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December 2007

• Chairman of Board of Supervisors to Address Fairfax County Legislative Delegation (Dec. 28, 2007)
  
• Fairfax and Arlington Counties Win ENERGY STAR Change a Light Campaign (Dec. 21, 2007)
  
• New Year’s Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County (Dec. 21, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council Chairman Receives Award for Leadership (Dec. 18, 2007)
  
• Give the Gift of the Past: “Fairfax Stories 1607-2007” (Dec. 18, 2007)
  
• Office of Elections Partners with Schools on Voter Registration Program (Dec. 17, 2007)
  
• Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Dec. 17, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Other Elected Officials Sworn in Dec. 12 (Dec. 12, 2007)
  
• Inauguration Ceremony to be Held Dec. 12 (Dec. 7, 2007)
  
• Environmental Actions Taken at Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting (Dec. 5, 2007)
  
• Beeman Commission Seeks Input on Fairfax County's Mental Health Care Services (Dec. 5, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Authorizes Sale of Bonds (Dec. 3, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Executive (Dec. 3, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Attorney (Dec. 3, 2007) 

November 2007

• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff (Nov. 30, 2007)
  
• Public Comment Sought on Public-Private Partnership Agreement to Rezone County Property on Silver Lakes Boulevard (Nov. 30, 2007)
  
• Prepare for Winter Weather (Nov. 30, 2007)
  
• Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Open Through March 15 (Nov. 27, 2007)
  
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council To Hold Annual Public Hearing (Nov. 26, 2007)
  
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Presents Annual Report (Nov. 21, 2007)
  
• Public Invited to Presentation on Transportation Planning for the Future of Tysons Corner (Nov. 19, 2007)
  
• Channel 16 Receives Programming Excellence Award (Nov. 19, 2007)
  
• 2007 Environmental Excellence Awards Presented by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Nov. 19, 2007)
  
•  Lawrence V. Fowler Award Honors Peter F. Murphy Jr. (Nov. 19, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations (Nov. 16, 2007)
  
• Exceptional Architectural and Site Design Honored by Fairfax County (Nov. 16, 2007)
  
• Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Nov. 15, 2007)
  
• Fitzgerald Named PR Professional of the Year (Nov. 9, 2007)
  
• Information Technology Director Named One of the Country’s Most Influential Government Leaders (Nov. 6, 2007)
  
• Veterans Day Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Nov. 5, 2007)
  
• Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend (Nov. 2, 2007) 

October 2007

• Access to Recovery: Alcohol and Drug Services in Fairfax County (Oct. 29, 2007)
  
• Lee District to Hold Neighborhood Resource Fair Oct. 27 (Oct. 23, 2007)
• Braddock District to Host Debut of “A Look Back at Braddock” Web Site (Oct. 22, 2007)
  
• Spotlight to Shine on Geographic Information Systems Nov. 14 (Oct. 19, 2007)
  
• New Tree Preservation Ordinance Adopted by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Oct. 16, 2007)
  
• Fairfax 50+ Action Plan Released at Board of Supervisors Meeting (Oct. 15, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Customers of Washington Gas to Receive Refunds (Oct. 15, 2007)
  
• Top Honors for Fairfax County in Budgeting, Financial Reporting and Investment Policy (Oct. 15, 2007)
  
• 2007 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Recipient Nancy Portee Honored (Oct. 15, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Begins 30-Year Tree Planting Campaign (Oct. 15, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations (Oct. 12, 2007)
  
• Residents Urged to Use Caution With Unsolicited Mail  (Oct. 12, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Receives Certificate of Distinction (Oct. 10, 2007)
  
• Change a Light, Change the World – and Save Money (Oct. 3, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Executive Anthony H. Griffin Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellow (Oct. 1, 2007) 

September 2007

• Columbus Day Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Sept. 27, 2007)
  
• Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day Symposium on Oct. 10 (Sept. 27, 2007)
  
• Medical Needs/Social Needs Registry Launched by Fairfax County (Sept. 27, 2007)
  
• 2007 Transportation Bond Referendum Information Available on Fairfax County Web Site (Sept. 26, 2007)
  
• Personal Property Taxes Due Oct. 5 (Sept. 25, 2007)
  
• Gang Prevention Status Report Presented to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Sept. 24, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations (Sept. 21, 2007)
  
• County Web Site Takes Top Honors in National Competition (Sept. 19, 2007)
  
• International Children's Festival 2007 (Sept. 18, 2007)
  
• Fairfax Circuit Court Receives NACRC 2007 Best Practices Award (Sept. 13, 2007)
  
• Kenneth P. Disselkoen Appointed Director of Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services (Sept. 11, 2007)
  
• Dedicated Penny for Stormwater to Pay for Rehabilitation of Pohick Creek Dam Number 4 (Sept. 10, 2007)
  
