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Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews County Grants Strategic Planning Recommendations

The GO Committee meets March 19 at 11:30 a.m. to review an advisory workgroup's strategic planning recommendations for County community grants.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Finance

$53,788 Supplemental Appropriation for Arts and Humanities Council

Joint EC-GO Committee reviews a $53,788 supplemental appropriation for the Arts and Humanities Council to pay a remaining balance to Metric Arts Consulting.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-GO Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Council Bill

Joint EC and GO committees meet March 19 at 9:30 a.m. to review Expedited Bill 10-26, updating the Arts and Humanities Council's statutory role.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Religious Sites Amid Tensions

Montgomery County Police have stepped up patrols at religious institutions, schools, and gathering places amid rising security concerns.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery proporcionará fondos suplementarios adicionales al Prog…”
Mar 18
Public Safety

County Adds $500K to Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Montgomery County will provide $500,000 in supplemental funds to current Nonprofit Security Grant recipients for increased security staffing over 90 days.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery proporcionará fondos suplementarios adicionales al Prog…”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

DHHS Hosts Free Colorectal Cancer Walk at MLK Park

Montgomery County DHHS hosts its first annual Walk for Life at MLK Recreational Park in Silver Spring on March 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

DHHS· Mar 18, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery será sede de Caminata por la Vida en el Parque Recreati…”
Mar 18
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Faith Institutions, Schools

Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and gatherings amid heightened security concerns.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Provide Additional Supplemental Funding to Nonprofit Securi…”
Mar 18
Finance

Maryland Promotes EITC for Eligible Working Residents

Maryland's #EarnedIt campaign highlights the Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $4,000 for qualifying working residents who file a return.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Airpark Advisory Committee Hosts Town Hall on Safety, Noise

The Montgomery County Airpark Community Advisory Committee holds a town hall on March 24, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

County Eliminates Waitlist for Working Parents Assistance Program

Montgomery County has eliminated the WPA Program waitlist, opening childcare assistance to more families with children ages 0–12.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

Free Student Vaccination Clinics Offered During Spring Break

Montgomery County will offer free MCPS student vaccination clinics March 30–April 6 to help meet school immunization requirements.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Seeks Resident Feedback on Park Restrooms

Montgomery Parks is collecting responses to a countywide restroom survey through April 19, 2026.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Health & Human Services

CaringMatters Opens Registration for Free Grief Support Programs

CaringMatters is accepting registrations for no-cost grief and loss support programs for children and families in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Public Safety

Montgomery County Crime Fell 9% in 2025, Report Shows

The 2025 Crime & Safety Report shows a 9% overall decline in crime, with notable drops in motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Environment

Council Passes Green Bank Climate Resiliency Legislation

New legislation expands the Montgomery County Green Bank's mandate to fund stormwater, flood protection, backup power, and tree canopy projects.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Finance

Luedtke Opposes FY2027 Budget Tax and Fee Increases

Councilmember Luedtke raises concerns about the County Executive's FY2027 budget proposal, which includes property tax, income tax, and fee hikes.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Other

Sayles Named to 2026 Maryland's Top 100 Women

The Daily Record named Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles to its 2026 Maryland's Top 100 Women list, her second such honor.

Sayles· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Sayles Named to 2026 Maryland’s Top 100 Women List”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually April 8

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board meets via Microsoft Teams at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Permitting Advisory Committee Meeting Set for March 19

The Montgomery County Permitting Services Advisory Committee meets Thursday, March 19, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Public Services

DPS Plans May Events for Building Safety Month 2026

DPS will host local events in May for Building Safety Month, including a residential deck inspection program and a permitting Q&A forum.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
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