
Finance

Joint Committee Reviews $10.7M Radio Replacement CIP

Joint PS/GO Committee meets April 15 at 1:30 p.m. to review a $10.7M FY27-32 CIP for first-responder radio system replacement.

MCCouncil· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 15, 2026”
Apr 14
Finance

PS Committee Reviews Five FY27 Public Safety Budgets

Public Safety Committee meets April 15 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Animal Services, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Circuit Court, and DOCR.

MCCouncil· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 15, 2026”
Apr 14
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds April Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center hosts four free Zoom orientations in April for parents of children birth to age 5.

MCFIC· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in April! / ¡Acompáñanos en Abril!”
Apr 14
Transportation

MCDOT Director Conklin Elected Chair of Metro Safety Commission

Montgomery County Transportation Director Chris Conklin elected chair of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

MCDOT· Apr 14, 2026· 3 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin Elected Ch…”
Apr 14
Other

Maryland Assembly Passes Housing, Juvenile Justice, Utility Bills

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly passed legislation on housing regulatory certainty, juvenile justice reform, and lower utility bills for residents.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
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