• Tysons Land Use Task Force to Hold Public Presentation on Implementing Best Practices in Urban Planning (Sept. 10, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Adopts Living Wage for Fairfax County Government Employees (Sept. 10, 2007)
  
• National Preparedness Month: Tips for Dealing With Children Before, During and After Emergencies (Sept. 7, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations (Sept. 7, 2007)
  
• Master Developer Proposals Now Accepted for Portion of Former Lorton Prison (Sept. 5, 2007) 

August 2007

• Lawrence V. Fowler Award Nominations Sought (Aug. 31, 2007)
  
• Planning Commission's Environment Committee Will Hold Green Buildings Workshop Sept. 6 (Aug. 24, 2007)
  
• Cyber Bullying: No Muscles Needed (Aug. 23, 2007)
  
• Sixth Annual Springfield Community BridgeWalk (Aug. 22, 2007)
  
• Labor Day Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Aug. 22, 2007)
  
• "Fairfax Stories 1607-2007" now Available in Hardcover (Aug. 21, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Observe Six-Year Anniversary of Sept. 11 (Aug. 20, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Receives Two Virginia Association of Counties Awards (Aug. 13, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Recommends Consumers Opt Out of Comcast Arbitration Provision (Aug. 7, 2007)
  
• Helping the Vulnerable Through Summertime Heat (Aug. 6, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, and Issue a Proclamation (Aug. 3, 2007) 

July 2007

• Michael S. Liberman Appointed Director of Fairfax County Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection (July 23, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, and Adopt a Resolution (July 20, 2007)
  
• Business Summit a Success; Business Leaders and Owners Gather to Discuss Emergency Planning (July 20, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Named Top Digital County (July 17, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Adopts Tree Canopy Goal (July 17, 2007)
  
• "Cool Counties" Launches Major Global Warming Initiative (July 16, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County's Wastewater Management Program Designated an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise (July 9, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, and Issue a Proclamation (July 6, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Begin Mailing Influenza Preparedness Guides to All Households July 16 (July 6, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County's Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Platinum Award (July 5, 2007)
  
• Gerald E. Connolly Receives 2007 National Association of Regional Councils' Tom Bradley Leadership Award (July 5, 2007)
  
• Register Online for the July 20 Fairfax County Business Preparedness Summit (July 3, 2007) 

June 2007

• Tysons Land Use Task Force Will Hold Three Public Workshops (June 28, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Receives Two NACo Achievement Awards (June 27, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Receives Award for Incident Management Software Users Group (June 27, 2007)
  
• Mandatory Recycling of Mixed Paper and Cardboard Begins July 10 (June 26, 2007)
  
• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies That Work (June 26, 2007)
  
• Got History? "Fairfax Stories 1607-2007" on Sale Now (June 26, 2007)
  
• General District Court Judge Attends American Academy of Judicial Education Course (June 26, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Establishes Quarterly Proffer Transfer System With FCPS (June 22, 2007)
  
• Summer Safety Tips (June 21, 2007)
  
• Royal Lake Auxiliary Spillway Rehabilitation Project Informational Meeting on June 26 (June 20, 2007)
  
• Independence Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County (June 20, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Government Reduces Fuel Consumption Over Last Fiscal Year (June 19, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Host Business Preparedness Summit on July 20 (June 19, 2007)
  
• First Successful Criminal Prosecution by Enhanced Code Enforcement Strike Teams (June 19, 2007)
  
• Updated Emergency Operations Plan Approved to Enhance Fairfax County's Preparation for Disasters (June 18, 2007)
  
• Onthank Awards Recognize Fairfax County Employees (June 18, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt a Resolution and Issue Proclamations (June 15, 2007)
  
• State-of-the-Art Buses Join Fairfax Connector Fleet Board of Supervisors to Tour at June 18 Meeting (June 13, 2007)
  
• Lightning Safety Week: June 24-30 (June 8, 2007)
  
• Chairman Gerald Connolly to Speak at Global Warming Forum June 13 (June 7, 2007)
  
• Enhanced Code Enforcement Efforts Underway; Strike Teams Focus on Zoning, Building and Safety Violations (June 1, 2007)
  
• Celebrate Fairfax! June 8 to 10; Government Center Parking, Bus Schedules and Roads Affected (June 1, 2007)
  
• Continental Color Guard and the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps to Open Board of Supervisors Meeting (June 1, 2007) 

May 2007

• Emergency Preparedness: Older Adult Workshop on June 7 (May 29, 2007)
  
• Herndon Festival Set for May 31 - June 3 (May 29, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County and Urban Land Institute to Host Panel on Annandale Revitalization June 4-8 (May 25, 2007)
  
• Sign Up for Traffic Alerts from CEAN (May 25, 2007)
  
