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County Announces Thanksgiving Day Closures
The county has announced its schedule of closures for Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 28. All county offices, libraries and liquor stores will be closed, as will state offices and courts.
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Parks Foundation Reaches Civil Settlement in Theft Case
The Montgomery Parks Foundation has reached a $300,000 civil settlement with a former employee accused of misappropriating foundation funds, according to a statement from John Robinson, the foundation’s president. Robinson discovered discrepancies in the foundation’s bank statements and other financial records in mid-January. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the county’s State’s Attorney Office investigated…
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Parks Department to Close Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway This Week
Montgomery Parks will completely close down portions of Sligo Creek Parkway this week to remove hazardous trees in Sligo Stream Valley Park. Drivers can expect delays and trail users will need to watch for flaggers.
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Renovations to Juniper Blair Park Continue This Week
Renovations to Juniper Blair Neighborhood Park at 7600 Blair Rd. in Takoma Park will continue this week, according to Montgomery Parks staff. The park should reopen at the end of this week, weather permitting.
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Parks to Present Pilot Proposal for E-bikes, E-scooters on Trails
Montgomery Parks will present a proposal to the Planning Board this week to allow a pilot program that would permit e-bikes and e-scooters on certain trails in the park system. […]
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Nolte Park Activity Building Gone; Community Garden Planned
The activity building at Nolte Local Park has been taken down and its foundation will serve as the base for a new community garden, according to plans from Montgomery Parks.
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Montgomery Parks Surveying Residents About Future Dog Parks
Montgomery Parks is surveying residents within all five Regional Service Centers to help determine possible options for future dog parks. The surveys are part of a Dog Parks Site Suitability […]
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Parks Seeking Comment on Nolte Community Garden Proposal
Montgomery Parks is soliciting public comments on a proposal to create a community garden on the grounds of Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd. The garden would be created […]