National Medication Take-Back Event this SATURDAY

Chevy Chase Village Police Department will be a National Medication Take-Back Event this Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00-2:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Please remember that no needles or liquids will be accepted.

Public Hearing Notice: Brookville Road Park

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will convene a Public Hearing during its regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 2016. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Village’s ad hoc Park Design Committee, led by landscape architect Lila Fendrick, presented draft plans for Brookville Road Park to the Village Board in October. During this presentation, issues were raised by some neighbors regarding the appropriate uses for the park, including whether off-leash dog usage should be allowed. Rather than proceeding with consideration of the proposed plans, the Village Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to consider the community’s feedback on the future role of the park.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on November 14, you may submit written testimony for the record either by e-mail at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov or directly to the Village office at 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

Leaf Collection has begun throughout the Village

Village Public Works crews have begun limited leaf collection throughout the Village each day. Given that the leaf collection season is just getting underway there is no set schedule and Public Works crews will be monitoring all streets for pick-ups. Please note that the collection is subject to change due to adverse weather conditions and equipment malfunctions.

Residents are asked to rake their leaves as close to the curb as possible without putting them in the roadway gutter. Should it rain, leaves piled in the gutter will dam the water causing it to pond. Residents are also encouraged not to box in piles of leaves with cars both for easier accessibility for the leaf crews and additional safety for your vehicles.

Residents on Bradley Lane are required to bag their leaves before placing them at the roadside. Bradley Lane leaf bags will be collected throughout the week, as part of your normal yard waste collections. If you are planning to bag your leaves, they must be placed in paper bags. Public Works will not pick up leaves that have been bagged in plastic.

Residents are asked to rake their leaves as close to the curb as possible without putting them in the roadway gutter. Should it rain, leaves piled in the gutter will dam the water causing it to pond. Please avoid boxing in piles of leaves between cars both for easier accessibility for the collection crews and safety for your vehicles.

Sticks and other sharp tree and garden debris should be left loose and placed in separate piles from leaves. Sharp debris can tear the leaf collection hoses or dull the blades, resulting in downtime for the machine to address repairs to the vacuum machinery that can cause delays in the collection.

The Week Ahead: October 23-29

Monday, October 24, 2016:

1:00-3:00 p.m.: Chevy Chase @ Home will host a jewelry making class in the Tuohey Conference Room. All residents are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016:

2:00-3:00 p.m.: Residents are invited to participate in a live online discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett. Please click here for more information.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

6:00 p.m.: The Western Grove Park Friends Group will meet in Humphrey Hall. All residents are welcome to attend.

Thursday, October 27, 2016:

5:30-7:00 p.m.: Chevy Chase Village will host its annual Halloween Party. All residents are welcome to attend.

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

Another Bait Car Activation Nets 2 More Arrest - Second activation this month

Early Tuesday morning (about 12:20 a.m. on 10/18), our bait car was activated and it automatically sent a streaming video of the thief to our Communications Center. Dispatcher Regina Cortez immediately alerted Officers Hearn and Fones and she also sent an image of the thief directly to their smart phones. The officers responded to the area of Kirkside Drive and Montgomery Street right away while simultaneously notifying County Police. Officer Hearn spotted two males in front of a home in the 5600 block of Kirkside and they immediately fled on foot when they saw Officer Hearn.

Village and County officers—including a K9 team—worked together to arrest Tyler S. KIETT, 21 years old (pictured at right), of Washington, DC in the back yard of a home in the 5600 block of Montgomery Street. A juvenile male was located hiding underneath a car in the driveway of a home in the 5600 block of Montgomery Street; he was also arrested.

Investigation revealed that, in addition to the bait car, a three additional unlocked cars had been entered on Kirkside Drive and Montgomery Street.

Tyler KIETT was taken to the Central Processing Unit in Rockville and charged with entering both cars. The juvenile was taken to the 2nd District Station of the Montgomery County Police where he was processed and turned over to his father.

