Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report shows 80 of 84 initiatives underway; a new weather-monitoring station launched in Cloverly.
The Council received the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Draft Plan, covering housing, transportation, safety, and environmental preservation.
The recommended FY27–32 CIP totals $6.6B, a 10.6% increase, prioritizing schools, transit, public safety, and community facilities.
Sayles and Friedson introduced ZTA 26-04 to fast-track permitting for projects meeting higher affordable housing targets.
Bill 1-26 would eliminate a staff reporting requirement tied to Montgomery County's 2017 minimum wage increase; hearing set Feb. 24.
Bill 3-26 and Bill 5-26 introduced to train county staff on residents' rights and limit law enforcement masking in Montgomery County.
ZTA 26-01 limits where data centers can locate in Montgomery County and requires review of noise and environmental impacts.
County DHHS and hospital partners launched a new CHIP in January 2026 to improve health data sharing and care coordination countywide.
Sayles announced a $1M one-time appropriation Jan. 12 to prevent service disruptions, cut homecare waitlists, and expand senior nutrition.
EcoLatinos is accepting registrations for free, Spanish-language landscaping and forestry training programs with financial incentives in Silver Spring and Maryland.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service firefighters discuss careers, pay, benefits, and the training academy on Radio América Jan. 30.
Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Station bus loop on three Sundays in 2026, rerouting Ride On Routes 34 and 46 to Rockville Pike bus bays.
Montgomery County DHHS and DEP are monitoring a DC Water sewer overflow near Clara Barton Parkway and I-495, urging residents to avoid contact.
DHCA has paused sidewalk snow-clearing enforcement through Feb. 2 due to icy, hard-to-clear conditions.
Montgomery County ended its snow emergency at 7 a.m. Jan. 29; parking fees in County garages resume Jan. 30.
WSSC Water and United Way of the National Capital Area are distributing $2.4 million in water/sewer payment assistance, up to $750 per eligible customer.
A drainage pipe removed during Purple Line construction along the Capital Crescent Trail in Silver Spring is being replaced after resident complaints.
Councilmember Glass announced co-sponsorship of three bills — Trust Act, County Values Act, and Unmask ICE Act — limiting ICE enforcement actions in MoCo.
Councilmember Glass introduced Bill 4-26 on Jan. 20 to study data center impacts on electricity costs, the power grid, and the environment.
Montgomery County residents report frustration with snow removal after this weekend's winter storm; sub-freezing temps and more snow possible.