November 25, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Tag: utilities

Gas leak on Columbia Pike disrupts preschool at Annandale church

#accidents, #children, #churches, #utilities
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Washington Gas crews repair the damage to a gas line on Columbia Pike. Things are back to normal at Annandale United Methodist Church, but “yesterday was a nightmare,” said Diana Dzikiewicz, the church’s media specialist. Construction workers accidentally damaged a gas line on Columbia Pike in the afternoon just before parents were scheduled to pick … Continued

Developer cuts off water to 96-year-old homeowner who refused buyout

#housing, #people, #real estate, #redevelopment, #utilities, #water
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Jeanne Simmons After AvalonBay purchased the Hillwood Square community in Falls Church earlier this year, all the residents met the Aug. 23 move-out deadline—except for one. The remaining holdout is Jeanne Simmons, a 96-year-old former teacher who has lived in the development for 57 years. On Aug. 28, the developer gave Simmons a five-day notice … Continued

Beware of scammers seeking personal information

#crime, #police, #utilities

There are several kinds of scams going on around here, involving phony utility and IRS personnel, warns Pfc. Brendan Murphy, the crime prevention officer at the Mason Police District. According to an email alert from Murphy, there has been an increase in complaints involving residents who have received emails or phone calls stating their utilities … Continued

New utility poles installed in Annandale

#infrastructure, #utilities

Dominion Virginia Power is replacing approximately 34 aging utility poles in the Broyhill Crest community in Annandale. Many of the old poles are cracked and could fall down at any time, said one of the linemen, who came from Alabama to work on the project. The initial work should be completed in approximately three to … Continued