WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
June 3, 2022
For more information on any news item, special event, or reminder, please click on the respective title.
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On June 2, the developers of 7100 Connecticut Avenue presented an updated concept plan for redevelopment of the former 4-H property (see video and slideshow). The developers considered the Town’s April 15 response to the initial redevelopment plan and revised the plan to incorporate this feedback. Residents are encouraged to review the updated plan and provide feedback to the Town Council by email to townoffice@townofchevychase.org or during the public comment period at the Council's June 8, 2022 meeting.
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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 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. via Zoom 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! RSVP to townoffice@townofchevychase.org to receive the Zoom link.
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On Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m., Margot van Duijnhoven, a Town resident and junior at Maret School, will give a 30-minute Q&A presentation about her experience with The Traveling School (TTS) in the American West. All residents are welcome (especially high school girls and their parents) to join either in person at the Town Hall or via Zoom to learn about this amazing program and Margot’s unique experience. The event is hybrid to ensure Margot will receive credit from her school. Please RSVP to townoffice@townofchevychase.org.
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Discussions & Desserts POSTPONEDWe have postponed the Discussions & Desserts event with Aki Peritz due to a surge in COVID cases. We will announce when the event has been rescheduled. Aki's latest book, Disruption, is 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.
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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. Note: The Town has temporarily run out of test kits and expects to have a new supply on June 7.
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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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One of the most common invasive plants around is English Ivy. Here's why it's a problem and what you can do about it. |
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