Changes to the Refuse/Recycling Schedule for the

Memorial Day Holiday Week

Please see below for the refuse and recycling schedule for the week of Memorial Day. Click on the following link for the full holiday schedule for 2020 to view modifications. 

Memorial Day Holiday Closures

Although teleworking, Administrative office personnel will be offline on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.  The Public Works Department will be closed on Memorial Day as well; however, Public Works personnel that would normally have worked on Monday, May 25 will instead work on Friday, May 29. 

As always, the Village Police Department and Communications Center will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When The Power Goes Out

In addition to its telephone call-in number and website information, Pepco has introduced a mobile app which provides updates to keep customers informed during a storm. Users can report outages, view outage maps, pay bills and access other services. 

Visit pepco.com/mobileapp to download the mobile app.
 
Pepco has also added a new feature that allows customers to report a live outage by text via their mobile device. Registered Pepco customers can text “Out” to “48710”.  Customers must first text “ADD OUTAGE” to “48710” from a phone linked to their account to sign up for the text service.
 
If a severe storm hits, Pepco follows a strategic response plan to restore service to the greatest number of customers first and will work to restore all service as quickly and safely as possible. Customers are asked to immediately report a downed wire or service issue by calling 1-877-PEPCO-62 (877-737-2662), visiting pepco.com or through the new mobile app and text option.

Resident Directory Printing Postponed to 2021;

Residents Encouraged to Submit Updates for Database

After thorough consideration, we have decided to forego a 2020 printing of the Resident Directory.  While we know that many residents look forward to receiving this annual publication filled with lots of useful information in addition to updated household listings, we are not able to produce an updated directory due to the operations impacts resulting from COVID-19.  We look forward to producing a new and improved directory, featuring an updated Village history section, in 2021.
 
In the interim, we encourage residents to submit updates so we can maintain current household information in our database. If you have moved into the Village or made any changes to your household listing including contact phone numbers or email addresses, please download the Resident Directory Update Form at the below link.  Completed forms may be submitted by email to ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov, dropped off in the box on the porch at the Village Hall or faxed to 301-907-9721.
 
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/128/New-Resident-Directory-Form-2014-PDF

Decision to Cancel Summer Community Events

Due to the continued local impact of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our summer community events:
 
·         July 4 Parade & Party at the Large Oliver Street Park
·         National Night Out in Newlands Park
 
We made this difficult decision to limit the opportunities for local transmission of the virus given that these events are typically attended by a broad spectrum of the community.  We join local communities that have taken steps to limit large gatherings over the summer. 
 
No decisions have yet been made regarding events tentatively scheduled for the fall.

Household Collection of Glass Recycling Has Resumed

The Village’s contractor has reestablished a glass recycling system at its processing facility, thereby enabling customers to once again include glass along with other recycled materials such as paper, plastic and cardboard.  We ask that residents ensure that all materials are clean and remain dry to prevent cross-contamination.

We thank everyone for their patience during the interruption of service and for your efforts bringing glass recyclables to the Hall for transfer by our Public Works staff to the county’s facility.

Collection of glass at the Hall has been discontinued.  To view the current list of acceptable recyclable materials and guidelines for single-stream recycling, please visit:
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Latest Information Regarding Presidential
Primary Election

This year’s primary presidential election will be primarily a “vote by mail” election, with ballots automatically mailed to all eligible voters to the address on file with the State Board of Elections. Registered voters should receive their ballot in early to mid-May. Voters do not need to ask for a ballot in order to receive one.
 
Voters who would like their ballot mailed to another address or who prefer to download it from the state’s Board of Elections website, should visit https://www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html.  All mailed ballots will include a return envelope and prepaid postage.
 
To reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus, voters who can vote by mail should do so. Completed ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
 
Voters who prefer to drop off their ballots can do so at designated ballot drop off locations from Thursday, May 21, 2020 through Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (see below list).  Ballots may also be dropped off at the Montgomery County Board of Elections headquarters, 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
 
If you are unable to vote by mail, you may vote in-person on election day, June 2, 2020, at one of the following vote centers:

• Germantown Community Recreation Center – Germantown MD
• Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center – Burtonsville MD
• Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza – Silver Spring MD (closest to the Village)
• Activity Center at Bohrer Park Social Hall – Gaithersburg MD

The Vote Centers will be open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; the drop boxes will be available May 21 through June 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. There will be no in-person voting at the Village Hall nor will the Hall serve as a voting center.

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is Asking for Donations to Meet Critical Needs and
Serve Maryland First Responders

Guidance Regarding the State’s Stay at Home Orders and

Ways to be Sensitive to your Neighbors

The Maryland Department of Health has issued guidance for compliance with the Governor’s most recent stay at home orders.  The guidance can be found at:  https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Documents/FAQ_covid19_stay_home_isolation_033120.pdf
 
Among many scenarios addressed in this guidance is whether landscape crews may continue to work.  While landscape and yard maintenance contractors have been deemed essential under the Governor’s orders, homeowners who employ these contractors have and should use their discretion in deciding whether their work and the nature of their work is indeed “essential”.
 
During these unique circumstances when neighbors are home and many are working or participating in distance learning, residents are urged to consult with their construction and landscape contractors to be sensitive to the noise their work produces, which can be highly disruptive to these new routines.  Contractors should be asked to look for ways to minimize the severity and duration of noise-producing activities. 
 
