Supplemental Appropriation #26-48 of $1,346,171 in state grant funds proposed for DHHS Homeless Solutions Grant in FY26 budget.
Proposed $1M special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS respite care, senior nutrition, and homecare services for adults.
Council holds public hearing Jan. 27 on resolution to approve Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.
Councilmember Glass introduced legislation to create a task force reviewing data center siting, environmental, and emergency-response impacts in Montgomery County.
No county recycling or trash pickup on Jan. 19; collections shift one day later through Saturday, Jan. 24.
Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks open summer camp registration Jan. 20, with financial assistance available for eligible families.
VITA program offers free tax prep for income-eligible households starting Jan. 20 at Rockville, with Spanish-language services available.
Councilmember Sayles and co-sponsors introduced a $1M special appropriation to fund senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.
ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with 500-ft residential setbacks, noise, lighting, and environmental standards.
Residents can testify in person or via Zoom at capital budget hearings on Feb. 9 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
County Executive Elrich sent his recommended capital budget and CIP for FY2027-2032 to the County Council on Jan. 15.
Montgomery County Head Start and preschool program registration is open for the 2025–2026 school year.
Montgomery County recreation summer camp registration opens January 20, 2026, with financial assistance available for eligible families.
Families with children 2½+ considering transition to school-based services can learn about My Turn Program supports on Feb. 3.
Montgomery County residents can obtain free fitness passes granting access to equipped fitness rooms, drop-in gym activities, and game rooms at recreation centers.
A Kemp Mill resident living in her car after eviction was connected to county Housing Stabilization services through Councilmember Glass's office.
A new community mural titled 'Seeds of Hope' by artist Liliane Blom and 50 collaborators has been unveiled at Westfield Wheaton Mall in Wheaton.
The 449th Maryland General Assembly session began this week, with housing, economic growth, and public safety among priorities affecting Montgomery County.
The HERO Act, signed in December 2025, eliminates delays in monthly pension payments to surviving spouses of career firefighters or police officers killed on duty.
Montgomery County legislation reaffirming that county police will not cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement has been introduced in the council.