Former Columbia ES student returns as principal
When Michael Astudillo started his new job as principal of Columbia Elementary School in Annandale earlier this summer, he had a sense of déjà vu, reports News4 Washington, the local NBC affiliate. That’s because Astudillo was a student at Columbia. On a tour of the school with News4’s Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey, he … Continued
Evaluations underway on Lake Accotink dredging project options
Lake Accotink is filling up with sediment. Options under consideration for drying out the sediment dredged out of Lake Accotink have been narrowed down to Wakefield Park near the maintenance facility, the Dominion Energy right of way, the upper lake settling basin, and the lake island. Several alternative sites – Howrey Park, the Wakefield Park … Continued
This week’s crimes: concealed weapon, robbery, drunk in public
The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following recent crimes in the Annandale Mason District area: There was an incident involving a juvenile with a concealed weapon July 29 shortly before 11 p.m. on Leesburg Pike at Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners.
Supervisors schedule public hearing on eminent domain for sewer project in Seven Corners
The new sewer is shown in red, temporary construction easements and grading agreements are in yellow, and affected properties are outlined in blue. The Board of Supervisors on July 27 agreed to hold a public hearing on the need to use quick-take eminent domain powers for a sewer project in Seven Corners. The hearing is … Continued
New grant program will aid childcare centers, community organizations hurt by COVID
The Fairfax County Government Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a new $10 million grant program to help certain small businesses and community-based organizations hurt by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The program will be launched in late August.
Fairfax County schools adopt universal mask mandate
Students will have to wear masks in the classroom. [FCPS] Faced with a national increase in COVID variant cases, Fairfax County Public Schools is requiring all students and staff to wear face masks indoors and on school buses, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated, the school system announced July 28. Masks are not required … Continued
Supervisors support consolidation for storage facility expansion
The existing Public Storage facility is outlined in yellow. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 27 agreed to allow Public Storage at 4312 Ravensworth Road, in Annandale, to replace its existing building with a new, larger storage facility to include first-floor retail uses – but only if the property can be consolidated with … Continued
Board of Supervisors sets hearing on proposed plastic bag tax
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 27 agreed to hold a public hearing on a proposed plastic bag tax. The tax would be 5 cents per bag provided by grocery stores, convenience stores, and drugstores.
Public hearing will address use of eminent domain for Sleepy Hollow sidewalk construction
The affected properties are outlined in blue. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed July 27 to advertise a public hearing on using eminent domain to acquire land rights to properties needed for construction of the Sleepy Hollow Walkway Project. The hearing will be Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m.
Let’s make our streets safer for walking and biking
Little River Turnpike at John Marr Drive in Annandale. By Phil Kemelor Have you almost been hit by a car when walking or cycling? Now you can report those “near misses” and help make your streets safer.
Community invited to meeting on sewer replacement project
A new sewer line will cross the Birch Lane cul de sac. [Google Maps] Construction of the Indian Run Gravity Sewer Replacement Project in Annandale is expected to begin in winter 2022. The community is invited to a virtual meeting on the project Wednesday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams here. … Continued
Sheep offer a quieter, natural alternative to lawn mowing
Sunflower (left) and her daughters Sunday and Zirafa took care of Beverley Rivera’s lawn. Cousin Rudy was part of the lamb crew, too. [Beverley Rivera] Lawn mowing usually doesn’t draw a crowd – except when the “mowing” is done by sheep. Curious neighbors flocked to the home of Beverley Rivera in North Springfield last week … Continued
Free Covid vaccinations offered at walk-in clinics
Bailey’s Community Center Still need to get the COVID vaccine? There are several free walk-in clinics operated by Neighborhood Health, including the following places in the Annandale/Mason District area: Annandale United Methodist Church Mission Center, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale – Every Thursday, 4-7:30 p.m.
Park Authority seeks ‘resident curator’ to restore the house at the Margaret White Gardens
The house at the Margaret White Gardens. The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a “resident curator” to live in and rehabilitate the house at the Margaret White Gardens in the Falls Church area of Mason District. There will be a public information meeting on the Resident Curator Program for the house July 27 at … Continued
E-scooters to hit the road soon
A Link e-scooter [Link] Fairfax County has approved two vendors – Link and Bird – to provide e-scooters as part of the county’s Shared Mobility Device Program. Each company has been approved for 300 e-scooters. Each fleet can eventually be increased to 600 devices based on usage.