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TextThe Braddock Beacon, February 2013
Transformation of Kings West Swim Club Now Underway
Nearly a year ago, Supervisor John Cook announced a “win-win-win”
situation in which Fairfax County acquired the defunct Kings West Swim
Club for storm-water management and park use. During a community
groundbreaking ceremony held on January 30 he announced that the work on
this project is now underway.
Fairfax Connector Burke–Tysons Express Bus Service Now in Full
Swing
New Fairfax Connector Express Lanes bus service gives passengers quick
and convenient access to Tysons from the Burke Centre VRE station by
providing limited stop, express service between the VRE station and
Tysons.
County Services for Older Adults, Just a Phone Call Away
Fairfax County’s Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resource Line at
703-324-7948, is staffed by experienced social workers, Monday to Friday,
8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. They can answer quick questions, such the
location of the nearest senior centers, and provide advice on more
complicated issues such as finding the right services for an older adult.
Braddock Neighborhood News
This section is a round-up of community events and articles of
importance to the Braddock District and includes the following:
Reaffirming its Strong Credit Rating, the County Receives a 2.23 Percent
Interest Rate on Bond Sale, Saving Taxpayers
Phase 1 of the Dulles Metro Project Now 87 Percent Complete
County Sheriff’s Office Announces College Scholarship Opportunity
Dates for Secure Document Shredding Have Been Released
Next Three Electric Sunday Events Have Been Scheduled
Resources and Assistance for Federal, State and County Tax Forms
Braddock Community Events for February
The Braddock District is a busy place; here are few of the community
events for the month:
Save the Date: Supervisor Cook’s Next Transportation Town Hall Scheduled
for March 6 at Kings Park Library
Free Real Estate Tax Relief Workshops to be Held in March
BDC Hosting an Information Forum on Community Security on Wednesday,
February 13
The BDC Aging in place Committee to Host Informational Meeting on
February 20
Ongoing Braddock District Land Use Cases
This section is a round-up of land use articles of importance to the
Braddock District.
Braddock District Environmental Updates
This section is a round-up of park and environment focused articles of
importance to the Braddock District and includes the following:
2013 Native Seedling Plant Sale has Begun
Braddock Environmental Roundup for February
Supervisor Cook in the Community
This section is a round-up of events that Supervisor Cook attended in
the month of January.
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