Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved $58 million for the construction of the new Wheaton Library & Recreation Center during their meeting on April 1.  Last week, the Council voted against placing an historic designation on the existing Wheaton Community Center, formerly known as the Youth Center. “This is an extraordinary example of how a […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet jointly at 2 p.m. on March 31, for a worksession on proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 14-01 that would require the establishment of charging stations for electronic vehicles. The worksession will address several potential changes in the ZTA since it was first […]

The Montgomery County Council took a step forward in the redevelopment of downtown Wheaton. Councilmembers voted not to designate the Wheaton Recreation Center “historic” which paves the way for the center to eventually be torn down to make way for a new community center and Wheaton library. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner […]

Duchy Trachtenberg kicked off her campaign for the District 1 Council seat on March 27 at the Strathmore Mansion. During an interview, she said one of her top priorities is growing the local economy. Trachtenberg is running against incumbent Councilmember Roger Berliner in the democratic primary, which is set for June 24. You can find […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro shares her enthusiasm for MCM’s upcoming “Day in the Life of Montgomery County” project set for April 22.   Related:      

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to take action on recommendations by the County’s Planning Board to designate seven park properties to the County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation at 9:45 a.m. on March 25. One of the seven properties is the Wheaton Youth Center, which has received considerable attention from residents who believe it […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee and its Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet jointly at 2 p.m. on March 24, for a worksession on the County’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “Youth and Work in Montgomery County.” The report examines the availability of educational and employment services for at-risk, […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews outlines what’s next for the recommended operating budget: In fact, the Montgomery County Council will hold five public hearings spread over April 8-10 on Montgomery County’s Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget. More than 150 people are expected to express views about specific items, and the general […]

The Montgomery County Council will receive a report on March 18 from the County’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) regarding “Change Orders in County Government Construction Projects.” The report examines the change order process for County Government capital facility construction contracts and describes how change orders affect the cost and schedule of recently completed projects. […]

Has it snowed enough for you this year? And, what’s the impact on the county budget? In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice said it looks as if more monies will be needed from the county’s coffers for snow removal costs this year. Take a look: Related: