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December Issue of the Crier
The December 2022 issue of the Crier is now available online.
Please click the link below to view it.
December 2022 Crier
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Leaf Collection Update
This week, Public Works completed collection on the EAST side of the Village except for Quincy Street and Summerfield Road, which will be collected on Monday, December 5. Once these two streets are collected, our Public Works crews will resume collection on the WEST side of Connecticut Avenue, possibly as early as Monday (12/5) afternoon continuing through the end of next week. Public Works has also resumed yard waste (including pumpkin) collection on both sides of the Village.
As we have reported, our annual leaf collection has been delayed because one of the tow-behind vacuums used for leaf collection broke down, and the replacement unit’s delivery was delayed. We hope to get back on schedule (once weekly collection) within the next two weeks.
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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Holiday Event at The CollectionThis Weekend at the Tiered Plaza
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making their annual visit at The Collection on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. Santa will be ready to take pictures and go over your wish list while Mrs. Claus reads some favorite Christmas stories. There will also be holiday crafts for all to enjoy! The event is complimentary, but visitors are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy benefiting A Wider Circle.
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Annual Holiday Toy DriveSunday, December 11Help make the holidays brighter for those in need by donating NEW, unwrapped toys at the Village Hall on Sunday, December 11, from 10:00am -1:00pm. Donations will benefit The National Center for Children and Families in Bethesda. Please consider dolls, scooters, science kits, interactive stuffed animals, arts & crafts, earbuds/airpods, action figures, cold weather gear, or gift cards.
Thanks to Village resident India Ingersoll for coordinating the drive! If you are interested in volunteering to help with the collection of items that day, please send an email to ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov or call the Village office at 301-654-7300.
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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 Sunday, December 11.
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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Cardboard Box Disposal
With the arrival of holiday packages, please remember that cardboard boxes should be recycled. In order for the boxes to be recycled, all non-paper packing materials must be removed, and the boxes should be flattened. Flattened boxes that are approximately less than the size of a 13” television set should be placed with your paper recycling. Five or more flattened boxes should be bundled when left for recycling. Soiled cardboard boxes should be placed in your regular trash.
As a reminder, recycling is collected from homes located WEST of Connecticut Avenue on Wednesdays, and from homes located EAST of Connecticut Avenue on Thursdays.
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Montgomery County Recreation Center
Passes will be Free in 2023
Montgomery County Recreation fitness passes will be free for Montgomery County residents in 2023. Starting Jan. 3, 2023, the free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. This membership makes it easy for county residents to work out close to home, near their office or at any center location that is convenient for them. Beginning Jan. 3, 2023, residents can register for the fitness pass in-person at the centers. Proof of residency (a valid photo ID with an address or a photo ID with a current utility bill) must be provided by County residents to receive the free pass. Non-County residents can purchase a pass at a price of $20 for one month, $80 for six months and $150 for one year. Visit the website for more information. The free fitness pass does not include access to aquatic centers. For aquatic center pass information and prices, visit the website.
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Montgomery County Executive Elrich to Hold Hybrid Forums to Seek Input on
FY2024 Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the County’s regional services offices and community partners will host hybrid forums in November and December to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. Residents can attend the forums in person or view them via the internet.
The County is in the early stages of formulating the FY24 operating budget. County Executive Elrich is required to submit a recommended budget to the County Council by March 15. The Council will then have two months to review the budget. It must adopt a final budget no later than June 1. The FY24 operating budget will go into effect on July 1.
The forums will be televised live on the County cable station County Cable Montgomery (CCM), which can be seen on Comcast (Channel 6 and High-Definition Channel 996), RCN (Channel 6 and HD 1056) and Verizon (Channel 30). The forums also will be available on cable channels Takoma Park City TV (Channel 13), Montgomery Municipal (Channel 16, 997 Comcast), Corona Montgomery (Channel 10) and Montgomery Community Media (Channel 21).
The schedule for the hybrid forums, including how to join each one virtually:
- Wednesday, Dec. 7. 7-8:30 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring. Register to view online.
- Monday, Dec. 12. 7-8:30 p.m. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Register to view online.
- Wednesday, Dec. 14. 7-8:30 p.m. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. East-West Room. Register to view online.
Montgomery County will provide sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids or services upon request -- with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least three business days before the event. Contact Karen Falcon at 240-777-6522 or send a request to Karen.Falcon@montgomerycountymd.gov .
In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
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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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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. 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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Section 3 Farmers Market
Located at Taylor Street and Brookville Road with ample parking at the rear of the La Ferme restaurant, the market features locally sourced organic products.
Winter Hours: 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!
The Farmers Market will be closed Christmas (12/24) weekend, but otherwise will remain open every Saturday into March.
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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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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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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