Another great catch by the team of Cortez, Hearn and Fones in partnership with MCPD!

The Community Relations Committee & the Village Committee for Seniors co-sponsor lecture on French Gardens

The Community Relations Committee and the Village Committee for Seniors is pleased to announce: The Spirit and Character of French Gardens, a lecture by Village resident, Vanessa Badre.

November 2, 2016: from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Village Hall

What is the spirit of the formal French garden? Please join Vanessa Badre, art historian and lecturer, for an art history presentation on how the classic French garden reflects the partnership between the patron and the garden designer and is an expression of their philosophy and interpretation of the world. RSVP Requested: Please contact the Village Office at 301-654-7300 or ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov by Friday, October 28, 2016.

Food Drive: Now - December in the Village Hall

For the fourth year in a row, Chevy Chase Village will partner with the Manna Food Center, the largest food bank in Montgomery County. Over the past 33 years, Manna has distributed 47.3 million pounds of food to more than 2.7 million individuals in need of food assistance. Manna serves approximately 3,700 individuals monthly totaling 11,000 unduplicated households each year. The services of Manna ensure that 21,000 adults and 15,000 children who are experiencing poverty, hunger, and food insecurity will receive essential food supports to help them break the cycle of hunger and food insecurity.

What can you do? We will have a food drop-off at the Village Hall beginning in October through December. When attending Village events (classes, Board Meetings, Halloween Party, Holiday Party…), residents are asked to bring an item to add to the box. Here are some ideas: peanut butter, tuna fish, beans, oatmeal, mac and cheese, pasta, baby food, and shelf-stable milk. Please do not donate expired food.

County Health Officials Announce Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign; Online Appointment System Available

Montgomery County Health officials announced the dates for the annual flu vaccination campaign and urged residents to get a flu vaccination. Vaccination is the best way to protect against illness during flu season. Seasonal flu will also be circulating in the fall and winter and can cause serious illness.

Seasonal flu vaccinations will be readily available through private health providers, as well as at retail locations throughout the community. County-sponsored seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held beginning in late October. Check the County’s flu website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu for information on flu vaccination. Anyone not wanting to get the flu should receive the seasonal flu vaccination, particularly the elderly, household members living with children younger than six months of age, health care workers and individuals with chronic illnesses.

Flu shots will be available to individuals 6 months of age and older; schedule appointments on the County’s website (www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu) or call 311.

Monday, October 24, 2016
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Universities at Shady Grove 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville
For anyone 6 months of age and older. By appointment only. There is no charge for vaccinations (at this site ONLY). Flu shots only will be available. There will be no FluMist. Paid visitor parking is available in the Traville Gateway Garage or Shady Grove Garage. See parking map for more information. The clinic is a partnership between Montgomery County Health and Human Services and the University of Maryland System.

Monday, October 31, 2016
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Monday, November 4, 2016
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Germantown Health Center 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2^nd floor, Germantown
Silver Spring Health Center 8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor, Silver Spring

No appointment necessary. For anyone 6 months of age and older. There will be a $20 fee for each flu shot payable by cash or credit card. Flu shots only will be available. There will be no FluMist. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under the age of 18.

There will be three flu shot clinics for healthy, school aged children (ages 3 to 18 years) by appointment only. Flu Mist will not be available.

Monday, November 7, 2016
9 a.m. to 12 noon

Kennedy High School 1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
Richard Montgomery High School 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, Rockville
Seneca Valley High School 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown

Schedule appointments on the County’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu or call 311.

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits can often help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like the flu. Good health habits include:

Always cover cough or sneeze with a tissue—then throw the tissue away. Or, cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow.
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze and before you eat. Alcohol hand sanitizer (minimum 60% alcohol) will help if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. These are places germs can enter the body easily.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too.
Monitor yourself and your family for symptoms of fever which include chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches, and vomiting or diarrhea.
If you are sick, stay home from work, school or other public places until you are feeling well.

Check the County’s flu website— www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu for more information.