Councilmember Glass toured Cold Spring Elementary School, noting aging facility challenges as the Council works toward approving a capital budget.
Budget season is underway as the Montgomery County Council reviews a proposed $8 billion FY26 budget that includes a 6.1% property tax increase.
Montgomery County has an opening on the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board; application deadline is May 6, 2026.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grants, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
Montgomery County DHHS seeks one lead organization to deliver immigrant stabilization and integration services; applications due May 13.
DC Climate Week (April 20–26) features building tours, policy sessions, and decarbonization workshops across the DC metro area.
Montgomery County's annual GreenFest environmental event is set for April 26, 2026.
DEP's Green Job Portal has new postings for climate and sustainability positions in Montgomery County.
Pepco has applied to Maryland's PSC for an average $11.73/month rate hike; virtual hearings are set for April 14 and 17.
Separate court decisions upheld Maryland's, Montgomery County's, and D.C.'s authority to enforce building energy performance and appliance standards.
A free hybrid session on May 13 will explain benchmarking and Building Energy Performance Standards for condo boards and residents.
Montgomery County building owners must submit 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026, via the county's online portal.
The annual Energy Summit returns April 28–29 with sessions on BEPS compliance, decarbonization, electrification, and a hands-on workshop.
Child care providers can apply by April 22 for a full year of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation starting July 2026.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds weekly virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program offers 8-week virtual parenting group for caregivers of children ages 4 months to 6 years.
The Montgomery County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has finalized its report following a March 19 committee hearing.
The FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grant programs have completed initial reviews; notification letters expected the week of April 13.
DHHS plans a late-April launch of a $100K–$150K grant for a nonprofit to deliver substance-use prevention curriculum to upper elementary students.
DHHS plans to launch the FY26 FUODR Grant Program in April 2026, offering $100K in opioid abatement funds for 1–2 awards.