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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
December 15, 2022 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
County Commuter Options - Michelle Golden, MCDOT
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Julien Labiche
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
December 13, 2022 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Upton Drive Neighborhood Greenway Project
Wheaton Downtown Study
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 Carmen Kaarid at carmen.kaarid@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Wheaton Holiday Market
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Free Flu and COVID Booster Shots to be Provided Anyone 5 and Older During Holiday ‘Boosterama’ on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Westfield Wheaton | As the holiday season coincides with a rise in respiratory virus cases, Montgomery County, in partnership with Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar and Westfield Wheaton, will provide free COVID bivalent boosters and flu shots during the second holiday “Boosterama” vaccine event. COVID booster shots will be available to anyone age 5 and older who had their last dose at least two months ago. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Westfield Wheaton mall. Read more. | |
Westbound Reedie Drive Lane Closure Scheduled for December 10, to Impact Select Ride On Routes | |
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Due to building maintenance, the westbound lane of Reedie Drive between Georgia Avenue and Amherst Avenue will be closed on December 10. Closure will begin at 7am and last until 4pm. Ride On Routes 7, 8, 9 & 31 will detour to enter the Wheaton Transit Center.
For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In addition, information is available at RideOnBus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery, or texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.
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The Community Engagement Cluster, Regional Service Office Directors are currently recruiting for four full-time Community Project Managers (Program Manager II), IRC55977 to join four of the five committee regions. 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 “General Professional” then click search. | |
A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich | |
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the first 11-member County Council were sworn in to new terms at inauguration ceremonies this week. It provides a prime opportunity for the County Executive to look back at what was accomplished in his first four years in office and what he considers priorities for the next four years. He also looks at immediate issues—such as local hospitals having their beds filled by the “tridemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19. He advocates for residents to get flu shots and COVID booster shots, noting that the County will be distributing free vaccines at its next “Boosterama” event at Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday, Dec. 17. Read more. | |
County Executive Elrich and First 11-member County Council Are Sworn In at Inaugural Ceremonies at Strathmore | Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was sworn in to his second term and the members of the County’s first 11-member County Council also wore sworn in at the Montgomery County Inaugural Ceremonies on Dec. 5 at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. Read more. | |
Applications Now Being Accepted for ‘Small Business Accelerator Program’ in Partnership with M&T Bank | |
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and M&T Bank are partnering for the second year to offer a free 10-week “Small Business Accelerator Program” to assist small businesses—both emerging ones and those trying to rebuild from the impacts the COVID health crisis. The program will teach early-stage and minority entrepreneurs the essentials of business planning, operations, credit building, digital communication and financial management. It also could provide access to capital. Read more. | |
‘Design for Life’ Program Provides Tax Incentives to Make Homes More Accessible for All Ages and Stages of Life | |
The Montgomery County “Design for Life” program provides property tax incentives to make homes accessible for all ages and stages of life. Information about the program is now available from the Department of Permitting Services (DPS), which issues permits and certifies Design for Life projects. Read more. | |
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Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) require a safe, steady, and reliable source of blood for their research
The NIH Blood Bank is enrolling healthy volunteers to join its Research Blood Donor Program - a Clinical Center study which supports over 200-NIH research laboratories studying health problems such as heart disease, cancer, and immune deficiencies.
Though not used for direct patient care, Research Blood Donations are critical to the advancement of science - contributions that allow Investigators to pursue - and discover - new treatments and therapies.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years of age or older and meet volunteer blood donor eligibility criteria, with a few exceptions.
You should not participate in this study if you (1) have a history of heart, lung, or kidney disease or bleeding disorders (2) have known sickle cell disease (3) are pregnant.
Participation includes a preassessment evaluation and blood draw and then repeated donations of either whole blood or a single component of blood by apheresis.
Study donors are compensated for their participation.
Located on the REDLINE - Medical Center Metro & donor parking is available at no cost.
Volunteer to join our study - call, email, or visit us online.
301.496.0092
giveblood@cc.nih.gov
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Resurfacing Project for 3.7-Miles of MD 108 in Olney Area Will Improve Road, But Will Create Traffic Disruptions Through Summer 2023 | |
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is beginning a $3.7 million safety and resurfacing project on MD 108 from Olney Mill Road to Brooke Road in Olney. Weather permitting, the 3.7-mile project is expected to be complete by late summer 2023. Read more. | |
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County Executive Elrich Is Holding Hybrid Forums to Seek Input on FY 2024 Operating Budget, With Next One on December 12, at Germantown | Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the County’s regional services offices and community partners will host eight hybrid forums in November and December to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. The first forum will be from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at the Mid-County Regional Services Center in Wheaton. Residents can attend the forums in person or view them via the internet. Read more. | |
Police Accountability Board Meetings happening in Bethesda
The Police Accountability Board will be having their next board meeting in Bethesda and would love the public to hear what is going on.
Board Meetings are every other Thursday, 7-8pm, and move around the County so as to try to meet you where you are.
Not able to join us in person, no problem. Our meetings are Hybrid, so join us on Microsoft Teams.
Here are the details for our December 15, 2022 Meeting:
What: Police Accountability Board meeting
When: December 15, 2022
Time: 7pm-8pm
In Person Location: Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
4805 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814 East & West Conference rooms
Virtual Option:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 265 716 782 756
Passcode: CewNfA
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 443-692-5768,,904007603# United States, Baltimore
Phone Conference ID: 904 007 603#
Want to learn more about what the Police Accountability Board is and does, check out our website here: www.mocopab.org
Want to see when the next meetings are, check out the Meeting Agendas page here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pab/agenda.html
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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 Will Celebrate Holiday Season with Festivals, Movies Events and Special Events | Montgomery County Recreation is hosting holiday-themed, family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy this winter. From cocoa and crafts to photos with Santa, December events will be hosted at community recreation centers, senior centers and aquatic facilities across the County. Read more. | |
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. | |
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Countywide Facade Improvement Program
Funds Available Now!
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Visit Montgomery County Department of Housing & Community Affairs website for more information or to apply. Read guidelines here.
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Be COVID-Prepared for the Upcoming Holiday Season | |
The third holiday season with COVID-19 is approaching, and everyone agrees that COVID fatigue exists. A few simple steps of caution can make being with family and friends enjoyable while reducing the risk of illness from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as colds and flu. Read more. | |
Our Community: Together & Connected | |
Online Workshops and One-on-One Sessions to Assist Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs Will Be Available Free in December from Montgomery County Public Libraries
Online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs will be available free throughout December through a program sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries. 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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