Today is Monday, Nov. 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. Council Committee Meetings: Two county council committees meet virtually today. At 9 a.m. the Planning, Housing, and Economic (PHED) committee meets and then at 2:30 p.m. the Education and Culture (E&C) committee receives an update on the General Fund and CARES Act Funding for the public schools and Montgomery College. Find the agenda here.
2. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council conduct a virtual work session at 7:30 p.m. on numerous topics including the social impacts of COVID-19 and new programs addressing emerging needs. Here’s the agenda.
3. Virtual Town Hall: The County Council hosts a virtual town hall at 7 p.m. to answer questions and listen to concerns from residents. Joining the council are Board of Education President Shebra Evans to discuss education issues and Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles to provide a public health update. Registration to participate may be done by clicking here. The meeting will be televised on County Cable Montgomery, streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
🗓️Mark your calendars! The Council will hold a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. to answer questions & listen to concerns from community members. To participate in the virtual town hall, register at:https://t.co/O7D2AGih7I. pic.twitter.com/8qiJAbUSkk
— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) November 24, 2020
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5. Maple Sugaring Sales:Â Brookside Nature Center is offering maple syrup and other maple products for sale. Learn more and place your order online here.
Have any of your friends and family taken up cooking since being home this year? Food items may be their perfect gifts!
Brookside Nature Center has Maryland maple syrup and other maple products for purchase during its Maple Sugaring Sale.
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— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) November 24, 2020
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