October 2020 Issue of the Crier

The October 2020 issue of the Crier is now available online. Please click the link below to view it.

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=833

Calling all Procrastinators:
Self-Response Deadline for the 2020 Census Extended to October 5

Good news! The US Census Bureau’s self-response deadline for the 2020 has been extended to October 5. The Village’s response rate remains at 88%. The remaining 12% of Village households that have not yet responded have a little over one week to respond by mail, by phone or online. The Census Bureau estimates that each resident that is counted under the census represents $18,250 in federal funding allocated to the state and local governments over the span of the next ten years.

Take 10 minutes and complete your 2020 Census today! To respond online, visit www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to respond by phone. Click on the below link for other useful information:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=828

Preparing for Halloween
During COVID-19

This is the time of year when our littlest residents are looking forward to the special night in late October when they can dress up and trick-or-treat throughout the community. With the COVID-19 pandemic’s mark still being felt throughout our region, Halloween is the latest cherished tradition to be impacted.

As announced last month, the Village Halloween Party has been canceled, however, we know that many families are seeking guidance regarding COVID-safe trick-or-treating. We anticipate that many households will simply choose not to participate in trick-or-treating activities due to the increased risk of interacting with others and the difficulty of ensuring there is no cross-contamination.

Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management has issued guidance for county residents regarding Halloween. Please click the link below to view this guidance:

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

Village residents—including ghosts and goblins—are reminded to avoid crowds this holiday and to always wear a mask when unable to maintain a social distance of at least six feet.

Montgomery County to Join Celebrations of October as ‘Energy Action Month’ and Oct. 7 as ‘Energy Efficiency Day’ with Focus on Lowering Energy Use and Costs

October is “Energy Action Month” and Wednesday, Oct. 7, is annually designated at “Energy Efficiency Day.” To join the national celebrations of each, Montgomery County, through the Montgomery Energy Connection network, will be hosting events in partnership with the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Montgomery County Recreation, the County’s Department of Health and Human Services and community partners to provide residents with information and opportunities to lower energy costs.

In this time of COVID-19, most of activities in this year’s celebration will be virtual events that include scavenger hunts, trivia games and senior webinars. However, for “Active Aging Week,” which is noted as Oct. 4-11, there will be popup Fit Kit and LED events giving residents an opportunity to swap out old incandescent and CFL bulbs for energy efficient lighting. Active Aging Week is part of a national initiative promoting healthy lifestyles. Now that more people are taking part in indoor and online activities, it is a prime opportunity to make sure residents have the tools needed to keep energy bills down.

“Energize with 15 in Fifteen” online trivia games are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays throughout October. Each week will feature the connection between energy and parts of the environment including recycling, trees, water and lawns. Participants can win prizes for answering questions correctly.

In celebration of Storm Water Awareness Week, from Oct. 18-24, Montgomery Energy Connection will launch the #MontgomeryPlogs Challenge in partnership with the Montgomery County Watershed Restoration. This is a program of DEP.

A year-long scavenger hunt activity for the residents of Montgomery County will be launched in October. The Montgomery Energy Connection Scavenger Hunt will highlight how energy and water efficiency impact buildings and businesses. More than 60 partners are participating including museums, pools and breweries. Participants will connect with the program online and via Instagram while searching for the hunt’s designated locations and businesses. Residents are encouraged to play for a chance to win $25 gift certificates from participating Montgomery Energy Connection Partners by completing a Scavenger Hunt circuit.

The latest iteration of LEDs and Libations will be available at any of the 26 County Alcohol Beverage Service locations. With every purchase of Maryland-produced beer, wine or liquor, residents will receive a free LED light bulb (while supplies last). LED bulbs use up to 90 percent less energy to deliver the same amount of light as old-fashioned incandescent bulbs—and they last 10 to 25 times longer.

Senior Planet Montgomery, a free service that produces weekly programs focused on seniors, will join Energy Action Month by hosting weekly webinars on energy. The Senior Planet program schedule will be available at https://seniorplanet.org/locations/montgomery-county/.

Energy Efficiency Day will coincide with the “Go Grow & Get Active” signature event, hosted by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens. The event will be held virtually from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Follow the event on County Cable Montgomery (Channel CCM) via streaming at montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM or watch it on Comcast or RCN (Channel 6 or HD 996/1056) or on Verizon (Channel 30).

