FY2023 Chevy Chase Village Budget Work Session
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EST)
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The work session will be open to the public, although public comment will not be permitted until the public hearings on the budget during the Board’s regular meetings in March and April. Additional work sessions may be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Board.
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Montgomery County Lifts Indoor Mask RequirementMask Requirement Also Lifted for Access to the Village Hall
This week, Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate ended. With this action, visitors to the Village Hall are no longer required to wear a face mask or covering; however, unvaccinated individuals and those with compromised immune systems are encouraged to wear a mask/face covering while in the building.
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Rapid COVID-19 Test Kit and N95 Face Masks
Available at the Village OfficeWhile Supplies Last
Montgomery County’s Departments of Health and Emergency Management have provided the Village with a supply of rapid (antigen) test kits and N95 masks for distribution to the community. Village residents may stop by the Village office Monday-Friday, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. to pick-up up masks and test kits. Click here to read about the mask and test distribution at the Village Hall or other means of accessing COVID-19 tests.
*We will post a notice to the homepage of the Village website
and send a blast email to alert residents when supplies run out.
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2022 Board of Managers Election Three Board seats will be up for election this spring. The current Board members whose terms are expiring in June are Robert Goodwin, Jr., Elissa Leonard, and Nancy Watters.
Any Village resident may run for a seat on the Board provided he/she is a qualified voter in Montgomery County, has resided in Chevy Chase Village for at least one year prior to the election and files the required Certificate of Candidacy and Financial Disclosure Statement in proper form. Board Members serve two-year, staggered terms. If the number of qualified candidates equals the number of available seats, the candidates will be declared elected at the Annual Meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022 (the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.). If the number of candidates exceeds the number of available seats, a contested election will be conducted with ballots mailed to all registered voters.
The Village Election Supervisors oversee Village elections, including receiving nominations to serve on the Board of Managers. Residents interested in running for a seat should please contact Election Supervisors Chair Mary Sheehan by email at msheehan246@aol.com so that the Elections Supervisors can begin to plan for the election.
To qualify as a candidate, an individual, including sitting Board members, must submit to the Village office a completed Certificate of Candidacy along with a Financial Disclosure Statement, at any time between February 15 and March 15. Upon receiving both completed forms, the Village Manager will submit the Financial Disclosure Statement to the Village Ethics Commission, which will review the form within 10 days of filing for compliance with the provisions of the Public Ethics Code. Please note, however, that candidates are not certified to appear on the ballot until the Certificate of Candidacy and Financial Disclosure Statement have been reviewed and determined to be filed in proper form.
Forms are available online, at the Village office, or by email request to the Village Manager, Shana Davis-Cook, at shana.davis-cook@montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information regarding Board elections, please visit the dedicated page on the Village’s website. This page also contains an explanation of the Board’s duties and responsibilities.
As previously reported in the January 2022 issue of the Crier and weekly blast emails, the Village Board has adopted amendments to the Village Charter to modify the Board election process following the success of last year’s by-mail election, which was necessitated by the ongoing pandemic. In approving the by-mail process, the Board approved changes to the dates pertaining to the election to allow more time for ballots to be mailed to voters and returned by Election Day. The most significant changes to the election process include:
- Election Day is changed from the first Saturday to the third Saturday in May.
- The candidacy window is shortened from 60 days to 30 days, specifically from February 15 through March 15.
- Accordingly, the candidacy filing extension window of 10 days, if applicable, is extended through March 25.
- Election ballots will be mailed to all registered voters. Ballots may be returned by mail or by placing the ballots in the ballot box at the Village Hall before or on Election Day.
- A Voting Center will be open at the Village Hall (unless another location is declared by the Election Supervisors at least 30 days prior) from 10 AM to 3 PM on Election Day.
- Ballots must be received prior to 3:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.
- Absentee Ballots must be submitted in the same manner as election ballots.
More specific procedures implementing the by-mail election process will be adopted by the Election Supervisors and posted to the “Board of Managers Elections” page on the Village website.
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Chevy Chase Village Blood Drive ResultsThe Village and the Red Cross would like to thank all the participants of last week’s very successful blood drive. The event yielded a total of 30 pints donated, potentially saving 90 lives. Many of the participants were first-time donors.
If you’d like to donate blood but were not able to attend this event, you can contact the Red Cross for more information and schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
The next blood donation event in the Village Hall is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
More details for how to register will be available in May.
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Learn More About Potential Changes Along Connecticut Avenue in DCChevy Chase Small Area PlanThe District of Columbia’s Office of Planning is working on a Small Area Plan for the portion of Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, DC. This plan is defined as a “guiding vision for inclusive growth rooted in a people-centered planning and design approach that aligns with citywide priorities of housing production, economic recovery, and equity and racial justice”, focused “on land use, housing, urban design, and community development, supported by technical analysis, community engagement, and public outreach”.
The Office of Planning held a Community Open House at the Chevy Chase Library which offered an opportunity for the community to learn about the Small Area Planning process.
For more information regarding the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan, and to sign-up to receive updates, visit: https://publicinput.com/chevychase
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Residents Asked to Help Identify
Areas for Sidewalk Repairs
The Village’s Public Works personnel is resuming sidewalk maintenance work. If you see a section of sidewalk that needs attention, please either submit a Sidewalk Maintenance work order through the Village website or email ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov and include “Sidewalk Repair” in the Subject Line.
We appreciate the community assistance to identify potential trip hazards and areas for improvement.
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Thieves Are Stealing Cars that are
Left with Engines RunningCars that are ‘warming up’ in the morning are being targeted
Modern cars are very difficult to steal unless the keys or fobs are inside them. Virtually all cars are stolen because the owners have left the keys inside, or because they’ve walked away ‘for just a minute’ while the engine is running.
