County Offering Free At-Home COVID–19 Tests at Additional Locations
The county is now offering free COVID-19 at-home polymerase chain reaction tests at additional locations in the county starting today (March 16), officials announced.
County Council Intends to Return to In-Person Meetings Today
The County Council announced its intention to return to in-person council meetings today (March 15) at the council’s Rockville office building.
Board of Elections Seeking Election Workers
The county’s Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election workers at polling places for the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election to be held on June 28, according to an announcement on the county’s blog.
OCP Warns of Forced Arbitration Clauses
The county’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about potentially deceptive and misleading information in receipts that some Jiffy Lube locations provide for purchasing oil changes or auto repair services.
Board of Education Ends Mask Mandate
The county’s Board of Education voted yesterday to make face coverings optional in all MCPS schools and facilities, effective immediately.
Recreation Department Collecting Donated Evening Gowns for High School Women
The county’s recreation department is currently collecting new and gently used evening gowns to distribute to young women who’d like to go to a prom but may not be able to afford a dress.
Council Passes Bill to Require Establishments to Offer Healthy Children’s Meal Option
The County Council this week passed a law to require food service establishments to offer one healthy option for children’s meals to help combat childhood obesity.
Forest Glen Resident Appointed Vice Chair of Planning Board
Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson announced at last week’s board meeting that Commissioner Partap Verma, a Forest Glen resident, had been appointed vice chair of the Planning Board.
County Council Soliciting Applications for Planning Board Vacancy
The County Council is soliciting applications for a vacancy on the Planning Board that will occur after June 2022.