Veterans Day Observance:

Administration and Public Works Closed;
Special Pick-Ups Slide to Thursday, November 12

The Administrative office and Public Works Department staff will not be working on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. As always, the Village Police Department and Communications Center will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Due to the holiday, Special Pick-Ups will be collected on Thursday, November 12.

Board of Managers Meeting:
Monday, November 9, 2020

Virtual Meeting to Begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted remotely, and there will be no in-person meeting attendance.

Public Participation: Participants who join via audio or video conference
will be muted except for members of the Board, Legal Counsel and staff. Participants will be unmuted during periods of the meeting when public testimony is permitted.

To join via video conference, use the GoTo Meeting link below:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/256728061

To join by phone, dial 1 (866) 899-4679 (toll free).
The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 256-72-8061.

Public comments or questions may also be made by
emailing the Village office at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov.

All electronic comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Click the link below to see the agenda:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Managers-2/?#11092020-362

This Sunday's Outdoor Food and Diaper/Pull-Ups Drive

Sunday, November 8th
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Village resident volunteers will be collecting non-perishable foodstuffs to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank on Sunday, November 8 from noon to 2:00 p.m. There will be bins placed outside the Village Hall near the benches along the sidewalk where you can kindly drop off donations. Most needed items include beans, peanut butter, canned vegetables, pasta, cereal, protein bars, and canned chicken. During the pandemic, household donations are important as ever- no donation is too small!

If anyone is available to assist the volunteers in transporting the donations, please send an email to iingersoll22@gmail.com. Over 1,000 pounds of food were collected during the last donation drive in late September and the volunteers made multiple trips to transport the donations to the Capital Area Food Bank.

Additionally, through the weekend of November 7-8, residents are also welcomed to drop off packs of diapers and pull-ups to benefit Friendship Place, a local organization that supports the homeless in our area. Diapers and pull-ups can be an expensive necessity for those without stable housing. A bin for this donation will be located on the main entry porch at the Village Hall. Diapers and pull-ups of all sizes are appreciated.

Please Note: the Village Hall remains closed to the public.

Residents Asked to Support Annual
Leaf Collection Operations

The annual leaf collection operation is in full swing, however, our Public Works crews need your support to ensure a safe and efficient collection. Below are some reminders for residents and their visitors to assist us with a safe and efficient collection:

Avoid parking on the street—with many residents continuing to telework, there are more parked cars along the streets than our crews normally encounter. These parked cars make it difficult for our large leaf trucks to navigate narrow streets and can prevent access to the block by other drivers when the crew is actively working in a block. Whenever possible, please avoid parking on the street to allow ample access for our leaf collection trucks.
Do not park on or near leaf piles—our crews will not attempt to collect leaf piles located too close to parked cars to avoid possibly damaging the vehicles. Whenever possible, crews will attempt to contact vehicle owners to have the vehicles moved, but doing so can slow down the collection process. If a vehicle cannot be moved promptly, crews will continue their route and will not return until the following week.
Please be patient—we understand that it can be frustrating to get stuck behind the leaf collection crews, but we ask for your patience as we perform this annual service for the community. If you are attempting to travel through a block where a crew is working, we ask you to turn around and go a different way; DO NOT attempt to squeeze pass the truck. It can take time to collect the large leaf piles along a block and the truck cannot move out of the way of drivers attempting to get through.

We aim to provide weekly collection from every household. The schedule can be impacted by various factors including weather, equipment and vehicle issues, and personnel absences (a heightened possibility during the pandemic). By heeding these reminders, we can work together to ensure a smooth and efficient collection. For additional information regarding the annual leaf collection, please see the below article.

Leaf Collection Reminders

The Public Works Department’s yearly leaf collection effort has begun and will continue as often as needed through December.

Each week, the leaf truck on the west side of the Village will begin on West Melrose Street and work south ending on Western Avenue; and the leaf truck on the east side will begin on East Irving Street working north and ending on Quincy Street. Leaves on each block in the Village should be collected once per week, weather permitting.

Note: Leaf piles MUST be separated from other yard waste. The sticks and other debris damage the leaf vacuum. Leaves are collected by a different crew and the leaves obscure the alternate crew’s ability to see and collect the yard waste.

Click on the below link for other reminders for residents and their contractors to assist Village crews to assure a safe and efficient leaf collection operation:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=845

Public Notice:
Virtual Community Meeting
Norwood Local Park Dog Park Project
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING to discuss a new dog park at Norwood Park

Montgomery Parks is hosting a community meeting on November 10, 2020 to discuss plans for a new dog park at Norwood Local Park.

Staff will review the dog park feasibility study and the concept plan which includes a dedicated, fenced area for dog exercise, separated small and large dog areas, and amenities such as a shade structure, seating, and water source.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
TIME: 7:00 - 8:30pm
WHERE: To join the online meeting, visit:
http://mcp-events.org/norwooddogparkmeeting
or listen live via phone by calling: +1 443-961-1463
Conference ID: 436 630 638#

Please visit the project web page for information. For additional information, contact Montgomery Parks.

Reference:
Norwood Local Park web page: https://bit.ly/2HvDjmC
Norwood Dog Park Project page: https://bit.ly/3jsfWI2

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Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the Program Access Office to request a disability accommodation.
E-mail:ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org. Phone: 301-495-2477 or Maryland Relay 1-800-735-3258

MNCPPC-MC Montgomery Parks | 2425 Reedie Drive | Wheaton, Maryland 20906 | 301-495-2595
www.MontgomeryParks.org

How to Properly Dispose of Lightbulbs, Batteries and other Household Materials

Questions have recently been posed regarding the proper disposal of items such as the various types of light bulbs and batteries. Everyone wants to do the right (recycling) thing, but some items are more confusing than others. Click on the below link for guidance on the proper disposal of these common household items.

