montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland was founded in 1776
- 11/08/19 01:26 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland was founded in 1776
Montgomery County, Maryland was founded in 1776 when Thomas S. Wootton thought of dividing Frederick County into three smaller counties (Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties).
In 1798 an act was passed to divide the county into five election districts and in 1799 commissioners were appointed who marked out the divisions forming the five original districts.
This landowner map, by Martenet and Bond (1865), shows the districts:
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Clarksburg
Cracklin
Medley
Rockville
Chrysanthemum Show, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA
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montgomery county: Active Shooter Response Training, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 10/23/19 10:26 AM
Active Shooter Response Training, Montgomery County, Maryland
Maryland State Police's Rockville Barrack will be hosting a free active shooter training session in November.
The 1.5-hour class, dubbed the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training, will be held on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. It will take place at 7915 Montrose Rd. in Rockville.
Developed by The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, the class teaches people what to do if they are confronted with an active shooter event. Officials will cover the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and other topics … (15 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Flu Vaccination Campaign
- 10/07/19 09:01 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Flu Vaccination Campaign
Montgomery County Health officials announced the dates for the annual flu vaccination campaign and urged residents to get a flu vaccination. Vaccination is the best way to protect against illness during flu season. Seasonal flu will also be circulating in the fall and winter and can cause serious illness.
Seasonal flu vaccinations will be readily available through private health providers, as well as at retail locations throughout the community. County-sponsored seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held beginning in late October. Check the County’s flu website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu for information on flu vaccination. Anyone not wanting to … (7 comments)
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montgomery county: Conflict Resolution Center, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 10/02/19 10:38 AM
Conflict Resolution Center, Montgomery County, Maryland
This announcement was provided by Officer Kim Jones at the Montgomery County Police Department.
Do you have a conflict that does NOT rise to the level of calling the police department? Do you want to settle the matter and avoid court cost? The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (301-652-0717) may be able to help you for free.
They are a non-profit organization that strives to manage conflict in a constructive way. They offer free mediation and conflict resolution services to anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or attends school within Montgomery County. They have mediation hours at … (9 comments)
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montgomery county: Heritage Harvest, Montgomery County, Maryland, Oct. 5 & 6
- 09/21/19 11:20 AM
Heritage Harvest, Montgomery County, Maryland, Oct. 5 & 6, 2019
We hope to see you during our 2nd annual Heritage Harvest, October 5 & 6 in Montgomery County's beautiful Agricultural Reserve! Visit Alden Farms, Button Farm Living History Center, East Rivendell Farm, Morningstar Studio-Art, Shepherd's Hey Farm, Something Earthy Pottery Studio, Susanna Farm Nursery, Waredaca Brewing Company, Waters Orchard, and Windridge Vineyards for farm markets, local produce and wine, art, adorable farm animals, and more. View the online brochure at heritagemontgomery.org
This is a Heritage Montgomery announcement.
Stargazer Oriental Lilies, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG_5281
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montgomery county: Senior Forum and Resource Fair, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 08/04/19 11:13 AM
Senior Forum and Resource Fair, Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Council Vice President Sidney Katz and Councilmember Andrew Friedson invite you to a Senior Forum & Resource Fair.
Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Potomac Park Community Center
11315 Falls Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854
Subject matter experts will speak on:
- Wellness and Brain Fitness: Reduce the risk of dementia
- 10 ways to prevent a fall
- Detecting and avoiding financial abuse
A wide range of service providers to seniors will showcase additional topics:
- Aging in place
- Community engagement
- Elder abuse and scam prevention
- Fire prevention and public safety
- Healthy hearing
- Lifelong learning
- Mental wellness
- Transportation
- … (14 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Farm Tour 2019, July 27 & 28
- 07/12/19 01:16 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland Farm Tour 2019, July 27 & 28
If you want to visit some friendly farm #animals, seven #farms in Montgomery County will have goats, horses, chickens, cows, and more on site for kids to enjoy! Come out and explore these farms during the Farm Tour on July 27 and 28. http://ow.ly/449z50uVDFN #FarmTour2019
This is a Montgomery County announcement.
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Immigrant Resources
- 07/07/19 05:07 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Immigrant Resources
President Trump said his administration will move forward “fairly soon” with a plan to arrest thousands of migrant families in surprise roundups across major U.S. cities, with the two-week deadline he imposed on Democrats expiring Saturday.
Trump tipped off the mass arrests in a June 17 tweet, vowing “millions” of deportations, but called them off five days later. The president tweeted that he delayed the raids for two weeks at Democrats’ request, “to see if the Democrats and Republicans can get together and work out a solution to the Asylum and Loophole problems at the Southern Border.”
“If not,” he wrote, “Deportations start!”
Trump’s threats have … (12 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Smoking Ban in Outdoor Seating Areas
- 06/19/19 06:02 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Smoking Ban in Outdoor Seating Areas
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill that now bans smoking in outdoor areas where food is served. The ban applies to patios, decks and porches.
Council Vice President Sidney Katz, who was the lead sponsor for the bill, says this is a public health issue, “Prohibiting smoking in outdoor seating areas provides for a healthier environment for both patrons and employees.”
In a press release, the council says this will provide outdoor diners the same protections from the health impacts of smoking. The ban also applies to e-cigarettes and vape pens.
Smoking inside restaurants and … (9 comments)
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montgomery county: Memorial Day Holiday Schedule, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 05/26/19 11:18 AM
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule, Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27:
County Offices – closed;
Libraries - closed;
Department of Liquor Control - all stores open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Recreation – Aquatics programs and facilities open. Recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed;
Montgomery Parks - visit www.MontgomeryParks.org;
Ride On – will run on a Sunday schedule. Click on a route number for the Sunday schedule;
Metrorail and Metrobus – Information available at www.wmata.com;
TRiPS Commuter Store (Silver Spring) – closed; Mobile Store - closed;
County-provided refuse/recycling pickup – No County-provided collection services will occur on this day. After the holiday, all County-provided recycling and trash collections will slide, and be one day … (22 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Working Parents Child Care Subsidy
- 05/15/19 05:09 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland Working Parents Child Care Subsidy
Did you know that income guidelines have increased for the County's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program? Subsidies from WPA help eligible families pay the cost of licensed child care. More info at https://buff.ly/2GecpN1
Crocus, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Laws Reminder
- 03/18/19 11:24 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Laws Reminder
This notice was posted by the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland.
Just a reminder that in some neighborhoods vehicles are parking too close to the intersection, thus minimizing sight lanes and making it difficult to observe vehicles or pedestrians in close proximity.
It is unlawful for a vehicle to be parked within 35 feet of an intersection; 15 feet of a fire hydrant; within 5 feet of a driveway; 20 feet of a crosswalk and within 30 feet of a stop sign. It is also unlawful to park on the opposite side of the street with left … (6 comments)
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montgomery county: Senior Forum, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 10/08/18 11:39 AM
Senior Forum, Montgomery County, Maryland
This message was posted by Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz:
I am pleased to bring the County’s leading experts together to address elder abuse and neglect, avoiding senior scams, fire safety and injury prevention, and public safety in the senior community. Thank you to John McCarthy, State’s Attorney, Montgomery County, Eric Friedman,Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection, Jim Resnick, MCFRS, and Dana Stroman, MCPD, Community Engagement Division. Come out and hear them speak on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Twinbrook Community Recreation Center. The Resource Fair opens at 9:30 am and speakers begin at 10 am.
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Recreation and Parks Programs Guide
- 08/06/18 12:27 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland Recreation and Parks Programs Guide
Have you seen the fall issue of the Montgomery County Recreation and Parks Guide? Registration for fall activities, classes and programs begins August 13. That's just one week from today! Peruse the Guide online here: https://buff.ly/2LP3mH1
This is a community service announcement.
Dahlia, Hollyhill Bridget, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3141
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montgomery county: Public School Dates to Note, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 08/02/18 10:52 AM
Public School Dates to Note, Montgomery County, Maryland
September 4, 2018 is the first day of school for the public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Click on this link for a list of public school dates that parents will want to note on there calendars.
Daylily, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5040
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montgomery county: Seventh Grade Immunization Requirements, Montgomery County, MD
- 07/06/18 12:16 PM
Seventh Grade Immunization Requirements, Montgomery County, MD
Parents of students entering seventh grade are reminded that immunization requirements require students to have one Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis) and one meningococcal (MCV4) vaccination.
Montgomery County Health and Human Services staff will provide free Tdap and MCV4
vaccinations to incoming seventh-grade students at several locations throughout the county in July and August. No appointment is necessary. A parent or designated adult must be present. Please bring a copy of the child’s immunization record to the clinic.
The locations and clinic hours are:
Germantown Health Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown
Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Silver Spring Health Center
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montgomery county: Spirits & Wine Tasting Events, Montgomery County, MD
- 05/10/18 11:37 AM
Spirits & Wine Tasting Events, Montgomery County, MD
The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) in Maryland is now offering free weekly Spirits & Wine Tasting Events in their stores throughout the county. Click on the link to see the current schedule and to sign up for the weekly email notices.
One of the first tastings that Chef Dolores and I attended at the Darnestown Liquor & Wine store featured Jack Daniel's Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey and Single Barrel Rye Whiskey. They were excellent.
Another tasting that we attended at the Kingsview Liquor& Wine store featured Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates IPA Edition, Jameson … (10 comments)
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montgomery county: 2018 Storm Drain Art Contest, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 02/02/18 11:51 AM
2018 Storm Drain Art Contest, Montgomery County, Maryland
The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for creative Montgomery County, Maryland residents of all ages to enter the 2018 Storm Drain Art Contest. The goal is to educate passersby about the connection between local storm drains, streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Entries must be submitted by February 16. The six winning designs will be painted on storm drains in the Wheaton area in April in honor of Earth Day.
Click here to view the contest details.
Ficus elastica "Variegata", Variegated Rubber Plant, Longwood Gardens Conservatory,
Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5843
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montgomery county: Halloween Safety Tips, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 10/23/17 10:12 AM
Halloween Safety Tips, Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery County, Maryland Fire and Rescue Service has provided a list of Halloween Safety Tips for area residents. Click on the link to view the tips.
Chesapeake Chrysanthemum Society Show at Brookside Gardens,
Wheaton, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, DC.
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montgomery county: Humane Society Adoptions, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 06/23/17 08:05 AM
Humane Society Adoptions, Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery County, Maryland Humane Society has dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption. Call 240-252-2555 or click on the above link to visit the website.
The MCHS Adoptions and Education Center is located at 601 S. Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, Maryland. The hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays.
Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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