April 12, 2025
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Tag: Mason District

Mason District Council urges county to take action on litter

#community organizations, #litter, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #property maintenance
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Litter by a parking lot in central Annandale. The Mason District Council (MDC) passed a resolution Feb. 21 calling on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Police Department to enforce the state law banning litter and to “adopt more stringent standards in litter prevention by increasing litter enforcement throughout the year.” … Continued

Mason residents present concerns to officials at packed Town Hall

#community events, #crime, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #property maintenance, #redevelopment, #schools
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It was standing room only at the Mason District Town Hall.  More than 250 people came out on a rainy night for the Mason District Town Hall to engage in a dialogue with Fairfax County officials about the problems they see as leading to a deteriorating quality of life in the Annandale/Mason area. Among the … Continued

Government, police, nonprofits featured at Mason District Open House

#community events, #environment, #Mason District, #police, #Recreation

Pfc. Brian Buckholtz and MPO Tom Eggers of the Fairfax County Police Department’s bomb squad with bomb-sniffing dog, Marko. Visitors to the Mason District Open House Saturday got a chance to meet police dogs; learn about Fairfax County government programs; explore the SWAT truck; chat with Supervisor Penny Gross, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and Mason police … Continued

Annandale community leaders question benefit of new planning approach

#development, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups
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An infill development going up on Lincolnia Road. Fairfax County officials say their proposal to replace the Area Plans Review (APR) system for amending the county’s Comprehensive Plan with a new approach will increase opportunities for community input. Community leaders in the Annandale/Mason area, however, are doubtful that the new system will have much of … Continued

Property maintenance is huge issue in Annandale

#land use, #Mason District, #property maintenance, #zoning
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4021 Oxford St., Annandale, was cited for multiple occupancy and multiple dwelling violations in fall 2011. The problems have been resolved. Residents of Annandale and the Mason District area are becoming increasingly unhappy about the lack of property maintenance—and are growing frustrated at county officials’ failure to act quickly enough. Among the problems cited by … Continued

Mason District forum addresses hoarding

#Mason District, #property maintenance
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All the photos posted with this article are from Fairfax County If you know someone whose house looks like the ones posted here, Fairfax County’s Hoarding Interoperability Committee can help. The committee investigates complaints, determines whether there are safety or housing code violations, and refers the hoarder for counseling services or other assistance. Susan Epstein of … Continued

Mason community associations oppose PDH zoning

#land use, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #zoning
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The Mason District Council of Community Associations last night unanimously approved a resolution that had been passed by the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations in December urging the Board of Supervisors to deny requests for re-zoning from residential to P-type zoning for infill developments. P-type zoning includes the PDH (planned development housing) category, which … Continued