The Energy Action Month schedule for October includes:

Monday, Oct. 5. 9 a.m.–noon: Fit Kit/LED Pop Up Event:Damascus Senior Center, 9701 Main St. No. 2, Damascus.
Tuesday, Oct. 6. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fit Kit/LED Pop Up Event:Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring.
Tuesday, Oct. 6. 12:30 p.m. Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlcOiqrjsiEtU9WSEwLGypRfVy7NL5WhrQ
Wednesday, Oct. 7. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fit Kit/LED Pop Up Event:North Potomac Senior Center, 13850 Travilah Rd, Rockville.
Thursday, Oct. 8. Noon-3 p.m. Fit Kit/LED Pop Up Event: White Oak Senior Center, 1700 April Ln, Silver Spring.
Thursday, Oct. 8. 5:30 p.m. Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOqsqzIvH9xT329qvyGIoOgw-GNYv_Kj
Friday, Oct. 9. 1-4 p.m. Fit Kit/LED Pop Up Event:Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Silver Spring.
Tuesday, Oct. 13. 12:30 p.m. Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcemopjsqH9Vlzc5QSQpoL2E1x3UzBfL1
Thursday, Oct. 15. 5:30 p.m. Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-ipqD4uGdOIQqlcRwsHmWezxboSM-D_
Tuesday, Oct. 20. 12:30 pm, Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-iopzoiE9Z_xhvixvPN0T-nMRzW6Aiv
Thursday, Oct. 22. 5:30 pm, Energize with 15 in Fifteen Trivia: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdO6vqzMrGtIoiDBGzhmgpLS0aSaVdK0f

Stop- Wait
Don’t Contaminate!

Plastic bags, film and shrink wrap should NOT be placed in the recycling toter. They are too lightweight and cause mechanical problems for the recycling equipment. Keep these items OUT of your recycling bin!

Many grocery stores have receptacles
for such materials- look for the receptacles
and dispose of these plastics there.

For information on the full range of Village recycling services, please visit:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/156/Household-Recycling-Collection

A Smarter Fall Cleanup

A Fall Cleanup that’s good for the environment with a lot less fuss and a greener garden in the spring. A little mess can be a good thing! Brought to you by the Environment and Energy Committee.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/realestate/a-smarter-fall-cleanup.html?referringSource=articleShare

Updated General Presidential Election Information

Updated List of Ballot Drop-Off Box Locations

Over 40 ballot drop box sites are confirmed at locations across the county, including one outside the main entrance to the Friendship Heights Village Center at 4433 North Park Avenue, which will be the closest drop-off location to the Village, within walking distance to many Village households. Deposited ballots are retrieved twice daily by the county and the drop-boxes at all approved are under video surveillance. As of October 1, 25 boxes had been installed throughout the county.

The state’s vendor has begun to mail ballots to voters who have requested mail-in ballots. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 20, 2020.

Please click on the below link for the latest detailed information including requesting a mail-in ballot, the current list of ballot drop-off box locations and the list of approved early voting centers that can be accessed by all registered voters regardless of assigned precinct:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=834

New Rates for Compost Collection
Join The Compost Crew Today!

The food-waste collection program in Chevy Chase Village continues to grow as the community looks for more ways to be conscientious consumers. We recently hit a milestone of 75 households who are recycling their food-waste with Compost Crew. As a result of increased participation, the price per household for Compost Crew’s convenient food-waste collection will now be $16 per month for the standard size bin- a 20% savings from the previous cost. The monthly cost for the larger 12-gallon bins has dropped to $20/month.

Pricing for existing customers will also reflect the new rates. Compost Crew will be in touch with residents who are already composting to share details of the new rates. To sign up for collection services, or if you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact info@compostcrew.com or visit their website via the link below.

The Compost Crew Website

COVID-19 Testing

Testing Sites Available through the County, State and Private Facilities

Various facilities across the county and state are providing COVID-19 testing for those exhibiting symptoms as well as testing for those who may be asymptomatic and need to be tested for clearance/travel purposes.

To view available testing sites in the county (county government operated and private), visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

To view available testing sites provided by the State of Maryland, visit:
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testing

Support the Nearby Farmer's Market in Section 3

Bring cash or a check for the
Newly Launched “$5 for Food”
Donation Drive Benefiting the
Capital Area Food Bank

The Farmers Market at Taylor St. and Brookville Rd. in Section 3 is open with ample parking at La Ferme restaurant. The market features only organic products sold in a COVID-compliant manner. Patrons must wear a mask and bring their own bag and pay by credit/debit card.

The market is open on Saturdays from 8-9 a.m. for seniors and other vulnerable individuals and opens for all patrons at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine). Neighbors visiting the market are encouraged to bring cash or a check for a food donation drive benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank.

Click on the below link for more details:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=816

COVID-19 Operations Modification and Reminders

Click on the below link for the latest directives on access to the Village Hall and the status of non-essential staff as well as useful links for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=810

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

Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io

CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village. As residents continue to practice social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other. For more information and to join, visit:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=806

Are You Prepared?

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. Click on the below link to view this information:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=813

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

or visit the website at Pepco.com/Outages/ReportanOutage
to report their outage and receive restoration information.

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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