County Executive Marc Elrich announces the County has
entered "Moderate Transmission," while reminding us to remain
vigilant. He provides an update on the County’s COVID-19 vaccination status
including Booster shots and preparing for shots for children ages 5
through 11. County Executive Elrich also highlights his partnership
with members of the County Council in the Guaranteed Income Pilot;
his discussion on Critical Race Theory; and his gratitude for the
venerable work of departing County DEP Director Adam Ortiz. Finally,
County Executive Elrich reminds that October is National Down Syndrome
Awareness Month - a subject near and dear to his heart.
Montgomery
County Lifts Its Indoor Mask Requirement After Achieving Seven
Consecutive Days of ‘Moderate’ COVID-19 Transmission
Montgomery County suspended its mandate requiring masks or
face coverings indoors in locations accessible to the public on
Thursday, Oct. 28, after James Bridgers, the acting County health
officer, announced that it achieved seven consecutive days of “moderate
transmission” of COVID-19.
County Now
Providing COVID-19 Booster Shots for Additional Groups After CDC
Approves Boosters for Some Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Recipients
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human
Services is now providing booster shots to an expanded group of
eligible residents. The County is offering the boosters based on the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated authorization
of booster doses. The new eligibility guideline includes certain people
who have previously received the Moderna vaccine, and most people who
received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine,
COVID-19
Information Portal Has Statistics on the Virus Including Infections and
Vaccinations Given by Zip Codes
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal provides a
variety of breakdowns on how the virus has impacted the County. The
statistics are updated to reflect the most recent reports from the
State of Maryland during the health crisis. Among the information available
is how many positive cases have been reported in each zip code in the
County.
County Executive
Elrich, County Council Propose Special Appropriation of Nearly $2
Million to Help Fund ‘Guaranteed Income Pilot Program’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined County
Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmembers Will Jawando
and Evan Glass on Oct. 26 to provide details of a proposed “Guaranteed
Income Pilot Program” for Montgomery County residents. If a special
appropriation is approved by the Council to create the program, it
would begin in 2022 and provide direct cash payments of $800 per month
to 300 County households for 24 months.
Montgomery Parks
Reinstates ‘Picnic in the Park’ Program to Allow Alcohol in 13 Parks
The
‘Picnic in the Parks’ program that allows alcohol in certain parks
has been reinstated byMontgomery Parks in 13 parks. The program was created to
inspire park use in 2020 during the COVID-19 health crisis, but was
suspended on July 1, 2021,
in response to the end of the COVID-19 State of Emergency
issued by the State of Maryland.
More Seasonal
Fun Will Be Hosted by Montgomery Recreation
Montgomery County Recreation is hosting family-friendly
events to enjoy during the fall season. From free movies to swimming
with pumpkins, events will be hosted at community recreation
centers and aquatic facilities located throughout the County
Halloween
Special Events Set for This Weekend from Montgomery Parks
Fall is filled with special events from Montgomery
Parks. The wide range of events will include riding on the Halloween
Eye Spy Trains Spooktacular activities at the Halloween 5K Haunted
Hustle or Nightmare on Elm Street.
‘Be Seen on
Halloween’ Safety Tips Will Be Emphasized This Weekend, Including at
Several Family Friendly Halloween Events
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation wants to
ensure that trick or treaters have a safe and fun Halloween,
particularly since it will be dark during many of the festivities.
‘HalloWheaton’
on Marian Fryer Plaza in Downtown Wheaton Will Feature Many Free Fun
Events on Saturday, Oct. 30
‘HalloWheaton’ a free, fun for all ages event, will take
place at the new Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton from
noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Montgomery
County’s Alcohol Beverage Services Opens New Flagship Store in Potomac
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage
Services has opened a new retail concept and flagship store, Oak Barrel
& Vine, in the Cabin John Village Shopping Center in Potomac. The
store had its grand opening on Oct. 27.
Commission on
Veterans Affairs Seeking Additions to Its Virtual Tribute to County
Veterans as Veterans Day Approaches on Nov. 11
Montgomery County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is
paying tribute to County veterans through a virtual “Tribute to
Montgomery County Veterans” website. As Veterans Day approaches on
Thursday, Nov. 11, the commission wants to add tributes to the site.
Corridor
Advisory Committee Seeks Feedback on Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid
Transit/Flash Bus, System Expansion in Virtual Meeting on Wednesday,
Nov. 10
Montgomery County’s Corridor Advisory Committee will hold
a virtual meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to provide an
update and seek feedback on the future Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT)/Flash Bus project.
Free Online
Workshops Available in November for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
Free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared
toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs are available throughout
November. Montgomery County Public Libraries is sponsoring the
programs.
Building Owners
Wanting County LEED Certification Tax Credit Must Submit ‘Intent to
Apply Application’ by Jan. 1
Building owners interested in pursuing Montgomery
County’s property tax credit for LEED certified commercial and multifamily
buildings are reminded by the County’s Department of Environmental
Protection and Department of Finance that they must submit
applications for the credit, or notify the County of their intent to
apply, by Jan. 1.
