Newcomers Resources

Welcome New Neighbors to the Aspen Hill, Montgomery County, Maryland Community.

The AHCA continues to work on providing resources to newcomers relocating to Montgomery County, MD and to the Aspen Hill Community. There are a multitude of informational resources available through several informational outlets. The resources listed on this web page are specifically for newcomers and current community residents may also find it helpful as well. 

The MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV web site is an excellent resource for newcomers and current community residents.

Additionally, another excellent resource, the MC311 Customer Service Center can be reached by calling 311.

Make the right call: When to call 9-1-1

Emergencies and to report "hot" sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 911 (do not use for plowing questions)

Non-emergency, Police 301-279-8000 

Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA)

You may qualify for the Working Parents Assistance Program if you:

Note:  

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/CYF/CYFChildCareSubs-p307.html 

MOCO Food Assistance Resourses

This website provides a listing of all county food resources. It is regularly updated so be sure to check back often.

COVID-19
Vaccine
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

COVID-19
Information Portal
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/data/

Bethesda Magazine

Information Published By: Bethesda Magazine (2021)

Source: https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-magazine-newcomers-guide/

Source: https://bethesdamagazine.com/digital-edition-newcomers-guide-2021-2022/


Newcomers Guide 2021-2022 to Montgomery County, MD

If you’re planning a move to Montgomery County, Maryland, the 2021-2022 Newcomers Guide has the all information you will need to decide where to live and to get settled fast.
The digital edition, which is available for free, contains essential information on: 

Towns, Neighborhoods, Real Estate Prices, Schools, Camps, Restaurants, Shopping Centers and Stores, Hospitals, Doctors and Dentists, Things to Do, And much, much more.

The Newcomers Guide is available in limited quantities at some Giant, Safeway and Harris Teeter grocery stores and these retailers:

Balducci’s, Barnes & Noble Rockville, Barnes & Noble Rio, Bethesda Co-op, Dawson’s Market, Grosvenor Market, News Express, Whole Foods Bethesda, Whole Foods Chevy Chase, Whole Foods Kentlands, Whole Foods Rockville, Whole Foods Silver Spring, Whole Foods Georgetown

Digital Edition | Newcomers Guide 2021-2022

MC311 


Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mc311/


MC311 Customer Service Center

MC311 Customer Service Center is Montgomery County’s source for non-emergency government information and services. You can reach MC311 by calling 311 in the County or 240-777-0311, 711 for MD Relay TTY, from anywhere, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Use the links on this page, or follow us on twitter @311MC311.

Interpretation Services & Translation Assistance

Customers who prefer to conduct business with Montgomery County in a language other than English can request translation assistance. The MC311 Customer Service Center offers a language interpretation service with over 150 languages available. After calling 311, press 2, for Spanish, or stay on the line to ask the next available customer service Representative to request to conduct the call in the language of your choice. Our translation service will be made available to you.

Use Google translate at the bottom of this website to view the webpage with language of your choice.

Mid-County
Regional Services Center
(Aspen Hill Residents)


Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty/


The Mid-County Regional Services Center is the local government office for Ashton, Aspen Hill, Brookeville, Capital View, Derwood, forest Glen, Glenmont, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, Norbeck, Olney, Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, and Wheaton communities. The Regional Services Director serves the following functions:

Mid-County Regional Service Center

11435 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Email: Luisa.Montero@montgomerycountymd.gov

 

Phone

240-777-8101 (voice)

 

Hours of Operation

8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri

  

Map and Directions


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County Cable Montgomery
Local Cable Station

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/PEG/CCM/countycablemontgomery.html

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ccm/index.html

County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is the local cable station you'll want to turn to for local government news, public affairs programming, live Council sessions and County Executive press conferences. Comcast customers can watch us in HD on channel 996 and in SD on channel 6, on RCN on channels 6 and 1056, and at Verizon on channel 30. On CCM you'll get answers on what type of services or programs your County government offers, as well as a variety of regular shows and special programming to keep you in touch with your elected officials.

Connect via:

County Cable Montgomery Website

Montgomery County's Public, Education, and Government Cable Stations

These stations form Connect Montgomery. Your source to valuable video information throughout the County.

Sites

County eSubscription System

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/esubscribe.html

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/esubscribe-faq.html


Welcome to Montgomery County's new eSubscription system, powered by  GovDelivery . GovDelivery's digital communications management system enables subscribers to manage their accounts and to sign-up to receive free, electronic newsletters, updates, and announcements via email or text message. 

To create, update, or delete a subscription, go to...

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery

If you already have a County eSubscription account, you can submit your email address to view your subscriptions and manage your account. If you are a new subscriber, you can register to receive County newsletters or announcements via email or a text message. For additional help, visit  Frequently Asked Questions. 

