Rockville's Independence Day Celebration Returns to King Farm
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SEE PG. 2 JULY/AUGUST 2016 • VOL. 62 #6 NATIONALAUG. 2NIGHTFOR – DETAILS. OUT • FIND MORE CITY NEWS AT WWW.ROCKVILLEMD.GOV • <-- To 370 MD-Rt. 355 Rockville Named ‘Best City July Fourth celebration City Hall Closed on location in King Farm. July Fourth ROAD M for Families’ and ‘Banner City’ CLOSURE P Recycling and Refuse to Shady Grove MattieRoad J. T. Stepanek Park City Tops Livability.com List, ‘Banner’ Event Area be Collected a Day Later ROAD Recognizes City’s Engaged Membership CLOSURE Through Friday of the P Holiday Week Rockville recently earned ac- list and makes a second showing CLOSUREROAD colades for its family friendliness on the list of the Best Cities for Choke ROAD City Hall and the follow- and for the city’s efforts to educate Families.” Cherry CLOSURE ing city facilities will be closed Road P and engage its community about For more on the 10 Best Cities for Monday, July 4, in obser- Gaither Road their government. Families, visit www.livability.com. vance of Independence Day: Livability.com ranked Rockville also was once again Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm Piccard Drive Rockville No. 1 on its list of the 10 named a “Banner City” by the I-270 and Twinbrook community best cities for families in the Maryland Municipal League, centers, the Rockville Senior United States, based on a study by which recognizes the municipality P Gude Drive N Center, Croydon Creek Nature the website that examined as one of the league’s most en- Center, Glenview Mansion and schools, crime rate, health care gaged members. Banner cities and Watch Rock11 F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. and economy, among other fac- towns are recognized for showcas- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube The Rockville Swim and tors. The city was recognized for ing municipal government, work- Fitness Center will close at its diversity, walkability and ing to help strengthen their Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park will host the city’s Independence Day 6 p.m. Summer hours for in- number of parks. membership, educating youth celebration for a second consecutive year. dividual swim center facilities Livability gave a nod to about municipal government, tak- can be found at www.rockville Rockville’s high graduation rate, ing part in league programs and md.gov/swimcenter. low family poverty rate and its activities, and ensuring their mu- Rockville’s Independence Day Recycling, yard waste number of colleges and universi- nicipality is heard on issues and and refuse collection will ties. Livability also noted that legislative priorities relevant to Celebration Returns to King Farm be suspended on July 4 and Rockville “consistently ranks MML members. Cap off your July Fourth and offers free, easy access and made one day later. For among the best places to live by Find a list of this year’s desig- holiday weekend with family ample parking (with conve- more information on collec- news outlets, such as Money mag- nated banner cities and towns at and friends as the city’s annual nient exits) within a short walk tion, visit www.rockvillemd. azine. Rockville has appeared www.rockvillemd.gov/ Independence Day celebration of the fireworks viewing areas gov/recycling-refuse or call twice on the Best Places to Live CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1269. returns to Mattie J.T. Stepanek (see map). 240-314-8568. Park in King Farm on Monday, Parking will be available in Parking at city-owned me- July 4. lots bordered by Shady Grove ters will be free. Rappoport Named Acting Police Chief Bring blankets, lawn chairs, Road, Gaither Road, Choke For more information call Community Policing to Remain a Priority Under food and beverages for an eve- Cherry Road and Piccard 240-314-5000. RCPD Veteran’s Leadership ning of live GET THERE Drive, near the music and park. Several Maj. Bob Rappoport, a 28- WHAT: Independence Day Celebration fireworks. The road closures year veteran of the Rockville City WHEN: Monday, July 4, 7-9:30 p.m. party begins are planned, In This Issue… Police Department (RCPD), was WHERE: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, at 7 p.m. with and will en- appointed acting chief of the de- 1800 Piccard Drive music on two courage visitors Learn what the latest partment, effective June 2, follow- stages by The Nighthawks, The to exit onto main roads such 3 city budget means for ing the retirement of Terrance N. Fugitive Brass Quintet and the as Route 355 and Shady Grove you. Treschuk, who served as chief for Rockville Concert Band, fol- Road. Rockville police will 27 years. Changes are coming lowed by a fabulous 20-min- guide traffic to and from the As he has moved through the to recycling and ute-long fireworks display designated lots before and after 5 ranks of the RCPD, Rappoport’s refuse billing and bag beginning at 9:15 p.m. the event. career has included a variety of recycling. Watch Rock11 The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Find