Town News

Corso Chevy Chase (7100 Connecticut Avenue) Redevelopment

Following is information related to the redevelopment of 7100 Connecticut Avenue (Corso Chevy Chase).

November 2022:On November 14, County Planning staff issued its first round of comments on Corso Chevy Chase’s rezoning application (“L...

Farm Women’s Market Parks Development Project

Following is information related to the Farm Women's Market parks development project.

November 2022:On November 29, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an $11.75 million contribution to build two new urban parks on the parking lots...

Winter Clothing Drive Continues Through February

Every year, from November to February, the Town’s Community Relations Committee sponsors a Winter Clothing Drive for those in need. We donate to Interfaith Works who distribute to 13,000 income-qualified county residents, including nearly 6,000 ...

Holiday Gift Drive for Domestic Violence Victims

We can do something to help Montgomery County families who are struggling with the pernicious effects of domestic violence and trying to make ends meet. Here’s how to make the holidays a little brighter for these families:

1. Donate gift cards of $1...

Leaf Collection Continues Until December 23

Leaf vacuuming will continue through December 23. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection.  If you or your landscape company plan to use gas-powered leaf blowers this fall (allowed from October 15 to December 31), please follow ...

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Banned January 1-October 14

Residents are reminded that, effective January 1, 2022, the use of gas-powered blowers is prohibited from January 1 through October 14. The Town Council approved this ban in response to resident concerns about noise and other impacts of this type of lands...

Purple Line Construction Updates

Temporary Lane Closures on Connecticut AvenueWork continues on the Light Rail Bridge over Connecticut Avenue during the month of December. Temporary lane closures may be implemented on Connecticut Avenue between Chevy Chase Lake Drive and Laird Place. One...

Town Offers RainScapes Supplemental Rebate Program

The Town offers a program that provides residents who complete a County RainScapes project with a supplemental rebate of up to 50% of the County rebate amount, with the total combined rebate limited to 85% of the total cost of the project. Although the Co...

Council Approves Zimmerman Park Redevelopment Plan

On March 9, after two years of reviewing and revising multiple concept plans and considering significant resident feedback, the Town Council approved a final redevelopment plan for Zimmerman Park. The Town’s landscape architect will now proceed with desig...

Free COVID Test Kits and Masks

• The Town has free, rapid at-home COVID test kits and N95 masks available for pick up at the Town office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The kits and masks are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Res...

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

UPDATE: On April 13, the Town Council discussed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) final rule and the ability for certain local governments, including the Town, to accept their entire distribution as a standard allowance for the provision of government s...