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December 16, 2009
December 2, 2009
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Reminder from Comptroller Peter Franchot: Enrollment is Now Open for the Maryland Prepaid College Trust
I wanted to pass along the following note from Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, regarding the Maryland Prepaid College Trust:I'm pleased to remind you that enrollment is now open for the Maryland Prepaid College Trust, which is administered by the College Savings Plans of Maryland. Enrollment opened on December 1 and will remain open...
Montgomery County Council Hearing on Equal Benefits for Same Sex Domestic Partners
Yesterday, the Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on my bill (37-09), which would require contractors doing business with the county to provide the same benefits to same-sex domestic partners, that they currently provide to married couples. The bill, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Andrews, Berliner, Elrich, Ervin, Floreen, Leventhal,...
November 25, 2009
Montgomery College Scholarship Deadline is 12/17 - Apply Now
Montgomery College Career Path WD&CE Scholarship The application for spring 2010 Career Path Scholarship is now available. Please note that the deadline for submission of the Spring 2010 application is December 17, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.THE PROGRAMA limited number of scholarships are available, pending funding, through Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education for students pursuing career path courses...
Internship Available for 2010 Session
Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18, Montgomery County) is currently offering internships for the 2010 legislative session (January 13 – April 5, 2010). This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in state politics and make valuable contacts for a future political career.Elected in 2006, he serves on the Judiciary Committee and its Criminal Justice Subcommittee. His legislative priorities include education, the environment,...
November 20, 2009
Derwood Post Office to Remain Open
This August, the Washington Post reported that the U.S. Postal Service was exploring closing multiple post offices in Montgomery County, including their Derwood location. This post office services numerous District 4 residents, so we were disappointed to hear the news.Thankfully, Senator Mikulski's office has informed us that the Montgomery...
November 19, 2009
A Rebuttal to the Gazette's Editorial Opposing My Equal Benefits Bill
Earlier this month, I introduced a bill to require contractors doing business with Montgomery County to provide to same-sex domestic partners the same benefits they provide to married couples. Seven of my colleagues and the County Executive have joined me in supporting this legislation, but the Gazette drafted an editorial opposing the bill,...
November 16, 2009
BGE Plug-In Hybrid
Councilmember Navarro tweets: "Just had the opportunity to see a demonstration of BGE's plug-in hybrid car. It gets 75-80 mpg! I hope to see more cars like this on the r...
November 13, 2009
County Council Unanimously Approves Smart Growth Plan
Montgomery draws a car-free blueprint for growthCouncil backs plan that pushes development near transit stationshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111009846_pf.htmlBy Miranda S. SpivackWashington Post Staff WriterWednesday, November 11, 2009Montgomery County redefined the way it will grow in the next two decades when lawmakers endorsed a plan Tuesday that encourages development where residents...
Photo of the Week - Tivoli Day Celebration 2009
At the Tivoli Day Celebration in Silver Spring, Dyson gets to sit in the driver's seat of a fire truck. Photo Courtesy Donna Bruhn, Tivoli Community ManagerReminder: You can submit your photos for Photo of the Week to councilmember.navarro@montgomerycountymd....
November 10, 2009
Reoccurring Distraction Theft Schemes Target Senior Citizens
Dear Resident,Please pass the following information along to seniors in your community. This is not intended to frighten anyone, but I do believe it is important to alert those who are more at-risk of being targeted of this sort of crime. Sincerely, Nancy NavarroDEPARTMENT...
Equal Benefits Bill
Last Tuesday, I introduced a bill to require contractors doing business with Montgomery County to provide the same benefits they provide to married couples, to same-sex domestic partners. Seven of my colleagues and the County Executive have joined me in supporting this legislation, but there is still more work to be done. To me, it is a matter...
November 1, 2009
Montgomery Council to Consider Bill That Would Provide Equal Benefits to Same Sex Domestic Partners of Employees of County Contractors
Montgomery Council to ConsiderBill That Would Provide Equal Benefits toSame Sex Domestic Partners ofEmployees of County ContractorsAt Event on Monday, Nov. 2, Councilmember Nancy Navarro Will DetailBill to Give Employees Working onCertain County Contracts Equal Benefits as OthersROCKVILLE, Md., October 30, 2009—Montgomery County District 4 Councilmember Nancy Navarro at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, in Rockville will announce...
October 29, 2009
Don't Be A Statistic!
Did you know that in Montgomery County, 22% of pedestrian collisions occur in parking lots? Don't Be a Statistic!Here are some tips from the Montgomery County Office of Public Information on how to be safe in Parking Lots:For Pedestrians:Always stay alert for vehicles.Don't assume drivers see you.Watch for vehicles pulling out of parking spaces.Don't walk behind a vehicle that is backing out.Be cautious and look around before...
Photo of the Week - Kennedy High School Community Service Week
Kennedy High School seniors Jonathan Jayes Green (left) and Nannette Nunu (center) collect clothing for Community Service Week. Kennedy's Student Service Learning Coordinator Juanita Goudy (Student Service Learning Coordinator) collaborated with InterFaith Works on this community service project. Kennedy High School students decided that,...
Consejo Legal Gratis
El Programa Pro Bono de la Fundación de Abogacía del Condado de Montgomery, con la ayuda del Centro de Servicios del Condado Este, tiene varias clínicas legales para residentes de bajo ingreso en las siguientes fechas:1 de Octubre 8 de Octubre 5 de Noviembre 12 de Noviembre3 de Diciembre10 de Diciembre Estas clínicas se llevarán acabo de 5:30 p.m. hasta las 8:30 p.m. Estas consultas legales tendran una variedad de temas, incluyendo...
October 28, 2009
Free Legal Advice Clinics!
The Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program, in partnership with the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, will have free evening legal advice consultations for low-income community residents at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center on the following dates:October 1 October 8November 5November 12December 3December 10The clinics are held in the evening from 5:30-8:30 p.m.These legal consultations span...
The Parent Academy Fall 2009 Workshops
Welcome Back to Another Exciting Series of the MCPS Parent Academy!Parent Academy workshops are designed to inform and empower parents as advocates and partners in their children's education. You can choose topics related to student achievement, advocating for your child, guiding your child's decision-making and behind the scenes tours of transportation, food services, Montgomery College, and the Universities at Shady Grove. All...
Celebrate America Recycles Day!
CelebrateAmerica Recycles Day!Paper Shredding/Recycling & Donation Drop-OffShred and recycle your personal papers and donate usable clothing and household goods at these locations (Montgomery County residents only):Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Upcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20874andEastern Montgomery Regional Services Center3300 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904Sunday,...
A College Fair and Symposium with Congresswoman Donna Edwards
A College Fair and SymposiumHosted by Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4)Planning for Future Success:Helping students and families understand and navigate the college application processSaturday, November 14, 20098:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Bowie State University14000 Jericho RoadBowie, MD(301) 860-4000Representatives From: Colleges and universities Testing centersCareer training institutionsLearn More About:Financial aid resourcesPost-secondary...
October 27, 2009
Choosing the Right Federal Health Benefits Plan
OPEN SEASON: CHOOSING THE RIGHT FEDERAL HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Invites you to his SEVENTH ANNUAL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS FORUM In cooperation with the Maryland Federation of Chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am (Panel begins at 9:30 am) Holiday Park Senior Center ...
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