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Education

Elrich, SEIU Local 500 Discuss MCPS Support Staff During Teacher Appreciation Week

County Executive Elrich and SEIU Local 500 President Pia Morrison highlight MCPS support staff roles during Teacher Appreciation Week.

PIO· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
May 5
Environment

County Installs Nation's Largest Transit Operations Center Microgrid

Montgomery County announced it is adding the nation's largest microgrid at a transit operations center, boosting energy resilience.

PIO· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
May 5
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing May 6

County Executive Marc Elrich hosts virtual press briefing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, covering teachers, economic development, and microgrids.

PIO· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
May 5
Transportation

Free Student-Led Safety Day Set for May 9 in Rockville

MCDOT hosts free family Safety Day at Carver Educational Services Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., organized by Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.

MCDOT· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Free Student-Led Safety Day will be Held on Saturday, May 9 in Rockville ”
May 5
Other

ABS May 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

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

ABS· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
May 5
Health & Human Services

Linkages Parenting Class Graduates Fathers at Gaithersburg Middle School

Fathers in the 2025–26 Linkages Parenting Class at Gaithersburg Middle School were honored at a graduation ceremony.

DHHS· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Linkages to Learning May 2026 Newsletter”
May 5
Environment

Fleet Budget Adds $15M for EV Chargers at County Facilities

The TE Committee recommends adding $15M over six years to the Fleet EV Charging Stations CIP to expand charger installation at county facilities.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

DGS Gets $200K Supplement for Takoma Park Car Wash Upgrades

A $200K supplemental appropriation for the Takoma Park Car Wash CIP would fund safety and infrastructure upgrades at Nguyen Car Wash on New Hampshire Ave.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Environment

Council Reviews $198M Solid Waste Budget; Service Charges to Rise

FY27 solid waste budget of $198M includes fee hikes: $14.33 more for single-family homes and $106.05 per 2,000 sq ft for non-residential.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Urban Districts Budget Rises 3.5% to $13.6M in FY27

The FY27 Urban Districts budget of $13.6M covers Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton and Friendship Heights streetscape and community programming.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

CUPF Fees Proposed to Rise 7.5% for Schools, Silver Spring Civic Building

Council reviews a 7.5% fee increase for MCPS facilities and Silver Spring Civic Building under the FY27 Community Use of Public Facilities budget.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Transportation

Vision Zero Budget Jumps 119% to $497K in FY27

The Vision Zero NDA budget would rise 119% to $497K in FY27, funding a full-time coordinator and a $300K federal Safe Streets grant match.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Transportation

Council Reviews New Transportation Fees Including Bus Lane Fines

Proposed FY27 transport fees include a $75 bus lane fine, new EV charging fees, earlier end to paid parking, and higher parking rates.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $31M Parking Lot Districts FY27 Budget

Council reviews Parking Lot Districts' $31M FY27 budget, a 3.1% increase, with two items totaling $191K on reconciliation list.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $217.8M Ride On Mass Transit Budget

Council reviews MCDOT Mass Transit's $217.8M FY27 budget, including Flex bus expansion to Poolesville, Damascus and all-day Burtonsville Flash service.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $70M MCDOT General Fund Budget

Council reviews MCDOT's $70M FY27 General Fund budget, a 4.1% increase, with four items totaling $596K on reconciliation list.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $52.3M Housing Initiative Fund Budget

Council reviews the Housing Initiative Fund's FY27 budget of $52.3M, a 12.6% decrease from FY26 with no new enhancements.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Finance

Council Reviews $77.7M DHCA Budget May 6

Council reviews DHCA's FY27 budget of $77.7M, a 7.1% decrease from FY26, with four items on reconciliation list.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Education

Noyes Library for Young Children Closes May 21 for Renovations

The Kensington children's library closes May 21 for a 14-16 month renovation; reopening expected fall 2027.

MCPL· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Temporarily Close Noyes Library for Young …”
May 5
Parks & Recreation

Clothing Swap and Mending Lab at Long Branch Library May 17

Residents can swap clothing and learn garment repair techniques at Long Branch Library in Silver Spring on May 17.

Montgomery County· May 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”
May 5
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