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Environment

Nation's Largest Transit Depot Microgrid Completed at Derwood EMTOC

A 6.8-MW microgrid with 9,800 solar panels and EV charging for 200 Ride On buses is now operational at EMTOC in Derwood.

PIO· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Education

CENAES Offers Free Literacy Classes in English and Spanish

Nonprofit CENAES provides free English and Spanish literacy classes to underserved adults across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.

MCCouncil· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Spotlight on Safety: En Sintonía Highlights How to Recognize Montgomery County P…”
Apr 30
Public Safety

MCPD Updates Officer Patches for Easier Identification

New MCPD uniform patches now clearly display 'Montgomery County Police' to help residents identify officers.

MCCouncil· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Spotlight on Safety: En Sintonía Highlights How to Recognize Montgomery County P…”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

CAI Participants Speak at Black Maternal Health Events in April

Two Community Advocacy Institute participants spoke at separate Black Maternal Health Week events in Montgomery County on April 11 and April 15.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Education

Head Start Social Worker Wins MCPS Distinguished Award

MCPS Head Start social worker Lisa Conlon received the MCPS Distinguished School Social Worker Award at a March 26 ceremony.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Parks & Recreation

TESS Center Hosts First Senior Social of 2026 in Long Branch

The TESS Community Action Center held its first senior social of the year on April 17, partnering with IMPACT Silver Spring and Long Branch Library.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Award Scholarships, Host Guardianship Clinic

County Cluster Projects awarded summer camp and pool scholarships to 36 children and families, and hosted a Standby Guardianship Clinic on April 2.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Community Action Board Testifies at April Council Budget Hearings

Community Action Board Chair DaVida Rowley and ten Community Advocacy Institute participants testified at County Council budget hearings on April 7–8.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Finance

GO Committee Votes to Maintain Working Families Income Supplement in FY27

The County Council's GO Committee voted April 29 to recommend keeping the Working Families Income Supplement at current funding levels in FY27.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Community Action Board Applications Due May 8 for Two Vacancies

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications through May 8 to fill two low-income sector seats on the Community Action Board.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Finance

VITA Program Served 2,479 Households, $8.9M Tax Impact

The county's free VITA tax program completed its 2025-26 season, filing returns for 2,479 households with a combined $8.9 million tax impact.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Education

Head Start 2026-27 Registration Open, Events Scheduled

Free pre-K registration for low-income families is open for Fall 2026, with in-person events April 30 in Gaithersburg and May 21 in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Finance

Council Seeks Applicants for Retirement Investment Boards

Deadline extended to May 18, 2026 for Council-recommended trustee vacancy on two county retirement investment boards.

MCCouncil· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Representative on the Board of In…”
Apr 30
Transportation

Ride On Outreach at Metro Stations Before May 3 Service Changes

Ride On staff will be at Silver Spring, Glenmont, Bethesda, and Wheaton Metro stations Apr. 30–May 8 to explain upcoming service changes.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Riders: Meet Us at the Metro!”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

IECMH Consultation Applications Close April 30

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services accepting last-day applications for its year-long Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “[UPDATED LINK] Last Chance: IECMH Application Closes Tomorrow April 30th!”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

Silver Branch Brewing, Mosaic Pizza Sign Wheaton HQ Lease

Silver Branch Brewing and Mosaic Pizza finalize lease for ~8,589 sq ft at M-NCPPC's Wheaton Headquarters Building at 2425 Reedie Drive.

DGS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Announce Lease with Silver Branch Brewing and Mosaic Pizza …”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Commission on Aging Public Forum on Senior Social Connections May 28

The Montgomery County Commission on Aging hosts a public policy forum on social connections for older adults on May 28 in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

9th Annual Older Adults and Veterans Mental Health Awareness Day Set for May 7

The 9th annual online Older Adults and Veterans Mental Health Awareness Day takes place May 7 at 10 a.m. at connect.ncoa.org/OAMHAD2026.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Parks & Recreation

Veterans Garden Club Meets at MayDale Nature Classroom May 11

A veterans-focused garden club program meets May 11 from 4–5 p.m. at MayDale Nature Classroom in Colesville.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Parks & Recreation

Lifeline Horse Rescue Spring Open House Free for Veterans May 16

A free veteran and military family open house at Greystoke Farm in Gaithersburg features equine therapy demos, pony rides, and live music on May 16.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
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