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White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan Gets Council Approval

The plan will transform the area on the east side of the County.

County Executive Leggett’s Response to Vote

Thanks the County Council for its “arduous work in approving a complex plan….”

A “Laboratory for Civic Improvement”

An active Innovation Program is helping place Montgomery in the forefront of innovation in the country.

New Website Helps Residents Access and Understand County Budget Information

The site is searchable, more user-friendly and accessible from mobile devices.

MC 311 on Twitter Residents can now get non-emergency County government information and request services via Twitter.

National Night Out Observances Scheduled The 2014 National Night Out annual observance will take place on Tuesday, August 5.

County Named a “Tech Savvy” Jurisdiction – One of Four in the US for 2014

The County’s performance was assessed in several areas, including: Ethics, Performance Management, and Communication and Collaboration.

New Immunization Requirements for Students Entering Seventh Grade; Free Vaccinations Available August 23

New immunization requirements announced earlier require students to have one Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis) and one meningococcal (MCV4) vaccination.

Tips for a Water Safe Summer

It’s not too late to be safe around the water.  

IN THIS ISSUE of

July 2014

NOTEWORTHY NOTES

• Nominations Being Accepted for Human Rights Hall of Fame
• County Launches “Caching the Rain” – An Educational, Fun Way to Learn How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
• Recreation’s “Food, Fun & Fitness Program” Wraps Up Successful Summer 

MAKING NEWS

• Police Traffic Division Director Receives Highway Safety Hero Award 

Patrick Lacefield, Director

Bonnie Ayers, Editor