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Board of Managers Meeting:
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Village Hall
The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in-person with an option to attend 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 written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Click to view the meeting agenda
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Thieves Are Stealing Air Bags
from Honda Steering WheelsThieves are smashing driver’s windows to gain access
On two occasions in August, residents discovered that the steering wheel air bags in their Honda automobiles had been stolen overnight. To make matters worse, the thieves broke the driver’s window of each car in order to get to the steering wheel. The first event involved a Honda Accord parked in the unit block of W. Lenox Street, and the second was a Honda CRV (an SUV) parked in the unit block of W. Irving Street.
Thieves target Honda air bags because of the brand’s popularity and the value of the air bags on the black market. The recent Honda air bag recall has increased the demand for these items on the market at large.
We recommend that residents who own Honda vehicles park their cars inside a garage whenever possible. When parking in a garage isn’t feasible, we suggest parking in a well-lit driveway, preferably near a security camera, and arming the car alarm. Lastly, we urge residents to call the police immediately if they see or hear anything that raises their suspicions.
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Thieves Enter Unlocked Back Door at Night,
Take Resident’s CarThe damaged car was recovered in DC two days later
On Tuesday, August 16 at approximately 1:00 a.m., thieves entered the unlocked back door of a home in the middle block of Hesketh Street, took a laptop and a backpack—which contained a key fob—from inside the home, and drove off in the residents’ SUV.
The residents were unaware of the crime until they prepared to go to work later in the morning and discovered that their car was gone. Officers conducted a neighborhood canvass and learned that video from a neighbor’s security camera captured 3 persons getting into the stolen car as the thieves left the scene. The car was recovered unoccupied two days later in Northeast DC with significant damage.
We urge residents to lock all doors and windows every night and whenever they are away from their home and leave exterior lights on in the front and rear of their homes all night long. Further, we strongly recommend that residents install security cameras covering the front door, rear door, and driveway of their homes. Lastly, we ask that residents call the police immediately if they see or hear anything that raises their suspicions.
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COVID Vaccines, Testing, and MasksEveryone 12 and Older Eligible for
New Bivalent Booster Shot
Governor Hogan announced on Friday, September 2, that state health officials have formally authorized new single-dose bivalent boosters for COVID-19 following approval by both the FDA and the CDC. Federal and state health officials are recommending that everyone 12 and older get this updated shot from Pfizer for individuals age 12 years and older and from Moderna for individuals age 18 years and older.
Find a vaccine provider at covidvax.maryland.gov or call 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829) to make an appointment.
The Village continues to provide rapid (antigen) test kits and N95 masks. Village residents may stop by the Village office to pick-up up masks and test kits. Read more about mask and test distribution at the Village Hall and other means of accessing COVID-19 tests.
The rapid COVID test kits distributed by the Village are manufactured by iHealth. In July, the FDA extended the expiration date printed on the iHealth boxes by an additional three months. To confirm the applicable expiration date for your test kit, visit https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/news.
Montgomery County offers free COVID-19 testing and urges those doing at-home tests to report their results.
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Children’s Programming at
The Collection Chevy Chase
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Friday Night Concert Series at
The Collection Chevy Chase
Tonight’s Artist: Dan Wolff & The Muddy Crows
Come by to enjoy a free concert on the Tiered Plaza tonight from 5:30 – 8:30 PM.
- September 16th – The Leigh Goodwin Band
- September 23rd – Capital Effect
- September 30th – The Uncounted
Residents are invited to attend and enjoy this free concert series
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Tree Planting Incentive Programfor the Planting of Canopy Trees
on Private PropertyThe Village operates a Tree Planting Incentive Program, under which residents may receive reimbursement for up to half of the total costs to a maximum of $175 for the purchase and planting of qualifying canopy trees on privately owned properties.
Qualifying canopy tree species include White Ash, American Linden, Red and Sugar Maples, various Oak (White, Swamp White, Shingle, Willow, Water, Scarlet and Red), American Sycamore, London Plane, Bald Cypress, Sweet and Black Gum, American Beech, disease-resistant varieties of American Elm, Kentucky Coffee, and Tulip Poplar. Purchased trees must be two and one half inches (2 ½”) in caliper or greater at the time of planting to qualify for the incentive.
