County Indoor Mask Mandate to Expire Tonight
The county’s indoor mask mandate is set to end at 11:59 p.m. tonight, according to a weekly update from County Executive Marc Elrich.
Council Passes Bill to Create Animal Issues Advisory Committee
The County Council last Tuesday unanimously passed a bill establishing a committee to advise the council and the county executive about issues related to animal care and welfare.
County, Takoma Park Announce Monday Schedule Changes
The county and Takoma Park have announced closing and schedule changes for the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 21.
County Council Approves Streamlined Process for New, Expanding County Biohealth Facilities
The County Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment that would streamline the approval process for biohealth facilities in the county.
County Libraries to Resume Sunday Service
The Montgomery County Public Libraries system will expand hours of branch service to include Sundays, effective February 27, officials announced yesterday.
DOT Seeks Applicants for New Hampshire Avenue BRT Advisory Committee
The county’s Department of Transportation is looking for applicants to serve on the Corridor Advisory Committee for the New Hampshire Bus Rapid Transit planning studies. These studies gather information about rider preference in order to make recommendations for the route.
Takoma Park to Offer Onsite COVID-19 Testing Every Wednesday in February
The City of Takoma Park, in partnership with the county, will be offering COVID-19 PCR testing clinics every Wednesday in February, city officials announced.
BPW Approves Modified Purple Line Agreement to Permit Full Construction
The state’s Board of Public Works unanimously approved a modified Purple Line Public-Private Partnership Agreement yesterday that will allow the project’s new design-build team to complete the line.
County Council Extends Indoor Mask Mandate to Feb. 21
The County Council has once again extended the indoor mask mandate for public spaces in the county. Sitting as the Board of Health, the council enacted a Second Amended Board of Health Regulation to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 21.