It’s Wednesday, Oct. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. School Bus Safety Week: It is National School Bus Safety Week. See more about school-related traffic safety here.
Hey, parents👩🦰👨and kids👧🧒it's #SchoolBusSafetyweek!
The school year might have started already but, it’s never too late for you to learn about #SchoolBusSafety🚍.@VisionZeroMC @mcfrsPIO @MoCoCouncilMD @MCPS @MCPSSafety @MCPSEspanol #safety @NHTSA pic.twitter.com/CNXWpLTUEX— MCDOT (@MCDOTNow) October 22, 2024
2. Flood Sensor Expansion: The county is seeking feedback on a proposed expansion of the county’s flood sensor program. See more here.
Montgomery County seeks feedback on proposed expansion of the countywide flood sensor network on Brighton Dam Rd, Loghouse Rd, & Long Corner Rd. Comments will be accepted through 5 pm Mon, 10/28/24 via email or phone only. More info: https://t.co/mPMnpnajJK pic.twitter.com/V595dlvIbe
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) October 21, 2024
3. Takoma Park City Council: The Takoma Park City Council will meet today starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting can be viewed on YouTube, the City Council video webpage, Facebook, or City TV. See the meeting agenda here.
4. Dog Adoption Fees Waived: Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is holding fee-waived dog adoption through the end of the month.
5. ICYMI: MCM recently visited County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke at her office in Rockville to talk about her first two years in the position as well as her priorities.
And One More Thing: Montgomery Parks is celebrating Birdability Week from Oct. 21-27 with vaious events. Most require registration. Learn more at Birdability.org. Here is a list of the events:
- October 21: Socials for 55+: Gourd Homes for Bird-Friendly Crafting, Agricultural History Farm Park
- October 22: Bird Walk screening, Brookside Gardens
- October 23: E-bird Tutorial, Locust Grove Nature Center
- October 24: Socials for 55+: The Art of Bird Carving, Veirs Mill Local Park
- October 24: Birds & Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise, Black Hill Boats
- October 25: The Art of Birds, Locust Grove Nature Center
- October 26, Beginning Birding for Every Body, Brookside Nature Center
- October 27: Birdability Week Celebration!, Rays Meadow Local Park
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