Residents interested in receiving reimbursement under the program can click here for additional details, or visit the Village website to complete the online application for consideration.
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Package and Mail Pickup
If you were out of town during the summer months and requested that your mail and packages be picked up,
please remember to contact the Communications Center to collect your items. The Communications Center is available 24/7, and calling ahead to 301-654-7300 helps staff to have your items ready for you when you arrive.
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Montgomery County Beekeepers Association Presentation
The Montgomery County Beekeepers Association will present information about how to support bees by planting pollinator-friendly plants and flowers, host a hive on your property, or keep and tend bees yourself. Weather permitting, the beekeepers will also have a honeybee hive outside on the lawn for those who may be interested in a closer look at bee life.
Residents of all ages are welcome to attend and learn how to support these hardworking pollinators. If you plan to "bee" there, join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, in the Lambert Room of the Village Hall. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Parks & Greenspaces Committee
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Replacing or Installing an Air Conditioner?
Make sure you get a Village Permit
Whether replacing or relocating an existing unit or installing a new one, both Montgomery County and Village permits are required to install or replace any air conditioner, heat pump, generator or geothermal system. Setback requirements apply for the location of all external unit(s).
Village staff are available to advise you throughout the permitting process. Please visit the Village website’s permitting page or contact the Village office by phone (301-654-7300) or e-mail (ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov) for more information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:Vaccine Clinic at the Village HallWednesday, October 19, 4-6 PMThe Village will host our annual vaccine clinic on October 19 in partnership with Chevy Chase@Home and Giant Pharmacy. Vaccines will be offered for the flu and pneumonia, as well as boosters for COVID-19, shingles and tetanus. Pre-registration will be required. More information will be included in the October 2022 issue of the Crier and in the Village’s weekly blast emails.
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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 95 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 the Compost Crew website.
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STOP! Do you have a permit??
Please ensure you have obtained the necessary permits from the Village (and, when applicable, Montgomery County and the Historic Preservation Commission) BEFORE you begin your home improvement project.
When is a Building Permit required? For the installation, replacement or expansion of the following:
- Air conditioners, generators and geothermal systems
- Garages, accessory buildings and sheds (of any size)
- Decks, patios and terraces
- Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces
- Fences, gates and walls
- Driveways and walkways
- Lampposts, handrails and freestanding electric vehicle charging stations
- Permanently anchored play equipment
- Swimming pools and outdoor therapeutic baths
- Landscape feature items such as fountains, trellises, and arbors
- Regrading and any work that alters the existing flow of water on a property
(See Sec. 8-5 of the Village Code to review the full list of projects that require a Village Building Permit.)
When in doubt, Village staff are here to help! Email ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 301-654-7300 to confirm if your planned project requires a permit. Confirming permitting requirements in advance will save you time and money and ensure you can get to using your outdoor space that much sooner!
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Village Resident Offering
Battery-Power Mower Repair AssistanceOllie Davidson (Oliver Street), a member of the Village’s Environment & Energy Committee, has offered to help neighbors who have a battery-powered mower that may not be in good working condition. As the Village moves toward becoming a quieter neighborhood with the now in effect ban on the use of gas-powered blowers, Ollie is offering to look at any non-working battery mower to identify if it can be (easily) rehabilitated. If so, he can return it to the resident or offer the rehabbed machine to a small lawn service operator.
If you would like some assistance with your old battery-powered mower, Ollie is happy to discuss your options (this offer does not include gas-powered mowers). If you are interested, please reach out to Ollie Davidson directly at PPPartners@comcast.net.
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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 their yard maintenance crews. Click here for more information.
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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.
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Section 3 Farmers Market
Located at Taylor Street at Brookville Road with ample parking at La Ferme restaurant, the market features locally sourced organic products.
The market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine). The Market has designated 9:00-9:30 a.m. for vulnerable customers, then 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for all!
Don’t forget to bring a $5 (or more!) donation to support Section 3’s “$5 for Food” donation drive benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank.
NOTE: If you are driving to the Farmers Market, please park in the rear of the La Ferme parking lot and NOT by the Brookville Market to leave sufficient parking for the retail shops along Brookville Rd. Click here for more information.
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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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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 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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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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