Today is Monday, Jan. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at six testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.
2. State COVID-19 Economic Relief Announcement: Gov. Hogan will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. to announce an economic and stimulus relief package.
Today at 11 a.m., I will announce a major economic relief package to provide further support to struggling Marylanders and small businesses.
Watch live here on Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube: https://t.co/OZuBjuG8Mp pic.twitter.com/dzGp2dl7Ih
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 11, 2021
3. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice-President Gabe Albornoz will hold a media briefing today at 1 p.m. They are expected to discuss COVID-19 vaccination efforts and the project to rename streets and public places.
4. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet virtually for a work session to discuss the stormwater fees at 7:30 p.m. Here are the agenda and the agenda packet. Kensington Mayor and Town Council meet at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda may be found here. Rockville’s Mayor and Council meet virtually at 7 p.m., here’s the agenda. Prior to the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mayor Newton and Councilmember Pierzchala will hold a drop-in session open to residents, sign-up here.
5. Public Schools Budget Hearing: MCPS Board of Education holds a virtual public operating budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 tonight starting at 6 p.m. Learn more about the Superintendent’s proposed budget and where to submit questions or comments. Watch tonight’s hearing streamed live on YouTube below:
And one more thing: A City of Rockville pilot archery deer-culling program closes Civic Center Park and parts of Croydon Creek Nature Center this week through Jan. 16. Here’s more information:
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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