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=852

Phishing, Smishing and Vishing: Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Warns of Increased Creative Attempts to Steal Personal Identification
During the Holidays

Phishing, Smishing and Vishing are just some of the new words entering our daily experiences. The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) wants residents to know that these terms are not part of a catchy new children’s book. They are the names given to serious efforts by scammers trying to trick people into turning over money or account information. The efforts are even more numerous during the holidays when consumers receive increased messages and calls from all types of legitimate companies and organizations—and making it even easier for criminals to horn their way into their pocketbooks.

“Phishing"—as in fishing for confidential information—refers to a broad scam that involves crooks using email to steal personal and/or financial information. They are seeking to discover user names, passwords, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, expiration dates, PIN numbers, billing addresses and telephone numbers.

Phishing could involve an email with what appears to be the actual logo of a bank or company in which the criminals try to capture the attention of a consumer. It may cause concern, or even a small panic, by saying an account was hacked or closed—and then requesting the individual to provide information about that account.

“Smishing” is phishing through messages via formats such as text messages, WhatsApp, WeChat and other message platforms.

“Vishing” is when voice-recorded messages via phone calls are used to lure in unsuspecting residents.

“The only way that this type of scam will work is if a person willingly or accidently gives the scammer access to their information,” said OCP Director Eric Friedman. “Although people say they would never fall for a fictitious attempt to get their information, the criminals are very good at making themselves appear legitimate.”

One way to carefully check the information is to call a known legitimate consumer information number to confirm what was sent in the email—or learn that it was a criminal attempt. Do not immediately reply to a suspicious email, text or call to a number they provide.

The County Office of Consumer Protection offers the following tips on how to avoid being hooked by a phishing attempt:

Scams may look like they are from a company a person knows or trusts. If you receive an unsolicited e-mail or instant message that requires providing personal information, do not respond. Instead, contact the organization directly.
Scams often tell a story to trick consumers into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. If a link or attachment is provided in an unsolicited e-mail or instant message, do not click on the link or open the attachment. The link provided could take the potential victim to a fake—but realistic looking—"mirror" site or will download a virus or malware that will steal passwords, account information and money. The same virus and malware downloads can be hidden in pictures, PDFs or other attachments.
Scammers may have trouble with written English. Be especially wary of emails or websites that have typos or other obvious mistakes. Look for extra exclamation points, accents and other slight tweaks to logos and company names.
Scammers spoof the legitimate business’s email address. Always hover over the sender’s email address to see from where it is really coming.
Scammers ask for information a legitimate business already has. No financial institution or legitimate business will contact a person and ask for sensitive information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers or PINs.
Be very careful in using gift cards, since payments with gift cards are hard to trace if provided to a scammer. For example, if a person is contacted by someone saying they are from a utility company and service is to be disconnected unless a payment is sent via a gift card, this is clearly is a scam and the funds will never be recovered.

If a person suspects that an e-mail or website is fraudulent, they should report the information to the legitimate bank, company or government agency, using a phone number or e-mail address they find on their own. These numbers could be on the back of a credit card, on a regular monthly statement or on the official website of the company or financial institution

Scammers, in their attempts to seem legitimate, often provide consumers with a phone number or email address for verification—although they are just referring the consumer to a colleague who is part of the scam. OCP advises not to trust contact information you do not find on your own

If a consumer suspects, or determines, a website is not legitimate, contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Complaints about phishing, smishing and vishing also can be filed with the Federal Trade Commission. Suspected phishing emails additionally can be forwarded to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org and smishing text messages can be forwarded to SPAM (7726).

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Media contact: Eric Friedman, 240-777-0311

Veterans Holiday Reminder: Noise Regulations

Please advise your contractors that plan to work during the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11 of the Village's noise regulations. Noise-generating activity from power landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers is prohibited between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on holidays and weekends.

This restriction is strongly enforced by Village officers.

Board of Managers Seeks Residents’ Feedback on Possible Adoption of the County’s Healthy Lawns Act

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers is seeking opinions and feedback from residents on a proposed new ordinance regarding the use of pesticides in lawn care. The Board mailed a letter to all Village households on October 19 outlining the proposal for adoption as recommended by the Village’s Environment & Energy Committee. Broadly, the Pesticide Law forbids the use of synthetic herbicides and other pesticides on lawns. The Board’s letter also referenced opposition to adoption of the Act from local representatives for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Note: The law does exempt chemicals used for the control of biting insects and disease vectors, such as mosquitos and ticks.

Click on the below link to view the letter and email ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov to provide feedback for the Board’s consideration.

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=284

Chevy Chase At Home

An Aging-in-Place Village

Do you know that there’s an organization in your neighborhood that helps seniors remain in their own homes safely when they need help doing so? Chevy Chase At Home is a group of neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers bring needed support to members with a smile. Even, or especially, during this time of the Covid 19 pandemic, the value of an engaged peer community cannot be overstated.

CC@H offers a rich program of affinity groups, continuing education, socialization, and exercise – all currently via Zoom, which actually makes it easier for many to participate.

Please consider whether you, a family member, a friend or neighbor might benefit from the help and sense of community that Chevy Chase At Home can provide. We welcome members and volunteers. Visit https://www.chevychaseathome.org/ for more information and applications.

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

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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