March 28th, 2023

ADVISORY BOARDS

Community Advisory boards are a way to keep up to date on issues affecting your communities and to have a voice. Take an active role by participating & engaging in your local Advisory Boards.

Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

Next meeting will be

April 6, 2023 at 7:00PM

Topics/Presenters:

Agenda is being updated

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931330898

Meeting ID: 829 3133 0898

call in: (301) 715-8592

Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting

Next meeting will be

April 11, 2023 at 7:00PM

Topics/Presenters:

Agenda is being updated

THIS IS NOW A HYBRID MEETING

In person at

2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor

Wheaton MD 20902

Virtually on:

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83246233594

Meeting ID: 832 4623 3594

call in: (301) 715-8592

Meetings are open to the public.

If you have any questions about either one of these meetings, please contact Luisa Cardona at luisa.cardona@montgomerycountymd.gov

The Community Engagement Cluster’s Regional Service Office Directors (RSOD) are currently recruiting Community Project Managers (Program Managers- PMII’s) for two of the five regional areas: Wheaton and Silver Spring. The selected PMII will primarily report to one RSOD but may be asked to support other RSC Directors. The employee in this job works independently under the general direction of one of the five Regional Services Office Directors. 

For additional information, please see the description, minimum qualifications, and preferred criteria sections of the job announcement at this link: Search Available Jobs and select “Trades and Labor” then click search. If you require assistance or the link is not functioning, please do not hesitate to c send an email to #cec.businessmanagement@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Entries Can Now Be Submitted for Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Poster Contest

Entries are now being accepted for the Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival poster contest. The winning design will be used on all promotional materials for the parade and festival, which will take place in Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Oct. 15. The winner will receive a $500 commission. Read more.

Spring Cleaning of Public Parking Garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton to Begin on

Monday, April 10

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) on Monday, April 10, will begin its semi-annual interior washdown to degrease and clean 21 County-owned parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton. The spring cleanings will start with the Bethesda garages and are scheduled to conclude with the Silver Spring garages on Saturday, June 3. Cleanings will be done on nights and weekends.

Some garages will experience partial closures during the cleanings, including select entrance/exit areas and ramps. The full schedule of garage cleanings can be viewed here.

MCDOT performs spring and fall washdowns to keep garages clean and help keep grease, oil and debris out of local waterways. Regular cleanings prevent deterioration from prolonged exposure to salt, sand, oils, gas, dirt, pollen and leaves.

MCDOT contractors will do their best to perform work around garage traffic and parked vehicles and to post signs notifying customers of anticipated impacts to access.

For more information about parking in the County, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-parking/news/index.html.

Easter Egg Hunt

Message from the County Executive

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Community Updates

Sixth Annual ‘Girl Power Contest’ Recognizing March as Women’s History Month Accepting Entries Through Friday, March 31

In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women, Montgomery County Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, Montgomery County is holding its Sixth Annual “Girl Power Contest.” County residents, ages 5 and up, are encouraged to submit a short story, poem, drawing or entry in the medium of their choice that addresses this year’s theme. Read more.

County Council Seeks Applicants for County Charter Review Commission

Deadline has been extended to Monday, April 3 for four-year appointments

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 21, 2023—The Montgomery County Council is accepting applications for membership on the County's Charter Review Commission. The deadline for applications for the four‐year appointments has been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. The County Charter was amended in 1976 to provide that a Charter Review Commission be appointed by the County Council every four years to study the Charter. The Commission researches and evaluates Charter issues raised by the County Executive, County Council, other government officials and the public. Commission reports are submitted no later than May 1 of every even‐numbered year. These reports contain recommendations concerning any proposed Charter amendments. The Commission is composed of 11 County residents, six of whom are appointed by the Council, and five of whom will be appointed from a list of names submitted by the County Executive. Applicants applying to the Council for appointment may also be considered for nomination by the County Executive.  No more than six members of the Commission may be from the same political party, and each member must be a resident of Montgomery County. Members serve four‐year terms. The positions can be filled by a Democrat, a Republican, a voter who declines to affiliate with a party or a member of another party officially recognized by the Montgomery County Board of Elections. The Chair is designated by the Council and the Vice Chair is designated by the County Executive. All 11 positions are up for appointment. There is no compensation for members of the Commission, which generally will meet once per month in the Council Office Building in Rockville, or may be held virtually. Applicants interested in being appointed by the Council should submit letters of interest and resumes via email to council.clerk@montgomerycountymd.gov or by mail to Council President, Montgomery County Council, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Resumes should include professional and civic experience, political party affiliation, home address, telephone number, and an e‐mail address.  Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. It is the Council’s policy not to consider applications received after the deadline. After the closing date, Councilmembers will review the letters of application and select applicants for interviews to be held soon thereafter. The interviews are conducted in public and will be televised and available via video streaming services.  Letters of application and resumes are made public as part of the appointment process and are available for public review. The interviews are conducted in public and will be televised. Members of County Boards, Committees and Commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time.

