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WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
July 29, 2022


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Purple Line

Purple Line Updates


Temporary Noise Waiver for the Bethesda Metro Station  

Beginning on or about August 8, 2022, the Purple Line will restart operations at the Bethesda Metro Station located at Elm Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Nighttime activities may include light power tool operations, removal of excavated materials by truck, unloading of trucks delivering construction materials and concrete, and crane operations. This work is part of the Purple Line Project and nighttime construction is designed to minimize traffic congestion and increase pedestrian safety. The work is scheduled to begin in early August and continue for an extended period. Work may take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights but may be extended to other nights, as needed.

A Temporary Noise Waiver is in the process of being reviewed for these activities.  For more information, please review the noise waiver here. Comments can be made to the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Instructions and contact information are located on the noise waiver page.

Long-Term Lane Closure on Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street

On or about August 25, 2022, crews will institute a long-term lane closure of the southbound right lane of Wisconsin Avenue at Elm Street to allow vehicles to access the Purple Line Bethesda Station work zone. The closure will be in place until the completion of the work at the station.

Rainscapes

Town Offers RainScapes Supplemental Rebate Program

The Town Council has approved a program that will provide residents who complete a County RainScapes project with a supplemental rebate of up to 50% of the County rebate amount, with the total combined rebate limited to 85% of the total cost of the project.

GPLB

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Banned January 1-October 14 

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.


Backpack

Donate Backpacks & School Supplies

Help kids prepare for the upcoming school year by donating new or slightly used backpacks & school supplies. Town residents Molly Hill and Jane Root are working with A Wider Circle to support students (K-12) in need. You may drop off donations at the Town Office during office hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m. M,W,F) or at the Hill/Root residence (4209 Thornapple Street). Donation boxes will be available from July 8 to August 14.

Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)

CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to seniors.


COVID Test Kit

Free COVID Test Kits & Masks

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.

County's Pesticide Law Applies in Town

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.

Town Office Hours

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. 

Town Neighbors Listserv

Residents are encouraged to connect with fellow residents through the private Town Neighbors listserv.

Climate and Environment Tip of the Month (July): Stormwater

Due to our warming planet, we can expect increasingly frequent heavy rainstorms such as the one on June 2. Stormwater from your roof and other impervious surfaces carries sediment, pesticides, metals, salts, and other pollutants that can cause harm at multiple scales -- in your basement, yard, on adjacent properties, on a neighborhood scale, and/or in local or distant waterways. Review some tips for dealing with these effects we are all experiencing. 

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