Town News

Public Hearings Scheduled for November Council Meeting

The following public hearings are scheduled for the November 10 Town Council meeting.  If you are unable to attend the November Council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. via Zoom video conference, you may submit comments to townoffice@townofchevych...

4-H Property Redevelopment Update

Last month, the buyers of the 4-H property, Galerie Living and Community Three, made a presentation to Town residents to introduce themselves, explain their partnership and respective organizations, review projects they have previously developed, and disc...

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

In September, the Town Council discussed the distribution and use of ARPA funds.  The Council agreed to retain the funds and adopted a policy for the allocation of ARPA funds, as proposed by Councilmembers Ericson and White.  At its Octo...

Farm Women’s Market Redevelopment Update and Parks Creation Project Public Hearing

At its October 13 meeting, the Town Council discussed a possible financial contribution to the parks creation project as part of the redevelopment of the Farm Women’s Market site.  The Council unanimously agreed to propose contributing ...

Update on Thrive Montgomery 2050 and Attainable Housing Proposals

Thrive Montgomery 2050 Update 

On October 13, the County Council's Planning, Housing, and Economic Development (PHED) Committee held its eighth work session on the Thrive Montgomery 2050 (Thrive) Draft Plan. Thus far, the committee has ma...

Town Council Adopts Laws to Further Protect Climate & Environment

At its October 13 meeting, the Council approved two ordinances related to climate and environmental protection.  The Council approved an amendment to the Town’s Urban Forest Ordinance to add 11 species to the list of trees protected und...

County Council Redistricting Update

On October 20, the County’s Commission on Redistricting selected its preferred boundary map for the newly established 7 districts that will elect County Councilmembers in 2022, as compared to the current 5 districts. (The number of at-large Coun...