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December

• "Preparing for all Hazards: Winter Safety": Provides Winter Preparedness Information (Dec. 23, 2009)
• Chairman Bulova Named Regional Leader of the Year (Dec. 21, 2009)
• Chairman Bulova to Deliver State of the County Address (Dec. 16, 2009)
• HOST Prevents 18 Households from Becoming Homeless in First 8 Days (Dec. 15, 2009)
• Chesapeake Bay TMDL Focus of Letter and Public Meeting on Dec. 14 (Dec. 10, 2009)
• Christmas, New Year's Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Dec. 10, 2009)
• Winter Preparedness Information Available From Fairfax County (Dec. 9, 2009)
• Laurel Hill Project Advisory Committee to Finalize Master Plan at Dec. 16 Public Meeting (Dec. 7, 2009)
• Gail Ledford Appointed Director of DAHS (Dec. 7, 2009)
• Bill G. Evans Receives Lawrence V. Fowler Award (Dec. 7, 2009)
• Dec. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (Dec. 4, 2009)
• Two County Cemetery Registries Available Online (Dec. 4, 2009)

November

• Human Rights Commission to Hold Public Hearings (Nov. 24, 2009)
• Reston Town Center Holiday Parade is Nov. 27 (Nov. 23, 2009)
• Interfaith Community Dialogue Held Nov. 18 (Nov. 23, 2009)
• Diversity Business Spending Strong in Fairfax County (Nov. 20, 2009)
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Presents Annual Report for 2009 (Nov. 19, 2009)
• Reston's Nature House Grand Opening on Nov. 21 (Nov. 19, 2009)
• Fairfax County Launches Financial Transparency Web Page (Nov. 18, 2009)
• James Patteson Appointed Director of DPWES (Nov. 16, 2009)
• Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Nov. 16, 2009)
• Nov. 16 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (Nov. 13, 2009)
• Chairman Bulova's Letter to Arlington County Addresses HOV/HOT Lanes Projects (Nov. 10, 2009)
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Annual Public Hearing on Nov. 30, 2009 (Nov. 10, 2009)
• Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Opens Nov. 14 (Nov. 10. 2009)
• H1N1 Vaccine Provided to All Eligible Nov. 7 Clinic Attendees (Nov. 7, 2009)
• Interfaith Community Dialogue on Sacred Scripture Nov. 18 (Nov. 6, 2009)
• Legislation Seminar for Homeowner and Condominium Assocations on Nov. 9 (Nov. 3, 2009)
• Government Contracting Day is Nov. 4 (Nov. 2, 2009)
  

October

• Three Top Honors for County Web Site (Oct. 30, 2009)
• Check Emergency Supply Kits, Smoke Alarms this Weekend (Oct. 27, 2009)
• Veterans Day Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Oct. 26, 2009)
• H1N1 Vaccination Provided to All Eligible Clinic Attendees (Oct. 24, 2009)
• Residents Encouraged to Vote Absentee at Satellite Locations Oct. 24 (Oct. 21, 2009)
• Louise H. Rooney Receives 2009 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award (Oct. 19, 2009)
• Partnership for Permanent Housing Wins Award of Excellence (Oct. 16, 2009)
• Oct. 19 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 10 Presentations (Oct. 16, 2009)
• Free Film Screening of "Sin by Silence" on Oct. 20 (Oct. 16, 2009)
• Oakton Library Receives Green Building Certification (Oct. 15, 2009)
• 10 Eco-Friendly LED Streetlights To Be Tested in Reston in Pilot Project (Oct. 14, 2009)
• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Event Canceled (Oct. 14, 2009)
• Protect Your Identity Week is Oct. 17-24 (Oct. 14, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Chairman Announces Creation of Phase II Tax District for Rail to Dulles (Oct. 9, 2009)
• Braddock District Town Hall Meeting is Oct. 21 (Oct. 9, 2009)
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Oct. 6, 2009)
• David M. McKernan Appointed Fairfax County Emergency Management Coordinator (Oct. 5, 2009)
• Open House to Showcase Carbon-Neutral House in McLean (Oct. 5, 2009)
• Elizabeth M. Fairchild Donates Land (Oct. 5, 2009)
• Voter Registration Closes Oct. 5; Absentee Voting Open Until Oct. 31 (Oct. 2, 2009)
• Oct. 5 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (Oct. 2, 2009)
• Columbus Day Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Oct. 1, 2009)

