Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day, Friday, November 11

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Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day, Friday, November 11

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.


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Red Line Passengers Urged to Seek Alternatives During SafeTrack Surge 10 from October 29 to November 22

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Surge 10 will affect the Red Line October 29 through November 22. This surge is expected to cause delays on the entire Red Line -- the Metrorail system’s busiest line. Metro is urging commuters to find alternatives, particularly during weekday, peak travel hours.


Montgomery County Opens 49 Buildings in Ten Years in Spite of Economic Challenges  

During the week of October 22 to October 29, Ike Leggett celebrated four new facility openings at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, Glenmont Fire Station #18, Public Safety Training Academy and Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center.

The Ross Boddy Recreation Center represents the 49th new or newly-renovated County building that has opened while County Executive Ike Leggett has been in office; more than were opened in the 12 years before Leggett took office. 


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Early Voting Is Now Open through November 3

Montgomery County has opened ten Early Voting Centers through November 3, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 


Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center Opens in North Potomac

Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center Opens in North Potomac on October 22

Hundreds of residents joined County Executive Ike Leggett, County Council members and other officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center located at 13850 Travilah Road. 


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County Executive Ike Leggett Celebrates the Opening of the Glenmont Fire Station #18 on October 26

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett celebrated the opening of the new 23,133 square-foot Glenmont Fire Station #18 on October 26. The fire station is located at the southwest intersection of Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road in Silver Spring and is the ninth new fire station built during Leggett’s 10 years as County Executive. 


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Transformation of Pike District Continues to Roll Along with Innovative Bike Lanes

Montgomery County Department of Transportation recently completed construction of one-half mile separated bike lanes on both sides of Nebel Street.  The new lanes are located between Randolph Road and Marinelli Road. This is another important step in transforming the Pike Distirct into a walkable, bikable, transit-oriented community.

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