WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
MAY 27, 2022
For more information on any news item, special event, or reminder, please click on the respective title.
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Read about the latest news and upcoming events in and around Town. We have added an audio version of the newsletter that is accessible by clicking the "sound" icon in the upper right corner of the newsletter. We hope you enjoy this additional feature to increase convenience and accessibility.
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The Town office will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Household trash and yard waste will not be collected on Monday. Household trash will be collected on your next regularly scheduled trash day, while yard trash will be collected on Tuesday, May 31. Household organic waste will be collected on Wednesday, June 1.
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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 response to the initial redevelopment plan and have revised the plan to incorporate this feedback.
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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 volunteer for a Town committee, board, or commission. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to spend one hour per week, on average, extending your talents, working with fellow residents, and improving our community. |
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The State Highway Administration conducted a needs analysis for MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) between Chevy Chase Circle and MD 193 (University Boulevard). Residents are encouraged to review the study and provide input through a survey. |
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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 landscaping equipment. The regulations exempt gas-powered snow blowers and sprayers. Montgomery County noise regulations also remain in effect in the Town. |
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The Town’s rebate program for the purchase of battery-powered blowers will end on June 30. Residents may request a rebate for half the cost of a battery-powered blower and related equipment, up to a maximum rebate of $200 per household.
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Our Town of Chevy Chase Book Club will meet June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Lawton Center Conference Room to discuss These Precious Days, a collection of essays by Ann Patchett. She is not only a renowned novelist, but her essays portray a truly brilliant appreciation of life. Join us for wine, snacks, and discussion!
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Aki Peritz, former counterterrorism analyst and Town resident, will discuss his latest book, Disruption, an account of the race to stop a terrorist conspiracy set in motion by an Al Qaeda operative following 9/11 that would have remade our world -- forever. Desserts will be served! Please RSVP by June 8 to 301-654-7144 or townoffice@townofchevychase.org.
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Summer is right around the corner. Come join your neighbors and other families for a cool beverage (iced coffee or lemonade), snacks, and conversation alongside the Lawton Center playground. New residents are especially welcome! Hope to see you there!
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The American Red Cross & the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase are hosting a blood drive at 7931 Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor ID: "WCCC" or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule your life-saving donation.
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Chevy Chase At Home (CC@H) is a non-profit organization that helps local seniors “age in place.”
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Residents are asked to keep all streets and sidewalks clear of overgrown vegetation. Please prune vegetation to ensure unobstructed sight lines for pedestrians and motorists. |
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The Town has 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.
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The Town office is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On other days, staff teleworks. There may be someone to assist on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but please contact the office in advance. |
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Residents are encouraged to connect with fellow residents through the private Town Neighbors listserv. |
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With recent gas price hikes, there has been an uptick of interest in hybrid and electric vehicles. There are already many models available but there will be *many* more options over the next 1-2 years. If you're interested in learning more to prepare for making your next vehicle purchase a hybrid or electric, here's several resources you can use.
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