Help Village Staff Keep the Community Safe and BeautifulReport Areas for Repair and Maintenance
Village staff prides itself on being responsive and working hard to ensure that the Village remains a safe, beautiful and welcoming community—but we cannot do it alone. While we are constantly on the lookout for areas that need to be addressed, we need the support of residents serving as our eyes and ears throughout the community:
Sidewalk Repairs
The Village maintains brick paver sidewalks throughout the community. The brick pavers are not mortared and are set on a bluestone base to allow the sidewalks to gradually move as adjacent tree roots grow. Compared to the former concrete sidewalks, the dry-laid brick pavers are much easier for Public Works staff to repair by removing and resetting sections that have shifted. This is ongoing maintenance that our crews perform throughout the year as trip hazards are identified by staff or are brought to our attention by residents.
Tree Maintenance
There are well over 2,500 “public” trees located within Village parks, greenspaces and public right-of-way. The Village’s consulting Arborist and our Director of Public Works perform routine assessments for tree maintenance needs including areas for pruning, removals or treatments to improve a tree’s health. These assessments supplement our ongoing response to observations made by staff and residents.
How to Report an Issue or Concern
Residents can use the Village’s online form system to report any number of issues or concerns, by visiting: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/RequestTracker.aspx. From this page, residents can report sidewalk trip hazards and streetlight outages, and request public tree maintenance and recycling toters.
As always, residents may also call the Village’s 24-hour Communications Center or email requests/concerns to the Village’s main email address at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov (emails are then routed to the appropriate department).
Thank you for helping us to continue addressing the needs of the community!
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FY2024 Budget Work Session
The Village Board of Managers will hold a work session to review the Village Manager’s draft FY2024 budget (fiscal year begins on July 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024) on Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. (this meeting will be held in-person with an option to attend virtually).
The work session will be open to the public, although public comment will not be permitted until the public hearings on the budget during the Board’s regular meetings in March and April. Additional work sessions may be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Board.
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January 30 Public Forum
on Corso Chevy Chase
Final Rezoning ApplicationForum to be Held on ZoomMonday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom videoconference, the Town of Chevy Chase will host a public forum to hear from residents about the final rezoning plan for 7100 Connecticut Avenue, the former 4-H National Headquarters, and the binding elements associated with this plan. All of the documents associated with the final rezoning application are available here. The developers have responded to the Town's request to, among other things, reduce the height of the buildings around the three sides of the property adjacent to Town residences. The outward facing portions of these buildings have been reduced from 5 to 4 stories, while the outward facing portion of the building in the northwest corner has been reduced from 4 to 3 stories. The Montgomery Planning Board and Hearing Examiner are slated to hold public hearings on the rezoning application in February. Visit the Town’s website for more information.
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Montgomery County to Celebrate its Centenarians
If you are (or know) a centenarian living in the Village who is at least 100 years old or will be 100 in 2023, Montgomery County Recreation would like to hear from you.
In May, the county will hold a special celebration honoring county residents who are 100 and older or will turn 100 in 2023. Fill out the online form or contact the senior programs team by email with the centenarian’s name and address and the name, email and telephone number of the centenarian’s contact person. The submission deadline is March 10. |
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Recycling Reminder for
All Village Households
To improve residents' awareness of the items that should never be placed in the recycling, Village staff in partnership with the Environment & Energy Committee have created an informational card that will be attached to all recycling toters (and bins) in the Village. Crews have completed the east side of the Village and are continuing to attach cards in the west side of the Village on Saturdays, as weather permits.
Household recycling is one of the easiest ways we can lessen our impact on the environment and climate. Proper recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, conserves natural resources, increases economic security by providing a domestic source of materials, reduces pollution created by the collection of raw materials and saves energy.
Together we can improve our community’s recycling awareness and decrease our impact on the climate and environment. Want more information regarding proper recycling, including the Village’s food waste recycling program? Visit the “Quick Links” section on the homepage of the Village website and click on the links for “Food Waste Recycling Program” and “Household Recycling Guidelines”. Please ensure those in your household are adhering to the guidance featured on the recycling information card. |
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Christmas Tree DisposalPlease remove all ornaments and lighting
As part of the regular yard debris pick-up Public Works staff will collect trees, natural wreaths, 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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RainScapes Program Rebates
RainScapes is a landscape or design technique that helps reduce stormwater runoff from individual properties. From February 1 through March 31, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will accept online applications for rebates of up to $7,500 for RainScapes projects on residential properties .
Visit RainScapes.org for more information about the program and help in selecting and planning a project. Also see the FAQ page. NOTE: Stormwater management projects on private property require a Building Permit from the Village. If you are planning a project, please contact the Village at ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov for more information.
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Residents Urged to STOP
Recycling ContaminationPlastic Bags Should NEVER
be Placed in Recycling
Many households continue to contaminate their recycling by placing non-recyclable materials and trash in the recycling toters. A particular problem is plastic bags placed in the recycling toters—PLASTIC BAGS ARE NOT RECYCLABLE (they damage the recycling equipment). Never place plastic bags in the recycling toter. Many residents are also placing trash in the recycling toters.
Contamination such as plastic bags, toys, gardening tools, and other non-recyclable items renders the entire toter as “trash” for the purposes of collection. Our contractor’s crews will not separate out these errors and the entire toter’s contents may be rendered trash. For more information on recycling, please visit the Village website at https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/156/Household-Recycling-Collection and review the Environment & Energy committee’s guidance for proper recycling.
Residents are responsible for ensuring everyone in or assisting their household knows what can and cannot be placed in the recycling toter.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Medication Drop BoxAvailable at the Village Hall
The Village Police Department has a grant-funded steel drop box for the safe disposal of prescription and over-the counter (OTC) medication. The white mailbox-style receptacle is located on the Village Hall’s porch and it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are welcome to drop off bagged prescription and OTC pills (if in their containers, obliterate names on the labels). No liquids, needles, or empty pill bottles please!
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Join The Compost Crew!
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.
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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Red Cross Blood DriveFriday, February 24 from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Village Hall on Friday, February 24, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule your life-saving donation online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor ID: CHEVYCHASEVILLAGE or call 1-800-733-2767. All blood types are needed.
Additional information will be included in the February edition of the Crier.
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Save the Date! Village’s Annual
Paper Shredding EventSaturday, April 22
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Watch as your documents are securely shredded on-site at the Village Hall Driveway Loop off of Laurel Parkway.
(Limit 4 boxes per household.)
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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 To confirm the applicable expiration of Binax Now test kits, click on the link to visit https://www.fda.gov/media/158003/download.
To confirm the applicable expiration of iHealth test kits, click on the link to 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 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!
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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