2023 Resident Directory
All households will be receiving a Resident Directory Update Request form by mail, which includes the current household information contained in our Resident Directory database.
Please take a moment to review and confirm your listing, and return the update form, even if there is no change, either by mail, email (ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov), fax (301-907-9721), or by drop-off at the Village Hall (open 24 hours a day). Doing so ensures final updates can be incorporated before the Resident Directory goes to print.
We do our best to keep household contact information current, but we need your help to do this. Thank you for taking time to update your Resident Directory listing.
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Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation to Sponsor Seven Pit Stops During Washington Region’s Annual
‘Bike to Work Day’ Event on Friday, May 19
Bike to Work Day is held annually across the nation on the third Friday of May to celebrate bicycling as a fun, healthy and climate-friendly way to get to work.
MCDOT will sponsor seven pit stops with refreshments, music and local vendor displays throughout the morning of Friday, May 19. There will be free raffle prizes and a grand prize raffle of a new bike at each MCDOT-sponsored pit stop. Residents biking to work, as well as leisure riders, are encouraged to participate. For a full list of regional pitstops and to register, visit biketoworkmetrodc.org. All riders are encouraged to wear a helmet.
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National Public Works Week
May 21-27, 2023
Residents are invited to join us in celebrating our Public Works Department staff during National Public Works Week, May 21-27. This week of recognition is observed across the US and Canada and highlights the importance of public works departments in an organized society. The week-long observation also sheds light on the brave and essential role that public works employees play in our communities.
By definition, public works are the physical and social infrastructure of our communities. Our own Public Works Department consists of six dedicated staff who collect leaves and yard debris, maintain roadways signage, plant trees and shrubs in parks and rights-of-way, remove snow from roadways, respond to downed trees and other damage following storms, setup and cleanup for Village events, support the maintenance and upkeep of the Village’s public infrastructure, and so much more! Village Public Works Director Anthony Young, Supervisor Luis Galindo, and driver/laborers William (Hap) Abernathy, Richard Graves, Deandre Moore, and Clarence Ricks go above and beyond to keep our community safe and beautiful. Please join us during National Public Works week by taking time to thank our Public Works staff members by approaching them in the community, sending a note of thanks to the Village Hall or sending a treat for the staff to enjoy.
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Chevy Chase Village Officers Participate in Montgomery County's Public Safety Day!
Click the linked image below for details:
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Impacts of the Now Ended National COVID-19
Public Health Emergency
The national COVID-19 public health emergency (and national emergency) declarations ended on May 11, 2023, as previously announced by the Biden Administration.
The US Department of Health & Human Services has issued a Fact Sheet outlining the effects of this announcement. CLICK HERE to view the guidance.
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Access to COVID-19 Test Kits and N-95 Masks;
Vaccine Access & Information
In partnership with Montgomery County, the Village continues to provide COVID-19 rapid (antigen) test kits and N-95 masks at no charge. Test kits are available at the Village Hall with a limit of two (2) boxes per person, per visit while supplies last.
Residents can also obtain free rapid test kits at county libraries during regular operating hours, while supplies last. The nearest is the Chevy Chase Library, located at 8005 Connecticut Avenue, or go online to view the complete list of county library locations. For those who may prefer to receive them by mail, test kits are available to be delivered to your home by USPS through the federal distribution program by visiting https://www.covid.gov/tests or calling 1-800-232-0233 (limit one shipment per household). Before you throw out "expired" test kits, please check the FDA website for your brand/lot number here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list, as many test kits' expiration dates have been extended by the FDA. The CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and bivalent boosters for their age group: - Children and teens aged 6 months–17 years
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.
To find COVID-19 vaccine locations, visit health.maryland.gov/covid, or call 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829). To view available testing sites in the county (government operated and private), visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html.
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STOP! Do you have a permit??
Spring is a great time to refresh and enhance your yard, and the past two years have highlighted the importance of outdoor spaces as an extension of our homes for entertaining and enjoyment. But before you begin that spring project, ensure you have obtained the necessary permits from the Village (and, when applicable, Montgomery County and the Historic Preservation Commission).
