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April 11 Board of Managers MeetingRegular Meeting—7:30 p.m.This meeting will be conducted in-person at the Village Hall with an option to join remotely. Participants who join via audio or video conference will be muted. 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://meet.goto.com/785931037
To join by phone, dial 1 (866) 899-4679 (toll free).
The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 785-931-037
Public comments or questions may also be made by emailing the Village office at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov. All electronic comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
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Public Comments Welcomed on the Draft FY 2023 Budget
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers held a work session on March 2 to review the proposed operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year that will begin on July 1, 2022 and end on June 30, 2023, as prepared by the Village Manager and staff. The Board held its first public hearing on the draft budget during its virtual meeting on March 14. The Board will again invite comments on the draft budget and tax rate at a second public hearing during the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, April 11. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Copies of the budget summary and details are available on the Village website, and hard copies can be obtained at the Village office. Residents may submit written comments (c/o the Village office by email to ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov or by mail or drop-off to the Village Hall at 5906 Connecticut Avenue). Budget details and a recording of the Budget Work Session can be accessed on the Village website.
A report from Board Treasurer Mr. Gary Crockett along with a summary of the proposed budget are included in the April issue of the Crier. The FY2023 budget and tax rates will be adopted during the Village’s Annual Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 18 at the Village Hall.
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Chevy Chase Village Annual Meeting
Monday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall
Reception beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to get caught-up on issues affecting the Village. Residents who have moved into the Village during the past two years are especially encouraged to attend to see their Village government in action, and to meet Village Committee/Commission members, elected officials and staff.
Committee/Commission Chairs and representatives will provide reports of their Committee/Commission’s activities over the past year. Also at the Annual Meeting, the Board will adopt the operating budget for FY 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) and will set the real estate and personal property tax rates for the same period. The confirmed candidates for the Board of Managers will be announced by the Election Supervisors.
All residents are invited to join the Board in recapping the past year’s events and accomplishments and to discuss the Village’s goals in the upcoming year. |
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Maryland Department of Transportation Issues
“Needs Analysis” Report for Connecticut Avenue-Report Includes What Could Be Significant Changes along the Corridor-The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) recently completed an analysis of Connecticut Avenue—MD Route 185—from Chevy Chase Circle to University Boulevard. SHA has issued a “Needs Analysis” report including short- and long-term recommendations to “balance the needs” of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians along the corridor. In the long-term, the report outlines significant changes to Connecticut Avenue, south of East-West Highway, including an operational evaluation to determine if elimination of a travel lane in either direction is suitable to provide space for buffered bike lanes, widening of the remaining two travel lanes in each direction, and dedicated left-turn lanes.
Our District 18 General Assembly Delegation has scheduled a Community Meeting for Wednesday, April 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. regarding the section of the plan from Chevy Chase Circle to Jones Bridge Road (a second meeting will be held on April 14 for the section of Connecticut Avenue located north of Jones Bridge Road). This meeting will include a presentation from SHA representatives regarding the Needs Analysis and comments from our state elected officials.
Most importantly, the meeting will include an opportunity for residents to ask questions, provide feedback, and learn how SHA intends to use and implement the report’s recommendations. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Village website and circulated in subsequent weekly blast emails. Residents can submit questions even if they are unable to attend the meetings.
To RSVP and receive a link to the Zoom or to submit questions, please visit: https://bit.ly/ConnAveStudy.
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Alert Your Landscapers:
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers are
Banned in the VillageA ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers went into effect January 1, 2022.
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.
Residents are responsible for discussing these restrictions with your yard maintenance crews.
Click here for more information.
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Town of Chevy Chase’s Green
Town Series: How to Manage Your Lawn OrganicallyTuesday, April 12, 7-8 p.m., Town of Chevy Chase’s Town Hall, 4301 Willow LaneOur neighbors in the Town of Chevy Chase’s Climate & Environment Committee will host a Green Town Series presentation to give local residents helpful information on how to manage your lawn organically, consistent with State, County and local laws. Expert presenter Mary Travaglini, Manager for Montgomery County’s Organic Lawn and Landscape Program, will advise attendees on why organic is the way to go in lawn care, what to do, and how and when to do it.
