Five Things to Know for June 16 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Tuesday, June 16.

1. County council meeting: The county council will meet today. On the agenda: a COVID-19 update from County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and a vote to approve the declaration of racism as a public health crisis.

2. Microenterprise Stabilization Program: Applications for the Microenterprise Stabilization Program are due today. The program is meant to help certain businesses with five or fewer employees.

➡Applications are due tomorrow (Tuesday, June 16) for the Microenterprise Stabilization Program. The MSP provides financial assistance to income-eligible for-profit businesses with 5 or fewer employees. Assistance is up to $10,000 per business. Details: https://t.co/kXI9i8bNt9. pic.twitter.com/yeQWnMfbAU

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 15, 2020

3. MCPS meal service: Starting today, hours for students’ food pick up sites are changing.

Starting tomorrow, June 16, service hours for food sites are changing. Students can pick up breakfast, lunch & dinner meals at school & mobile truck sites from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bus distribution will take place from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. See a list of sites: https://t.co/zW3aIWfpn8 pic.twitter.com/MaEO5ZsoCP

— MCPS (@MCPS) June 15, 2020

4. Capital Beltway Outer Loop closures: Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on the Capital Beltway Outer Loop between MD 190 (River Road) and Clara Barton Parkway until Friday.

SHA will perform preventive maintenance on the Persimmon Tree Road bridge over the I-495 outer loop (Capital Beltway) between MD 190 (River Road) and Clara Barton Parkway, starting tonight June 14 from 9pm – 5am. Expected to be complete Friday June 19. #mdtraffic #mdotnews pic.twitter.com/Yb4yJmJaI9

— MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) June 14, 2020

5. More time for boat rentals: Montgomery Parks is expanding boat rental hours this week. Starting today, Black Hill Boats will be open Tuesday to Sunday.

Have more fun on our lakes!

Our boating facilities are expanding their schedules this week. Black Hill Boats will be open Tuesday to Sunday, and Lake Needwood Boats will be open Thursday to Sunday.

Visit our website for schedules and precautions: https://t.co/kGojSOKKOD. pic.twitter.com/9fSTXZLKWg

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) June 14, 2020

And one more thing: Are you looking for a restaurant that is still open? Check out our restaurant lists here.

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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About Maryam Shahzad

Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with MCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.

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