Oxford Street (between Connecticut Avenue and Brookville Road) to be Repaved

Monday, August 22 - Wednesday, August 24

Beginning Monday midday through Wednesday, August 24, Chevy Chase Village contractors will grind away a portion of the existing asphalt road surface in preparation for new asphalt placement.

The roadway will be open to local traffic only and you will be able to get to and from driveways most times during the day on Monday but less so once the fresh asphalt is being applied on Tuesday and Wednesday until it cools.

There will be NO PARKING in the work area on Oxford Street from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, August 22 through Wednesday, August 24. If necessary, the Village Police Department will arrange and supervise the towing of parked cars to locations outside the work area.

In the event of inclement weather, all work will shift one day.

Should you have any questions please contact the Village office at 301-654-7300.

Asphalt Surface Patching and Repairs:
Grafton Street (between Chevy Chase Circle and Cedar Parkway); Primrose Street (between Connecticut Avenue and Brookville Road)

Monday, August 22

On Monday, Chevy Chase Village contractors will be repairing sections of asphalt along the above streets.

The roadway will be open and you will be able to get to and from driveways at all times during the work.

However, in the specific work areas “NO PARKING” signs will be placed restricting parking from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, August 22

If necessary, the Village Police Department will arrange and supervise the towing of parked cars to locations “around the corner”.

In the event of inclement weather, all work will shift one day.

Should you have any questions please contact the Village office at 301-654-7300.

WSSC Now Offers Water/Sewer Line Repair Plans

Over the past couple weeks the Village office has received inquiries, in addition to postings on the Village listserv regarding a letter individual homeowners received from Homeserve USA, a company affiliated with WSSC, offering an insurance program. Residents should be aware that the mailer and program advertised are valid.

Below please find an explanation of the new program from the WSSC website:
"We are pleased to announce a new program for WSSC homeowner customers offering optional repair service plans available through HomeServe. The plans provide affordable protection from the cost and inconvenience of household plumbing repairs, including water service line leaks, sewer line blockages or breaks and in-home plumbing issues.

Many customers are frustrated when they discover a leaking or blocked service line and then learn that this piping is their responsibility to fix. Many are also unaware that these types of repairs are not covered by basic homeowner’s insurance policies. WSSC recognized that one way it could help is to offer an optional service program that would help residents faced with a costly repair. WSSC and HomeServe have worked together in creating this program to ensure it is worthy of WSSC’s endorsement.

Beginning in July residents will receive an introductory mailing about the optional repair plans available through HomeServe. Residents can also learn more about these optional plans as well as HomeServe by visiting the website homeserveusa.com/WSSC or calling toll-free 1-844-713-7208 for more information."

It is recommended that that before residents opt for the coverage offered through WSSC/HomeServe USA to contact their homeowners insurance company first because often you may already be covered for this occurrence or you may be able to select the coverage as an add-on to your policy.

If customers have additional questions or concerns about the collaboration agreement in general, residents can contact WSSC Customer Service Center on 301-206-4001 for further information.

WMATA Announces Extension of Current SafeTrack Surge #7

On Friday, August 19, WMATA will continue single tracking trains between Shady Grove and Twinbrook, providing service every 30 minutes to Shady Grove and Rockville.

In addition, WMATA announced another complete shutdown of the Red Line between Shady Grove and Grosvenor-Strathmore over the weekend on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will continue providing the following assistance to travelers on Friday, August 19:

A free, non-stop Ride On “Red Line Shuttle” between the Grosvenor-Strathmore (Bus Bay D) and Shady Grove (Bus Bay E) stations via I-270 weekdays every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. MCDOT has extended peak-hour service to 4 ½ hours in both the morning and afternoon.
Enhanced Ride On Route 46 bus service. Ride On has increased bus frequency to every 10 minutes during peak travel times between Grosvenor-Strathmore (Bus Bay E) and Rockville (Bus Bay A) via White Flint and Twinbrook stations. Regular fares apply.

Over the weekend, MCDOT will once again provide 10 additional, free buses to supplement WMATA’s bus bridge on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The buses will provide service to every Metrorail station from Shady Grove to Grosvenor-Strathmore. Ride On buses provided the same service during WMATA’s complete shutdown of the same track segment last weekend as well.

Learn more about other travel options on the County’s website or read more about WMATA’s SafeTrack schedule changes.

Montgomery County Council Approves the Westbard Sector Plan

Notice to Property Owners/Interested Parties:

The Montgomery County Council recently approved the Westbard Sector Plan. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Montgomery County Planning Board has submitted to the County Council, for its approval, a Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) that would put into effect any zoning changes recommended in the Plan for your property or properties adjacent to you.

The County Council will hold a public hearing on the SMA on September 20, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., at the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland. Please let the Council Office know as soon as possible if you plan to offer testimony at the public hearing by signing up online at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/PHSignUp.html or by calling (240) 777-7803.

Whether you do or do not present oral testimony, you are invited to submit written testimony and exhibits for this hearing. Written testimony will be given the same attention as oral testimony. The record on the SMA will close on September 20, 2016.

A memorandum describing the proposed rezoning, and maps depicting the locations of the properties that will be rezoned can be found at: http://www.montgomeryplanningboard.org/agenda/2016/documents/WestbardSMAStaffReport3.pdf.

An interactive map (searchable by address or location) can be found at: http://mcatlas.org/sma/westbard2016/.

If you have any questions, please call John Marcolin, Planner/Coordinator, M-NCPPC, at (301) 495-4547. He can also be reached by fax at (301) 495-1303 or by e-mail at John.Marcolin@montgomeryplanning.org.

The Week Ahead: August 21-27

Sunday, August 21, 2016:

8:00-10:30 a.m.: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will again hold rabies vaccination clinics once a month from now through September. The vaccinations are free with the purchase of a Montgomery County Pet License. Maryland law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets over the age of four months be continuously vaccinated against rabies. Also by law and beginning at that age, all dogs and cats must have a Montgomery County Pet License. A license can only be obtained with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Failure to vaccinate an animal as required may subject the owner to a $500 fine. Failure to have a license is subject to a $100 fine. The clinics will be held at the MCASAC located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations. All dogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets must be in carriers or otherwise contained. Public parking at the MCASAC is limited.

For additional information on any of the meetings and events listed above, please contact Village Community Liaison/Administrative Assistant Ms. Melissa Wiak via e-mail at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Updates re: Proposed Redevelopment at The Collection Chevy Chase (Chevy Chase Center)

Several residents attended the special meeting called by the Board on August 1 to finalize the Board's position statement to the Planning Board regarding the proposed redevelopment at The Collection Chevy Chase, formerly referred to as Chevy Chase Center. The Board thanks the community for its input. A copy of the final position statement, which was submitted on August 4 can be viewed by clicking here.

Residents may also submit their comments regarding the proposed redevelopment project to the Planning Board directly by Residents may submit their written comments to the lead Planning Board staffer, Ms. Stephanie Dickel at Stephanie.dickel@montgomeryplanning.org, or to Planning Board Chair Mr. Casey Anderson at MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc.org. These comments will help to inform the Planning Board Staff’s report. Written comments will continue to be accepted through the hearing date on September 8. The hearing will be held in the afternoon.

Residents are also encouraged to provide their comments, questions and concerns to the Village Manager, Ms. Shana Davis-Cook, at shana.davis-cook@montgomerycountymd.gov.