Your Mid-County News
Aspen Hill, Bel Pre, Brookeville, Glenmont,
Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, Olney,
Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton
|
|
Advisory Boards
Keep up to date on issues affecting your communities and take an active role by participating & engaging in your local Advisory Boards.
Mid-County and Wheaton Advisory Board meetings are monthly and open to the public.
|
|
The Mid-County Citizens
Advisory Board (MCCAB) Meetings
Next Full Board Meeting is
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
MID-COUNTY RECREATION CENTER
2004 Queensguard Rd, Silver Spring
Next Committee Meeting is
Thursday, June 6, 2019
from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
MID-COUNTY RECREATION CENTER
|
|
The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) Meeting
The next full committee meeting is
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
WHEATON VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
2400 Arcola Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Green Room
TOPIC: Marian Fryer Town Plaza Update
|
|
WHEATON REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Check out the camera shots from the top of the Exchange Building for a view of the progress of the the
Wheaton Revitalization Projec
t. C
lick
here
.
|
|
TOMORROW:
Wheaton Safety Walk
Saturday, May 18th, starting at 10:00 am.
Meet at 11435 Grandview Ave (corner of Blueridge)
Join the County Executive, SHA, MCDOT, County Council, State delegates and many more for a safety audit walk to highlight opportunities for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements in Wheaton.
Families, friends, business owners, residents are all encouraged to participate. To register, click
here. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 240-777-8101.
|
|
MONDAY
-- Mid County Citizen Advisory Board Hosts Capital Improvements Program Budget Forum
Provide input into the County's next six-year capital construction budget by attending public forums held by the local citizen advisory boards. The forums will help define construction and planning priorities for the various regions in the County as officials develop the Fiscal Years 2021 to 2026 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. For more information:
The CIP includes costs for new/renovated, major projects such as roads; public schools and Montgomery College facilities; water and sewer lines; parks, libraries, health and recreation facilities; and other public buildings and projects. The schedule is listed below:
- Mid-County: Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. - Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, 240-777-8101 or 240-777-6820.
- East County: Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. - East Montgomery Regional Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, 240-777-8414.
Suggestions and comments from participants will be considered by the regional citizen advisory boards for inclusion in the funding priority lists they submit to the County Executive. The lists will also be shared with County departments and agencies for consideration as they formulate the CIP for their departments.
|
|
 |
Aspen Hill HAWK Signal Activated
A newly activated HAWK beacon on Aspen Hill Rd between Connecticut and Georgia Avenues is the latest example of the County's commitment to keep pedestrians & drivers safe. Executive Elrich and Council members Katz and Glass were on hand to activate the signal on May 10th. HAWK beacons flash yellow when a pedestrian presses the signal button, then turn solid yellow and finally red to stop oncoming motorized vehicles; pedestrians are then given a walk signal. Click
here for more information on this signal and
here for HAWK signals in general.
|
Please click here for the latest issue of GoMontgomery! featuring announcements and updates from the County Department of Transportation.
|
|
|
|
Happy, Healthy Homes
The “Happy, Healthy Homes Green Initiative”, a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Housing Partnership addresses a national issue that finds low-income households spending a larger portion of their income on home energy costs than other households. Part of the initiative will work toward making low-income families aware of energy assistance programs that are available. Please click
here for more information on this initiative,
here for information on DEP's Residential Energy Program, and
here for information on MHP.\
Be the Best for Business
Join County Executive Elrich and Council Vice President Sidney Katz in identifying how the County can reduce obstacles to success, build positive relations and help the county to be the best for business. Sessions are from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The remaining 4Business listening sessions:
- May 22, Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring
- June 10th, Upcoming Regional Service Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Ste 1000, Germantown.
For those who can’t attend the sessions, an email has been established to receive comments and feedback:
[email protected]. For more information, please
click here.
|
|
|
|
Community Meeting on Carroll Knolls Local Park
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks invites you to attend a community meeting to discuss the Facility Plan for
Carroll Knolls Local Park. The Community Meeting will be on
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Capitol View-Homewood Local Park Activity Building (2929 Edgewood Road, Kensington) from 7:00pm-9:00pm
. Meeting attendees will be encouraged to provide input on the proposed Recommended Concept Plan.
|
|
|
|
Save The Date: Taste of Wheaton 2019
|
Taste of Wheaton
highlights the deliciously diverse restaurants in downtown Wheaton. This fun-filled event will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The event will take place rain or shine.
For more information and updates, click here.
|
|
Summer Recreation Jobs
Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) is hiring camp staff to lead a variety of activities over the summer months. These positions are perfect for teachers, paraeducators and recent college graduates. Call 240-777-6870 to learn more.
Lifeguards are also needed. For more information, call the Aquatics office, 240-777-6860 or click
here.
|
|
Summer Recreation Programs - Sign Up Now!
|
|
Montgomery Council News
For information on past agendas for Council sessions, committee meetings, prior meeting minutes, actions, access to informational packets for every issue to be discussed at meetings, viewing of live meetings and archived videos of past meetings, and more, go to the Council
web site
.
Click the box titled "Council Meeting Portal".
|
|
COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION
|
|
|
Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant Program in Wheaton
The Adult ESOL Program provides basic English language and life skills instruction to Maryalnd residents. Please see below for upcoming training and workshops from Montgomery College's Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant Program n their Wheaton location:
|
|
|
|
Redesigned GOCA Website
The Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) is pleased to announce their newly redesigned website,
www.goca.org.
The new site retained all the content from the original site, but is easier to navigate and has a more modern design. GOCA worked with an Olney resident, Eric Wenocur of Lab Tech Systems to perform this work.
|
|
|
|
2019 Strawberry Festival and More at the Sandy Spring Museum
Click
here
for more information and more events and exhibits
|
|
There are multiple ways to get involved in your communities by serving on the County's boards, committees and commissions.
|
|
|
Luisa Montero
Director, Mid-County
Regional Services Center
|
|
Mid-County Regional Services Office
,
a service of Montgomery County Government
located at:
11435 Grandview Drive, Wheaton MD 20902
Luisa Montero, Director
Phone: 240-777-8101
Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive
Stay Connected! There is a lot going on in Mid-County so I hope you are staying connected. Please forward this email to others who may benefit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
