City of Gaithersburg Update: Non-essential Services Curtailed, Program Cancellations in Place throug
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The City of Gaithersburg continues to closely coordinate with state and county health and emergency response agencies as the coronavirus situation changes almost daily. We are committed to following the stringent guidelines that are necessary to help slow the spread of infection. We urge you to continue to rely on trusted sources for the most up-to-date information about coronavirus, including what to do if you are experiencing symptoms. We encourage residents to visit the Montgomery County Health and Human Services website. City Status The City of Gaithersburg remains open for essential business only. For the health and safety of our residents and employees, services are being limited and/or modified to minimize face to face interaction. The following changes, cancellations and modifications are in place through at least April 30, 2020. Updates will be made on the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov and on Facebook and Twitter @GburgMD. Facilities All public facing areas of all City facilities, with the exception of the Police Station lobby, are closed. Essential business will be transacted at City Hall and the Activity Center by appointment only. Please call the facility for instructions. Services The following services are suspended through at least April 30, 2020:
Recycling will be picked up on its regular schedule. Spring loose leaf collection will take place March 30 – April 17. For all other services, please call or email the appropriate department for instructions. Events & Activities There will be no public events, programs, classes, sports, performances, or non-essential meetings through at least April 30, 2020. Facilities are not available for rent. Legislative Meetings Meetings of the Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and Historic District Commission will be held only if necessary. Public comment can be made to planning@gaithersburgmd.gov. Regular meetings of the Mayor and City Council will be held as scheduled. Work sessions are cancelled. Only essential business will be conducted at the Regular meetings. The “Public Comment” agenda item is being removed. Public comment will be accepted via e-mail to cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov. Content of the Mayor and City Council meetings is tweeted in real time.
Legislative meetings are aired live on the City’s cable channel, Comcast 13 and RCN/FiOS 25, on YouTube, and via the website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. |
