Board of Managers Meeting:
Monday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m.Meeting to be Held Virtually With No In-Person Attendance Due to an increase in cases of COVID, flu, and other viruses following the holidays, the Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will hold its January 9, 2023 regular monthly meeting virtually, with no in-person attendance. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.To join via video conference, use the GoTo Meeting link below: https://meet.goto.com/785931037To join by phone, dial 1 (866) 899-4679 (toll free). The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 785-931-037Public 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, January 9, 2023. The Board expects to hold its February 13, 2023 regular monthly meeting in-person with virtual access (hybrid format) available. |
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Christmas Tree DisposalPlease remove all ornaments and lightingAs part of the regular yard debris pick-up Public Works staff will collect trees, natural wreath and garlands left at the curbside. Please remove all ornaments and lighting. The trees are recycled into mulch and any wires left on the trees will damage the chipping equipment.
Wire-framed wreaths and wire-strung garland should be disposed of in the regular trash.
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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 100 Village households are recycling their food-waste with Compost Crew. As a result of high 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.
NOTE: Those who participate are reminded that compost (as well as trash and recycling) bins are prohibited from being placed at the curbside for collection per the Village Code. Pursuant to Section 10-6 of the Chevy Chase Village Code, all receptacles for the disposal of household garbage, trash and recyclable materials must be left for collection at the rear of the dwelling unit (no curbside collection). Thank you for your cooperation.
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Children’s Music Classes
The Village is pleased to announce that Meadowlark Music will be offering
Toddler Music Classes beginning Wednesday, January 11 through March 29.
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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Week of Service Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 16-21This year the Volunteer Center is excited to continue the tradition of honoring Dr. King through service. 2023 marks the first in-person event since 2020. A virtual option for service will still be available for those who are not able to join the in-person event. To learn more about opportunities to join an MLK Day of Service event, click here!
Montgomery County's main service event will take place at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. The event will include service projects from noon to 3:00 pm. Service projects include the following family friendly activities: - Packaging food with U.S. Hunger for community members in need
- Constructing fleece blankets with Montgomery Hospice for hospice patients
- Assembling "Snow Day" boxes with Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors
- Decorating an MLK mural with the Volunteer Center
- Decorating reusable bags with the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and Interfaith Works
Registration is required to participate. To register and to learn more, click here!
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities in the county, visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers/
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HAWK Signals on Connecticut Avenue at
Lenox Street are Now In!After years of advocacy, and many months of waiting, the new HAWK signals on Connecticut Avenue at Lenox Street have been installed! The HAWK signals replace the former flashing yellow beacons at the crosswalk.
A HAWK (High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK) is a traffic control device used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians to cross safely at marked crosswalks. HAWK beacons are an alternative to traffic control signals and allow protected pedestrian crossings, stopping road traffic only as needed when activated by a pedestrian attempting to cross the roadway. Unlike the previous flashing beacons, when activated, the HAWK signal will transition to red for drivers on Connecticut Avenue. This should ensure a much safer access for pedestrians to cross Connecticut Avenue.
Special thanks to the current and former residents and staff who advocated with the state for years to bring this project to fruition.
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Cardboard Box Disposal
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 Are Free in 2023
Montgomery County Recreation fitness passes are free for Montgomery County residents in 2023. The free pass provides 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. 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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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.
Binax Now rapid COVID test kits are now available at the Village Hall. If you still have and are using the iHealth test kits distributed by the Village, please check the expiration date on the box. 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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Section 3 Farmers MarketLocated 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!
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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