The Montgomery County Council will hold its first fall legislative session on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The council has been in summer recess since early August. Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz will begin the session by marking the 50th anniversary of Montgomery Soccer Inc., a community-led youth soccer organization in the county. […]
Local Leaders Call For White Oak Early Voting Center
Local leaders say there’s a need for an early voting center in White Oak, and they’re calling for the Montgomery County Board of Elections to make it happen. “Bringing an early voting center to White Oak is really crucial for many of our residents who live in that area, many of whom don’t have access […]
County Employees Not Vaccinated Yet Have To Get Weekly COVID-19 Testing
Montgomery County recently launched an employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing plan. According to officials, all county employees who are not vaccinated yet will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly. “This is an important step in keeping our county employees and residents safe,” said Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker during his […]
Council Votes to Require Masks Indoors; New Regulation Effective Midnight Friday
Face masks will be required indoors again, and County leaders say it’s due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health Regulation, which requires face coverings in public indoor areas when the county reached “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. The regulation goes into effect on August […]
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 5, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Board Votes On Mask Mandate: The Montgomery County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, will meet today at 2:00 p.m. to vote on a Board of Health regulation to reinstate indoor masking if local COVID-19 transmission rates increase. The meeting will […]
Sculpture of Olympian Dawes to be Housed at Future Silver Spring Recreation Center
Three-time Olympian and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes will be honored with a sculpture in her likeness. This was announced Friday. Montgomery County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz announced during a virtual press conference that the sculpture will be located at the future Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, which will also house the Montgomery […]
County Council Approves Business Improvement District in Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Council approved Bill 3-21 of Special Taxing Area Laws on Tuesday to aid in marketing and promotions for the district. Sponsored by Council President Tom Hucker and Councilmember Hans Riemer, the legislation was enacted by a 7-1 vote with all council members in favor except Will Jawando, according to a Montgomery County […]
5G Small Cell Antennas Coming to a Pole Near You
By a vote of seven to two, Montgomery County Councilmembers approved a change to its zoning ordinance that will increase 5G access throughout the county by allowing small cell antennas on existing or new poles. Councilmember Hans Riemer, the moving force behind bringing 5G to more areas, cited federal studies on the safety of 5G […]
UPDATE: County Council To Vote on Zoning Changes For 5G Wireless Infrastructure
Montgomery County Council will vote on zoning changes for 5G wireless infrastructure on Tuesday, July 27. According to local leaders, the Amendment would allow certain telecommunications towers limited or conditional use in certain residential zones – a controversial topic among some residents for several years. “We’re now in the position as a local government that […]
County Council Meets Tuesday – Preview
The Montgomery County Council will meet tomorrow for the last time before September 14. Key items on the agenda include approval of increased availability of 5G technology in the county and a proposed change of rules about lifeguards at indoor pools in health clubs. Data from a study about traffic stop management will also be […]
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