ECCAB Meeting Wednesday

Neighbors and Friends,

The East County Citizens Advisory Board is hosting their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center. These meetings are open to the public. For more information, call: (240) 777-8400.

I hope to see you there!

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Free Legal Consultations Being Offered at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center

For Immediate Release: 8/31/2009 Free Legal Consultations Being Offered at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center The Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program will offer free legal consultations for low income community residents on Thursdays, September 3 and 10 from 6 to 9 p.m., at the center, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. Residents can get legal advice on issues including child custody and support, debt management and immigration. Clients will be asked to fill out a client intake form before the consultation. For more information, call the Bar Association’s Pro Bono Program during business hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 301-424-7651 or 301-424-7633. For directions to the center, call 240-777-8400. # # #

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MD 198 at Good Hope Road Widening Project

The State Highway Administration will begin work on a project along Route 198 at Good Hope Road in the coming weeks. According to the State Highway Administration, the project will consist of road widening and resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction, and the addition of a concrete median.

District Engineer Darrell Mobley says, "during construction, motorists can expect a single lane and shoulder closure along MD 198 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m."

For more information, contact the district's Community Liaison, Kim Frum, at (301) 513-7405.

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Free Swim This Evening!

Due to the extreme heat, the Recreation Department is offering Montgomery County residents the opportunity to swim at the County's seven outdoor swimming pools. The free swim is being offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a free swim to beat the heat!

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Foreclosure Seminar (Press Release)

From the office of Montgomery County District 4 Councilmember Nancy Navarro:

Montgomery County District 4 Councilmember Nancy Navarro on Thursday, Aug. 27, will host “A Community Foreclosure Seminar” to help residents in the eastern portion of the County who are facing financial struggles during the economic downturn. The free evening of presentations and counseling will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center. Bilingual counselors will be available.

Councilmember Nancy Navarro to Host Free Community Foreclosure Seminar

On Thursday, Aug. 27, at Eastern Regional Services Center, Presentations and Counseling Will Be Available for Residents

ROCKVILLE, Md., August 10, 2009—Montgomery County District 4 Councilmember Nancy Navarro on Thursday, Aug. 27, will host “A Community Foreclosure Seminar” to help residents in the eastern portion of the County who are facing financial struggles during the economic downturn. The free evening of presentations and counseling will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center. Bilingual counselors will be available.

The Eastern Regional Services Center is located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring.

Presentations and counseling at the meeting will be provided by Tim Warner of the County Executive’s Community Partnerships, bilingual counselors from HomeFree-USA and the Maryland Association of Realtors.

“Although there are some signs that the economy is slowly improving, for many people, economic hardship—and the threat of losing their home—continues,” said Councilmember Navarro. “For many of these residents, the difference of saving their homes or losing them may depend on having information about foreclosure proceedings and about their rights when it comes to potential foreclosure. We hope people will take advantage of this free seminar to learn important things about their individual situations.”

For more information on what to bring to the seminar and how to participate, contact Councilmember Navarro’s office at (240) 777-7968 or email her at Councilmember.Navarro@montgomerycountymd.gov

Additional information on foreclosures is available at a special site on the County’s Web site. To directly access the site and its various links, go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dhctmpl.asp?url=/content/DHCA/housing/foreclosure/index.asp

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