Crime Prevention is a Shared ResponsibilityDo your part—for yourself and your neighbors
For many years, our Village Police Department has been reminding us to take simple steps to reduce our chances of becoming victims of property crime. The police department has made it clear they cannot prevent these crimes without our help. Crime prevention is every resident’s obligation, and when one of us fails to do our part, that failure creates an opportunity for criminals to commit crime affecting all of us.
Theft is the most prevalent crime in the Village. Specifically, theft from unlocked parked cars and theft of packages from porches—both day and night—are crimes of opportunity.
Stealing from cars is enabled when we fail to lock our parked cars. Occasionally, a petty thief will discover a key fob left inside an unlocked car, which results in an auto theft. According to the Village Police Department, every one of the incidents of stolen cars was enabled by a resident leaving the car’s fob inside their car.
‘Porch pirates’ have made the news in cities across the country for brazenly stealing packages from the front stoops of homes everywhere. The internet is rife with videos of thieves grabbing boxes and dashing off. During the holiday season when package deliveries peak, thieves are hard at work taking what doesn’t belong to them.
We make it far too easy for the thieves. They come back time and again because they are successful. Good security habits on the individual level benefit the larger community, and bad habits put the larger community at risk. We, the Board of Managers, urge our neighbors to consider incorporating the below recommendations from our police department for the good of our community.
1. Lock your car and take your key. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, lock your car every time you park, and take your key fob with you. Additionally, remove valuables from your car.
2. Install security cameras. These devices are inexpensive, easy to install, and are simple to use. These high resolution cameras capture color videos that can provide peace of mind as well as solid leads for the police if something happens.
3. Lock your home and leave exterior lights on.
4. Adopt strategies to prevent package theft: • Sign up for alerts so that you know when your package arrives and have someone immediately remove the item from your porch and bring it inside. • If you won’t be home, have your package sent to your office or to a trusted neighbor who can accept deliveries during the day. • Shippers such as FedEx and UPS allow you to direct your package to one of their stores where it will be safe until you can get it. • Sign up for a house check when you plan to be away; our officers will collect your packages and store them at the Village Hall.
5. Call the police immediately when you see or hear anything suspicious. Residents are sometimes reluctant to call the police (or delay calling) for various reasons. Our police department wants to hear from you right away when something happens so that they can respond and investigate whatever you’ve seen or heard. Call the police. That’s what they’re here for.
Sincerely,
Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers
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Holiday Toy Drive a Huge Success!
Thank you to all of those who generously donated to this year's annual Holiday Toy Drive held at the Village Hall this past Sunday afternoon.
There was a tremendous outpouring of donations from the community. With help from Burt Braverman (Magnolia Parkway), toys were distributed to both the Child and Family Services Agency and to St. Philip's Child Development Center.
A special thanks to India Ingersoll (Magnolia Parkway) for once again coordinating this annual donation drive benefiting young people in need in our community.
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Chevy Chase Village Employees’
Holiday FundNot Too Late to Donate
Thank you to the many Village residents who have so generously donated to this year’s Chevy Chase Village Employees’ Holiday Fund. If you are interested in donating and have not yet done so, it is not too late.
Residents are welcome to make a contribution by check payable to the “Chevy Chase Village Employees’ Holiday Fund” for drop-off or by mail to the Village Hall (5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815).
Residents may use their own judgment in handling gratuities for non-employee service providers, such as the crews that collect the refuse and recycling.
For more information regarding the Employees’ Holiday Fund,
please click on the below link:
Chevy Chase Village Employees’ Holiday Fund flier
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Leaf Collection Update
This week (12/12-12/16), Public Works completed collection on the WEST side of Connecticut Avenue and moved to the EAST side of the Village. The remaining streets on the EAST side should be completed today. Next week, crews are hoping to make a single pass through both sides of the Village (weather dependent).
As we have reported, our annual leaf collection had been delayed because one of the tow-behind vacuums used for leaf collection broke down, and the replacement unit’s delivery had been delayed by several weeks. The second vacuum has been delivered and will be put into service starting next week.
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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Montgomery County Seeks Volunteers for
Point-In-Time Homeless Count
Volunteers are needed to help survey unsheltered individuals and households for Montgomery County’s annual point-in-time (PIT) street count, scheduled for the overnight hours of Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Volunteers receive training, are organized in teams, and go out to designated locations where it is believed unsheltered persons may be located. Register to volunteer here by January 20.
The PIT count is a way to identify people who are residing on the streets, in cars, on campgrounds, under bridges, or in similar places. Done throughout the United States, the PIT count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to qualify for federal funding.
The Montgomery County Continuum of Care, the county's local planning body that coordinates housing, services and funding for homeless families and individuals, organizes the PIT county in partnership with service providers in the community. Send any questions to HHSPIT@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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With COVID Cases Rising Again, Montgomery County Recommends Precautionary Measures to
Protect Against Greater Community Spread of Virus
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region, Montgomery County officials are offering precautionary recommendations to prevent further community spread of the virus.
The increase in transmission has occurred both in the County and in other jurisdictions around the region. Combined with influenza cases and other significant respiratory disease, emergency department visits and hospitalization rates have increased as well.
Based on the advice of Montgomery County Health Officer Kisha Davis, it is strongly recommended that people voluntarily engage in the following precautionary measures to slow transmission, protect the most vulnerable populations and keep hospitalizations down:
- Use a well-fitting face covering during visits to congregate places and indoor spaces with limited social distancing.
- Use of testing and test-to-treat antiviral medication after returning from travel or gatherings.
- Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster-shots.
- The County continues to offer free at-home rapid test kits and N-95 masks at libraries (and at the Village Hall, 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase).
Click here to view the full county Press Release.
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Menorah Lighting at The Collection
Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 p.m.Join Mercaz Menachem Chabad and The Collection Chevy Chase at the Tiered Plaza for a community Chanukah lights celebration. The celebration will include a Menorah lighting, sing along, entertainment show, treats, and prizes.
RSVP: www.thejcenter.org or 240.200.4515
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Gift Outside the Box
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and its partners encourage residents to “gift outside the box” to reduce, save energy, and build a strong local economy. For example:
- Buy local
- Give experiences, such as online classes or a visit to Brookside Gardens
- Give greener, such something from a Certified Green Business.
- Give back. Volunteer your time, give blood, or with friends, prepare and give a meal to hospital front-line workers.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Give used items you already have or buy from Habitat for Humanity or similar organizations. Give something you’ve made. Give an item that can be used again and again, such as a coffee mug or lunch bag.
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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 the month of 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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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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Children’s Music and Adult Fitness Classes
Beginning in January
The Village is pleased to announce that Meadowlark Music will be offering Toddler Music Classes beginning Wednesday, January 11 through March 29 and Pure Intensity will offer adult boot-camp style fitness classes beginning Monday, January 2 through February 27.
For pricing, class information, and registration, click here to view the form.
Registration forms and payments must be returned to the Village Office.
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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 workout 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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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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