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Health & Human Services

Free Workshop on Infant Brain Development Set for April 1

Family Support Network hosts 'Building Bright Minds' virtual workshop on cognitive milestones for children birth to age 3.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Boosts WorkSource, Opens Upcounty Job Center

The FY27 budget raises WorkSource Montgomery funding 7.8% to $3.4M and opens a new Upcounty American Job Center.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Environment

FY27 Budget Puts $19.4M Into Green Bank, Funds 3,000 Trees

The FY27 budget allocates $19.4 million for the Montgomery County Green Bank and $1.5 million for Tree Montgomery to plant ~3,000 trees.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Transportation

FY27 Budget Continues Zero Fare Ride On, Expands Flash and Flex

The FY27 budget keeps Zero Fare Ride On, expands Burtonsville Flash to all-day service, and extends Flex routes to Poolesville and Damascus.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Expands Health and Human Services Funding

The FY27 budget grows homelessness services to $68M, funds eight mobile crisis teams, and improves Montgomery Cares reimbursements.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Includes $152.7M for Affordable Housing

The proposed FY27 budget allocates $152.7 million for affordable housing, rental assistance, and neighborhood revitalization.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Education

FY27 Budget Fully Funds MCPS $3.8B Request

Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8 billion in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9 million increase over FY26.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Finance

Elrich Proposes FY27 Budget With Tax Increases

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 Operating Budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and 0.1% income tax increase.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Housing Review

ZTA 26-04 eliminates square-footage minimums and adds 4% LIHTC projects to qualify for expedited mixed-income housing approval.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-03 to Fast-Track Biohealth Campuses

ZTA 26-03 lowers square-footage thresholds and adds office adaptive reuse to qualify for expedited biohealth regulatory review.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closes Early March 16

Severe weather prompts early 2:30 p.m. closure of Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station on Monday, March 16.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert March 16, 2026: Shady Grove Transfer Station”
Mar 16
Meetings & Hearings

Storm Cancels PHP, HHS Committee Meetings March 16

Joint PHP/HHS and PHP committee meetings canceled March 16 due to severe storms; agenda items to be rescheduled.

MCCouncil· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings Canceled Today”
Mar 16
Transportation

WSSC Work Closes Ride On Stop on New Hampshire Ave for Four Months

Bus stop #29022 at New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Drive in Takoma Park closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC utility construction.

MCDOT· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “WSSC Utility Work Closes Ride On Bus Stop at New Hampshire Avenue and Merwood Dr…”
Mar 16
Education

EquiCare Grant for Infant, Toddler Care Opening Soon

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, will soon open applications to expand infant and toddler child care seats.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Exciting News: Montgomery County’s EquiCare Grant is Opening Soon!”
Mar 16
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House March 18

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement holds a general Q&A session via Zoom on Wednesday, March 18, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. Mar. 18”
Mar 16
Transportation

Ride On Stop at New Hampshire & Merwood Closes Four Months

Bus stop #29022 on Ride On Route 16 closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC utility construction; two alternate stops available.

MCDOT· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr to Close March 16 for Fou…”
Mar 16
Transportation

Ride On Stop at New Hampshire & Merwood to Close Four Months

Bus stop #29022 on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC construction work.

MCDOT· Mar 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Dr to Close March 16 for Fou…”
Mar 15
Transportation

Ride On Stop on Wayne Ave Closes March 24 for Two Weeks

Bus stop #27061 on Wayne Ave between Fenton and Cedar streets closes March 24 for ~2 weeks due to sidewalk construction.

MCDOT· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on Wayne Avenue to Close March 24 for Two Weeks Due To Sidewalk…”
Mar 14
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Invests $597K in BioHub, Boosts WorkSource

The FY27 budget includes $597K for BioHub Maryland life sciences training, a 7.8% increase for WorkSource Montgomery, and a new Upcounty American Job Center.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Public Safety

FY27 Budget Boosts Public Safety, Adds Police Drones

The FY27 budget funds ~1,400 fire/rescue and ~1,850 police positions, expands the drone first-responder program, and replaces reduced federal emergency funding.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
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