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Planning Department Releases Study of Traffic Crashes to Improve Safety Decision Making
The county’s Planning Department has released a study that will allow decision-makers to make better, more targeted decisions about how to increase transportation safety, officials announced.
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Council Asks Residents to Complete Survey on Thrive 2050 Plan Related to Racial Equity and Social Justice
The County Council is asking for residents to participate in a survey that will help guide councilmembers in evaluating the racial equity and social justice portions of Thrive Montgomery 2050 draft plan, according to a press release.
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County DEP Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new public information campaign designed to lower the amount of wasted food tossed each year by residents, businesses and organizations, officials announced.
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Blair, Elrich in Close Race Again; Other Local Results Look Clearer
While mail-in and provisional ballots have yet to be counted, David Blair and County Executive Marc Elrich are in a close race for the Democratic nomination for county executive.
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Planning Department Releases Draft Pedestrian Master Plan
The county’s Planning Department has released the first draft of its pedestrian master plan and is seeking public comments on its recommendations, officials announced.
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Council Introduces Legislation to Ban Firearms In, Near Public Places
Firearms would not be permitted in or near public places under terms of new legislation introduced during yesterday’s County Council meeting.
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First-time Homebuyers Invited to Apply for Assistance with Down Payment, Closing Costs
First-time homebuyers can apply for a portion of a $3 million fund intended to provide assistance with down payments or closing costs via two new programs, officials announced.
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County Creates Online Portal for Filing Complaints of Police Misconduct
The county has launched a new portal where residents and businesses can file complaints against police officers in Montgomery County, officials announced.
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OCP Warns of Predatory Practices Around Home Title Deeds
There has been an increase in the number of reports from homeowners concerned about misleading claims about possibly having their homes taken away, according to the county’s Office of Consumer Protection.