Town News

7100 Connecticut Avenue (former 4-H Property) Redevelopment Information

On June 2 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall and by Zoom video conference, the developers of 7100 Connecticut Avenue will present an updated concept plan for redevelopment of the former 4-H property. The developers have considered the Town’s April 15&am...

Volunteers Needed for Town Committees & Boards

Are you a new resident who is interested in parks, cut-through traffic, or special events?  Are you a resident concerned about tree conservation, stormwater management, or potential housing changes?  The Town Council encourages you to vo...

Crimewatch -- Theft of Mail and Check Washing

Montgomery County has seen a rise in cases of theft of mail from U.S Postal Service mailboxes. More information about mail and package theft, including extra steps you can take to ensure your mail arrives safely at its destination, is available h...

Connecticut Avenue Corridor Study (MD185 Needs Analysis)

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) conducted a needs analysis for MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) between Chevy Chase Circle and MD 193 (University Boulevard). 

• Letter from District 18 (Montgomery County)...

Farm Women’s Market Parks Creation Project

In November 2021, the Town Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing the appropriation of up to $4 million, subject to certain conditions, for a parks creation project as part of the redevelopment of the Farm Women’s Market s...

Town to Transition to Electronic Forecast Newsletter

In September 2022, the Town will transition the monthly Forecast newsletter from paper to email in an ongoing effort to streamline and optimize Town communications. We encourage all residents to sign up to receive the Forecast newsletter via the Town Crie...

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...

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...

Free COVID-19 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...