This Sunday's Outdoor Food Drive
at the Village HallSupporting Families in Need
Please consider donating to the first non-perishable food drive of the year, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank on Sunday, January 24 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM outside the Chevy Chase Village Hall.
There will be bins placed outside along the benches near the sidewalk where you can kindly drop off donations.
Most needed items include beans, peanut butter, canned vegetables, pasta, cereal, protein bars, and canned chicken. During the pandemic, food donations are important as ever. No donation is too small!
Please Note: the Village Hall remains closed to the public.
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Recordings of COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the Week
This week, the Montgomery County Council hosted a Town Hall to provide the latest information on the vaccine rollout plan in Montgomery County, describe the priority order for vaccinations mandated by the state government based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and give residents a forum to get their specific questions answered directly by public health representatives. A recording of the Town Hall can be viewed on YouTube at the below link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTkBCS0Rmmw
Also, this week local medical professionals from Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Sibley Memorial and Suburban Hospitals hosted an informative webinar about the COVID-19 vaccine and the National Capital Region’s response. To view a recording of the webinar on YouTube, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW7xchyQf-Q&feature=youtu.be
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Updated: 1/22/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine InformationRegistration for County Residents 75 & Older;
Resident Survey through Feb. 4; Links to Information from Montgomery County and Updates from the State of Maryland
MONTGOMERY COUNTY UPDATES AND INFORMATION
Registration for County Residents Age 75 and Older: Maryland moved into Phase 1B this week, which includes people age 75 or older; however, Montgomery County has not yet received enough vaccine from the Maryland Department of Health to finish vaccinating those in Priority Group 1A. The county will begin vaccinating those in Priority Group 1B as soon as they can, while continuing to vaccinate those in Priority Group 1A.
County residents age 75 or older must preregister at the below link before being able to make an appointment once doses become available:
As the county receives more vaccine from the Maryland Department of Health, registered individuals will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
For more information, visit https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/. |
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Community Survey: Montgomery County has launched an online survey to hear from residents and get an informed understanding of how residents feel about taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey is not scientific but will help to identify any possible concerns residents may have about the vaccine. With a goal of vaccinating 75 to 80 percent of the community, County employees will use the feedback to address questions and to better reach communities hit hardest by COVID-19 and who have historically been apprehensive about trusting vaccines or medical research. The County plans to incorporate the feedback from the survey into its robust outreach plan and communications efforts to educate the public on the importance of taking the vaccine.
The survey is open through Feb. 4, 2021 and can be accessed at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej7SN3eOD8Cxi-_1moVgPSAS6ITLe4WvkjvxeKaUhgHAs-fw/viewform
County Vaccination Information Website: To visit Montgomery County’s vaccination webpage, containing local-level information regarding vaccine administration, and a weekly summary of the number of vaccinations received by the county from the state, visit:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
County Vaccine Text/Email Alerts: Montgomery County residents can sign up for email and text alerts with vaccine updates at:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/subscriber/new?topic_id=MDMONTGOMERY_437
STATE OF MARYLAND UPDATES AND INFORMATION
For the latest statewide vaccine information, visit Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine webpage at: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/
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UPDATE, 1/22/2021
Montgomery County Council Considers Re-Zoning in Communities Near Metro StationsRezoning Could Limit Municipal Zoning Authority andAllow Multi-Family Dwellings and Increased Density in the Village
Last week, we advised residents that Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando had introduced Zoning Text Amendment 20-07 (ZTA), which would allow owners of R-60-zoned properties located within 1-mile of a Metrorail station to build “Missing Middle” housing types, including duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family structures within the current R-60 lot coverage, building height, setbacks, minimum lot size and minimum parking requirements. Additional zoning flexibility is also proposed for R-60 zoned properties located within one-half mile of a Metrorail station, including exclusion from infill lot coverage limits and decreased minimum onsite parking requirements.
All of the properties in the Village are currently zoned R-60, which are residential lots with a minimum area of 6,000 square feet and a minimum width of 60 feet, creating a fairly dense housing pattern. The Village’s zoning authority to regulate building height, mass, setbacks, lot coverage, etc., is limited to single family zoning. This ZTA could eliminate or drastically decrease the Village’s existing zoning authority and our ability to regulate new buildings and changes to existing buildings in the Village. Additionally, the proposal could have impacts on stormwater runoff concerns in the Village (by reducing permeable surface area) and tree canopy (as the proposal seeks denser development).
Residents may view ZTA 20-07 on the council’s website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/Resources/Files/zta/2020/ZTA%2020-07.pdf.
UPDATES, 1/22/2021
The Planning Board has rescheduled its Public Hearing on the ZTA for February 4 (time TBA). Residents may sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony by February 2 to the Planning Board via email to MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc.org.
The County Council will hold its Public Hearing on February 11; however, the testimonial slots are filled. Residents may submit written testimony to the County Council via email to county.council@montgomerycountymd.gov. Residents can also ask the County Council President, Tom Hucker, to open additional slots for oral testimony by emailing: councilmember.hucker@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Councilmember Jawando—who introduced the ZTA—has produced a “Fact Sheet” regarding the ZTA (and an accompanying “anti-rent-gouging” bill) that can be viewed online at:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=866
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Announces New Branch Hours Beginning Sunday, Jan. 24
Montgomery County Public Libraries will temporarily reduce their hours of service to 48 hours weekly beginning Sunday, Jan. 24. Sunday service will be discontinued, and all branches will be open 8 hours on other days.
The branches will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Noyes Library will remain closed.
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately requires us to make this decision,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “I hope that we will be able to begin to restore our operating hours as the situation improves over the course of the year.”
Holds to Go! MCPL’s contactless holds pickup service will take place during the new hours. The adjustment to hours will make it possible to continue Holds to Go! at all branches.
Virtual services may take place outside of the new branch hours. Digital services will continue to be available 24/7.
For more information about MCPL services, visit the website.
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Media contact: Judy Stiles 240-463-2442
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FY2022 Budget Work Session
The Village Board of Managers will hold a virtual work session to review the Village Manager’s draft budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2021 and ends on June 30, 2022.
Monday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
(this meeting will be held virtually)
The work session will be open to the public, although public comment will not be permitted until the public hearings on the budget in March and April. Additional work sessions may be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Board.
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Chevy Chase At HomeAn 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Emergency Contact SheetEMERGENCY - 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 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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