September

• McLean Community MPAartfest is Oct. 4 (Sept. 29, 2009)
• Personal Property Taxes Due Oct. 5 (Sept. 24, 2009)
• Delegation Visits Korea (Sept. 24, 2009)
• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy Adopted (Sept. 22, 2009)
• Try Transit Week Is Sept. 21-25 (Sept. 18, 2009)
• Consumer Protection Commission Seeks Input on Water Utility Rates (Sept. 17, 2009)
• Community Dialogues on FY 2011 County Budget Begin Sept. 29 (Sept. 15, 2009)
• Most Recent Rental Housing Information Available (Sept. 15, 2009)
• Robert A. Bermingham Appointed JDRDC Director of Court Services (Sept. 14, 2009)
• Patricia Harrison Appointed Deputy County Executive (Sept. 14, 2009)
• Fairfax County Board Takes Action on FY 2009 Carryover Review (Sept. 14, 2009)
• 2009 Environmental Excellence Awards Presented (Sept. 14, 2009)
• Sept. 14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 9 Presentation (Sept. 11, 2009)
• Faith Communities Invited to Emergency Preparedness Trainings (Sept. 11, 2009)
• Universal Design Seminar on Sept. 24 (Sept. 10, 2009)
  
• Human Rights Commission Public Hearings Postponed (Sept. 9, 2009)
  
• Lawrence V. Fowler Award Nominations Sought (Sept. 8, 2009)
• Grants Available Through Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (Sept. 3, 2009)
• Take Time for Preparedness During September (Sept. 1, 2009)
• 8-Year Anniversary of Sept. 11 to Be Commemorated (Sept. 1, 2009)

August

• Department of Public Safety Communications Receives Two Top Honors (Aug. 31, 2009)
• Important Step Taken to Bring Rail to Dulles (Aug. 27, 2009)
• Fairfax County Revitalization Conference on Sept. 16 (Aug. 26, 2009)
• Labor Day Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Aug. 25, 2009)
• Watch "Hurricane Preparedness" Online and on Channel 16 (Aug. 19, 2009)
• Human Rights Commission to Hold Public Hearings (Aug. 19, 2009)
• Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Closed for Move Aug. 20 (noon) to Aug. 25 (Aug. 18, 2009)
• Lake Barton Rehabilitation Plan for Flood Protection (Aug. 13, 2009)
• 8th Annual Springfield BridgeWalk Is Aug. 25 (Aug. 10, 2009)
• Reston Town Center 20th Anniversary Logo Contest (Aug. 10, 2009)
• Heat Safety Tips and Information from Fairfax County (Aug. 10, 2009)
• Consumer Affairs Branch Receives ACE Award (Aug. 10, 2009)
• Find Out About Hurricane Preparedness on Channel 16 (Aug. 5, 2009)
• Fairfax County to Host 2015 World Police and Fire Games (Aug. 5, 2009)
• Edgardo Cortés Appointed General Registrar (Aug. 3, 2009)

July

• Aug. 3 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (July 31, 2009)
• New Law Prohibits Sewage Dumping Into Tidal Creeks By Boaters (July 30, 2009)
• Massey Building Closed Today (July 30, 2009)
• Exceptional Architectural and Site Design Honored by Fairfax County (July 29, 2009)
• Interfaith Communities for Dialogue Community Picnic on Aug. 9 (July 27, 2009)
• Closed July 22--Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (July 22, 2009)
• Hunter Mill District Community Day July 22 (July 20, 2009)
• Lyme Disease Is Focus of July 22 Town Hall Meeting (July 17, 2009)
• Braddock District Constituent Day July 29 (July 17, 2009)
• Reston Land Use College Begins July 28 (July 15, 2009)
• Transportation Advisory Commission to Present Annual Transportation Achievement Award (July 10, 2009)
• July 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations (July 10, 2009)
• Get Connected with Community Resources (July 2, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Sets Agenda for a Sustainable Future (July 1, 2009)