• Low-Impact Development Parking Lot to Be Built at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (May 21, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Named EPA Green Power Partner (May 21, 2007)
  
• Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County (May 21, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Wins Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 30th Consecutive Year (May 21, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt a Resolution and Issue Proclamations (May 18, 2007)
  
• Get Prepared for the 2007 Hurricane Season (May 15, 2007)
  
• 'Transportation Matters' Is the Second in the Providence District Seminar Series (May 14, 2007)
  
• New Circuit Court Judge Will Receive Official Commission on May 18 (May 11, 2007)
  
• Exceptional Architectural and Site Design Entries Sought by June 13 (May 10, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Participate in Bike to Work Day May 18 (May 9, 2007)
  
• Reston Chorale to Premiere Original Composition Commemorating Jamestown's Founding (May 8, 2007)
  
• Culmore Cleanup 2007 Scheduled for May 12 (May 7, 2007)
  
• Implementation Committee to Prevent and End Homelessness Meets for the First Time (May 4, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue a Proclamation (May 4, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Expands Purchase of Wind Energy (May 3, 2007)
  
• 2006 Rental Housing Complex Analysis (May 2, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Collecting Items May 5 to Send to Soldiers (May 1, 2007)
  
• Centreville Celebrates Spring at Flingfest May 3 - May 6 (May 1, 2007) 

April 2007

• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Adopts Fiscal Year 2008 Budget (April 30, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Issue Proclamations, And Adopt a Resolution (April 27, 2007)
  
• FCPS Joins Fairfax County to Launch Public Awareness Campaign on Teen Drinking (April 27, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Takes Pandemic Flu Preparedness Message to Small Businesses (April 26, 2007)
  
• Aerial Gypsy Moth Spraying to Begin in May (April 26, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch Offers Tips to Avoid Home Loan Scams (April 25, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Completes Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Mark-up (April 23, 2007)
  
• Northern Virginia Governments Celebrate International Building Safety Week (April 23, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Programs Canceled in Honor of Commonwealth's Day of Mourning for Virginia Tech (April 20, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, and Adopt Resolutions (April 20, 2007)
  
• Future of Merrifield Seminar on April 24 (April 18, 2007)
  
• Lee District Neighborhood Resource Fair April 21 (April 18, 2007)
  
• TaxiAccess Offers New Transportation Service for Residents With Disabilities (April 18, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Host Community Gathering to Mourn Tragic Shootings at Virginia Tech (April 17, 2007)
  
• Hunter Mill District Mobile Skate Park Open April 21 (April 17, 2007)
  
• Spring Into Action With Upcoming Neighborhood College Sessions (April 13, 2007)
  
• Fairfax Connector Buses Will Begin Accepting SmarTrip Cards in May (April 12, 2007)
  
• Mount Vernon District Supervisor to Host April 24 Community Meeting to Seek Input from Residents (April 12, 2007)
  
• More Than 500 People Served by Hypothermia Shelters This Winter (April 12, 2007)
  
• Human Rights Awards to Be Presented May 17 (April 12, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors' Community Revitalization and Reinvestment Committee to Hold First Meeting April 20 (April 11, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Authorizes Filing of Appeal of FCC Order (April 9, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Appoints Ronald Mastin New Fire Chief (April 9, 2007)
  
• Four-Year Transportation Program Status Report Presented to Board of Supervisors (April 9, 2007)
  
• Land Use Expert to Offer Insights for the Future of Tysons Corner Free Presentation on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. (April 9, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Appoints Implementation Committee to End Homelessness (April 9, 2007)
  
• County to Enhance Emergency Preparedness By Contracting for Flood Response, Monitoring and Signalization System (April 9, 2007)
  
• Providence District Supervisor to Host Real Estate Tax Relief Workshop for Older Adults (April 9, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Issue Proclamations, and Adopt Resolutions (April 6, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County 9-1-1 Center Hosts National Event Announcing Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 5, 2007)
  
• South County Center Open House Set for April 14 (April 3, 2007) 

March 2007

• Annual Homelessness Point-in-Time Survey Results Released (March 26, 2007)
  
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Seeks High School Student as Member (March 23, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff and Issue Proclamations (March 23, 2007)
  
• Independent Study Shows Most Fairfax County Residents Satisfied With Services, Quality of Life (March 22, 2007)
  
• Solar-Powered Lights Illuminate Selected Fairfax County Bus Stops (March 20, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Hosts Volunteer Fair for Baby Boomers, Retirees and Adults (March 19, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County to Address Global Climate Change With Sierra Club and National Partners (March 15, 2007)
  
• Media Advisory:Chairman Connolly to Deliver State of the County Address on Thursday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. (March 13, 2007)
  
• Eighth Annual Providence District Environmental Workshop to Be Held Saturday, March 24 (March 12, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations (March 9, 2007)
  
