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Council Bans Smoking in Some Outdoor Seating Areas
The County Council has unanimously passed a bill to outlaw smoking in some outdoor seating areas where food is served. Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, […]
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Elrich Names Department Heads; Navarro Elected Council President
County Executive Marc Elrich has nominated three people to serve in his administration and will keep eight department heads from the Leggett administration, according to announcements from his office. As […]
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Council introduces bill to ban smoking in outdoor serving areas
The county’s smoking ban would be expanded to include outdoor serving areas such as patios, decks or porches operated by restaurants under a bill introduced by the County Council this […]
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Councilmember for a Day Entry Deadline Extended
Montgomery County graphic The deadline for submissions in the 2018 Councilmember for a Day challenge sponsored by Councilmember Craig Rice (D-District 2) has been extended to Monday, July 16. Current […]
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Councilmember for a Day Challenge Entries Sought
Montgomery County graphic Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 Councilmember for a Day challenge sponsored by Councilmember Craig Rice (D-District 2), chair of the council’s Education Committee. Current […]
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Council approves measures to regulate short-term rentals
Graphic from Wikimedia Commons. Short-term rentals including bed and breakfast uses will be licensed and regulated under the terms of two unanimous actions taken by the County Council this week. […]
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Council to hold hearing tonight on short-term rentals
Graphic from Wikimedia Commons. The County Council will hold a public hearing tonight on changes to the zoning code affecting short-term rentals under services such as Airbnb, Home Away and […]
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Law would ensure dogs off leash are legal in municipal dog parks
Grand opening of Takoma Park Dog Park. Photo by Mike Diegel. Dogs would be legally off leash in dog parks established by municipalities under legislation recently introduced by Councilmember Sidney […]
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Seeking More Resources the Common Thread at Silver Spring Discussion
During the Montgomery County Council’s Silver Spring Town Hall, money was the issue hanging over virtually every concern raised by attendees.