Randolph Civic Association

The Randolph Civic Association (RCA): Randolph Hills, Randolph Farms, Franklin Park, Montrose Park and Hilltop Square in North Bethesda, MD

RCA Community YARD SALE!!!
Save the date: May 10 -
same time, same place as usual, rain or shine....
get rid of stuff, make some money.....or get some bargins

Police Ticket Illegally Parked Cars - by Richard Zierdt

On Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Montgomery County police officers from the 1st district ticketed about 30 cars in the 11200 block of Ashley Drive and some on Schuylkill Road for parking on the wrong side of the street (you must park with the right side tires next to the curb). While the cars ticketed were probably in violation, after decades of non-enforcement, this police action caught everyone by surprise. The RCA had nothing to do with, and was completely unaware of, this police action.

I talked with one of the officers who issued the tickets, Officer Storm. He explained that this action was random, and that other streets (Dewey) and other neighborhoods in this district were also targeted.

The RCA is on record as supporting the enforcement of the prohibition of blocking the sidewalk. Interestingly, no such cars were ticketed during this enforcement effort, but they might be in the future.

My sense is that there is little that can be done about those owners who received tickets (Each ticket is $35.), but at least we're aware now of what can happen. Please folks, park on the right side of the street and do not block the sidewalk

Randolph Rec Center has been CLOSED and it is probably will be demolished

The Montgomery County Department of Parks has decided that the Randolph Hills Recreation Center is "under-used", "unprofitable" and in need of repairs, therefore they plan to demolish the building - they currently do NOT have a plan to replace the building.

More information

Randolph Civic Association (RCA) is the local community association for residents of the following communities: Randolph Hills, Randolph Farms, Montrose Park, Hilltop Square and Franklin Park.

The RCA hosts a variety of community activities such as Community Yard Sales, Flower bulb sales and Community Picnic. Membership offers a special rate for Sams Club membership.

RCA offically sponsors Boy Scout Troop 1083 and supports the activities of local Boy and Girl Scout organizations.

The RCA is a community focus for updating residents about Montgomery County information, current events and legislative and regulatory changes. RCA also respresents the community in local regional organizations, such as Montgomery County Civic Federation and North Bethesda Congress.

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News from Montgomery County Solid Waste

The Division of Solid Waste of the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation has has an e-mail newsletter and a web page....both filled with news you can use about a variety of their services such as:

trash collections schedule ....and changes! due to holidays,
recycling ...including Christmas trees

Check it out at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/solidwaste

What happens to the recycled trees? Collected leaves? Branches for pruning?

Collected materials are shredded, resulting in a very good quality mulch. Therefore, they are excellent source to stock up - for free! - at Neighborhood Mulch Preserves

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