Special Events

Town Bake Off, April 7

Trash and Treasures, April 13-14
Community Recycling & Shredding Event, April 13
World of Beer Happy Hour, April 19
Go-Electric EcoFest, April 28
TOCC Book Club, April 29

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2024 Town Council Election & Annual Meeting

The Town’s Election and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Town residents will select three candidates in the 2024 election, each to serve on the Council for a 2-year term. Candidate nominating petitions are due by 5 p.m. on April 16. A nominating petition was included in the March newsletter and is available on the Town website.

Balloting will be undertaken by mail and drop box only. Balloting materials and information on the nominated candidates will be mailed to all residents approximately 2 weeks before the election. In order for a resident’s vote to be counted, ballot return envelopes must either be mailed by May 7 and received by May 14 or placed in the drop box outside the Town Hall by 5 p.m. on May 7.  

The Annual Meeting will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall and via Zoom and will include a public hearing on the proposed FY25 budget. The budget will be available for review on the Town website by April 16. More information on the election and budget is available on the Town website.

Town Testimony on Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative

On March 21, Mayor Lane testified before the Montgomery County Planning Board on the Planning Department's Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative. This initiative identifies ways to grow housing supply and expand housing choices throughout the county, meet projected household growth, and expand homeownership opportunities for all. A copy of Mayor Lane's testimony is available here. 

The Planning Board has scheduled a series of public work sessions this spring to consider community feedback and add its comments to the project’s recommendations. After the work sessions are completed, the Planning Board will send a detailed report with its official recommendations on the initiative to the County Council by early summer 2024.

Community Recycling & Shredding Event, April 13

The following services will be provided on April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Lawton Center Parking Lot

• Shred Your Documents: Shred Ace will shred documents. Staples and paper clips are okay. No batteries, binders, or books.
• Recycle Clothing and Home Goods: The Interfaith Works Clothing Center will collect clothing and home goods to donate to low-income County residents. Please put items in secured plastic bags.
• Recycle Electronic Equipment: SAMR will collect electronic equipment -- anything with a plug or a battery -- for recycling.
• Donate Sports Equipment: Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) will collect used and excess sporting equipment to donate to programs and schools serving low-income communities. 
• Donate Books: The Town will collect books for Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC). Please bring clean, gently used books in a box or bag.  No magazines or encyclopedias.
• Exchange Light Bulbs: Montgomery County will exchange light bulbs of any type for 3 new LED bulbs.

Note: A Wider Circle’s furniture and household items collection will not be available at this event.

Plastic Film Recycling Campaign

The Garden Club of Chevy Chase is undertaking a plastic film recycling campaign. Did you know you can recycle so much more than just grocery store plastic bags? Below is a list of plastic that IS ACTUALLY recycled by the NexTrex Company -- they create eco-friendly outdoor products from recycled plastic products. These are items you might take to Giant or Safeway but can drop off on Saturday, April 13 from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. at a location closer than the stores you frequent. Stop by the Lawton Center to drop off any of these items and find out more about the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.

What Can be Recycled? (All plastic must be clean, dry, and fee of food residue)

• Grocery bags
• Bread bags
• Bubble wrap
• Dry cleaning bags
• Newspaper sleeves
• Ice bags
• Plastic shopping envelopes
• Ziploc and other reclosable food storage bags
• Cereal bags
• Case overwrap
• Salt bags
• Pellet wrap and stretch film
• Wood pellet bags
• Produce bags
  
  

World of Beer Happy Hour, April 19

The Town’s Community Relations Committee is hosting a happy hour event on Friday, April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at World of Beer. Come by to meet other Town residents and enjoy a fun evening out. Complimentary appetizers while supplies last. The event is open to all. Cheers!

Native & Street Tree Plantings

The Town is preparing its spring tree planting list. If you have a spot in your yard suitable for a tree, you may want to take advantage of the Town’s Native Tree Planting program. Under this program, the Town will purchase and install a tree on your property at no cost to you. Residents are responsible for the long-term care of the tree once installed. You may request a native tree here.

You also may request to have a tree planted along the street in front of your home. These public trees are maintained by the Town. You may request a street tree here.

A Message from the Public Services Committee

Help Control Speeding on Town Streets

The Public Services Committee (PSC) is highlighting two ways for Town residents to support our efforts to control speeding on our streets:

1. Residents of a block may request the installation of a speed hump, LED enhanced “Stop” sign, Radar Speed Board, or other traffic control installations. Each measure has its own policy and restrictions which are outlined at bit.ly/TOCCStreets.   
2. The Town has purchased a mobile radar speed trailer that can be placed around Town. The trailer is relocated frequently. Please contact the Town Office to have the trailer placed on your street. Staff will evaluate the feasibility of placement.  

Additionally, a speed camera has been installed on Bradley Lane (between Connecticut Ave and Wisconsin Ave). The decision to install a speed camera generally starts with residents requesting a mobile radar to gather data on speeding followed by a request to the PSC to review the data. The PSC sends its recommendation to the Town Council that can then engage with the appropriate county authorities.

Report Crimes & Incidents to MCPD and Town

In an emergency, please call 911. Please report all crimes, incidents (including non-emergency vehicle accidents), or suspicious activity to MCPD’s non-emergency line at 301-279-8000. See MCPD’s guidance on when to call the non-emergency line. Both 911 and the non-emergency line are equipped for callers with hearing and/or speech impairments.  

Additionally, please report all crimes, incidents, and suspicious activity to the Town Office so that we can notify our contracted police officers and work with the 2nd District to respond accordingly.

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.

HIKING EL CAMINO WITH KATHLEEN McGUINNESS
Thursday, April 11, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Chevy Chase Village Hall 

Enjoy a guided photo journey of the most famous walking route in the world-the Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of St. James. It has become one of the world's most popular walking holidays and spiritual journeys. Our speaker, Kathleen McGuinness, is a Commissioner on the Council on Aging for Montgomery County. Her 500-mile foot journey was written up in The Washington Post. Enjoy Kathleen's stunning photographs! 

This event will be held at Chevy Chase Village Hall at 5906 Connecticut Avenue and open to the community. Register in advance to get the zoom link at info@chevychaseathome.org or (301) 657-3115.