MoCo Government

Gas Leaf Blower Exemption Rejected; $500 Fines Now in Effect

Expedited Bill 19-25, which proposed a seasonal exemption permitting landscape professionals to use gas-powered leaf blowers from October 1 to December 31 weekdays between ...

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Proposed Bill Would Ban Standing, Stopping, or Parking in Bikeways

In an effort to increase bicycle safety and further the County’s Vision Zero objectives, Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has sponsored Bill 28-25, which ...

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Montgomery County Unveils Vision Zero FY26 Plan with Expanded Pedestrian and Bike Infrastructure

In order to eradicate major injuries and fatalities between July 2025 and June 2026, the Montgomery County Vision Zero Steering Committee published its Fiscal ...

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Montgomery County Council to Address Bikeway Safety, Parking Lot Security Pilot at July 29 Meeting

On Tuesday, July 29, the Montgomery County Council will hear a briefing on the Department of Transportation’s Parking Lot Pilot Security Program, offer legislation ...

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Gas Leaf Blower Ban Now Enforced with $500 Fines; Council Eyes Limited Fall Exemption

Expedited Bill 19-25, which would allow landscape professionals to use gas-powered leaf blowers from October 1 to December 31 weekdays between 8 a.m. and ...

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Residents and Businesses Urged to Prepare for July 1 Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment; $500 Per Violation

Montgomery County is advising citizens and businesses that gas-powered vacuums and leaf blowers, including walk-behind, portable, and backpack types, will not be allowed starting ...

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Montgomery County Launches Spanish-Language Business Accelerator

On August 4, the Montgomery County Business Center and M&T Bank will launch their second free Spanish-language Business Accelerator Program, which will provide up ...

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Council to Address Housing Nominee, Solid Waste Strategy, and Zoning Changes at July 22 Meeting

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 22 to present a proclamation recognizing Project SAFE, interview the nominee for deputy director of ...

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Council Committees to Review Police Data, Fire & Rescue Funding, and 2025 Transitway Plan

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety and Transportation & Environment Committees will meet on July 21 to review the 2024 police statistical data, a ...

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Extreme Heat Alert Issued

Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, 7/17 from 11am to 8pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95ºF. Stay ...

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