BoS urged to act on illegal dumping
The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council is urging county leaders to take action to curb illegal dumping along roadways and in parks, streams, and neighborhoods. EQAC recommends the Board of Supervisors assign a county agency to take on a leadership role for eliminating illegal dumping. It also calls for better signage at dump sites … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Jan. 22 Jan. 21 Jan. 20 Jan. 19 Jan. 18 Jan. 17 Jan. 16
Casino bill advances in the state Senate
The Virginia Senate’s General Laws Committee passed a bill Jan. 22 that would authorize a casino in Tysons. The measure (SB 982), introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) would permit Fairfax County to hold a public referendum on a casino. While the legislation doesn’t specifically mention Tysons, the paraments it sets would … Continued
School board could delay action on middle school start times
Mason District parents are pushing back against a delay in implementing later middle school start times. In September 2023, FCPS awarded a contract to Prismatic Services to develop a plan for changing middle school start times – to 8 a.m. or later – to take effect in fall 2025. An online petition calls for FCPS … Continued
Honorary name proposed for Annandale’s main street
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has scheduled two community meetings on a proposal to designate a portion of Little River Turnpike as Gangnam Street. The name would be purely honorary; it would not change residential or business addresses and would not be recognized by the Post Office. If approved, Gangnam Street would run from Evergreen … Continued
Man arrested for reckless discharge
Fairfax County police arrested a man for recklessly discharging a gun in a Lincolnia neighborhood. No one was injured. Officers responded to the 6400 block of Montrose Street at 1 p.m. on Jan. 17 for the report of gunshots. The incidence happened near Holmes Middle School. They found evidence of a gun being discharged and determined … Continued
School news
The following news items are from Fairfax County Public Schools and the School Board. A Tiger welcome – The Tiger Team at Mason Crest Elementary School welcomes new kids to school and shows them the ropes. Mason Crest sees a lot of changes in their student population every year, notes a story about the Tiger … Continued
Board calls for review of county leaf pickups
Among the resolutions approved by the Board of Supervisors last week, one addresses leaf collections, and another deals with the need for apartments to have pet-friendly policies. Mason District residents were told to put their leaves on the curb in early November but in some cases, the leaves weren’t picked up until a month later, … Continued
Megamart Supermarket to open in Annandale
Megamart, a grocery store focusing on the Hispanic community, is expected to open in Annandale in late February or early March.
Jan. 21 designated a Day of Racial Healing
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation declaring Jan. 21, 2025, as a Day of Racial Healing. The resolution calls upon “all residents to participate in programs and activities that reflect our shared humanity and join ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive community for everyone.” The National Day of Racial … Continued
Volunteer projects honor King’s legacy
In honor of Martin Luther King, Fairfax County invites residents to carry out volunteer activities to benefit the community. County offices and schools are closed for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 20. There will be a trash and litter cleanup event on Monday hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. To participate, register in … Continued
Rick Healy appointed to the Park Board
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has named Rick Healy to represent Mason on the Fairfax County Park Authority Board. Healy replaces Ron Kendall, who was appointed to the Park Board in 2017. Kendall left the Park Board early; his term doesn’t end until December 2026. Healy served on the staff of the U.S. House of … Continued
Weekly crime report
The following recent crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area are reported by the Fairfax County Police Department on CityProtect: Jan. 15 Jan. 14 Jan. 13 Jan. 12 Jan. 11 Jan. 10 Jan. 9
Permits proposed for areas that restrict cut-through traffic
Fairfax County is considering adding a permit component to the “residential cut-through traffic mitigation program.” At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing on the permit proposal. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. The measure would add a section to the county code to … Continued
Supervisors fault VDOT for snow failures
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 passed a resolution calling for VDOT to improve its snowplowing operations. After a blizzard dropped 5 to 9 inches of snow on Fairfax County on Jan. 6, VDOT failed to do an adequate job of clearing the streets, said Supervisor James Bierman (Dranesville). VDOT, not Fairfax … Continued