a full schedule, park- responsibilities including com- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube Peace Gathering will be held ing maps and more informa- There’s a new way mand, at various times, of all 5-8 p.m. at the 26-acre park, tion at www.rockvillemd.gov/ to purchase theater three of the department’s bureaus 6 which is hosting the city’s independenceday, email special tickets online. (Field Services, Special Operations Acting Police Chief Bob Independence Day celebration [email protected] or call and Administrative Services). Rappoport is a 28-year veteran. for the second consecutive year 240-314-8620. A ‘clip-n-keep’ Rappoport intends to continue In choosing a career in law 7 calendar for July/ the department’s legacy of com- enforcement, Rappoport fol- August happenings. munity policing. lowed in the footsteps of his older “Community policing, for our brother, whose 39-year career in Pike Plan Scheduled for Mayor and Council Action Take a walk through officers, is an everyday way of life law enforcement culminated as A finalized “Rockville’s munity centers and indoor 8 Rockville’s history for them,” he said. “It’s not a phil- police chief for the City of Fairfax, Pike Neighborhood Plan” is spaces, parks and open space, with help from your osophical saying. Our Rockville Virginia (2001-2014) and as the scheduled for a decision by building heights, affordable smartphone. city police officers go above and deputy police chief for Amtrak’s the Mayor and Council at their housing, mixed uses and other beyond what a typical officer Mid-Atlantic Region (2014-2015). Monday, Aug. 1 meeting. topics. MAYOR & COUNCIL PRESORTED 111 Maryland Ave. STANDARD would do in a city of this size any- His sister is a financial crimes Mayor and Council meet- Under state law, the Rockville, Maryland U.S. POSTAGE 20850-2364 where else in the country.” analyst for the FBI’s Las Vegas ings held May 23, June 6 and Mayor and Council have un- PAID SUBURBAN, MD. Rappoport holds a bach- Field Office. He has two teenage June 13 generated numerous til Wednesday, Aug. 10 to PERMIT NO. 63 elor’s degree in criminal jus- children. updates and edits to a draft make a final decision on the tice from Lycoming College, in Meet Rappoport, and hear his plan approved in March by the plan. They could amend and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and thoughts on training the city’s po- city’s Planning Commission. approve the plan, send the is a graduate of the Montgomery lice force and using technology to Parts of the plan reviewed plan back to the Planning County Police Academy and fight crime, in a “Rock 11 Now” included the Rockville Pike Commission for additional ECR WSS the FBI National Academy in report at www.rockvillemd.gov/ cross section, the pedestrian work, reject it or take no ac- LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER Quantico, Virginia. youtube. and bicycle environment, com- continued on pg. 2… Metro Track Work to Affect Service to Stations in Rockville Search Launched for SafeTrack Surge Will Limit Changes to ‘Rockville Red Line Service in August Reports’ Design New City Manager Mid-August track Watch Rock11 Readers this month will The Mayor and Council work will have the notice some subtle changes in recently hired The Novak most direct effect www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube the look of “Rockville Reports” Consulting Group to con- on stations serving to better serve our readers. duct a national search for a Rockville as Metro continues its SafeTrack These changes include new city manager. work plan to improve Metrorail safety and re- larger photos and more graph- The Mayor and Council store service reliability. have asked the consultant SafeTrack Surge No. 7 is scheduled to bring ics. Boxes accompanying some articles provide event details, to hold two community continuous single-tracking between the Shady outreach sessions to hear Grove and Twinbrook stations from Aug. 9-18 offer quick glances at useful from residents and busi- for enhanced track maintenance, including rail, information and reference on- The Rockville City Police Department will celebrate National nesses. Those dates will be tie and fastener renewal. During that time, line resources. A redesigned Night Out with Rockville neighborhoods on Aug. 2. publicized through rockville trains will serve Shady Grove and Rockville sta- Mayor and Council page offers reports.com and at www. tions every 18 minutes (vs. regular intervals of easy-to-find information about rockvillemd.gov, as they every six minutes during a typical rush hour). Community and Crime Prevention how to connect and engage are scheduled. All other Red Line stations will have near- with city elected officials. A Craig L. Simoneau normal service. Customers are encouraged to on National Night Out ticker, in red at the bottom of was appointed Rockville’s avoid the Shady Grove and Rockville stations, Block Parties Offer Opportunity to Meet most pages, offers short bursts if possible, and use Twinbrook, White Flint or of information.