WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
May 19, 2023

Upcoming Special Events

Discussion & Desserts: The State of Gun Violence, June 8
Rockville Concert Band, June 11
TOCC Book Club, June 26
Independence Day Picnic & Parade, July 4

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Bethesda Market Park
Preliminary Plan Presentation

On Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. via Zoom, the Parks Department will present the preliminary plan for the Bethesda Market Park. In developing this plan, the Parks Department considered public comments from the March community meetings at which the park concept plans were presented, from the subsequent online community survey that ended April 30, and from the Town’s resident survey that was conducted through April 15. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to review the plan and learn how the project will proceed. 

More information on the Bethesda Market Park project, including details on the June 14 meeting, is available here.

Zimmerman Park Redevelopment Update

At the May 10 Council meeting, Town staff updated the Council on the status of renovating Zimmerman Park. Staff noted that the project has been delayed due to the need to obtain a variance from WSSC for the proposed improvements, many of which are being constructed over the utility’s water and sewer lines. In addition, WSSC’s approved variance does not allow the Town to construct park improvements until WSSC has repaired the water and sewer lines under the park. Council asked staff to follow up with WSSC to obtain more information on the scope and timeline of its proposed work and to determine whether the Town may proceed with some park improvements prior to the WSSC’s work.

The final redevelopment plan for Zimmerman Park, which was approved by the Town Council following extensive community engagement, includes grading and drainage improvements, landscaping, fencing, and amenities such as benches and bike racks. We will continue to keep the community informed as we determine when and how this project will proceed.

Discussion & Desserts: The State of Gun Violence, June 8

On Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall, join Town resident Chris Files as she discusses how our nation can address the epidemic of gun violence and enact common sense gun laws. The conversation will include an overview of gun violence and gun laws in the US, the threat of gun violence in our schools, and an update on recently passed gun laws by the Maryland State Legislature. Chris has worked on gun violence issues for the last seven years at the national, state, and local levels. She serves as Co-Chair of the DC Area Interfaith Gun Violence Prevention Network. Please RSVP by June 1.

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 older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.

Town Neighbors Listserv

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

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.