When is a Building Permit required? For the installation, replacement or expansion of the following:
- Air conditioners, generators and geothermal systems
- Garages, accessory buildings and sheds (of any size)
- Decks, patios and terraces
- Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces
- Fences, gates and walls
- Driveways and walkways
- Lampposts, handrails and freestanding electric vehicle charging stations
- Permanently anchored play equipment
- Swimming pools and outdoor therapeutic baths
- Landscape feature items such as fountains, trellises, and arbors
- Regrading and any work that alters the existing flow of water on a property
(See Sec. 8-5 of the Village Code to review the full list of projects that require a Village Building Permit.)
When in doubt, Village staff are here to help! Email ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 301-654-7300 to confirm if your planned project requires a permit. Confirming permitting requirements in advance will save you time and money and ensure you can get to using your outdoor space that much sooner! |
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The Best Native Plants for Bees, Butterflies, and Birds
Spring is now in full bloom and it's time to get your garden in shape for pollinators and other native species that sustain food webs and keep your garden looking healthy and beautiful. Native plants are adapted to Maryland's climate, so they can handle our seasonal droughts with little watering and don't need fertilizer to grow in Maryland soils. Less fertilizer also means less nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Click here to learn what to plant to benefit birds, butterflies and bees from early spring through late fall. Submitted by the Environment & Energy Committee
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Spotted Lanternfly- What to Look For and
How to Report Sightings
Last spring, the Village alerted residents to the state quarantine for the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species slowly spreading through the mid-Atlantic region. This is the time of year to be on the lookout for last year’s egg masses and this year’s nymphs.
If you happen to come across Spotted Lanternfly in any stage of its development, please take a photo and visit the Maryland.gov website to report it using this link: https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/spotted-lantern-fly.aspx . Destroy any lanternfly and egg mass you discover, whether you report them or not. Please be aware that there are no pesticides that are specific to lanternfly, and broad-spectrum products may harm beneficial insects. Click on the linked image above to visit the Maryland.gov website for more information or visit the Village’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine page on our website. |
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Montgomery County's Durable Medical Goods
Drop-Off Now Open
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting durable medical equipment (DME) at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood. The County is participating in the statewide Department of Aging’s Maryland Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Re-Use program that promotes the refurbishing and reuse of wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs, and other gently used medical equipment.
The average wheelchair or walker has a usable life span of more than five years. However, this type of equipment is often only used for a few months before being discarded, taking up valuable landfill space while leaving many without resources to obtain the medical equipment they desperately need. To find out more about Maryland DME Re-Use, including collection site locations, acceptable donations or how to apply to receive durable medical equipment, go to dme.maryland.gov, call 240-230-8000 or email dme.mdoa@maryland.gov.
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Medication Drop Box
Available 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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Dry Wells and Their Maintenance
If you have dry wells (underground receptacles for stormwater runoff) on your property as part of a stormwater management system, it’s important to know that these underground retention pits require ongoing maintenance—“out of sight” should not be “out of mind”! Debris from gutters (leaf litter and such) can cause clogging of the gravel retention area, and even above ground, it is important not to block the overflow cap or to build on top of the dry well.
If you notice that the area around your dry well is soggy, or worse, if the overflow cap seems to activate at the least amount of rain, then it probably means your system is due for a cleaning. Generally, every three to five years the gravel containment area needs to be flushed out, to eliminate sediment and debris that can hamper performance. This process is often referred to as “refreshing” the dry well. If this maintenance is neglected, the well will not function and you will experience adverse impacts to your yard and possibly to your basement.
Check with the company that installed the system, or if it was in place when you purchased your home, many landscape companies can perform this service. Keeping your dry wells in good condition will go a long way to improving the stormwater management conditions in your yard. Here is a link to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s website [a] with information on dry wells and their maintenance, as well as link to the Montgomery County website [b] with information on dry wells in general, their sizing and location.
Note that installation of a dry well on your property does require a Chevy Chase Village Building Permit. Permitting & Code Enforcement Coordinator Aurelio Baca-Asher can assist you with the permitting process.
[a] https://www.cbf.org/document-library/presentation-webinar-materials/CBF_Dry_Well_011614.pdf
[b] https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/Resources/Files/PostersPamphlets/dry-wells.pdf
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Help Village Staff Keep the Community
Safe & Beautiful:Report 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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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.
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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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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Section 3 Farmers Market
Bring cash or a check for the
“$5 for Food” Donation Drive
Benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank
Located at Taylor Street and Brookville Road with ample parking at La Ferme restaurant, the market features locally sourced organic products. The market is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine).
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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Friendship Heights
Farmers Market
Open 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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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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