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See What's Happening in
East County
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The East County Regional Office links Montgomery County government with citizens and businesses in the Eastern areas of the County that include:
Burtonsville, Briggs Chaney, Burnt Mills, Calverton, Colesville, Cloverly, Fairland, Hillandale, Ashton/Sandy Spring (pt.), Spencerville and White Oak.
East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB)
The ECCAB is an eighteen-member board appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the Council to advise, advocate for and make recommendations to the Executive, Council and East County Regional Director on needs and issues impacting residents and communities of East County.
The Full Board and its Committees Meet Monthly Except in July and August.
Please Note:
The next ECCAB meeting will be on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:00 pm.
The meeting Agenda Topic Will Focus on EDUCATION. Invited Guests Include:
Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
President of MCPS Board of Education
Chair of Montgomery County Council's Education & Culture Committee
The ECCAB (Regular Monthly Board) Meetings Are Held In-Person, 7:00 pm at:
East County Regional Services Office
3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Unless Otherwise Noted
For the full meeting agenda please contact-[email protected]
240-777-8414
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Tomorrow is the last day!
Annual Montgomery County Ride On Food Drive
May 21-27th
Get a FREE trip!
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| The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Manna Food Center are once again asking Montgomery County residents to help fight hunger in Montgomery County. Read more. | |
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group | |
The Adventist White Oak Medical Center was awarded the highest “grade” for patient safety in hospitals. It is one of only nine hospitals in Maryland to earn the highest grade. Read more. | |
SAVE THE DATE !!
Facilities Master Plan Public Meeting
Focus: East County Future Campus
June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m.
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The Facilities Master Plan defines how the College plans for new and upgraded facilities across all our campuses. Specifically, the Facilities Master Plan reviews the conditions of existing facilities and defines the College’s future needs outlined in the College’s strategic plan. The Maryland Higher Education Commission uses the plan to ensure the College is prepared to meet the needs of residents for postsecondary education and subsequently uses the plan to assess the College’s requests for new and modernized facilities. Further information about the current Facilities Master Plan can be found here: MC Facilities Master Plan 2013-2023.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) requires an update to the Facilities Master Plan every 10 years. As the College embarks on our next Facilities Master Plan for 2023-33, your feedback will be helpful to ensure the College can meet the needs of the students and residents of the county. Public meetings will resume in the fall.
Please join us on Thursday, June 15 for a public meeting to discuss the Facilities Master Plan and items specific to the East County Educational Campus.
Facilities Master Plan Hybrid Meeting for East County Future Campus
Location TBD and virtually.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
You will receive a confirmation email after registering with your Zoom information. Please visit the Submit Your Feedback page to ask a question or share a comment.
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The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. Read more. | |
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Montgomery County Recreation’s seven outdoor pools will begin the summer season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27. Read more.
The seven pools that will be open are:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool, 301-652-1598, 6300 Hillandale Road, Bethesda
- Germantown Outdoor Pool, 240-777-8067, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool, 240-777-6859, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Outdoor Pool, 240-777-8066, 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring
- Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool, 301-349-2217, 20151 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville
- Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, 301-929-5460, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton
- Upper County Outdoor Pool, 301-840-2446, 8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg
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Transportation Schedule for
Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 29
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Holiday "Slide" Reminder for County-Provided Recycling and Trash Collection Services
Montgomery County Recycling & Resource Management Division
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Memorial Day: No County-provided recycling or trash collections on May 29; After the holiday, pickups slide one day with last pickup Saturday, June 3, 2023.
If your collection day is: Monday
Your collection day this week is: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
If your collection day is: Tuesday
Your collection day this week is: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
If your collection day is: Wednesday
Your collection day this week is: Thursday, June 1, 2023
If your collection day is: Thursday
Your collection day this week is: Friday, June 2, 2023
If your collection day is: Friday
Your collection day this week is: Saturday, June 3, 2023
If you have questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please contact the Montgomery County Customer Service Center at 311 (out-of-County: 240-777-0311) or @311MC311.
If you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your collection service -- check with your hauler or community manager.
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Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $6.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget and Amendments to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program Focused on Education, Housing and Economic Development | |
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ROCKVILLE, Md., May 25, 2023—Today the Montgomery County Council voted to approve the County’s $6.7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Operating Budget and the $5.7 billion amended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
"This budget makes historic investments in education and in meeting the needs of our residents and our workforce,” said Council President Evan Glass. “We achieved these goals by reducing the proposed property tax, finding efficiencies in government operations and making strategic investments to keep Montgomery County moving forward.”
