Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Planning Department invites community members and developers to discuss the initial draft of the newly revised Subdivision Regulations at a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Planning Department Headquarters (8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring). The proposed changes to Chapter 50 of the current Montgomery County Code which governs […]

The Montgomery County Planning Department is inviting interested residents and business owners of the greater Lyttonsville community to a meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at the Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center (2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan. Planners will present the concepts for the […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley advises residents to take appropriate safety precautions as moderate to heavy snow showers make their way across Maryland. As road conditions continue to deteriorate, the focus turns to the evening commute. “It is extremely important that Marylanders take the appropriate safety measures to ensure safe travels during this evening’s commute,” said […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has declared a snow emergency beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 21. The State of Maryland has also designated a snow emergency. Under a snow emergency, it is illegal to park vehicles along designated snow emergency routes and they will be towed. Vehicle owners will be responsible for all towing […]

State highway crews are loaded up and ready to confront the latest winter blast scheduled to come through Maryland all day today. Last night crews filled their trucks with salt, pre-treated roads and then settled in for what promises to be a busy day. As crews prepare, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reminds travelers […]

Montgomery County Public Schools has a planned professional day on Tuesday, January 21 and there is no school for students. Due to emergency weather conditions, transportation to nonpublic special education schools is canceled. All school activities and community activities in school buildings are also canceled. Administrative offices will open on time, but will be reassessed […]

Montgomery County government will be open on Tuesday, January 21 with “liberal leave” for non-essential County employees. All essential County employees are expected to report to duty as scheduled. Non-essential employees may use unscheduled annual leave, paid time off, leave without pay or compensatory time without prior supervisory approval.

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, on Expedited Bill 35-13 that would amend the timing for payment of the fuel energy tax. The bill would generally amend County law regarding the fuel energy tax. The public hearing will be held in the Third Floor Hearing […]

Gaithersburg officials report that AT&T is proposing to replace an existing light pole at Kelley Park (400 Victory Farms Drive, Field #1) with a cell tower and associated structure. The public is invited to learn more and comment on the proposed plan at a public discussion scheduled for Jan. 21 at the Mayor and City […]