Alert Montgomery
Emergency System

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs/alertmontgomery/

Source: https://member.everbridge.net/1332612387832009/ov



The Alert Montgomery System provides accurate and immediate emergency notifications from Montgomery County to your cell, work, or home phones via text, email, or voice message. Receive notifications about emergencies that may affect your home, workplace, child's school, or any other locations within Montgomery County, Maryland.

Police 


Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/index.html

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/districts/4D/index.html


Make the right call: When to call 9-1-1

Emergencies and to report "hot" sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 911 (do not use for plowing questions)

Non-emergency, Police 301-279-8000 

Montgomery County Department of Police

MCPD Police Contacts

MCPD for Crime Solvers


Sex Offender Registry


(Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services)




Search Sex Offender Registry



MCPD District 4 Wheaton Station (Aspen Hill Residents)

4th District - Wheaton

Visit 4th District

Commander Email: 4DCommander@montgomerycountymd.gov

2300 Randolph Road

Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Main number: 240-773-5500

Investigative Section: 240-773-5530

Community Services Officer : 240-773-5524

Need to report a crime?

Submit an anonymous tip at: Crime Solvers

Contact Victim Assistant Specialist : 240-773-5547

Search Crime Incident Map for community crime

See what's accepted and what's not in our Drug disposal boxes

Winter Storm
Information Portal

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/snow/

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/snow/how-to-guide.html

Americans with Disabilities Act
 (ADA)

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DGS-ADA/Home.html

Montgomery County
Department of Transportation (MCDOT)

Information Published By: Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot/

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/Resources/Files/RESGDE.pdf

Aspen Hill
Library

Information Published By: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) (2021)

Source: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/index.html

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/branches/aspenhill.html

Aspen Hill
Bauer Drive Community
Recreation Center

Information Published By: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/recreationcenters/bauerdrive.html


The Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center is located near the intersection of Bauer Dr. and Norbeck Rd. (Rt. 28) in the Aspen Hill community, a 10.5-square-mile unincorporated area that straddles parts of Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.

With more than 18,000 homes in the community – a third with children under the age of 18 and nearly a tenth with senior citizens – the Bauer Drive Center offers programs and services for all age groups. The activities and experiences provided at the center encourage better health, physical fitness, learning and growth, with plenty of opportunities for socialization and fun. The center's outdoor facilities include a playground and courts lined for tennis and pickleball, as well as fields for football and soccer.

Aspen Hill
Public Schools

Information Published By: MontgomerySchoolsMD.org (2021)

Source:  Boundary & Map

Source: Map


The Schools within the AHCA boundaries are the following public schools:


Wheaton Woods Elementary School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website


Brookhaven Elementary School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website


Lucy Barnsley Elementary School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website


Harmony Hills Elementary School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website


Earle B Wood Middle School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website


Parkland Middle School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA  Website



The area is served by both Rockville and Wheaton High Schools located outside the civic association boundaries.


Rockville High School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA Website


Wheaton High School Website  |  School Staff Directory  |  PTA Website



Other special or magnet schools serve residents as well.

Newcomer Resources
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/newcomers.html

Know Your County
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/exec/kyc.html

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OPI/Resources/Files/kyc/kycenglish070307finwithcover.pdf


Know Your County is a guide to government in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is produced to offer the residents a greater understanding of the functioning of local government and the array of services it provides. This guide gives clear concise descriptions and contact information for government departments and agencies in Montgomery County.

Know Your County is the result of a collaboration between business (Discovery Communications, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts), government (The Offices of the County Executive, Office of Community Partnerships), and a private, non profit organization (The League of Women Voters and its Citizen Education Fund).

Links to English, Spanish and Chinese language versions of the guide are provided below in Adobe PDF file format:

Because programs and services are constantly changing to meet current needs, information in the Know Your County guide will be updated periodically. If you should discover an error or have an addition to recommend, please send an email to: KnowYourCounty.ResourceGuide@montgomerycountymd.gov

Community Links
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/community.html


For more than 200 years, the community has been central to life in Montgomery County. The communities and neighborhoods constantly work together to better themselves and each contributes to making Montgomery County a great place in which to live, work and play.

Every community in Montgomery County is unique, although many share similar characteristics. Bethesda, Silver Spring, Kensington and Wheaton hustle with busy downtown activity, while Olney, Poolesville, Darnestown and others offer small town charm in quiet rural settings. Rockville, the county seat, has a charming residential historic district that blends nicely into the growing business and retail district.

Map of County Facilities
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/map.html

Education
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/education.html


Education is a top priority in Montgomery County with over half of the County budget going to public education. The County also supports higher education opportunities in the County as well as vocational and professional training programs.

Volunteer
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Resident/volunteer.html


The Montgomery County Volunteer Center lists volunteer opportunities with more than 600 agencies, both with Montgomery County Government and other public and private nonprofits. Find out how you can make a difference in Montgomery County!

County Holidays
for Newcomers by
Montgomery County Gov

Information Published By: MontgomeryCountyMD.GOV (2021)

Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/opi/holidays.html


Montgomery County government will observe the holidays listed. 

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