Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29 and it’s National Coffee Day. The election is also 35 days away… do you have a plan for voting?
In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. The council is expected to confirm Richard Madaleno as the county’s next chief administrative officer. There will also be a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. about a $7.7 million appropriation to fund low income families in need of childcare.
2. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding two free testing clinics today. Testing is available from 8 to 11 a.m. in Germantown at the parking garage behind the Regal Cinemas. It is also available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center.
3. Virtual Meetings About Grove Street Neighborhood Greenway: Montgomery County Department of Transportation is holding an online meeting to give residents a chance to discuss the Grove Street Neighborhood Greenway Pilot Project aimed at improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Register to attend the meeting, which is from 7 to 9 p.m., using this link.
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Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, @MCDOTNow will hold an online public meeting to discuss the Grove Street Neighborhood Greenway Pilot Project.
Registration is required prior to the virtual meeting.
To Register= https://t.co/yMLwebRYsj@SilverSpringMD @reemberto pic.twitter.com/tkNWv6Yzkf— mococommuter (@mococommuter) September 24, 2020
4. Add E-ZPass to Rental Vehicle: Montgomery County Department of Transportation Authority says that residents can add rental vehicles temporarily to E-ZPass accounts for when traveling on Maryland toll roads.
Traveling MD toll roads in a rental vehicle? You can add the vehicle temporarily to your #EZPassMD account at https://t.co/VgjmnhCLtC. Be sure to remove the vehicle when done. Otherwise, be sure to alert the company prior to traveling a route that includes an all-electronic toll. pic.twitter.com/3Mkwdndwiv
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) September 27, 2020
5. Racial Reconciliation Vigil: Oakdale Church in Olney is hosting an outdoor racial reconciliation vigil from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The vigil was prompted by George Floyd’s death. For further questions, people can email info@oakdale.church.
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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