Farmers Market in Friendship Heights

Open Year-Round;
Within Walking Distance to the Village

Twin Springs Fruit Farm holds a fruit market in Friendship Heights year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 4433 South Park Avenue (adjacent to the Friendship Heights Village Center). The market offers a variety of fruits, berries and vegetables based on their seasonal peak availability.

For more information regarding Twin Springs Farm and the market, visit: https://www.twinspringsfruitfarm.com/

Selecting a Tree Care Contractor

Summer storm season has arrived, or perhaps you are simply undertaking routine tree care maintenance. Either way, residents are reminded that it is state law that all tree care professionals practicing in Maryland must be a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE) as regulated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Without a license, tree care contractors may not practice or advertise tree care services in the state.

Read about licensing requirements here: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/programapps/newtreeexpert.aspx

Chevy Chase Village does not require a permit for routine pruning of trees to maintain the health of the tree, however, a Village Tree Removal Permit is required to remove trees that are at least 24 inches in circumference, measured at four and one half feet above the ground (or measured just below the split on multi-trunk trees) - see Chapter 17, the Urban
Forest Guidelines, for full regulations: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/447/Chapter-17-Urban-Forest-PDF?bidId=

Proper routine pruning can help avoid storm damage. Help maintain the Village tree canopy by practicing good tree care and using Licensed Tree Experts.

Amazon Fresh Scheduled to Open
in August at

The Collection Chevy Chase

Opening scheduled for late in the month

The sign is up, and the secret is out: Amazon Fresh will open in late August in the former Giant Food space at The Collection Chevy Chase. The store is being stocked and will be the first Amazon Fresh location to open within the State of Maryland.

"Right of Way" Maintenance Outside Your Fenced Yard

Residents are reminded that they are responsible for maintaining the right of way outside of their fenced yards abutting Village streets. This includes the tree box (the area between the curb and public sidewalk) and between the front property line and the curb (when there is no public sidewalk). In cases where there is fencing abutting the roadway, residents are responsible for maintenance of the area outside the fencing.

We have seen an increase in shaggy unkempt areas outside of residents’ fenced yards.
Please be considerate and follow the Village regulations by maintaining that area.

Local Goods Donation Organizations

Looking to donate used items for general reuse or for use by those in need?
Looking to safely discard old papers?

Click on the below link to access a list of organizations accepting used items along with an organization that provides free paper shredding, year-round.

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=921

Please refer to the listed organizations’ websites for changes in collection days/times and operations.

Thrive Montgomery 2050
Draft County General Plan Calls for Increased Density

Thrive Montgomery 2050 (or “Thrive” for short) is Montgomery County’s general plan update. It is the blueprint for how and where the County will grow over the next 30+ years. On its own, Thrive does not modify any laws, but it sets the policy agendas for the County Council and County Planning Department, and will impact all future Master & Sector Plans.

Recordings of the County Council’s two Public Hearings can be viewed at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html. The council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will dive deeper into the plan during its upcoming scheduled work sessions (at least four additional sessions in September) and present its recommendations to the full county in the fall.

Click on the below link for additional information, including a sample letter that residents can use to write the County Council:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=925

The Village Hall is Open for Business

After more than 15 months, the Village Hall was reopened to the public on Monday, July 5.

Below are protocols and updates for your reference:

The Village is following the county’s guidance, which has reopened government buildings with no access, social distancing or mask/face covering requirements; however, unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask/face covering and there is posted signage communicating this message.
Private rentals may resume at full capacity, as well as classes and organizational activities, such as Chevy Chase@Home events.
Administrative personnel will return to the office; however, some members of the staff will continue to work a hybrid schedule to leverage opportunities for focused, uninterrupted work time and on days when working partial days to avoid unnecessary commuting time. Residents are encouraged to call/email administrative personnel to ensure the staffer they seek is on-site.
We will continue to require online submission of permit applications (whenever possible) and electronic processing of all permits and plan reviews. Our process over the last year has drastically reduced our paper usage and improved our internal review time.

Unvaccinated members of the Village staff are required to remain masked when in contact with others, and all members of the staff are welcome to wear a mask/face covering whenever they feel comfortable doing so.

Permitting Administration

Though the Village Permitting & Code Enforcement Coordinator position is currently vacant, residents who have questions or need information regarding Village permitting should continue to email ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov. This email account is being actively monitored by Village staff and you will receive a response.

Updated: 7/2/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

County and State Clinics Remain Available for Unvaccinated Individuals

COVID-19 vaccinations remain available across the state and county. Click on the below links for current information:

Montgomery County: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

State of Maryland: Visit covidvax.maryland.gov or call the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829).

Retail pharmacies are also providing vaccinations at locations across the state. To access scheduling information through the state’s website (search by zip code), visit:

https://maryland.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=0dbfb100676346ed9758be319ab3f40c

Support the Nearby Farmer's Market in Section 3

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

The Farmers Market in Section 3 is open through the winter until the third week in March. Located at Taylor St. and Brookville Rd. with ample parking at La Ferme restaurant, the market features organic products sold in a COVID-compliant manner. Patrons must wear a mask, bring their own bag and pay by credit/debit card. The market is open on Saturdays from 9-9:30 a.m. for seniors and other vulnerable individuals and opens for all patrons from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine).

Click on the below link for more details:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=905

Reminder to Work with Landscapers to Operate Blowers Legally;
Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers goes into effect January 1, 2022

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will go into effect on January 1, 2022. The Village Board approved the ban in December 2019 citing the adverse environmental, human health (principally for the equipment operator) and quality of life impacts resulting from the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. These impacts were highlighted in a report from the Village Environment & Energy Committee, dated August 15, 2019, which can be viewed on the committee’s page on the Village website.

Village staff have created and begun circulating a handout to communicate the effective date of this ban to yard maintenance contractors who work in the Village. If you would like your landscaper/yard maintenance contractor to receive this handout, please email your contractor’s information to
ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov.

In the interim, residents and landscapers are reminded that all blowers operated within the Village remain subject to Montgomery County’s Noise Ordinance. The county’s Noise Ordinance states that “a person must not...use a leaf blower at any time that has an average sound level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 50 feet.” Additionally, the simultaneous use of multiple leaf blowers that are compliant with the 70 bDA limit can create noise of a sufficient level to qualify as a violation and/or noise disturbance.

If a blower seems loud, it may be in violation. Residents are encouraged to report blowers that are suspected to be in violation to the Village Communications Center to allow staff to follow-up with the contractor and property owner. First time confirmed violators will receive a warning and guidance for operating legally.

Residents are responsible for discussing these restrictions with your yard maintenance crews before they begin working this spring.

To view the county’s leaf blower notice, visit: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=912

To review the Montgomery County Noise Ordinance and the provisions pertaining to leaf blowers (Section 31B-9), visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/resources/files/downloads/compliance/noise-control-ordinance.pdf.

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.

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. Currently, 75 Village households 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 is $16 per month for the standard size bin--a 20% savings from the previous cost. The monthly cost for the larger 12-gallon bins is $20/month.

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

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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