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 "city": "Chevy Chase",
 "state": "Maryland",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/townofchevychase.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider accessory dwelling unit and hedge regulations",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold public hearings on a variance request for a home addition and an ordinance to update accessory dwelling unit regulations to comply with state law. The body will also discuss front yard hedge regulations and a contribution to Rosemary Hills Elementary School.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1292",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1292",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1289",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold variance hearings for residential property improvements",
   "summary": "The Town Council will review variance requests for two residential properties regarding building setbacks and landscaping. The body will also review the May 2026 financial report and the Town Manager's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1288",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1288",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Community Relations Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will decide whether to proceed with Toys for Tots 2026.",
   "summary": "The Community Relations Committee will adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting and review recaps of recent events. It will discuss upcoming event proposals and receive updates on several community projects. A key decision will be made on whether to move forward with Toys for Tots 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1287",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Long-Range Planning Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1286",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1285",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Chevy Chase Town Council to hold hearings on parking and zoning variances",
   "summary": "The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding parking prohibitions on Rosemary Street and a property variance at 6801 West Avenue. The body will also discuss accessory dwelling unit regulations, park maintenance, and the town's recycling program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1284",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1284",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Climate & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider ban on gas‑powered lawn equipment",
   "summary": "The Climate & Environment Committee will discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a proposed ban on gas‑powered lawn equipment, a native plant sale, and the formation of a Green Team. Updates will be given on recycling and composting programs, the Capital Area Solar Switch Program, website migration, and native‑plant landscaping projects. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-1282",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-1282",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Community Relations Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1281",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-1281",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Chevy Chase Town Council to hold public hearing on FY27 budget and tax rates",
   "summary": "The Town Council will present the FY27 budget and hold a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt the budget and tax rates. The meeting also includes a State of the Town address by Mayor Barney Rush.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1280",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1280",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Land Use Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1279",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Public Services Committee to discuss Leland & East and Thornapple Path",
   "summary": "The Public Services Committee will hold a public engagement session regarding Leland & East and Thornapple Path. The body will also review town forecast inputs for May and July.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1278",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold public hearings on residential yard variances",
   "summary": "The Town Council will consider variance requests for two residential properties and discuss updates to subdivision standards and hedge regulations. The body will also review 2026 housing bills and a proposal to prohibit parking on sections of Rosemary Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-1276",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-1276",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Community Relations Committee",
   "headline": "Community Relations Committee to plan spring and summer events",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing the outcomes of March events and planning logistics for upcoming April and May activities. Members will discuss event dates, speaker logistics, and potential new programming.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-1275",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-1275",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider the Starters and Silver Homes Act of 2026 (hb 239/SB 36)",
   "summary": "The Land Use Committee will review several items, including public comment and approval of March minutes. It will discuss the Starters and Silver Homes Act of 2026 (hb 239/SB 36), a property at 6818 Connecticut Ave., updates to stormwater management regulations, and policies on accessory dwelling units.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-1274",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-1274",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Climate & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss recycling, solar, and website updates",
   "summary": "The Climate & Environment Committee will review recycling flyers, discuss composting opt-out programs, and consider a ban on gas-powered weed trimmers. The group will also update residents on solar electrification efforts and plan a timeline for migrating Town website content.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-1273",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04022026-1273",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss FY27 budget and vote on closed‑session personnel matters",
   "summary": "The council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY27 budget and may introduce an ordinance to adopt it. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for the Town’s Annual Meeting on May 5, 2026. The council will then hold an open‑session vote to enter a closed session to consider personnel matters involving specific employees or officials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-1272",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03252026-1272",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Long-Range Planning Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-1268",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss a speed camera proposal and curb improvements",
   "summary": "The Public Services Committee will approve the February meeting minutes and review feedback from the Town Council March meeting. It will consider input for the May town forecast, discuss a speed camera proposal, and examine curb work on Leland and 44th Street. The meeting will also include open discussion and announce an upcoming public engagement session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-1265",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-1265",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council discusses housing bills and traffic recommendations",
   "summary": "The Town Council will discuss 2026 housing legislation and review traffic and parking recommendations for Rosemary Street. The meeting also includes a public comment period on FY27 budget priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-1263",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-1263",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Land Use Committee to discuss workforce housing and state housing laws",
   "summary": "The Land Use Committee will meet to discuss the Starters and Silver Homes Act of 2026 and stormwater management regulations. The body will also review a workforce housing project located at 6818 Connecticut Ave.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-1264",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-1264",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Climate & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Climate & Environment Committee discusses native plants and recycling updates",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing updates on sustainable landscaping, recycling programs, and residential electrification. Members are coordinating a native plantings event for April 12 and updating the town website.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-1262",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052026-1262",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Community Relations Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will review past events and plan upcoming community activities",
   "summary": "The Community Relations Committee will adopt the February 4, 2026 minutes, recap February events, and confirm logistics for March and April community events. They will also discuss new event ideas such as Poker Night and Trivia Night. Public comments and introductions are scheduled before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042026-1261",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042026-1261",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Long-Range Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Town will discuss its response to the Governor's Starter and Silver Homes Act",
   "summary": "The Long-Range Planning Committee will review and approve minutes from prior meetings. The Committee will discuss the town’s response to the Governor’s proposed Starter and Silver Homes Act. The meeting will also include any other business items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192026-1260",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Public Services Committee",
   "headline": "Public engagement on Rosemary Street traffic safety",
   "summary": "The Public Services Committee will review updates on the speed camera program, the stop‑signs with cameras and AI follow‑up, and town‑council liaison matters. It will solicit town forecast input for May and hold a public engagement session to discuss traffic and safety on Rosemary Street. The meeting will conclude with open discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-1259",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-1259",
   "source": "https://www.townofchevychase.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}