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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 link
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· 1 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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· 0 links
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 links
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· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Maryland Passes Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities in 2026

Maryland General Assembly passed several bills targeting immigrant protections, including terminating 287(g) ICE agreements and the Community Trust Act.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Glenmont 4th District Police Station Redevelopment Funded

Maryland General Assembly approved funding to support redevelopment of the 4th District Police Station in Glenmont during the 2026 legislative session.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Finance

County to Receive $1.21B in State Aid from 2026 Session

Montgomery County Council praises 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, highlighting $1.21B in state aid for schools, public safety, and services.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Finance

FY27 Capital Grant Program Opens for Nonprofits

Montgomery County's $3M FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program Stage One application opened April 14 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

OGM· Apr 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program - Stage One Application Open Today!”
Apr 14
Education

Week of the Young Child 'Tasty Tuesday' Marks Healthy Eating Day

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services marks Tasty Tuesday during Week of the Young Child with food-based early learning activities.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🥕 Celebrate Tasty Tuesday with ECS — Healthy Habits Start Early!”
Apr 14
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 7 on Infant Mental Health Released

Episode 7 of Montgomery County's ELEVATE Podcast covers infant and early childhood mental health with a licensed clinical counselor.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Now Live: A Conversation About Building Healthy Minds from Birth”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Graffiti, Fire Hit Bradley Hills Elementary School

County Executive Elrich says MCPD, MCFRS, and DHHS are coordinating with MCPS after graffiti and a fire at Bradley Hills Elementary.

Elrich· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Recent Incidents at Br…”
Apr 13
Elections

Students 16+ Can Earn SSL Hours as Poll Workers

Students aged 16 or older may earn up to 25 Student Service Learning hours per full day working at Montgomery County polling places in 2026.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED FOR 2026 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION”
Apr 13
Elections

County Seeks Election Judges for June 2026 Primary

Montgomery County Board of Elections recruiting registered voters to serve as election judges during Early Voting June 11–18 and Primary Day June 23.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Apr 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED FOR 2026 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION”
Apr 13
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Applicants for Sports Advisory Committee

Montgomery County has vacancies on its Sports Advisory Committee; application deadline is April 22, 2026.

MCG-PIO· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeking Applicants to Serve on Sports Advisory Committee ”
Apr 13
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