June

• Human Rights Commission Receives Two Awards (June 30, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Plans Retreat June 29 and 30 (June 22, 2009)
• Onthank Awards Recognize County Employees (June 19, 2009)
• June 22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 6 Presentations (June 19, 2009)
• Fairfax County's Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins Pollution Control Award (June 19, 2009)
• Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (June 16, 2009)
• Human Rights Awards to Be Presented July 2 (June 15, 2009)
• Fairfax County Receives 8 NACo Achievement Awards (June 12, 2009)
• Lightning Safety Week, June 21-27 (June 9, 2009)
• Braddock District Office Launches TV Program, Schedules Open House (June 8, 2009)
• Flood Watch: Safety Tips and Resources (June 4, 2009)
• June 1-7 is AED/CPR Awareness Week (June 1, 2009)

May

• June 1 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (May 29, 2009)
• Celebrate Fairfax! June 5-7; Government Center Parking, Bus Schedules and Roads Affected (May 26, 2009)
• Aging in Place Resources Available in Fairfax County (May 26, 2009)
• Naturalization Ceremony to be Held at the Government Center (May 22, 2009)
• 2009 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday (May 22, 2009)
• Braddock District Constituent Day Is May 27 (May 22, 2009)
• Foreclosure Information Meeting on May 27 (May 20, 2009)
• Three County Buildings Get Green Certification (May 15, 2009)
• May 18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 9 Presentations (May 15, 2009)
• Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (May 12, 2009)
• I-66 Transit/Transportation Study Public Meeting May 14 (May 12, 2009)
• Outdoor Lighting Task Force Meeting on May 13 (May 8, 2009)
• Five Safety Tips to Help Prevent Deck Collapse (May 7, 2009)
• H1N1 Influenza Q&A Program Online and on Channel 16 (May 6, 2009)
• Exceptional Design Awards Nominations Sought by June 24 (May 6, 2009)
• Community Invited to Free Skate Park May 9 (May 5, 2009)
• May 4 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (May 1, 2009)

April

• Town Meeting on May 7 to Update the Huntington Community on Flood Mitigation (April 29, 2009)
• Fairfax County Establishes First Community Development Authority (April 27, 2009)
• Get Connected at Reston Neighborhood College (April 27, 2009)
• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts Fiscal Year 2010 Budget (April 27, 2009)
• Building Safety Week in May Focuses on Construction Crane Safety (April 27, 2009)
• Aerial Gypsy Moth Spraying Begins in May (April 27, 2009)
• April 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (April 24, 2009)
• Laurel Hill Project Advisory Committee Meeting on April 27 (April 22, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Unanimously Completes Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Markup; Results in No Increase to the Average Taxpayer (April 20, 2009)
• Foreclosure Information Meeting on May 5 (April 17, 2009)
• Interfaith Community Dialogue on Dealing with the Economic Downturn May 13 (April 16, 2009)
• Traps to Detect the Emerald Ash Borer to Be Put Out Across Fairfax County Starting April 20 (April 15, 2009)
• 2009 Culmore Cleanup Scheduled for May 2 (April 14, 2009)
• April 13-19 is Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 13, 2009)
• Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Increase to Athletic Services Application Fees (April 6, 2009)
• Bulova Initiates Audit of Fairfax County's Take Home Vehicle Policy and Procedures (April 1, 2009)

March

• 2009 Fairfax County Environmental Excellence Awards Nominations Open (March 31, 2009)
• Medical Needs Registry Materials Available in 8 Languages (March 30, 2009)
• March 30 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations (March 27, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors to Hold Public Hearing on use of Federal Housing Funds for FY 2010 (March 24, 2009)
• Reston Neighborhood Watch Workshop on March 31 (March 23, 2009)
• Circuit Court Judge Receives Official Commission March 27 (March 23, 2009)
• Fairfax County Joins Earth Hour Observance March 28 (March 23, 2009)
• EQAC Seeks High School Student as Member (March 20, 2009)
• Homeowners Have Rights During Utility Construction (March 19, 2009)
• Governing Board Chair Appointed for Fairfax-Falls Church Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness (March 18, 2009)
• Vendor Forum 2009 on April 2 (March 17, 2009)
• Supervisors to Host Tax Relief Workshops (March 17, 2009)
• March 16-20 Is Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16, 2009)
• Braddock District Supervisor-Elect Cook to Be Sworn In March 17 (March 13, 2009)
• Countywide Substance Use and Violence Prevention Conference on March 28 (March 12, 2009)
• Unofficial Election Results Ascertained for Braddock District Precinct 105 (March 11, 2009)
• Nominate Residents for the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award (March 10, 2009)
• Tornado Preparedness Day Is March 17 (March 10, 2009)
• Nominations for 2009 Friends of Trees Awards Sought by March 28 (March 10, 2009)
• Board Updated on Critical County Transportation Issues (March 9, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Approves Advertised Tax Rate of $1.05 (March 9, 2009)
• Revenue Stabilization Fund Utilized to Close Budget Gap (March 9, 2009)
• March 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 3 Presentations (March 5, 2009)
• New Circuit Court Judge Will Receive Official Commission (March 5, 2009)
• Check Emergency Supply Kits, Smoke Alarms this Weekend (March 4, 2009)
• Residents Encouraged to Provide Feedback on FY 2010 Advertised Budget (March 4, 2009)

