Proposed school budget cuts could pose financial burden for Annandale families
The proposed budget cuts for the Fairfax County Public Schools could have some major implications for Annandale families. The FCPS school board adopted an advertised budget calling for $2.3 billion in operating funds for fiscal year 2011. If this budget ends up being adopted, here is what it could mean for students and parents: You … Continued
Police release photo of bank robbery suspect
Fairfax County police have released this photo of the person suspected in the robbery of the Wachovia Bank branch at 7620 Little River Turnpike in Annandale (near the Hummer Road intersection) at around noon on March 16. The suspect approached a 20-year-old woman behind the counter, passed her a note, and demanded money. The victim … Continued
Annandale hosts Heisey class show
Glass collectors from all over the nation are converging at the Annandale Fire Station’s bingo hall this weekend for the 37th Annual All-Heisey Glass Show and Sale. All the glassware on display—vases, figurines, dinnerware, cake stands, punch bowls, drinking glasses—and much more—were produced by A.H. Heisey & Co., founded in Newark, Ohio, in 1896. The … Continued
Parklawn hosts fundraiser at Dogfish Head Ale House Tuesday
On Tuesday, March 23, a percentage of the money spent all day at the Dogfish Head Ale House on Route 7 in the Seven Corners Shopping Center will be donated to the Parklawn Community’s efforts to improve Glasgow Park. The Parklawn community has received a Neighborhood Enhancement grant from Fairfax County to rehabilitate the park, but … Continued
Fairfax County’s proposed budget cuts: The impact on Annandale
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will be making some difficult decisions as it addresses the county’s $257.2 million budget shortfall. At Supervisor Penny Gross’s Town Hall meeting earlier this week, County Executive Anthony Griffin said, “We just can’t raise the tax rate,” noting that people are not seeing their incomes increase, and many are, … Continued
Complaints aired at Snow Summit
On a warm sunny day, with crocuses popping up all over heralding the start of spring next week, the big snowstorms of last month seem far away. Yet the unprecedented snowfall—more an 45 inches of snow between Jan. 29 and Feb. 11—and how well VDOT responded—were very much on the minds of the Fairfax County, … Continued
New houses planned for Campbell & Ferrara site
Plans to build houses and commercial facilities on the site of the Campbell & Ferrera Outdoor Living plant nursery at 6651 Little River Turnpike are moving forward. The Mason District APR (Area Plans Review) Task Force voted March 3 to approve an APR nomination for the property. The Fairfax County Planning Commission will begin hearing … Continued
Residents fed up with litter build-up
Some members of the Parklawn community are concerned about a growing amount of litter covering school yards and along roadways. Mollie Loeffler, president of the Parklawn Civic Association, along with other neighborhood representatives, urged Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and state Del. Kaye Korey do something about the litter problem. The association has been organizing trash … Continued
Hello, spring
New details emerge on plan to transform Annandale into an ‘urban village’
Staff from the Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment presented more details on their vision for a revitalized Annandale at a meeting of the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee March 9. That vision is all about transforming Annandale into a pedestrian-friendly urban village with an enhanced “sense of place.” Achieving that vision … Continued
Omni Financial moving to Custom Carpet site
Wonder what’s going on with the building under construction on the site of the former Custom Carpet shop in the center of Annandale? The building’s new owner, Stephen Lee, the president of Omni Financial Corp., plans to move the company’s headquarters to the new building once the renovations are complete. The firm is currently based at 7010 Little River … Continued
Grants will support community projects in Parklawn
Congratulations to the Parklawn community for receiving $10,000 in 2010 grant funds from Fairfax County for community improvement projects. The Parklawn Civic Association received a $5,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant for fixing up Glasgow Park, and the Parklawn Pool also received $5,000 grant for environmental improvements, reports the association’s president, Mollie Loeffler. The grant for the … Continued
Urge the county to support the arts
If you agree that public places should incorporate the arts, I encourage you to urge the Fairfax County Planning Commission to approve the Visual and Performing Arts Policy Plan Amendment to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan. The commission will hear the amendment March 10. The amendment would encourage new public and private developments to provide … Continued
Hoarding is a major safety and health hazard
Do you know anyone with a house bursting with piles of old newspapers, broken furniture, or trash? You can help them clean up and get assistance by notifying the Fairfax County Hoarding Task Force. The task force investigates possible hoarding cases, determines whether the property is habitable, and helps the residents get the help they … Continued
Mason District schedules budget meeting for March 15
Mason district residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting March 15, 7 p.m., at the Mason Government Center, on the proposed Fairfax County budget for fiscal year 2011. Similar meetings have been scheduled for other districts throughout the month. With the county facing a projected budget of $257.2 million, the proposed budget calls for … Continued