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Ride On Buses Run 'S Schedule' Tuesday During Snow Recovery

Ride On bus service operates on a reduced 'S schedule' Tuesday, Jan. 27, with delays expected due to road conditions.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #4: Plowing Update and Tuesday Impact…”
Jan 26
Transportation

Snow Emergency Parking: Even-Side Only Through Wednesday

County snow emergency remains in effect; residents using on-street parking must park on even-numbered side until ~Wednesday, Jan. 28.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #4: Plowing Update and Tuesday Impact…”
Jan 26
Transportation

MCDOT Crews Begin Plowing Neighborhood Roads After Storm

Snow crews shifted from primary to residential roads Monday; first pass on neighborhood streets expected complete by Tuesday afternoon.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #4: Plowing Update and Tuesday Impact…”
Jan 26
Environment

Recycling and Refuse Collection Shifts to Slide Schedule

County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a one-day slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31, due to winter weather.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Education

MCPS Closed Jan. 27; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Jan. 27; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are also canceled.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Public Services

County Opens Jan. 27 with Liberal Leave Option

Montgomery County Government will open Tuesday, Jan. 27 with optional unscheduled/liberal leave for non-essential employees due to weather.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Set for Jan. 31

Maryland's longest-running legislative event for women features a keynote panel with Sen. Alsobrooks, Lt. Gov. Miller, and Speaker Peña-Melnyk.

Commission for Women· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: WLB Snow Storm Special!”
Jan 26
Public Safety

Officials Hold Virtual Briefing on Snow Emergency Operations

Montgomery County officials will give a virtual update on government operations during the ongoing snow emergency on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials to Provide Virtual Update on County Operations Durin…”
Jan 26
Transportation

Ride On Runs S Service Plan Jan. 27 Due to Weather

Ride On will operate the S Service Schedule Tuesday due to low temps and poor road conditions; delays and detours possible.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On to Run S Service Plan During Inclement Weather on Tuesday, January 27”
Jan 26
Other

Council to Appoint Barbara Sapin to Merit System Protection Board

The Council will vote Jan. 27 on a resolution appointing Barbara Sapin to the Merit System Protection Board.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ZTA to Broaden Mixed-Income Housing Community Eligibility

ZTA 26-04 removes the 150,000 sq ft minimum and expands tax credit eligibility for mixed-income housing community designation.

Friedson· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ZTA to Lower Biohealth Campus Eligibility Thresholds

ZTA 26-03 would cut minimum square footage for Biohealth Priority Campus qualification, enabling more projects to use expedited approval.

Friedson· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces Zoning Change to Ease Residential Caps at Shopping Centers

ZTA 26-02 would let residential development exceed the 30% cap at regional shopping center overlay zones of 600,000+ sq ft.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Environment

Council to Vote on $1.16M Energy Conservation Capital Appropriation

Council expected Jan. 27 to approve $1,163,055 for DGS energy conservation projects funded by utility payback incentives.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Vote on $1.35M Homeless Solutions Grant Appropriation

Council expected Jan. 27 to approve $1,346,171 in state homeless solutions grant funds for DHHS homelessness programs.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Environment

Council Hears $100K Appropriation for Resident Gardening Grants

A $100,000 special appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience would fund a Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Health & Human Services

Council Considers $1M DHHS Appropriation for Senior, Respite, Homecare Programs

A $1M special appropriation to DHHS covers Respite Care, Senior Nutrition, and Homecare Services for adults in FY26.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Hear Bill 28-24 on Retirement System Administration

Public hearing Jan. 27 on Bill 28-24, affecting administration of the county Employees' Retirement System and post-employment benefits.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearing on FY27 Spending Affordability Guidelines

Montgomery County Council hears public testimony Jan. 27 on the Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Transportation

Ride On Runs S Service Plan Jan. 26 Due to Cold

Ride On operates reduced S Service Schedule Monday, Jan. 26; US 29 Flash BRT switches to 40-foot buses for better traction.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On to Run S Service Plan Due to Inclement Weather on Monday, Jan. 26”
Jan 26
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