A Message from
County Executive Marc Elrich
County Executive
Marc Elrich says he hopes Maryland courts will uphold a decision
that overruled Governor Larry Hogan’s attempt to block additional Federal
payments to unemployed Marylanders. He wants residents to know more
about the County’s efforts to Reimagine Public Safety and he thinks a
program now in place at the Halpine Apartments in Rockville is an important step in
preserving and producing affordable housing in the County.
COVID-19 Update:
County Closer to Having 70 Percent of All Residents Vaccinated; State
Initiates Incentives for Those 12-17 to Get Shots
Montgomery County is moving closer to having 70 percent of
all residents receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This week,
the State initiated a new incentive for those 12-17 to get vaccinated and
become eligible for college scholarships of up to $50,000.
Deadline Extended
for Grant Program for County Nonprofits Through Monday, July 19
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Competitively selected grants ranging from $10,000 to
$20,000 will be awarded to Montgomery County nonprofits whose work
aligns with the State’s intent to assist community organizations
that create and sustain jobs. In their applications, nonprofits must describe
their current or proposed work in support of one of the four identified
priorities: minority and women
entrepreneurship; STEM education; research
and innovation development; and small-scale
manufacturing. Applications will be accepted through an extended deadline
of Monday, July 19.
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County Executive
Elrich, Councilmembers Hucker and Navarro and ‘Nighthawks’ Concert to
Highlight Dedication of Wheaton’s ‘Marian Fryer Plaza’ on Friday, July 9
Montgomery County will take another step in the
revitalization of Downtown Wheaton at 7 p.m. on Friday July 9, as it
dedicates its new public gathering and entertainment space that will be
known as “Marian Fryer Town Plaza.” County Executive Marc Elrich, County
Council President Tom Hucker and Councilmember Nancy Navarro will be
among those leading the dedication ceremonies. The ceremonies will be
followed by a concert from the legendary band “The Nighthawks.”
Artist
Applications Being Accepted Through Aug. 6 for Downtown Bethesda’s ‘Paint
the Town’ Mural on the Woodmont Corner Garage
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is
partnering with the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District in a
call for artists to participate in the “Paint the Town” initiative to
promote and bring more public art murals to Downtown Bethesda. The
deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 6.
What’s Happening
MoCo’ Podcast Highlights Best Places to Visit in Montgomery County
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What are the best places to visit in Montgomery County? In
the latest episode of the “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast, Kelly Groff,
president and CEO of Visit Montgomery, shares a list of some of the
County’s most interesting destinations. Some are well-known to people
who live in the County—and to visitors who travel a long way to see
them. Others are hidden gems.
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County Achieves
Significant Housing Goals at Twinbrook’s Halpine View
Montgomery County
Executive Marc Elrich this week announced a land transfer
agreement with Halpine View Apartments in the Twinbrook
community of Rockville that will expand deeply affordable
housing when redevelopment occurs. The agreement builds
on an Affordable Housing “No Net Loss” requirement, advocated
by the County Executive and adopted by the County Council in
the 2019 Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan.
Qualified
Taxpayers Should Make Sure They Will Receive Increased Child Tax Credits,
With Assistance Clinics to be Held in Rockville on Friday-Saturday, July
9-10
To contend with the recent economic downturn that was
spurred by the COVID-19 health crisis, President Biden and Congress
enacted the American Rescue Plan that included the establishment of new
and increased benefits for low-income and working-class families.
However, for many families, some of the most important benefits—payments
to families with children through the Child Tax Credit (CTC)—could be
lost if the families do not have their finances in order.
Reservations Will
Soon Be Open for Fall Fields, Library Community Rooms and School
Facilities
Reservations to use fields in fall, for library community
rooms and for school facilities during the 2021-22 school year will soon
be opened by the County’s Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF)
interagency coordinating board.
New ‘Reimagining
Public Safety’ Dashboard Now Available
A new dashboard that allows residents to view the progress
of the “Reimagining Public Safety Initiative” is now available. The
dashboard advances County Executive Marc Elrich’s commitment for
transparency and accountability.
Ride On to Have
Bus Schedule Changes Beginning Sunday, July 18
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will adjust
Ride On bus schedules starting Sunday, July 18, to increase overall
service and improve efficiency. The changes reflect the continuing shift
of resources toward schedule patterns as the County reopens following the
COVID-19 health crisis. As part of the increased service changes, the
innovative Flex on-demand service will return in the Rockville and
Wheaton/Glenmont areas on Monday, July 19.
Ride On Flex
On-Demand Service to Return to Rockville and Wheaton/Glenmont Areas on
Monday, July 19
Ride On Flex, a unique on-demand transit service that was
piloted in 2019 into early 2020, but has been suspended due to the
COVID-19 health crisis, will be returned to operation by the Montgomery
County Department of Transportation on Monday, July 19. Flex operates in
defined zones in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton.
Free Online
Workshops Will Be Offered for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs in July
Montgomery County Public Libraries is offering free online
workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and
entrepreneurs throughout July. All workshops will be offered
virtually.
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