RSVPs are required to townoffice@townofchevychase.org. Light refreshments will be available. Bring your questions!
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County Council Schedules Public Hearings on the
FY2023 County Operating Budget-Hearings to be held on April 19, 20, and 21
On March 15, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich transmitted his recommendations for the County’s $6.3 billion Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating Budget to the County Council.
The Council’s public hearings on the operating budget are scheduled for April 19 and April 20 at 1:30 p.m. and April 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. Those interested in testifying at the public hearings in person or virtually can sign up on the Council's webpage starting on March 24 or by calling 240-777-7803. The Council also encourages residents to use #MoCoFY23 to communicate their views on the budget via social media.
Prerecorded audio or video or written testimony can also be submitted on the Council's webpage, by regular mail to: County Council, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, or by calling the Council budget hotline at 240-777-7802.
Information on the FY23 Recommended County Operating Budget can be found on the Office of Management and Budget's webpage.
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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.
Click here for details.
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COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
and N95 Face MasksAvailable at the Village Office, while supplies last.
Consider testing before/after Spring Break travel.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. Read more about the mask and test distribution at the Village Hall or other means of accessing COVID-19 tests.
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Lending Library to Feature Environment-Related materials. The Environmental and Energy Committee is building a collection of resources that will be available at the lending library bookcase in the Village Hall including materials with information on environmentally related topics such as: environmentally friendly gardening, native plants and trees, pollinating gardens, bird books, solar and other sustainable sources of power, recycling, composting etc.
Contributions to this resource that we hope will be useful to residents young and old are welcome. Please drop by the Village Hall to borrow or contribute materials to the collection.
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Spring 2022 ClassesClick the image below to view the registration form.(Note: two slots remain for the 10:30-11:30 Meadowlark Music Class)
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Special Pickups Reminder:
The Public Works Department provides special pickup service of bulk trash each Wednesday. This service is provided to collect those items that are not appropriate for normal trash or recycling such as toys, furniture, televisions and miscellaneous household items. To ensure personnel and equipment safety, the per item maximum weight is 100 pounds. To arrange for a special pickup, please submit an online form or contact the Village Communications Center no later than 2 p.m. on the Tuesday immediately preceding the special pickup collection day.
*Removal of construction or renovation material is the responsibility of the contractor.
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Bicycling Safety TipsBy Maryland law, bicycles are vehicles, and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Bicyclists fare best when they act like and are treated as drivers of vehicles. If you're a bicyclist, you should:
• Stop at all red lights and stop signs. • Ride defensively – expect the unexpected. • Ride with traffic, never against it. (In Montgomery County, bicyclists can ride in the travel lanes of any roadway where the posted maximum speed limit is less than 50 miles an hour, and in the shoulder of State roads – roads in Montgomery County that are numbered.) • Yield right of way to pedestrians. • Pass on the left when overtaking a vehicle. • Use marked bike lanes or paths when available. • Use lane markers to navigate in shared travel lanes. • Never ride more than two cyclists side by side. • Only ride on sidewalks where it is allowed by local ordinance. Bicyclists are permitted to use sidewalks in Montgomery County. • Wear reflective clothing when riding at night and during inclement weather.
Montgomery County requires all bicyclists under the age of 18 to wear a bicycle safety helmet when riding on public property. This includes roadways, trails and sidewalks. The Police Department encourages residents to register their bicycles. There is no fee to register a bicycle with the Chevy Chase Village Police Department. Visit the bicycle registration page on the Village website for more information and to download the registration form.
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Updated: 3/29/2022COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster InformationSecond dose COVID-19 boosters are now approved for individuals over the age of 50 and immunocompromised people who have received their first booster at least 4 months ago. COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 5 and up remain available across the state and county. Montgomery County offers free COVID-19 testing and urges those doing at-home tests to report their results.
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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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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 here to access a list of organizations accepting used items along with an organization that provides free paper shredding, year-round.
Please refer to the listed organizations’ websites for changes in collection days/times and operations.
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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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Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io
CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village. CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other. Click for more information and to join the listserv.
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Are You Emergency 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 to view emergency preparedness information.
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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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