Montgomery Council Seeks Applicants for County Committee to Recommend Funding for the Public Election Fund

Deadline for Applications is Monday, April 10, at 5 p.m.

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 22, 2023—The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants to serve on the seven-member Committee to Recommend Funding for the Public Election Fund. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023. The Council enacted Bill 16-14 in 2014 that established a voluntary public campaign financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive. Beginning with the 2018 election, a candidate for Council or Executive could seek matching funds for small dollar contributions of $150 or less from a Public Election Fund. The Council must appropriate funds for the Public Election Fund as part of the annual County government operating budget. The legislation created the committee to recommend funding for the Public Election Fund, to estimate the funds necessary to implement the public campaign finance system, and recommend an annual appropriation by the Council for the Public Election Fund. The Committee is composed of seven County residents appointed by the County Council for four-year terms beginning on May 1 of the first year of the new Council’s term of office. The term of this committee will begin on May 1, 2023, and ends April 30, 2027. These positions can be filled by residents affiliated with any political party or unaffiliated with a political party. Political party affiliation will be verified with the Board of Elections. No more than three members can be from the same political party. 

Once established, the Committee will determine when it meets. There is no compensation for service on this committee, but members may be reimbursed for travel and dependent care expenses associated with Committee duties. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Letters of application expressing interest, including a resume listing professional and civic experience, home mailing address, political party affiliation, and telephone number should be emailed to the attention of Council President Glass at Council.Clerk@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or mailed to the Stella B. Werner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023. Letters of application and resumes may be made public as part of the appointment process and are available for public review. After the closing date, the Council will review the applications and resumes and will select applicants for interview. For more information, email Council.Clerk@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov

Become a Summer RISE 2023 Host!

Interested in preparing the next generation for the workforce and growing your talent pool?

Help rising Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school juniors and seniors learn about your workplace and career field as part of the Summer RISE 2023 program. MCPS is seeking hosts in all career fields, particularly those in arts and entertainment, architecture, bioscience, business management, cybersecurity, engineering, healthcare, information technology, law and veterinary services. Summer RISE is an MCPS initiative to help students learn about career opportunities. If you are interested in offering a student(s) an in-person, virtual or a hybrid experience between June 26 and July 28, sign up to become a host today! Host registration will close Friday, April 14. For more information or to attend an informational session, visit www.MCPS-SummerRISE.org. Email or call Davida Gurstelle at Davida_Gurstelle@mcpsmd.org or 240-740-5599 with questions.

Celebration of National Vietnam War

Veterans Day and Reception

Dr. Elwood R. Gray

Resurfacing Projects

• Alta Vista-Page Hill Subdivision Resurfacing Project
• Alta Vista Road Resurfacing Project
• Colie Drive Resurfacing Project

Upcoming Events

MCDOT-Sponsored

Adult Spring Bike and Scooter Classes

• No registration necessary for E-scooter training!
• Registration opens on March 27, at 10 am for classes held in May and April 24, at 10 am for classes held in June.
• Visit MCDOT Website for more information and details.

Happening at

Wheaton Community Recreation Center

Grants

Grants Program for Artists in Maryland Open

Employment Opportunities

$20,000 Incentives Proposed for

Joining County Police Department

Montgomery County and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 35 have come to an agreement to begin offering a $20,000 bonus for new sworn police recruits. Full implementation of the bonus program would require County Council approval for Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond budgets.  Read more.

Department of Transportation is hiring Facility Maintenance Technician Positions!

Washington Metropolitan Oasis

a non-profit organization offering lifelong learning classes

Click here and take a look at all their class offerings.

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), is NOW available to provide funds to assist low income households pay past due water/sewer bills! Funds are limited. Apply today at: http://dhs.maryland.gov/ohep