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Veterans Day Observance
Friday, November 11Administration and Public Works Closed
Refuse and Recycling Schedules NOT Affected
The Administrative office and Public Works Department will be closed on Friday, 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. Refuse and Recycling collection schedules are NOT affected.
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Board of Managers Meeting:
Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Village Hall
The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 14, 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, November 14, 2022.
Click to view the meeting agenda
Board of Managers to Convene in Closed Session:
Monday, November 14, 2022
at the Village Hall Executive Session—7:00 p.m.
NOTICE: The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will convene in virtual open session and then vote on recessing into a virtual closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) (1) of the General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to discuss personnel matters that affect specific individuals. |
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Leaf Collection Delayed
One of the tow-behind vacuums used for leaf collection is out of service, and the replacement unit has been back-ordered with an estimated arrival of mid-December. Public Works staff is working diligently to collect leaves throughout the Village with the single remaining unit, including adding additional hours to their workday to catch up.
Both sides of the Village have received a single collection. On Wednesday of this week, crews returned to the west side of the Village, which should be completed by the middle of next week. Once crews have completed the west side, they will return to the east side of the Village. With the additional work hours, we hope to get back on schedule (once weekly collection) by early December.
In the interim, please remember that leaf piles should NEVER be placed in the roadway:
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Thank you for your patience and cooperation. |
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Red Cross Blood Drive at the Village Hall
Tuesday, November 15 from 1:00PM-6:00PMGive the gift of life this holiday season by registering online for the blood drive at www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor ID: CHEVYCHASEVILLAGE. See the flier below for additional details. |
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Speaker Series Event: An evening exploring Persian poet HafizConsidered Persia’s most influential writer, his works influenced future Persian poets as well as Western writers. Goethe, Thoreau and Emerson drew inspiration from his works and thought of him as the “Poets poet”.
Chevy Chase native Peter Booth (pictured above), a widely published translator of Hafiz will discuss what makes his works so special. Peter has studied at Bard, Harvard as well receiving a scholarship from the Shah to study Persian literature in Iran.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 30 at the
Chevy Chase Village Hall from 7:00-8:30 PM
Brought to you by the Community Relations Committee
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Please Remind Crews:
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers are
Banned in the VillageThe Village’s ban is year-round. Recently, we learned that the Town of Chevy Chase adopted an ordinance that bans gas leaf blowers EXCEPT during the autumn months. Some landscape crews have mistakenly assumed that this seasonal exemption applies in the Village—WHICH IT DOES NOT. The Village ordinance prohibits the use of gas leaf blowers every day of the year.
Please remind your contractor that the ban on gas-powered leaf blowers applies year-round in Chevy Chase Village.
Maximum noise limits still apply to battery-powered blowers. Residents and landscapers are reminded that Montgomery County’s Noise Ordinance applies to the use of battery-powered and electric leaf blowers. 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 dBA 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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Information Regarding the Proposed Redevelopment of the Former
4-H National Headquarters on Connecticut AvenueOur neighboring municipality to the north, the Town of Chevy Chase, has posted information regarding the proposed redevelopment of the former 4-H National Headquarters, located on Connecticut Avenue. Click on the below link to view the latest information regarding the project, now titled, Corso Chevy Chase:
http://www.townofchevychase.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/185898
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National Park Service Announces Upper Beach Drive Will Remain Closed to Vehicles Year-Round
The National Park Service has announced that the upper portion of Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park will remain closed to vehicles year-round. The National Park Service (NPS) stated:
After careful consideration, the National Park Service (NPS) has decided to keep the upper portion of Beach Drive closed to motorized vehicles year-round. This decision will allow visitors to enjoy the park's recreation and nature opportunities 365 days a year.
Visit the NPS project page to view the full release.
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A Wider Circle Donation DriveDonations of new or gently used winter accessories (coats, hats, gloves, etc.) and non-perishable or long shelf-life nutritious food items are being accepted at the Village Hall through mid-December.
If you have large items, prefer to make a monetary donation, or need additional information, please contact A Wider Circle directly at 301-608-3504.
Sponsored by the Village's Community Relations Committee
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COVID Vaccines, Testing, and MasksEveryone 12 and Older Eligible for
Bivalent Booster Shot
Single-dose bivalent boosters for COVID-19 are now widely available. Federal and state health officials recommend 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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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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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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