It is up to the remaining Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education members to fill the seat of Patricia O’Neill, who died Tuesday. Her term expires in 2022. According to the Board of Education handbook, when an elected member of the Board dies or is removed from office, “the remaining members of the Board will […]
Council Updates Bill to Hasten Replacement of Indoor Mercury Regulators
Montgomery County councilmembers updated wording on a bill designed to rid the county of indoor mercury service regulators, which were ruled the cause of a deadly fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring in April 2016. Monday morning, members of the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee changed the bill’s wording to include […]
Metro Will Replace 130 Escalators Over Next Seven Years
Metro announced plans to replace 130 escalators at 32 stations. A $179 million, seven year contract, was awarded to KONE Americas, with headquarters in Finland. Work is expected to begin in May. The projected date of completion is April 2027. All stations are expected to remain open during construction. The work also includes new safety […]
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