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Good morning Rockville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockville coalition prepares for December hearings over Wootton relocation
  • Is your Rockville address on this month's water shutoff list?
  • Rockville mourns 17-year-old Rylee as community rallies around her family

Also on today's calendar: Protecting Your Wealth: Insurance Solutions for Business Owners and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Evidentiary Hearings Booked For Legal Fight Against Wootton High School Relocation (patch.com) — Rockville families following the future of Thomas S. Wootton High School now have December dates for key evidentiary hearings in the legal challenge to its student relocation. A community coalition is contesting the county's plan to shift Wootton students to the new Crown High School in Gaithersburg while using the Rockville campus as a holding school, arguing the process lacked transparency and meaningful input.
   

2. 2 Rounds Of Water Shutoffs Scheduled For Montgomery County This Month (patch.com) — Rockville residents on Halpine Road, Halpine Walk Court, and near Henderson Circle should prepare for daytime water shutoffs on September 17 and 29, with rain dates on September 18 and 30. The city advises affected households about possible discolored water or air in pipes and offers simple flushing tips, plus a contact for questions about the work.
   

3. 'We Love You Rylee': Rockville Teen Remembered After Unexpected Death At 17 (dailyvoice.com) — Rockville residents are rallying around the family of 17-year-old Rylee Eutzy, a Rockville High School community member who died unexpectedly, with hundreds already donating to a GoFundMe to ease funeral and related costs. Friends, teammates, and neighbors are sharing memories and photos as the Rockville High School Booster Club urges the community to unite in support of the Palmeter family.
   

4. Germantown Service Dog Hit by Car, Now Recovering After Three Days in the ICU (mdbaynews.com) — Rockville leaders are expected to spotlight National Service Dog Month at Monday's Mayor and Council meeting, with one councilmember floating a possible Service Dog Advocacy Task Force. Their discussion comes as a Germantown woman seeks help with $9,000 in vet bills after her service dog Saint was hit by a car, highlighting countywide questions about better supporting service animals and their handlers.
   

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Ok Rockville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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