WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
November 11, 2022
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The Town office will be closed on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Household trash and leaf collection will not be affected.
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On November 10, the Town submitted a letter with initial comments on Corso Chevy Chase’s rezoning application (“Local Map Amendment”) that was filed on November 3 and is available on the Town website. This was the first opportunity for the Town to comment on the application. The Town will have another opportunity to comment following the first resubmission of the application by the developers in early December, at which time the developers will reflect the extent to which they have modified their plans to address concerns raised by Planning staff, the Town, and other parties. The Town’s initial comments note that the developers have accepted many of the Town’s recommendations, either in whole or in part, but that the key concern that remains is the projected height of the buildings.
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Leaf vacuuming will continue through December 23. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection.
If you or your landscape company are using gas-powered leaf blowers this fall (allowed from October 15 to December 31), please 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.
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The TOCC Book Club will meet on November 14 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall to discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Reid.
The historical novel follows Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo as she sits down for a tell-all interview with a struggling journalist. The Cuban American actress pulls back the curtain on her seven marriages, Hollywood scandals, betrayals, and woe. All are welcome.
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Give the gift of life this holiday season by registering online for the Chevy Chase Village blood drive at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter Sponsor ID: CHEVYCHASEVILLAGE. Click here for additional details.
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The Squeals on Wheels event on November 20 has been relocated to Zimmerman Park.
Squeals on Wheels is bringing bunnies, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, and other animals to the Town on Sunday, November 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.! Kids and adults are welcome to pet and meet the animals. We will have coffee, juice, and snacks for all to enjoy.
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Every year, from November to February, the Town’s Community Relations Committee sponsors a Winter Clothing Drive for those in need. We donate to Interfaith Works that distributes to 13,000 income-qualified county residents, including nearly 6,000 children.
Please donate clean, gently used, or never worn items: coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters, pants, and socks. Also needed is waterproof warm winter wear for those who are outside in the cold rain or snow.
Since the Town Hall is still open only part time, the clothing box will be located on the front porch of Marjorie Shaw and Barney Rush, at 6917 Maple Avenue (between Stanford and Pine Place).
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It’s time for the TOCC Holiday Gift Drive when Town residents help Montgomery County families who are victims of domestic violence. The adult beneficiaries are clients of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center, and the children are clients of Chesapeake Counseling’s Safe Start program. One hundred percent of the donations are applied to direct service. There are no administrative costs.
There are two donation options: 1) gift cards in denominations from $10 to $50 for stores such as Target, Marshalls, Kohl's, Ross, Safeway, and Giant or 2) checks made out to MCFJC Foundation. Please reference TOCC holiday drive on your check. Donations can be delivered to the Town Office (open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) or dropped off at 7624 Lynn Drive (basket in carport) or at 7203 Ridgewood Avenue. (To receive an acknowledgment for tax purposes, be sure to include your name and e-mail address.)
This year the need to support families suffering from domestic violence is even more critical. As an aftereffect of the pandemic, caseloads at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center have increased substantially, and the demand for mental health services has skyrocketed. Counseling services for children exposed to domestic violence is crucial as both an intervention for their trauma and for breaking the cycle of abuse. Annual donations from the Town of Chevy Chase have had a substantial impact on our County’s ability to offer direct services to clients. As in past years, we ask you to consider extending a helping hand to these needy families. This drive is coordinated by the Community Relations Committee. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Gift cards and checks for the Holiday Gift Drive will be collected through Friday, December 23 but will be accepted gratefully at any time of year. Checks received before December 9 will be deposited by December 23. Checks received from December 10-23 will be deposited by January 15. If you have questions, contact Cathy Wolf at cathrynwolf2@gmail.com.
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On December 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Town Hall, support young entrepreneurs (ages 6-14) by shopping at the holiday bazaar featuring artwork, jewelry, treats, and more. Gift wrapping will be offered at this event organized by Town teen Piya Scielzo with the support of the Community Relations Committee. Admission is free.
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Residents are encouraged to connect with fellow residents through the private Town Neighbors listserv.
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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 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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