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Council Names Casey Anderson as Planning Board Chair Current Planning Board member chosen to head the Board.

U.S. Census Bureau Conducting Pilot Census Test in Part of County through Mid-September; Residents’ Participation will Help Decide Changes for 2020 Census

The national pilot is testing new methods and advanced technologies being considered for the next national census in six years.

County Earns Second Place in Nation in the 2014 Digital Counties Survey

The survey assessed factors such as citizen engagement, policy, operations, technology and data.

Summertime Safety Tip:  Properly Dispose of Ashes from the Grill

Reminders from the Division of Solid Waste Services and Fire and Rescue Service.

Make Sure Your Kids are Safe at the Pool

Drowning is one of the two leading causes of death among children ages one to four. .

Safety advice in a video from the Recreation Department.

The White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan: A Perspective Final Council vote coming before the end of July.

County Earns 23 Awards from National Association of Counties

Fifteen County departments honored for outstanding programs.

Maryland Public Service Commission Approves Limited Pepco Rate Request

The County, which had filed a brief opposing the requested hikes, prevailed on many issues, including the distribution rate increase.

Settlement with Clarksburg Developer Assures Finishing of Uncompleted Infrastructure, Related Amenities

Under the agreement, the Newland Company must restart work immediately to finish road, sidewalk and stormwater management facilities in the Town Center.

July 2014

NOTEWORTHY NOTES

• FootGolf Comes to Montgomery County with Kickoff at Northwest Golf Course
• National Youth Soccer Tournament Could Bring in $4 to $5 Million to County
• Maryland Senior Olympics: Participants can Register Now 
• Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• Nominations Due July 31 for 2014 Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
• ParksPics Photo Contest
• “Consumer Compass” -- Pointing Consumers in the Right Direction

MAKING NEWS

• “County Report This Week” Wins Prestigious “Telly” Award
• Montgomery Parks Names New Director
• Bikesharing Station Site Identification Program Earns Award 
• Office of Procurement Recognized with National Award

Patrick Lacefield, Director

Bonnie Ayers, Editor