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.
The board of directors of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of a new president to take over from Jane Redicker, who announced her retirement last year after 17 years leading the organization.
Local jurisdictions and agencies have announced closings and other changes for Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 20.
Allie Berg has been named acting executive director of CREATE Arts Center, according to an email from the organization’s board of directors.
Roda Movements will close its martial arts, fitness and dance studio after 15 years on Westmoreland Avenue in Takoma Park, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park is one of three county parks targeted for trail and pedestrian improvements, officials announced.
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.