• Nominate Residents for the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award (March 9, 2007)
  
• Springfield District Senior Resource Fair March 21 (March 8, 2007)
  
• Volunteers Needed for Potomac Watershed Cleanup March 17-April 14 (March 8, 2007)
  
• Free Exercise Classes for Older Adults in Franconia-Rose Hill Area Start March 22 (March 8, 2007)
  
• 2007 Friends of Trees Nominations Sought by March 31 (March 8, 2007)
  
• Tree Forum Scheduled for March 13 (March 5, 2007)
  
• Benjamin Street to Be Closed Temporarily (March 5, 2007)
  
• Tornado Preparedness Day Proclaimed for March 13 in Virginia (March 2, 2007)
  
• I-CAN! Online System Helps Fairfax County Residents File for Family Abuse Protective Orders (March 1, 2007) 

February 2007

• Town Meetings Scheduled on Fairfax County FY 2008 Advertised Budget Plan (Feb. 28, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Supports Environmental Excellence (Feb. 26, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Endorses Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness (Feb. 26, 2007)
  
• The Boomers Are Coming and They're Carrying iPods (Feb. 26, 2007)
  
• County Executive Proposes $3.3 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 (PDF) (Feb. 26, 2007)
  
• 2007 Real Estate Assessment Change Notices Mailed (PDF) (Feb. 26, 2007)
  
• Braddock District Supervisor Reschedules Resource Meeting for Older Adults (Feb. 23, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt a Resolution and Issue Proclamations (Feb. 23, 2007)
  
• Tysons Land Use Task Force to Hold Six Interactive Public Workshops in March (Feb. 23, 2007)
  
• 2007 Fairfax County Environmental Excellence Awards (Feb. 22, 2007)
  
• Media Briefing on County Executive's Proposed Fiscal Year 2008 County Budget (Feb. 21, 2007)
  
• Residents Urged to Clear Snow and Debris (Feb. 20, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors' Legislative Committee Opposes Electric Utility Service Legislation (Feb. 16, 2007)
  
• Submit Nominations for Human Rights Award (Feb. 15, 2007)
  
• Board of Supervisors Schedules Public Hearing on Transit-Oriented Development for March 12 (Feb. 14, 2007)
  
• County Launches New Program to Prevent Falls and Help Older Adults Live Independently (Feb. 14, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Web Site to Be Unavailable Feb. 17-19 (Feb. 9, 2007)
  
• Connect With Arlington and Montgomery County Traffic Updates Through the CEAN (Feb. 9, 2007)
  
• Free Tree Seedlings Available for Spring Planting (Feb. 9, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Announces Budget Timeline (Feb. 8, 2007)
  
• George Washington's Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County (Feb. 6, 2007)
  
• Emergency Shelter at Lee District RECenter Closes (Feb. 5, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Opens Emergency Shelter at Lee District RECenter (Feb. 5, 2007)
  
• Braddock District Supervisor to Host Resource Meeting for Older Adults (Feb. 5, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, and Issue a Proclamation (Feb. 2, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Observes National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 1, 2007)
  
• Burke Centre VRE Garage Construction Begins Phase II (Feb. 1, 2007) 

January 2007

• Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals Seeks Applicants by Feb. 15 (Jan. 24, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Sells AAA-Rated Bonds (Jan. 23, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Executive (Jan. 22, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Attorney (Jan. 22, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Recognizes Outstanding Employees (Jan. 22, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Issue a Proclamation and Adopt a Resolution (Jan. 19, 2007)
  
• Land Conservation Awards to Honor Excellence in Environmental Conservation (Jan. 16, 2007)
  
• Mount Vernon District Hosts 20th Annual Town Meeting (Jan. 12, 2007)
  
• Findings of Huntington Flood Study by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Released at Town Meeting (Jan. 12, 2007)
  
• Transit-Oriented Development Policy Focus of Public Hearings (Jan. 12, 2007)
  
• Fairfax General Registrar Appointed to National Task Force on Education and Training (Jan. 10, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Looks at "Peter Pan" Housing (Jan. 9, 2007)
  
• Town Meeting to be Held to Discuss Findings of Huntington Flood Study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jan. 8, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Begins Yearlong Commemorations of 400th Anniversary of the Jamestown's Founding (Jan. 8, 2007)
  
• Robert D. McLaren Selected as Inaugural Lawrence V. Fowler Award Recipient (Jan. 8, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution (Jan. 5, 2007)
  
• Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County (Jan. 4, 2007)
  
• Chairman of Board of Supervisors to Address Fairfax County Legislative Delegation (Jan. 3, 2007)
  
• Fairfax County Juvenile Driver's License Ceremony Changed to New Time (Jan. 3, 2007)
  
  

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