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Aspen Hill, Bel Pre, Brookeville, Glenmont,
Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, Olney,
Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton
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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.
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Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Next meeting will be
January 19, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Crisis, Intake and Trauma Services
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
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
January 10, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
MCPD, Public Safety Updates
WUD, Year Ahead and FY2024
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83246233594
Meeting ID: 832 4623 3594
call in: (301) 715-8592
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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
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Elrich Seeks Applicants for Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, for one representative of a Wheaton business that employs more than 10 people (large businesses); one representative of a Wheaton business that employs less than 10 people (small business); and one resident of the Wheaton Urban District. If you have previously submitted an application, it will be considered and it is not necessary to apply again.
The 11-member Committee provides information and advice to the County Executive and the Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center regarding promotions, maintenance, service levels, and budgetary guidance for the downtown Wheaton Urban District.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. The Board currently meets virtually by video- and teleconference the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. When in-person meetings resume in the future, the Board will meet at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton.
Applicants of diverse, backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act and basic parliamentary procedure. The County Executive’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications will be forwarded to the Council for confirmation. The deadline for application is January 20, 2023.
For more information or to apply, click here.
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A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich | |
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is enthusiastically starting 2023 with a list of priorities and projects he would like to see implemented. In his message this week, he also addresses the increase in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations, while encouraging residents to get booster vaccinations. He talks about paying attention to emergency vehicles in action on the sides of roadways after several police cruisers were struck recently by inattentive drivers. And he wants Long Branch residents in need to know they can receive new or gently used coats at a special event at the Long Branch Community Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 6. Read more. | |
Recreation Center Membership Passes Will Be Free in 2023
Montgomery County Recreation Center membership passes will be free for County residents in 2023. Starting Jan. 3, a free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. Read more.
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Montgomery County Recreation to Host Summer Camps Fairs on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 22, to Help Plan for Summer Activities | |
Montgomery County Recreation will host two free summer camps fairs to help families plan for their children’s summer activities. The fairs will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 22. Read more. | |
Free Coats to be Distributed to Those in Need at Long Branch Community Center on Friday Jan. 6 | Free coats of all sizes will be distributed to those in need from 4-7- p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Long Branch Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring. More than 400 new or gently used coats have been donated in a coat drive that began on Dec. 27. Read more. | |
Volunteers Needed for 2023 ‘Point-In-Time Homeless Count’ That Provides Data for Allocating Resources for Those Experiencing Homelessness | Montgomery County’s annual “Point-In-Time (PIT) Street Count is scheduled for the overnight hours of Wednesday, Jan. 25, and volunteers are needed to help survey unsheltered individuals and households. The County Continuum of Care, the County’s local planning body that coordinates housing, services and funding for homeless families and individuals, organizes the effort in partnership with service providers in the community. Read more. | |
Montgomery Council seeks applicants for
Montgomery County Planning Board
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Deadline for applications is January 13, 2023, at 5 p.m.
ROCKVILLE, Md., December 7—The Montgomery County Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three upcoming vacancies on the Montgomery County Planning Board. In October 2022, the County Council appointed five temporary acting Planning Board members. All members serve until their successors are appointed.
The Council intends to appoint successors, before February 28, 2023, for three members. The Council is expected to appoint the remaining two positions, including the chair, by June 14, 2023 and will advertise to fill those positions at a later date.
The following temporary Board members will vacate their positions at the end of February 2023: Ms. Amy Presley, Mr. David Hill, and Ms. Cherri Branson. The positions are available to fill the unexpired terms of the prior Planning Board members as follows:
- One Montgomery County resident registered to vote in the County as a Republican (term ends June 14, 2024);
- One Montgomery County resident registered to vote in the County as unaffiliated (term ends June 14, 2025); and
- One Montgomery County resident registered to vote in the County as a Democrat (term ends June 14, 2026).
Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023. Political party affiliation will be verified by the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
The selected Planning Board members will serve out the unexpired terms of the prior Board members and must be of the same political party as the Board member who vacated the office. Members generally serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. No more than three members of the Planning Board may be from the same political party, and each member must be a resident and registered voter of Montgomery County when appointed.
More information here.
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Montgomery Parks to Hold Special Events and Program Throughout January | |
A varied lineup of special events and programs will be held throughout January by Montgomery Parks, including a treasure hunt in Wheaton Regional Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day volunteer opportunities and many outdoor adventures. Read more. | |
Family Holiday Events, Including Ice Skating Rink, Will Be Available Throughout Winter Break in Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District | | |
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The Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District will have many holiday and winter-themed programs to keep all ages entertained through the New Year. In addition, the outdoor ice skating rink at Veterans Plaza is now open seven days a week. Read more.
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The Office of Grants Management (OGM) is seeking feedback from the County's nonprofit community to help reshape the Community Grants program and other grants management practices. The goals of this survey are to:
- Guide reforms of the Community Grants structure, process, timeline, and goals;
- Inform the development of the County’s competitive grant program regulations, policies, procedures, & support resources;
- Inform the development of the County’s grant agreement regulations, policies, procedures, and support resources; and
- Gain a broader understanding of the needs of our nonprofit partners to make the grants transition a success.
OGM requests one response per organization so please coordinate feedback within your organization and then submit a response. The survey will close Thursday February 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
Go to survey
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Two Grant Programs Launched to Assist Disabled, Seniors and Low-Income Residents with Transportation Needs | | |
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Two grant programs designed to increase transportation services for disabled, senior and limited income residents were launched this week by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation Approximately $800,000 in operating and capital budget funds will be available to eligible nonprofits to create assistance programs or enhance existing ones. Read more. | |
Montgomery County Government COVID-19 Information Portal | |
Our Community: Together & Connected | |
Online Workshops and One-on-One Sessions to Assist Job Seekers Will Be Available Free in January from Montgomery County Public Libraries
Montgomery County Public Libraries will offer online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers throughout January. All workshops are free. Read more.
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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 | |
Click the banner above to check out the latest from the Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter! | |
To check out the latest from Explore Kensington, click the banner above. | |
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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