WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
September 23, 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 finalized a list of “Binding Elements” that have been submitted to the Planning Department and the developer as proposed 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. In addition to the binding elements, the Town will negotiate a Declaration of Covenants with the developer to address items specific to the two parties, including a construction management agreement and potential public use of the Corso facilities. The existing Declaration of Covenants establishing the 81-foot setback along Thornapple Street remains in effect.
On September 19, the Council also discussed and agreed to a send a letter to the developers with some additional points that we do not believe need to be covered in proposed binding elements or in a separate list of items for a declaration of covenants, but that we would like the developers to consider as they continue design of the project.
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Leaf vacuuming will begin in late October. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection. 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 continue to use, and encourage your contractor to use, battery or electric blowers this fall!
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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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Meet your neighbors and new families for coffee and a children’s play date on Sunday, October 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lawton Center playground. Snacks will be provided.
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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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Our Town Hall will briefly become a beer hall on Sunday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sample German beers and enjoy an array of sausages, mustards, and cheeses with your fellow Town residents. Lederhosen are optional. Attendance is limited so early signup is recommended. RSVP by October 17 to townoffice@townofchevychase.org or 301-654-7144. |
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Although we will not be creating food baskets together in the Town Hall, we still can help 100 MCPS families in need this Thanksgiving. Instead of our traditional dinner baskets, families will receive a $100 Giant or Aldi food card. Our timetable for donations is the month of October so families will have the cards by mid-November for holiday food shopping. Thank you for your generous support!
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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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