New, Temporary Planning Board ‘Moving Forward’
The temporary members of the Montgomery County Planning Board are off and running and don’t expect any project delays despite the cancellations of three previous meetings due to the forced… Read More
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Council Appoints Temporary Planning Board
The Montgomery County Council voted Thursday to appoint a temporary Planning Board. The five members are Jeffrey Zyontz (chair), Amy Presley (vice chair), Cherri Branson, David Hill and Roberto Pinero.… Read More
Planning Board Commissioners Resign Following No Confidence Vote
Following controversy and ongoing investigations, the entire Montgomery County Planning Board resigned on Wednesday after a vote of no confidence by the Montgomery County Council. Councilmembers said in a statement… Read More
County Council Votes Unanimously for Required Climate Assessments
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday for the adoption of Bill 3-22. Sponsored and introduced by Councilmember Tom Hucker and Council President Gabe Albornoz, Bill 3-22 would require climate… Read More
Despite Concerns, Alcohol Allowance in Parks Has Led to No Negative Incidents
There have been no issues with Montgomery County’s initiative allowing alcohol in certain parts of nine parks, according to the county parks director. “We got quite a bit of public… Read More
Council Receives Update on Planning Board’s Confederate Street-Renaming Project
On June 15, the Montgomery County Council sent a letter to local leaders asking the county to identify all county-owned streets and public facilities that are currently named after Confederate… Read More
Five Things to Know for Feb. 21 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 21. 1. It’s National Caregivers Day: National Caregivers Day honors health care professionals across the country who provide long-term… Read More
Five Things to Know for Feb. 20 in Montgomery County
Mostly cloudy with a high of 41 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 20. 1. Planning Board meets: The Planning Board meets at 9… Read More
Five Things to Know for Jan. 9 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Jan. 9. 1. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets at 9:30 a.m. at their Silver Spring headquarters. The meeting… Read More
Five Things to Know for Oct. 24 in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Oct. 24. The Nationals take a 2-0 lead in the World Series with their win last night against the Astros. Go Nats! And, here are five things to… Read More