Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. Police Officer Shot Tuesday: Police released additional information Wednesday on the circumstances of the shooting.
2. Public Safety Task Force Meeting: The Montgomery County Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will hold its fifth meeting today at 6 p.m. The online public meeting will be streamed live via Facebook and will be broadcast live on County Cable Montgomery (CCM). County Executive Marc Elrich formed the task force to provide recommended changes to the Montgomery County Police Department and other programs. Click here for more information.
3. Additional COVID-19 Restrictions: County officials discussed additional restrictions they are considering during their weekly news briefing Wednesday.
4. Food Assistance Resources: Two food giveaway events are happening in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring today. Click here for details about times and locations.
5. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is offering seven free testing clinics today. Click here to view the schedule and locations.
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