Damascus to wait until 1983 for new elementary school
Damascus parents learned Montgomery County will not fund a new Damascus elementary school before 1983. Officials warn that 1987 to 1990 could see all area schools exceed capacity, forcing redistricting or portable classrooms. A staff recommendation will go to the superintendent this fall.
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Montgomery County approves one parent housing plan in former school
The Montgomery County Council voted to reuse Pleasant View Elementary School in Kensington as a 50‑unit one parent family housing project with about 75 children, amid opposition over impacts on single family neighborhoods and nearby schools. Supporters cite temporary need after divorce or death and pledge county backing, while opponents warn of traffic and value declines.
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Hearing set on funding to extend Ride-On hours
Montgomery County Council set June 18 for a public hearing on nearly 300 thousand dollars to cover unanticipated Ride-On and Metrorail costs. Major items include 206 thousand to extend bus hours to serve evening riders and 304 thousand for route losses, with broader aims to boost Red Line ridership and address parking and maintenance needs.
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Rehabilitation Center helps 3,500 disabled become taxpayers
Frederick Rotary luncheon featured Maryland Rehabilitation Center public affairs officer Fred Neil. He described the center as one of ten nationwide assets, noting 3,500 disabled clients gain jobs and become taxpayers annually. He touted microcomputer training, Hopkins instructors, and high job placement success while contrasting with proposed cuts. Tours run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am and 2 pm.
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