 Marcus Jones Sworn in as New County Chief of Police
Marcus Jones, a 34-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department, was formally sworn in as the County’s new police chief on Nov. 8. At the ceremonies at Gaithersburg High School, County Executive Marc Elrich said he had great confidence in Chief Jones.
 Montgomery County Executive Elrich Announces More Sustainable Winter Storm Initiatives
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced that the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) would be using new environmental controls to ensure that snow removal operations are more sustainable.
 Montgomery Manufacturing Event
“It’s a new day for Montgomery County,” said County Executive Marc Elrich at the Montgomery Manufacturing Business Connect forum on Nov. 8. The first of its kind forum , which was co-hosted by the County Executive and the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI), connected local manufacturers with state and local government resources.
 County Executive Adds Another Budget Forum
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has added an additional date and location for his Fiscal Year 2021 budget forum tour.
 Purple Line Construction to Necessitate Temporary Bus Stop Changes in Silver Spring
The Purple Line and Capital Crescent Trail are on their way, but construction of the 16-mile east-west light rail line that will connect the Bethesda and New Carrollton metro stations will necessitate temporary bus route modifications in the Silver Spring area starting Sunday, Dec. 1.
 County Launches ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ Campaign to Increase Safety During Decreased Daylight
Montgomery County Government departments and agencies are combining their resources in November to launch one of the most aggressive campaigns in County history to make drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists aware of the added perils that come with time changes, and decreased hours of afternoon daylight occurring with the switch to Standard Time.
 4Business Charrettes Set for Nov. 20 and Dec. 9
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council Vice President Sidney Katz are inviting local business owners to attend and participate in two 4Business charrettes as part of the Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative.
Marilyn J. Praisner Library Branch to Reopen on Nov. 16
The newly refreshed Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Marilyn J. Praisner branch in Burtonsville will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 16. County Executive Marc Elrich will lead ceremonies starting at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the grand reopening.
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 Registration Begins for Winter Rec and Parks Programs
The Montgomery County guide for Department of Recreation and Montgomery Parks winter classes and programs for all ages is now available. Registration is now open.
Survey on Compensation for Board of Education Members
The Montgomery Cunty Board of Education Compensation Commission is going to study the salary structure for members of the County Board of Education and would like the public’s input via a survey that is now available.
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County to Host Early Care and Education Initiative Community Forum
Residents are invited to join community leaders for a conversation about the Montgomery County Early Care and Education Initiative (ECEI) at a forum in Rockville on Monday, Nov. 25.
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 New Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) Dedicated in Burtonsville
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich helped dedicate the newest Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) in Burtonsville. CASE has been in Montgomery County for more than 20 years as a partner with the County’s Child Welfare Services group within the Department of Health and Human Services.
 Montgomery County DEP Readies Annual ‘Gift Outside the Box’ Campaign
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with County agencies and organizations for the third consecutive year to provide residents with ways to green their holiday giving with “Gift Outside the Box.” County Executive Marc Elrich and partner agencies will help kick off the campaign on Friday, Nov.15, at an event in Rockville.
 Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade Set for Saturday, Nov. 23
The Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will thrill the streets of Downtown Silver Spring. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, stepping off from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street.
Residents participate in Annual County H2O Summit
County residents and local watershed groups turned out in big numbers for the annual Montgomery County H2O Summit at the Rockville Senior Center. The summit addressed protecting precious water resources and focused on programs in place to improve water quality.
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Warning: ‘Porch Pirates’ and ‘Mock Mailers’ Active During the Holidays
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about two scams that increase in volume during the holiday season. One involves “porch pirates” targeting deliveries for theft. The other comes through the Postal Service in the form of “mock mail” that gets holiday-distracted residents concerned about their vehicles or the status of their mortgages.
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Montgomery County DEP to Host Two More ‘Energy Roadshows’ in November
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will host its final two “Energy Roadshows” in November, with the next one scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Germantown Library.
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