December 2020 Issue of the Crier

The December 2020 issue of the Crier is now available online. Please click the below link to view it.

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=853

Please Note: The Employee Holiday Fund flyer that was mailed to Village residents stated in error that there is a vacancy in the Administrative Office. There is currently a vacancy in the Public Works department. We apologize for any confusion.

Montgomery County Issues New Restrictions and
Amends Face Covering Order

In response to increases in positive COVID-19 cases in our region, Montgomery County has issued a new order further limiting the size of indoor gatherings and amending the guidance regarding face coverings. Please click on the below link to view the latest information:

https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=28174

Notice of Public Hearing & Possible Board Action

Possible Adoption of Montgomery County’s Healthy Lawns Act:
Prohibiting the Use of Cosmetic Pesticides on Lawns
Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (virtual)

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers will hold a Public Hearing on possible adoption of Montgomery County’s Healthy Lawns Act (the Act). Broadly, the Act forbids the use of synthetic herbicides and other pesticides on lawns. This would include the “weed and feed” products commonly used by homeowners, as well as products applied by lawn care companies. The Act does NOT exempt chemicals used for the control of biting insects and disease vectors, such as mosquitos and ticks. If adopted by the Village Board of Managers, the Act would become law and apply within the Village’s municipal boundaries. A comprehensive description of the law, including the motivation for it and arguments in favor of it can be viewed on the county’s website at: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/lawns/law/.

A letter was mailed to all Village households on October 19, 2020 advising that the Board is seeking opinions and feedback from residents regarding adoption of the Act. A link to the letter and other supporting materials and information is located on the Village website at https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=284.

The regular meeting of the Village’s Board of Managers will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 and will be held virtually with members of the Board and public attending via phone and video conference. To join via video conference, either click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/663154621. To join by phone, dial 1 (877) 309-2073 (toll free). The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 663-154-621.

Residents who are unable to attend the Public Hearing may submit written testimony for the record before the December 14 meeting either by e-mail to ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov or directly to the Village office at 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

Holiday Collection Schedule For Refuse and Recycling

Week Of Thanksgiving, November 23-28

Maryland Department of Health Launches MD COVID Alert

The Maryland Department of Health has launched MD COVID Alert, the official COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express system for the State of Maryland. The alert system uses Bluetooth Low energy technology to quickly notify users who might have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 with the goal of reducing infections in Maryland. Click here to view the press release:

https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/Maryland-Department-of-Health-launches-MD-COVID-Alert.aspx

Smartphone users must choose to opt-in to the alert system. IPhone and Android smartphone users should have already received a push notification for the new alert system. If you are interested in joining or to learn more about the system, visit:

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/mdcovidalert/

Leaf Collection Reminders

The Public Works Department’s yearly leaf collection effort has begun and will continue as often as needed through December.

Each week, the leaf truck on the west side of the Village will begin on West Melrose Street and work south ending on Western Avenue; and the leaf truck on the east side will begin on East Irving Street working north and ending on Quincy Street. Leaves on each block in the Village should be collected once per week, weather permitting.

Note: Leaf piles MUST be separated from other yard waste. The sticks and other debris damage the leaf vacuum. Leaves are collected by a different crew and the leaves obscure the alternate crew’s ability to see and collect the yard waste.

Click on the below link for other reminders for residents and their contractors to assist Village crews to assure a safe and efficient leaf collection operation:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=845

Chevy Chase At Home

An Aging-in-Place Village

Do you know that there’s an organization in your neighborhood that helps seniors remain in their own homes safely when they need help doing so? Chevy Chase At Home is a group of neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers bring needed support to members with a smile. Even, or especially, during this time of the Covid 19 pandemic, the value of an engaged peer community cannot be overstated.

CC@H offers a rich program of affinity groups, continuing education, socialization, and exercise – all currently via Zoom, which actually makes it easier for many to participate.

Please consider whether you, a family member, a friend or neighbor might benefit from the help and sense of community that Chevy Chase At Home can provide. We welcome members and volunteers. Visit https://www.chevychaseathome.org/ for more information and applications.

New Rates for Compost Collection
Join The Compost Crew Today!

The food-waste collection program in Chevy Chase Village continues to grow as the community looks for more ways to be conscientious consumers. We recently hit a milestone of 75 households who are recycling their food-waste with Compost Crew. As a result of increased participation, the price per household for Compost Crew’s convenient food-waste collection will now be $16 per month for the standard size bin- a 20% savings from the previous cost. The monthly cost for the larger 12-gallon bins has dropped to $20/month.

Pricing for existing customers will also reflect the new rates. Compost Crew will be in touch with residents who are already composting to share details of the new rates. To sign up for collection services, or if you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact info@compostcrew.com or visit their website via the link below.

The Compost Crew Website

COVID-19 Operations Modification and Reminders

Click on the below link for the latest directives on access to the Village Hall and the status of non-essential staff as well as useful links for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=810

Sign-Up for Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Updates

Montgomery County is continuously pushing out useful information and updates related to the COVID-19 health emergency. Please visit the below site to sign-up for the county’s COVID-19 updates:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/signup/14849

Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io

CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village. As residents continue to practice social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other. For more information and to join, visit:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=806

Are You Prepared?

It is important to be prepared for local weather emergencies. In order the assist residents in their preparedness, the Village in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) offer a number of helpful tools, plans and free alerts to assist and keep you informed. Click on the below link to view this information:

https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=813

Emergency Contact Sheet

EMERGENCY - 911

Chevy Chase Village Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-654-7300

Montgomery County Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-279-8000

Bethesda - Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - 301-652-0077

Chevy Chase Fire Dept
(Opposite Columbia Country Club) - 240-773-4707

Bethesda Fire Dept
(Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd) - 240-773-4706

National Capital Poison Center
(George Washington University Hospital) - 800-222-1222

Utilities

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)

Emergency-Live wires down, power failure - 877-737-2662

or visit the website at Pepco.com/Outages/ReportanOutage
to report their outage and receive restoration information.

Customer Service - 202-833-7500

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Emergency - 301-206-4002

Complaints, Leaks, Information - 301-206-4001

Washington Gas

Emergency - 703-750-1400

Information & Customer Service - 703-750-1000

Comcast - 800-934-6489

Verizon - 800-837-4966

**A cut out sheet is also located on page two of the January 2019 Crier.

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