Application Period for City Boards, Committee Volunteers Extended Through October 7
The Takoma Park City Council has extended the application period for City Boards and Committee volunteers through October 7.
The Takoma Park City Council has extended the application period for City Boards and Committee volunteers through October 7.
The board of directors of Fenton Village Inc. has called for the County Council to allow the veto of legislation establishing a Business Improvement District to stand pending possible changes to state law.
Local businesses that are planning to open or expand into vacant space in commercial properties could be eligible for state grants to help pay rent or grow the business, according to an announcement from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
The county has announced closings and schedule changes for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6. County offices, libraries, state offices and courts will be closed on Monday.
The Montgomery County library system has rescinded a decision to expand operating hours to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest press release.
The county libraries, with two exceptions, will expand the hours open to patrons back to pre-pandemic levels, officials announced. Maggie Nightingale in Poolesville currently is closed for a refresh and Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington will maintain current operating hours.
Jacob Newman, the new director of the Silver Spring Regional Center, has been on the job a week and likes it already. “I had the good fortune to meet several community members and other stakeholders. I have a daily shipment of emails and readings to catch up on,” he said. “It’s been fantastic.”
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center joined NBC/Telemundo’s nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption event today, reducing adoption fees for all animals by 50% from today (Aug. 23) through Sept. 19. In addition, the fee will be completely waived for any animal that has been at the shelter for more than 30 days.
The Takoma Park City Council is accepting applications for City Boards and Committee volunteers through September 30.