WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
March 8, 2024

Special Events

TOCC Book Club, March 11

Kids' St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, March 17

Spring Baking Competition, April 7

Trash and Treasures, April 13-14

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March 2024 Forecast Newsletter

The March 2024 issue of the Forecast newsletter is now available online.

Town Council Work Session on County Attainable Housing Strategies, March 13, 6 p.m.

On March 13th at 6 p.m., the Town Council will convene via Zoom for a work session to delve into the County Planning Department's Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative (AHSI). This session aims to prepare for Mayor Lane's participation in the County Planning Board's listening sessions on March 21st.

Through AHSI, the County Council has directed Planning staff to identify ways to grow housing supply and expand housing choices throughout the county, to meet projected household growth, and to expand homeownership opportunities.

Residents who want to offer input to the Town Council can email townoffice@townofchevychase.org. Also, residents keen to offer input to the Planning Board can register to provide live comments during the Planning Board's March 21st listening sessions, either in-person or virtually through Microsoft Teams. Additionally, individuals have the option to submit written feedback to the Planning Board by emailing mcp-chair@mncppc-mc.org

Join Online via Zoom; Meeting ID: 301 654 7144 Passcode: 6547144

Join by Phone : (301) 715-8592

TOCC Book Club, March 11

Our Town Book Club will read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett for our meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. In COVID isolation, a mother shares with her adult daughters her story of youthful immersion in a theater troupe, revealing many different kinds of love. All Town residents welcome!

Kids' St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, March 17

Join us for a free kids' St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt at the Lawton Center playground on Sunday, March 17 at 3:30 pm. The scavenger hunt will be geared towards wee ones ages 1-6, but all ages are welcome. There will be snacks and prizes! Shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, shenanigans!

Spring Baking Competition, April 7

Attention bakers and eaters! Join the Community Relations Committee for the 2024 Town of Chevy Chase Bake-Off! This bake-off will be for COOKIES AND DESSERT BARS. Judges will be from two local businesses, Breads Unlimited (breadsunlimited.com) and the Red Bandana Bakery (theredbandanabakery.com). Bakers should bring two dozen cookies or bars -- tasting size will be determined by the number of RSVPs received. First and second prizes will be awarded for the best cookies and the best bars. Eaters should be ready to sample the delicious entries, and vote for the People’s Choice Award.

If you are a baker or eater, you must RSVP! Bakers need to call the Town Office at 301-654-7144 or email the townoffice@townofchevychase.org. Eaters, please RSVP here.

Trash and Treasures, April 13-14

The Town’s spring Trash and Treasures is scheduled for the weekend of April 13 and 14. The Town offers this curbside bulk trash collection so that residents can dispose of items that are no longer usable. Please remember to bag, box, or contain all of your discards, and do not put items at the curb before noon on April 12 or after 7 a.m. on April 15.

The following items will not be collected as bulk trash: construction debris; vehicle parts; loose glass; firewood or fencing; paint cans; flammable or hazardous materials; recyclable items; and yard waste. If you have items that can be recycled or repurposed, we encourage you to come to the Lawton Center on Saturday, April 13 for our Community Recycling & Shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CRIMEWATCH- Theft of Mail From Bethesda U.S. Post Box

The Town has received a report of theft of mail from a U.S Postal Service mailbox outside the Bethesda, US Post Office. The Montgomery County Police Department is aware of the incident, and it has been reported to the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).

Montgomery County has seen a rise in cases that can also include check washing. More information on check washing and how to protect yourself from check washing is available here. Those who believe their mail was stolen should report it immediately by submitting an online complaint here or by calling USPIS at 877-876-2455. If you observe any suspicious activity, please report it to the police immediately at 911. Report any crimes that have already occurred to the police at 301-279-8000.

Native & Street Tree Plantings

The Town is preparing its spring tree planting list. If you have a spot in your yard suitable for a tree, you may want to take advantage of the Town’s Native Tree Planting program. Under this program, the Town will purchase and install a tree on your property at no cost to you. Residents are responsible for the long-term care of the tree once installed.

You may request a native tree here. You also may request to have a tree planted along the street in front of your home. These public trees are maintained by the Town. You may request a street tree here.

There May Be a Tooth Fairy, But There Is No Dog Poop Fairy!

Attention all residents, dog walkers, and teens: Let's keep our community clean and enjoyable for everyone by picking up after our furry friends, especially along sidewalks and the grass in front of homes. Children often play in front yards and neighbors regularly walk along the sidewalks. Leftover dog waste poses a slipping hazard and can lead to illnesses. Remember, it only takes a moment to scoop the poop and deposit the waste into one of our many Dogipot stations, but it makes a big difference in keeping our sidewalks and parks pleasant for all.

A map of the Dogipot stations is available at bit.ly/TOCCDogiPots. Let's all do our part in keeping our community pristine and safe for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Town Neighbors Listserv

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

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.