“The Council’s budget deliberations carefully balanced our strong and steadfast commitment to our students and teachers with our residents’ many other priorities, while also upholding our responsibility to be fiscal stewards of taxpayer dollars," said Glass. "We fully funded teacher contracts and met salary and benefit agreements for our hardworking first responders, police and healthcare workers. At the same time, we cut the County Executive’s proposed 10 percent property tax hike by more than half. I'm grateful to my Council colleagues who brought new and unique perspectives to the table and shared a commitment to transparency and oversight every step of the way."
The Council’s budget deliberations this year focused on balancing the needs of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with those of other County agencies and departments, as well as reducing the 10-cent property tax rate proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich. Following weeks of deliberations and careful review of Council and committee recommendations, the Council lowered the proposed tax rate and was still able to provide historic funding for MCPS.
The Council voted 7-4 to reduce the proposed property tax rate to a 4.7-cent increase per $100 of assessed value, which reduces the tax burden on property owners by approximately $118 million, while also funding MCPS at the largest year-to-year increase since the Great Recession. The Council also took action to use County resources efficiently by reducing the recommended budget by more than $49 million and identifying an additional $7.7 million in resources. The Council funded a reconciliation list of high priority items to fund essential services for residents totaling $215.4 million. These combined actions reduced the tax supported Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget by $110.7 million compared to the Executive’s recommended budget.
With a total budget of $3.165 billion allocated for MCPS, which is approximately half of the County’s tax-supported budget, Montgomery County continues its strong and steadfast commitment to education. The County ranks near the top of all Maryland jurisdictions for total per pupil funding for MCPS. The budget also fully funds Montgomery College at $345 million.
During its committee and Council worksessions, the Council determined cost reductions related to vacancies in County departments that save $7.1 million in taxpayer funds.
In addition, the Council approved Bill 17-23 on May 9, which amends the County’s recordation tax rates in a progressive way for recordations valued at $600,000 or more. The additional resources generated through these updated rates will raise more than $187 million, which will help close the CIP funding gap and will fund essential construction projects for school and transportation infrastructure improvements. The recordation tax premium rates are projected to have no effect on the price of affordable housing and will raise $52 million more for rental assistance over five years.
This budget also increases Montgomery County’s ongoing investments in education through youth programming, expands access to health and human services, generates solutions to develop affordable housing opportunities, increases rental assistance and supports innovative ways to boost economic development in the County.
Moreover, the Council ensured that resources were maintained to honor the County’s long-term commitment to its retired employees and to fully fund the County’s reserves. Funding for these fiscal obligations helps the County retain its triple-A bond rating.
Council President Evan Glass, Vice President Andrew Friedson and Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz, Marilyn Balcombe, Natali Fani-González, Will Jawando, Sidney Katz, Dawn Luedtke, Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles and Kate Stewart unanimously voted for the capital budget amendments. Council President Glass, Vice President Friedson and Councilmembers Albornoz, Balcombe, Fani-González, Jawando, Katz, Luedtke, Sayles and Stewart voted to approve the operating budget, including the budget resolutions for County government operations and MCPS. Council President Glass’ full budget comments can be viewed here.
Both the operating and capital budgets begin on July 1.
Council deliberations on all of these budget items and more can be found on the Council’s website.
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Love is Blooming: Animal Services and Adoption Center and FMCA to Hold Fee-Waived Adoption Event for All Dogs May 18-28 | |
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will hold a fee-waived adoption event for all dogs starting Thursday, May 18, and running through Sunday, May 28. The “Love is Blooming” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA). The Animal Services and Adoption Center is located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood. The shelter is currently filled with dogs looking for good homes. Read More. | |
Nominations Sought for African American Living Legends Awards That Will Be Presented at 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Montgomery County is seeking nominations for its African American Living Legends Awards that honor individuals who are 75 or older and have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community. Read more. | |
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Montgomery Parks extends Open Parkways
for Memorial Day Weekend
announces operating hours
South Germantown SplashPark, boat rentals, open for the season, Saturday, May 27.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces Memorial Day operating hours, including extending its Open Parkways through Tuesday, May 30, for the holiday weekend.
Open Parkways Schedule
The Open Parkways will be extended during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. During this time, parkways are open to pedestrians and bicyclists and closed to motor vehicles.
- Beach Drive between Connecticut and Knowles Avenue (2.9 miles)
o Saturday, May 27, at 7 a.m. until Tuesday, May 30, at 7 a.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway between Old Carroll Avenue and Piney Branch Road and between Forest Glen Road and University Boulevard West
o Friday, May 26, at 9 a.m. until Tuesday, May 30, at 7 a.m.
- Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue (0.4 miles)
o Open 24/7 for recreation and exercise
Seasonal Amenities Open Saturday, May 27
The South Germantown SplashPark & Mini-Golf
- Open 10 a.m.‒6 p.m., weekends only May 27 through June 11
- Open 10 a.m.‒6 p.m. Tuesday‒Sunday, June 16 through September 4. Open Memorial Day, May 29, and Labor Day, September 4
Kayak, canoe, rowboats, and pedal boat rentals
o Open 10 am.‒6 p.m., May 27‒29; open 10 am.‒6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day weekend.
o Open 10 am.‒6 p.m., May 27‒29; open 10 am.‒6 p.m., Thursday‒Sunday through Labor Day weekend.
Additional facilities open Memorial Day weekend
Following is a sampling of facilities that are open during the holiday weekend.
Parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts* are open daily sunrise to sunset. (*Select outdoor courts are available for rental)
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The in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted, or are available first-come, first serve if not reserved.
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Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.
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Wheaton Indoor Tennis and Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center
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Little Bennett Campground
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Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel
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South Germantown Driving Range
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Brookside Gardens grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m.‒5 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.
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Locust Grove Nature Center building open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.‒4 p.m. Park and trails open from sunrise to sunset.
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Josiah Henson Museum and Park, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12‒4 p.m.
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Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Museum & Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.‒4 p.m.
The following facilities will be CLOSED on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023:
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices
- Montgomery Parks Customer Service Office
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Pauline Betz Addie and Wheaton Indoor Tennis Centers
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Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena
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Indoor nature facilities - Brookside Nature Center, Locust Grove Nature Center, Black Hill Visitor Center/Nature Programs. Trails and outdoor nature play areas remain open sunrise to sunset. Meadowside Nature Center is undergoing building and meadow renovations. However, programs are continuing through the project. Trails and nature play areas remain open sunrise to sunset.
Need a jump-start on your weekend planning? Visit the Ways to Discover Your Happy Place newsletter for a weekly list of fun things to do or see in Montgomery Parks.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or [email protected] to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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Montgomery County
Active LSBRP Solicitations
Emergency Cleaning, Remediation and Support Services
Pre-Submission Conference:( Jun 5 2023 10:00AM )
Microsoft Teams Meeting (See Solicitation for Details)
RFP # 1151796
CAA & Family Engagement Support for Head Start 3-Year-Old Comm-Based Prog.
Pre-Submission Conference:( Jun 8 2023 11:30AM )
Microsoft Teams Meeting (See Solicitation for Details)
RFP # 1152249
MONTGOMERY COUNTY THANKSGIVING PARADE FLOATS
Informal 1155607
On-site Optometry Services
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Visit our website for the most updated due dates.
Information is subject to change. The website has the most updated information.
Remember to check our website for Open Solicitations!
Montgomery County certified local businesses may receive price preference or points. Click here for more details on LBPP.
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Montgomery County Board Vacancies
Apply Online at Links Below
County Executive Marc Elrich is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented.
You may access information regarding boards, committees, and commissions, including application instructions here. Please carefully read application instructions on that page. Then select View and Apply for Vacancies for all currently posted notices.
Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:
The Application Deadline is May 31, 2023.
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White Oak Day Extravaganza
June 3rd at 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
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SNAP Ambassador Virtual Training
Tuesday, June 13
2-3:30 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE
COME JOIN THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY & CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Concert at the Lake
June 23rd, 2023
Lakeside at Adventist HealthCare
White Oak Medical Center
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2023 Montgomery Serves Awards | |
Montgomery County Executive's Office
Student Fellowship Program
Summer 2023
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WSM Announces
New Tech Initiative for Justice Impacted Population
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Starting June 6th, WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the IgnITe Hub and Montgomery College, will be kicking off an exciting new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support.
We want to help get you ready to successfully join this high-tech workforce! Drop-in sessions will take place at the Ignite Hub every first and third Tuesday of the month.
SIGN UP NOW and we will reach out with more information once Tech Turnaround officially launches!
Click the button below to sign up for our mailing list:
TECH TURNAROUND Mailing List
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Visit www.WORK4MCG.com to see all job opportunities | |
Call 311 to Get it Done
It's storm season. If you come across debris blocking the road or the sidewalk or street light outages contact MC311 Customer Service Center by calling 311 in the County or 240-777-0311, 711 for MD Relay TTY, from anywhere, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or follow on Twitter @311MC311.
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Food Distribution
Montgomery County has various food distribution events across the County this week, including in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Olney. To find distribution events or food near you, click here. The website also has more information about food resources in multiple languages. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at MC311.
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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
Check these pages for updates on resources for businesses.
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Montgomery County Government
Marc Elrich, County Executive
County Council:
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Montgomery County Eastern Regional Office
3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
240-777-8400/8411
Jewru Bandeh, Regional Director
240-777-8414
East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB)
240-777-8414
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