New recruits to the county’s police department can receive a $20,000 bonus under the terms of an agreement between the county and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #35, officials announced.
Local jurisdictions and agencies have announced closings and other changes for Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 20.
The county’s Animal Services and Adoption Center announced it would waive adoption fees for all dogs more than 40 pounds in a “More to Love” event beginning Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and running through Friday, Feb. 24.
The Montgomery County Food Council, a nonprofit that “serves as the primary connection point for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our county,” (per its website), is looking for a new executive director, according to an announcement from its board of directors.
The county’s Office of the County Attorney is looking for attorneys or retired judges who would be interested in serving as special counsel to the new Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee.
The county’s Office of Grants Management is looking for nonprofit organizations to respond to a survey asking about the grants program and management practices, officials announced.
The county’s Asian American Health Initiative announced the availability of community micro-grants through the recently formed Asian American Center of Excellence.
Montgomery Parks has issued an alert to county dog owners, especially dog park frequenters, concerning the prevalence of canine flu (AKA dog flu) in the area.
The county’s Department of Transportation will increase service on 31 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 29, officials announced this week.