February

• Faith Summit for HIV/AIDS Prevention on March 7 (Feb. 25, 2009)
• National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7 (Feb. 24, 2009)
• Strong Support by Board for Westbound I-66 Widening (Feb. 23, 2009)
• County Executive Proposes $3.3 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 (Feb. 23, 2009)
• 2009 Real Estate Assessment Change Notices Mailed (Feb. 23, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Discontinues Consideration of Gatehouse II Purchase (Feb. 23, 2009)
• Updated: Learn About the Emerald Ash Borer at Three Informational Meetings in March (Feb. 20, 2009)
• Courthouse Receives Community Appearance Award (Feb. 20, 2009)
• Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 6 Presentations (Feb. 20, 2009)
• FY 2010 Budget Timeline Announced (Feb. 17, 2009)
• McLean Community Dialogue on Dealing with Economic Downturn (Feb. 13, 2009)
• Special Election on March 10 for Braddock District Supervisor (Feb. 12, 2009)
• Foreclosure Information Meeting on Feb. 26 (Feb. 11, 2009)
• Channel 16 Receives Three Awards (Feb. 10, 2009)
• North County Area Plans Review Task Force Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 19 (Feb. 10, 2009)
• Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Sidewalk That Will Improve Safety for High School Students (Feb. 10, 2009)
• Dean H. Klein Appointed Director of Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (Feb. 9, 2009)
• Bulova Chairs First Meeting, Gross Elected Vice Chairman (Feb. 9, 2009)
• Feb. 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations (Feb. 5, 2009)
• Chairman-Elect Bulova to Be Sworn in Feb. 6 (Feb. 5, 2009)
• Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Feb. 4, 2009)
• Human Rights Commission Public Hearing on April 1 (Feb. 3, 2009)

January

• Weather-Related Closings Available Online (Jan. 27, 2009)
• Mount Vernon Town Meeting Jan. 31 (Jan. 27, 2009)
• Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch Issued for Fairfax County (Jan. 26, 2009)
• Fairfax County Recognizes Outstanding Employees (Jan. 26, 2009)
• Baileys Crossroads Planning Study Open House on Feb. 12 (Jan. 26, 2009)
• Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations (Jan. 23, 2009)
• Alternate Emergency Operations Center Deactivated on Jan. 20 (Jan. 20, 2009)
• Two Water Main Breaks Near Huntington Metro Station (Jan. 20, 2009)
• Overflow Parking for Metro Stations available at 7:30 a.m. (Jan. 20, 2009)
• Fairfax County Alternate Emergency Operations Center Activated on Jan. 20 at 5 a.m. (Jan. 20, 2009)
• Parking Restrictions Lifted; Possible Ramp Closures on Jan. 20 (Jan. 16, 2009)
• AAA-Rated Bonds Sold at Record Interest Rates (Jan. 16, 2009)
• Foreclosure Information Meeting to Be Held Jan. 27 (Jan. 14, 2009)
• Land Conservation Awards to Honor Excellence in Environmental Conservation (Jan. 14, 2009)
• Board of Supervisors Holds First Meeting in 2009 (Jan. 12, 2009)
• Fairfax County Maintains AAA Credit Rating (Jan. 12, 2009)
• Jan. 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 3 Presentations (Jan. 9, 2009)
• Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government (Jan. 9, 2009)
• Special Election to Be Held Feb. 3 for Board of Supervisors Chairman (Jan. 9, 2009)
• Submit Nominations for Human Rights Award (Jan. 8, 2009)
• County Green Roof Wins Community Award (Jan. 8, 2009)
• Don't Take Firewood Outside of Fairfax County (Jan. 7, 2009)
• Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation to Hold Public Hearing Jan. 10 (Jan. 6, 2009)