WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES September 16, 2022 For more information on any news item, special event, or reminder, please click on the respective title.
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At its September 19 meeting, the Town Council will finalize a list of “Binding Elements” that the Town will propose as conditions for County approval of the developer’s rezoning application. These conditions include limitations on the scale of the development, restrictions on use (such as preserving the woods and limiting the amount of commercial space), and other requirements. The Council has reviewed and considered all resident comments received to date.
In early August, the Town received and publicized numerous three-dimensional images that show the height and massing of the proposed buildings from all adjacent streets, with and without vegetative cover.
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On September 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. on the Lawton Center basketball court, the Rockville Concert Band will perform a special concert for Town residents. The Pepe by Jose Andreas food truck will be on site, so make it an evening of fun, food, and music! Under the direction of Dr. Juan Gallestegui, this full concert band will perform your favorite songs from jazz, pop, movies, and marches for a delightful evening for Town families to enjoy.
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Our Town Book Club will meet September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Lawton Center Conference Room to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Since we picked it, the book has risen to the Best Seller List! Cooking, chemistry, and feminism… stirred into one.
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The Town’s fall Trash and Treasures is scheduled for the weekend of October 8-9. The Town offers this curbside bulk trash collection so that residents can dispose of items that are no longer usable. Please remember to bag, box, or contain all of your discards, and do not put items at the curb before noon on October 7 or after 7 a.m. on October 10. If you have items that can be recycled or repurposed, we encourage you to come to the Lawton Center on October 8 for our Alternatives to Trash & Treasures event.
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The Chevy Chase Fire Department will be holding its annual Open House at the Chevy Chase Fire Station on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The following events are for children (and parents): - The Extreme Dual Slide
- Fire Engine rides
- Balloons, fire helmets and fire prevention material for children
- The Jaws of Life
- State Canine Police demonstration,
- And more....
MCFRS rules allow attendees to be on the grounds and in the open bays. A bathroom is available inside the station.
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The Town of Chevy Chase is partnering with the Jane E. Lawton Center to host the 2022 Fall Festival. The event will take place on October 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Lawton Center parking lot, Town Hall, and inside the Lawton Center. Join us for an art exhibit, performances by the Bethesda Chevy Chase Jazz Band, pumpkin painting, food trucks, free Ben and Jerry's ice cream, a moon bounce, and so much more! All ages welcome!
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- Adventist HealthCare will administer flu shots on October 18 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.
- Shots will be administered to anyone nine years of age and up.
- The cost for the standard vaccine for those without Medicare Part B is $35.
- There is no charge if Medicare Part B is your primary insurance.
- Cash and checks (payable to LifeWork Strategies) are accepted.
- A high dose vaccine ($80) is available for persons 65 years of age and older.
Please e-mail townoffice@townofchevychase.org or call 301-654-7144 by Friday, October 14 to sign up for the program. You must sign up to receive a flu shot.
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CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to seniors.
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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 use of gas-powered blowers is prohibited from January 1 through October 14. The 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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In October 2021, the Town Council adopted the County’s Pesticide Law, making it applicable in the Town. Most notably, the law prohibits homeowners and contractors from using synthetic pesticides for cosmetic purposes on lawns. More information, including how to report a violation, is available here.
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The Town office is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On other days, most employees telework. 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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The Town offers a free service where residents may have their compostable materials picked up by our contractor, The Compost Crew.
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View an interactive calendar of upcoming Town meetings and events.
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