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Montgomery County Kicks Off Annual Street Sweeping Program
The county’s Department of Transportation began its annual Street Sweeping Program on Monday, encompassing over 4,100 lane miles of residential roadways in Montgomery County.
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Montgomery County Celebrates “Earth Month” with Eco-Friendly Activities and Events
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has designated April as “Earth Month,” with activities promoting environmental awareness and stewardship in the community.
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Community Input Sought for Silver Spring Bridge Replacement Project
The county’s Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing next week to discuss the proposed replacement of the Dennis Avenue Bridge over the Sligo Creek Tributary in Silver Spring.
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Montgomery County Offers Green Christmas Tree Disposal Solutions
After the holiday season, the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will collect live-cut trees for composting or chipping, keeping them in their natural state.
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Overnight Road Construction Scheduled for Colesville Road
A section of Colesville Road near downtown Silver Spring will undergo overnight construction later this month.
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County Offering Grants for Clean Water Projects
The county is offering grants from $40,000 to $100,000 to local nonprofit groups for projects designed to improve the county’s water quality and stream health, officials announced.
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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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County Offices Opening as Scheduled
The county’s offices and departments will open today as scheduled, as the region digs out from a winter storm that dumped up to 8 inches of snow on the area.
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Water Quality Project Grants Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofits interested in projects to improve water quality in local streams and waterways can apply for grants from $30,000–$100,000 from the county’s Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program.