WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
June 17, 2022
For more information on any news item, special event, or reminder, please click on the respective title.
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Following a June 8 discussion of the updated concept plan for redevelopment of the former 4-H property, the Town sent a letter to the property owners requesting additional information about the redevelopment, including details about the height and massing of the proposed buildings. Once that information is received and shared publicly, the Town will solicit resident feedback. View the video and slideshow of the June 2 developers' presentation of the updated redevelopment concept plan.
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At its June 8 meeting, the Council discussed the Farm Women’s Market parks project, including the County's draft Letter of Intent (LOI) between the involved parties and the proposed financial commitments from each party. The draft LOI requests that the Town increase its financial contribution from $4 million to $4.5 million. Both the LOI and the funding request have been considered by the joint Long Range Planning Committee and Land Use Committee, and the Council will hold a work session on June 28 to discuss a proposed response.
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Purple Line construction activity will begin this summer and continue for three years. This will be followed by 12 to 16 months of testing. Full commercial operation is expected by late 2026. During the next six months, the new consortium intends to undertake the following work in the vicinity of the Town: (i) complete the Sleaford underpass; (ii) continue building the retaining walls behind Town homes; and (iii) re-start blasting and excavation of the lower concourse for the new southern entrance to the Red Line. On June 15, the Town sent a letter to the Maryland Transit Administration and the new Purple Line partnership detailing past agreements with the Town, including a higher noise wall behind Town homes and reduced use of an audible warning system on the tracks adjacent to the Town.
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Here is your chance to be included in the Town’s new online Resident Directory. The Town produces the directory “from scratch” every two years because we cannot identify which residents have moved into or out of Town, changed marital status, or changed email addresses or phone numbers.
The Resident Directory is completely private and available only to Town residents through the Town website. To be included, you must complete the authorization form on the Town website. If you do not have access to the Town website, please call 301-654-7144. The current online directory will be deleted and replaced with the new one on September 30, 2022, so we encourage you to provide your information by that date. Since it is an online directory, we will accept additions and changes on an ongoing basis during the 2-year term of the new directory. We look forward to receiving your information.
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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. Information about the various committees and boards is available here. If you are interested in volunteering, please email townoffice@townofchevychase.org. |
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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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Montgomery Parks is hosting a "Yappy Hour" in Elm Street Park on Thursday, June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come with your pup and share some drinks and pork BBQ (available for purchase) with neighbors! Live music with Jay Bird. The event is free.
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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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11:45 a.m.: Come to the Lawton Center to decorate your bikes, scooters, wagons, and baby carriages. The Town will provide decorating supplies.
12 p.m.: Parade and Dixieland Band
The parade will begin at 12 p.m. and will be led by the Dixie Land Trio.
12:15-1:30 p.m.: Picnic
Town residents will be treated to barbeque catered by Red, Hot & Blue and the famous Ben and Jerry’s ice cream truck. Vegetarian & vegan options are available upon request. Bring your appetite and picnic blanket!
Please RSVP by June 24 to the Town Office at townoffice@townofchevychase.org or 301-654-7144. Interested in volunteering for the 4th? Please contact the Town Office.
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The Town will host a Household Hazardous Waste collection event on July 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Lawton Center parking lot. We are offering this service since some residents were not able to dispose of oil-based paint and other hazardous waste during the Town’s spring Trash and Treasures event.
Please note that only Town residents will be allowed to dispose of waste at this event (please bring a valid form of identification that includes your address), and all materials must be dropped off from automobiles (no walk-up disposals will be allowed). Following are materials that will be collected during this event: acids, aerosols, antifreeze, batteries (car and household), brake fluid, craft chemicals, degreasers, drain cleaners, fertilizers, fluorescent lights, fuel, fungicides, gasoline, herbicides, hobby chemicals, household cleaners, items containing mercury, motor oil, oil filters, paint thinners, paints, pest strips, pesticides, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, solvent, stains, and varnishes. Items that will not be accepted include ammunition, explosives, biohazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, radioactive waste, or tires.
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Since the fall Trash & Treasures Light Bulb Exchange event was oversubscribed, we have arranged for Montgomery County to hold an interim "Lighten Up" Light Bulb Exchange event on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Lawton Center (indoors if there is inclement weather). You can exchange any 3 working or non-working light bulbs for 3 new LED bulbs. You can also drop off all of your working or non-working light bulbs for safe disposal even if you have more than 3.
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Our Town of Chevy Chase Book Club will meet July 25 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall to discuss The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. It is a story of the Deep South in the violent crucible of Reconstruction; selected by Oprah and longlisted for the Booker. Save the date for our next meeting on September 19 to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee; all are welcome.
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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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The Town office will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Household trash and yard trash will be collected as usual. |
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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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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 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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