During the cold months of winter, drivers often start their cars to let them warm up or they leave their cars running to stop at a convenience store or gas station briefly. Wintertime is a car thief’s candy store.
Recently, groups of thieves have been driving through residential neighborhoods looking for cars left running in driveways while the unsuspecting owner is inside their home sipping coffee. When the group spots a car with its engine running, one member of the group will hop out of the suspect vehicle, slip into the victim’s car, and drive away. Thieves have stolen multiple cars in some neighborhoods this way; it’s so easy. Although this hasn’t occurred in the Village yet, if we leave our cars running, it certainly will happen here eventually.
You can prevent this crime of opportunity—so please do you part:
- Never leave your car running—not even for a minute. It’s not only against the law*, it is foolish. Take your key or fob, and lock the car.
- It’s way more efficient to just get in and drive—don’t wait for ‘warm-up.’ Gasoline and diesel engines warm up much more quickly if the car is being driven. A car idling in a driveway takes far longer to come up to operating temperature.
- Keep an eye out in the morning and report suspicious cars or people. If you see an unfamiliar car cruising the neighborhood with several people inside, call the Village police. We will respond and investigate.
*We realize that some cars have technology that allows them to be started remotely while simultaneously preventing the car from being stolen if the fob is not inside the car. If your car has such technology, the law allows the car to run unattended for up to 5 minutes.
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Community Conversation: MCPL Strategic Plan 2022-25Between January and April 2022, Montgomery County Public Libraries is seeking input from county residents to develop their next strategic plan. Residents are invited to share their thoughts and ideas for the future of MCPL during the next Community Conversation. Anyone interested in participating in this series of interactive, virtual workshops can register through the link below: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?=undefined&r=thismonth&term=strategic
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SAVE THE DATE: Village’s Annual Paper Shredding EventSaturday, April 23
10:00 a.m. - NoonVillage Hall Driveway Loop off of Laurel Parkway.
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Support the Nearby Farmer's Market in Section 3Bring cash or a check for the “$5 for Food” Donation Drive
Benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank
NEW WINTER HOURS! The Farmers Market in Section 3 is open through the third week in March 2022 (and will resume at the beginning of May 2022). 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.
Winter Hours: The market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine).
NOTE: If you are driving to the Farmers Market, please park in the La Ferme parking lot and NOT by the Brookville Market to leave sufficient parking for the retail shops along Brookville Rd.
Click on the below link for more details: Section 3 Farmer's Market
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Now Banned in the Village The ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers went into effect January 1, 2022. The Village Board approved the ban (which also went into effect in the District of Columbia on January 1) 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.
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. A Village officer will be dispatched to confirm whether the blower(s) are being operated in compliance with Village and county regulations. 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.
To view the county’s leaf blower notice, visit: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=912. Click here to review the Montgomery County Noise Ordinance and the provisions pertaining to leaf blowers (Section 31B-9).
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Updated: 12/10/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine InformationBooster Eligibility Expanded to 16 Years and Up (Pfizer only for 16- and 17-year-olds)
COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 5 and up remain available across the state and county. Clinics are also providing third/booster doses for eligible individuals.
UPDATE AS OF 12/9/2021: The Maryland Department of Health has issued a new bulletin (eff. 12/9/2021) directing all providers to administer upon request a booster dose of any FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years and older who completed a primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago AND to administer upon request a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 16 and 17 years old who completed a primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech.
Individuals who received a primary series of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago continue to be eligible for a booster dose.
State health officials continue to strongly recommend that the following individuals get a booster shot as soon as possible:
Individuals age 65 years and older
Individuals who live in long-term care settings, those who have underlying medical conditions, and those who work or live in high-risk settings or in communities with high transmission rates
The bulletin further emphasizes to providers that they may not turn away any individual requesting a booster dose.
Click on the below links for additional vaccine information:
Montgomery County: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
The county provides Free Taxi Service to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites for Seniors 65-and-Over and Residents with Disabilities.
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
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Marylanders Can Receive a Digital Version of their COVID-19 and Other Vaccination Records
Marylanders who were vaccinated in the state can now receive a digital copy of their vaccination record on the website ImmuNet. This website makes it easier for those who have misplaced their COVID-19 vaccine records.
The website is free and secure to use and is used by healthcare providers in the state to maintain the vaccination records of Marylanders of all ages. Records for people who received their vaccination outside of the state are not included on the website.
To receive your vaccination records on the website, you’ll have to register and follow the directions to confirm your identity and then link your official vaccine records with your account. If your vaccination records appear incorrect, you should contact your healthcare provider.
The CDC does not currently have a database with COVID-19 vaccination records.
-Article courtesy of Montgomery Community Media
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Catalytic converter theft is on the rise nationallyWhat is it and how can I prevent it?
Click on the below link to read an article from Police Chief John Fitzgerald regarding the increase in catalytic converter thefts and what you can do to protect your vehicle: Catalytic Converter Theft
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Latex Paint Disposal PolicyEffective ImmediatelyWet latex paint is not hazardous waste. Cans should be left open to dry and then disposed of in your regular household trash. We are receiving an increase in requests for hazardous waste pickups including latex paint, which is not permitted. We have established a clear procedure for residents to follow. Click here to read the policy.
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Farmers Market in Friendship HeightsOpen 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/
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Local Goods Donation OrganizationsLooking 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.
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Chevy Chase At HomeAn 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.
CC@H offers a rich program of affinity groups, continuing education, socialization, and exercise – many 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.
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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, over 80 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
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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
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Emergency Contact SheetEMERGENCY - 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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