In particular, landscape contractors should be reminded that blowing of leaves and yard waste is not necessary and neighbors would greatly appreciate the reprieve from the crews of blowers working throughout the community*.  Residents may also choose to limit landscape work, but continue to pay crews until the stay at home orders are lifted as many of the workers may be dependent on this income for their family’s livelihood. 
 
Thank you for your efforts to remain sensitive to your neighbors as we all try to cope under these unique circumstances.
 
*Village police continue to actively enforce the 70 dBA (decibel level) limit for leaf blowers (per Montgomery County Code, which applies in the Village), which can often be exceeded by multiple blowers being operated simultaneously.

Sign-Up for Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Updates

Montgomery County is continuously pushing out useful information and updates related to the COVID-19 health emergency.  Please visit the below site to sign-up for the county’s COVID-19 updates: 
 

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/signup/14849

Grocery Stores Offering
“Seniors-Only” Shopping Hours

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new program to help protect seniors as they shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of Thursday, March 19, four local grocery stores and two national store chains will reserve specific hours for seniors only, allowing them to shop among a smaller group of people to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection.

View the Stores and Hours

Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io

Last year, CCVillage, the neighborhood mailing list for Chevy Chase Village, was transferred to CCVillage@Groups.io. During this period of social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with each other.

If you have not done so already, please join the mailing list by visiting https://groups.io/g/CCVillage and clicking on the blue "+ Join This Group" button.  Once you are enrolled, the email address to submit messages to the mailing list is ccvillage@groups.io, and you can read the group messages online at http://groups.io/g/CCVillage/topics. 

On the website, click on "Messages" in the left column menu to see the most recent CCVillage posts, and click "New Topic" to open an editor that will let you compose and send your message.  You can search the database of old messages by clicking the "Search" button above the message list.
 
The CCVillage information website is at http://CCVillage.info. For assistance with joining or posting messages, please contact moderator and Village resident Tim Slagle at ccvillage+owner@groups.io.

Help Village Staff Keep the Community Safe and Beautiful

Report Areas for Repair and Maintenance

Village staff prides itself on being responsive and working hard to ensure that the Village remains a safe, beautiful and welcoming community—but we cannot do it alone. While we are constantly on the lookout for areas that need to be addressed, we need the support of residents serving as our eyes and ears throughout the community:

As always, residents may also call the Village’s 24-hour Communications Center or email requests/concerns to the Village’s main email address at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov (emails are then routed to the appropriate department).

Thank you for helping us to continue addressing the needs of the community!

Are You Prepared?

As we have experienced during various seasonal events, it is important to be prepared for local weather emergencies. In order the assist residents in their preparedness, the Village in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) offer a number of helpful tools, plans and free alerts to assist and keep you informed.

Village Website and Blast Email System – Have you signed up for the Village’s blast email system? This is the Village's primary method of communication with residents. The Village has 2 email lists you can sign-up for:

Urgent News Alert – include messages such as criminal activity, neighborhood disruptions such as water main breaks, power outages and road closures and major weather events.

General News Alerts – include messages about Board and committee meetings, community events, changes in public services such as refuse/recycling collection schedules and upcoming road closures.

To sign-up for the blast email system visit the Village website at www.chevychasevillagemd.gov and click on the tablet icon at the top of the Village’s homepage.
 

Alert Montgomery – Alert Montgomery is the official emergency communications service for Montgomery County, MD. During major crisis, emergency or severe weather events, Montgomery County will send event updates, warnings and instructions directly to you on any of your devices. To sign-up for Alert Montgomery please visit the OEMHS website www.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs and click on the “Alert Montgomery” link at the top of the page.

Family and Community Preparedness Information – Emergencies can take many forms and occur with or without warning. By taking a few simple steps now, you can ensure that you, your family and your community are better prepared to handle emergencies. To assist in your family planning, please visit the Village’s emergency preparedness page, www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/emergencyprep for helpful tools and links. Another important tool the Village has created to assist you in your preparedness efforts is our House Check Program. Always request a House Check when you are leaving town and ensure that your emergency contacts are up to date with the Village office.

For additional information please visit the Village’s website at www.chevychasevillagemd.gov and click on the “Are you prepared? – Emergency Preparedness Tips” link listed in the Quick Links on the homepage.

Emergency Contact Sheet

EMERGENCY - 911
 
Chevy Chase Village Police 
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-654-7300

Montgomery County Police 
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-279-8000

Bethesda - Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - 301-652-0077

Chevy Chase Fire Dept
(Opposite Columbia Country Club) - 240-773-4707

Bethesda Fire Dept
(Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd) - 240-773-4706

National Capital Poison Center
(George Washington University Hospital) - 800-222-1222

Utilities
 

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)

Emergency-Live wires down, power failure - 877-737-2662

Customer Service - 202-833-7500

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Emergency - 301-206-4002

Complaints, Leaks, Information - 301-206-4001

Washington Gas

Emergency - 703-750-1400

Information & Customer Service - 703-750-1000

Comcast - 800-934-6489

Verizon - 800-837-4966

**A cut out sheet is also located on page two of the January 2019 Crier.

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