Board of Managers' Meeting
Monday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m.at the Village Hall The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in-person with an option to attend remotely. (Participants who join via audio or video conference will be muted. Participants will be unmuted during periods of the meeting when public testimony is permitted.)
To join via video conference, use the GoTo Meeting link below:
https://meet.goto.com/785931037 To join by phone, dial 1 (866) 899-4679 (toll free). The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 785-931-037 Residents are encouraged to download the GoTo Meeting app to ensure full functionality. Download the GoTo app by visiting: https://www.goto.com/download. NOTE: GoTo Meeting has recently updated their app, and users are required to redownload the app prior to joining a meeting. Please confirm your app has been updated or provide yourself sufficient time to redownload the app prior to the meeting.
Public 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, July 10, 2023. Click here to see the meeting agenda
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July 4th Parade & Party
Lots of Fun for ALL Ages
Thank you to the many residents who joined us for this year’s July 4th Parade and Party! The event began at the Village Hall with decorating of bikes, strollers, wagons, scooters and even pets for the parade to the park. The procession included a fire engine from the local fire station, officers from the Village Police Department and many Village families decked out in their patriotic finest, who marched and pedaled along the streets of the Village en route to the Large Oliver Street Park.
At the park, residents enjoyed hot dogs, watermelon, popcorn, cold drinks, and Rita's Italian Ice, and there was a moon bounce, sack races, a cooling sprinkler and doggie play area for attendees to enjoy. A special thanks to the staff and volunteers who helped to make this year's event a success! View photos of the event on the Village website.
Copies of the 2023 Resident Directory are now available at the Village Hall, limit one per household.
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Click on the linked image above to view the class flier.
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National Suicide Prevention and Veterans’
Crisis Hotline: 988Last year, a new emergency number -- 988 – was launched across the country for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or considering suicide. Calling that number connects the caller to professionals who can help avert a crisis.
In 2020, the FCC ordered all telecom providers to make every land line, cell phone, and every voice-over internet device in the United States capable of using the number 988 by July 16, 2022. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 established by law the number ‘988’ as the new nationwide suicide prevention lifeline and veterans’ crisis line phone number.
For more information, visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/groundbreaking-developments-suicide-prevention-mental-health-crisis-service-provision
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Chevy Chase Village
Announces
Selection of New Police ChiefThe Board of Managers of Chevy Chase Village announces the appointment of John Nesky, 58, as its new Police Chief, effective October 1, 2023. Chief Nesky, has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including currently serving as Chief of Police for the Bowie Police Department located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Chief Nesky will succeed John Fitzgerald, who has announced he will retire this coming fall after twelve years as the Village's Chief. View the entire article on the Village website.
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Village Resident Offering
Battery-Power Mower Repair Assistance
Ollie Davidson (Oliver Street), a member of the Village’s Environment & Energy Committee, has offered to help neighbors who have a battery-powered mower that may not be in good working condition. As the Village moves toward becoming a quieter neighborhood with the now in effect ban on the use of gas-powered blowers, Ollie is offering to look at any non-working battery mower to identify if it can be (easily) rehabilitated. If so, he can return it to the resident or offer the rehabbed machine to a small lawn service operator.
If you would like some assistance with your old battery-powered mower, Ollie is happy to discuss your options (this offer does not include gas-powered mowers). If you are interested, please reach out to Ollie Davidson directly at PPPartners@comcast.net.
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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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Mosquito Management:
What People Can Do at Home
It’s nearing that time of the year again when mosquitos are forcing you inside and you can’t enjoy your porch or deck. CDC states the mosquito borne diseases are spreading quickly around the United States. Many homeowners resort to spraying because it is a quick and obvious response. EPA and CDC do not recommend spraying due to the possible exposure to potentially dangerous pesticides and killing other beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies, caterpillars, etc.
An important part of mosquito control around your home is making sure that mosquitos don’t have a place to lay their eggs. It is important to monitor standing water sources. - Get rid of standing water in rain gutters, buckets, plastic covers, or other containers where mosquitos can breed.
- Empty and change water in bird baths, fountains and wading pools.
- Drain temporary pools of water.
- Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating.
Since mosquitos bite indoors, CDC recommends the use of structural barriers such as window and door screens. Cover all gaps in walls, doors, and cover all baby carriers with netting. Wear protective clothing when going outside in the early morning and evening.
Read more from the National Wildlife Federation before you spray. Submitted by the Environment and Energy Committee
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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 the Village website and selecting How Do I...Report A Concern. 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!
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. Composting helps to keep tons of waste out of local landfills.
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 Home
An Aging-in-Place VillageDo 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 the Chevy Chase at Home website 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). Click on the flier link for additional information.
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.
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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.
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, 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). Click on the link to view available testing sites in the county (government operated and private).
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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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