WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
November 10, 2023
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Special Events
Holiday Gift Drive for Domestic Violence Victims
Winter Clothing Drive
LEGO Fair, November 12
Coffee and Playdate in the Park, November 19
Holiday Bazaar, December 10
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Corso Provides First Resubmission of Development Application
On November 8, Corso Chevy Chase provided the first resubmission of its development application to all regulatory agencies, including the Town, that are reviewing the application for conformance to state and local laws and regulations. The resubmission includes a letter from Corso to the Town that addresses each of the Town’s comments that were submitted to Corso on October 20. The Town will review these responses and submit additional comments, as necessary, prior to Corso’s final resubmission on November 28. Letters from the regulatory agencies, including the Town, indicating their approval of the application are due on December 18. The Planning staff will then prepare a report, which will be published on January 22, 2024, and the Planning Board hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 1, 2024.
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Council Work Session Scheduled for November 15
On November 15 at 6 p.m. by Zoom videoconference, the Town Council will hold a work session with the Town's Elections Board to discuss Town election regulations and procedures. Discussions will focus on proposed amendments to the Town Charter and Code to reflect current election practices and to accommodate any change to the format of the election from year to year. The Council and Elections Board also will review proposed changes to the Town's uncodified election procedures to ensure that they accurately reflect current election practices and provide a comprehensive guide on the conduct of Town elections.
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Leaf Collection Continues Through December 22
Leaf vacuuming began on October 16 and will continue through December 22. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection and ensure that your leaves are not contaminated by cans, sticks, bottles, or rocks.
If you or your landscape company plan to use gas-powered leaf blowers this fall (allowed from October 15 to December 31), please follow the Town’s quiet hours schedule and refrain from using them before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on weekdays and before 12 p.m. or after 6 p.m. on weekends. Better yet, please encourage/ask your landscapers to continue using the electric-powered leaf blowers they have been using over the last two years that the Town has had a partial ban on GPLBs in place.
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Residents Encouraged to Complete Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan Survey
The Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan, which focuses on the stretch from downtown Bethesda to the D.C. border, aims to reimagine Montgomery County's most beloved paved trail. Serving as a cherished recreational path and a vital transportation link for 650,000 annual users, County residents are strongly encouraged to share their insights on the amenities they'd like to see incorporated.
Proposed amenities range from widening the trail to accommodate separate lanes for bicyclists and pedestrians to the addition of pollinator plants, benches, picnic areas, and restrooms. You can provide your input through two avenues, both open until January 2, 2024: by completing an online survey or by using an interactive map.
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The Town’s Community Relations Committee is again coordinating a Holiday Gift Drive to benefit Montgomery County families who are victims of domestic violence. The adult beneficiaries are clients of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center, and the children are clients of Chesapeake Counseling’s Safe Start program. One hundred percent of the donations are applied to direct service. There are no administrative costs.
There are two donation options: 1) gift cards in denominations from $10 to $50 for stores such as Target, Marshalls, Kohl's, Ross, Safeway, and Giant (preferred) or 2) checks made out to MCFJC Foundation. Please reference TOCC holiday drive on your check. Donations can be delivered to the Town Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or dropped off at 7624 Lynn Drive (basket in carport) or 7203 Ridgewood Avenue. (To receive an acknowledgment for tax purposes, be sure to include your name and e-mail address.) This year the need to support families suffering from domestic violence is even more critical. As an aftereffect of the pandemic, caseloads at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center have increased substantially while the demand for mental health services has skyrocketed. Counseling services for children exposed to domestic violence is crucial as both an intervention for their trauma and for breaking the cycle of abuse. Annual donations from the Town of Chevy Chase have had a substantial impact on our County’s ability to offer direct services to clients. As in past years, we ask you to consider extending a helping hand to these needy families. Let’s set a record for the percentage of Town residents who contribute to this drive! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Gift cards and checks for the Holiday Gift Drive will be collected through Friday, December 22 but will be accepted gratefully at any time of year. Checks received before December 8 will be deposited by December 22. Checks received from December 9 to 22 will be deposited by January 15. If you have questions, contact Cathy Wolf at cathrynwolf2@gmail.com.
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Winter Clothing Drive Continues Thru February 29
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 children. Please donate clean, gently used, or never worn items: coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters, pants, and socks. Also needed is waterproof warm winter wear for those who are outside in the cold rain or snow. The clothing box will be located on the front porch of Marjorie Shaw and Barney Rush, at 6917 Maple Avenue (between Stanford Street and Pine Place).
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LEGO Fair, November 12
Do you love LEGO? Do you like seeing what other people have created with LEGO? Join us for the inaugural TOCC LEGO fair at the Town Hall on Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.! Prizes will be awarded across three age groups (8 & under, 9-15, and 16 & over) in categories of best structure, vehicle, landscape (coloring), still scene, and most creative! Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee.
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Coffee and Playdate in the Park, November 19
Meet old and new neighbors (with or without kids) for coffee & snacks while the kids burn off energy at the Lawton Center playground (4301 Willow Lane) on Sunday, November 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee.
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Holiday Bazaar, December 10
Stop by and shop at this fun and festive holiday bazaar featuring artwork, jewelry, accessories, sweet treats, and much more on Saturday, December 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lawton Center Social Hall! Complimentary gift wrapping will be available. The best part is that all of the vendors are young entrepreneurs (ages 6-14) who will dazzle you with their beautiful table displays and high-quality products. This event is supported by the Community Relations Committee and Acton Children's Business Fairs and organized by Town teen, Piya Scielzo. Admission to the Bazaar is free!
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Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)
CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.
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