Traffic Relief News, MLK Events, State of the County Address & Maryland General Legislative Session Begins

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News and Information from the Montgomery County Office of Public Information

January 2020 | Judy Stiles, Editor

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Marc Elrich

Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Regarding Governor Hogan’s Traffic Relief Announcement for Washington Capital Region

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement regarding Governor Hogan’s traffic relief announcement for the Washington Capital Region.

Read about the Maryland Board of Public Works vote to advance a plan for the reconstruction of the American Legion Bridge and the widening of a portion of Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway here.

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State of County 2020

County Executive Marc Elrich to Deliver State of the County Address

County Executive Marc Elrich will deliver the 2020 State of the County Address at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The event will take place in the Silver Spring Civic Building located at 1 Veterans Place.

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ADU

Montgomery County Provides Information about New Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units  

New information about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is now available.

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legislative session begins January 8

County Executive Marc Elrich Attends Opening Maryland General Assembly Session On Wednesday, Jan. 8

County Executive Marc Elrich and other County leaders attended the opening session of the Maryland General Assembly, which began its annual 90-day session on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Office of Intergovernmental Relations has released Montgomery County’s Priorities for the session of the Maryland General Assembly.

 

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MLK

Montgomery County Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Special Events and Service Activities

Montgomery County Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Montgomery County celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life through dramatic readings and musical and dance performances in a special tribute ceremony from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20.

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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Serving Your Community

On Monday, Jan. 20, join thousands of residents to honor the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s annual MLK Day of Service event.

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Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20

Montgomery County Government will observe the following holiday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

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whiskey rock

Alcohol Beverage Services to Host Montgomery County’s Biggest Whiskey Event on Jan. 17

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will host its Whiskey Rocks celebration, the largest event of its kind in Montgomery County, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17.

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HAWK Beacon

County Installs New Pedestrian Safety Light in Bethesda

Montgomery County continued its efforts to keep pedestrians safer when it activated its newest high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon in Bethesda.

 

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REC hiring

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring

Montgomery County Recreation is hiring part-time seasonal employees to work during the 2020 summer season. 

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wlb

Women’s Voices and Votes Count: Public Invited to Register for 40th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 40th annual Women’s Legislative Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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