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November

• Fairfax County to Host Tysons Workforce Housing Summit on Dec. 3

October

• Wastewater Management Certified as Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise (Oct. 19, 2010)
• Aging in Reston Forum to Be Held Oct. 9 (Oct. 1, 2010)

September

• 2010 Environmental Excellence Awards Presented (Sept. 28, 2010)
• Sept. 28 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 11 Presentations (Sept. 27, 2010)
• Absentee Ballots Mailed to Military, Overseas Voters (Sept. 24, 2010)
• Holiday Schedule for Columbus Day, Oct. 11 (Sept. 24, 2010)
• Upcoming Events in Annandale, Reston, McLean and More (Sept. 22, 2010)
• Know Your Rights When a Door-to-Door Solicitor Knocks (Sept. 22, 2010)
• Report Graffiti to Police Promptly (Sept. 20, 2010)
• Convenient Ways to Pay Personal Property Tax (Sept. 17, 2010)
• FY 2012 Budget Community Engagement Includes Do-it-Yourself Kit (Sept. 15, 2010)
• Sept. 14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 9/11 Commemoration and 7 Presentations (Sept. 13, 2010)
• Lawrence V. Fowler Award Nominations Open (Sept. 3, 2010)
• 9th Annual Springfield BridgeWalk Sept. 10 (Sept. 1, 2010)

August

• Fairfax County Revitalization Conference on Sept. 13 (Aug. 31, 2010)
• Lake Anne Village Center Public Workshop to Be Held Sept. 8 (Aug. 24, 2010)
• Holiday Schedule for Labor Day (Aug. 17, 2010)
• Exceptional Architectural and Site Design Honored by Fairfax County (Aug. 10, 2010)
• Hunter Mill District Community Softball Game Aug. 18 (Aug. 10, 2010)
• Fairfax County Government Diversity Spending Increases (Aug. 3, 2010)

July

• July 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features NACo Award Winners and 7 Presentations (July 26, 2010)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Pollution Control Award (July 26, 2010)
• New Vehicle Registration Fee in 2010 Personal Property Bills (July 19, 2010)
• Christopher A. Leonard Appointed Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (July 13, 2010)
• Chairman Bulova to Deliver State of the County Address (July 13, 2010)
• July 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 6 Presentations (July 12, 2010)
• Take a Tour with Virtual Fairfax (July 8, 2010)
• Reston Festival to Be Held July 10 and 11 (July 2, 2010)

June

• Vienna Celebrates July Fourth (June 29, 2010)
• Board Approves Plan to Transform Tysons (June 23, 2010)
• Korean Bell Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony June 27 (June 22, 2010)
• Three County Employees Receive Prestigious Award (June 22, 2010)
• Transportation Advisory Commission Presents 2009 Transportation Achievement Award (June 22, 2010)
• June 22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (June 21, 2010)
• Five Safety Tips to Help Prevent Deck Collapses (June 21, 2010)
• Holiday Schedules for Independence Day (June 21, 2010)
• Lightning Safety – When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors (June 15, 2010)
• Internet Safety Town Hall Meeting June 10 (June 9, 2010)
• Michael Longhi Appointed Auditor of the Board (June 8, 2010)
• June 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 4 Presentations (June 7, 2010)
• Celebrate Fairfax! June 11 to 13 (June 3, 2010)

May

• Jeffrey Blackford Appointed Director of Department of Code Compliance (May 26, 2010)
• May 25 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (May 24, 2010)
• Hurricane Preparedness Week Begins (May 20, 2010)
• Alcohol Safety Action Program Moves to New Location (May 19, 2010)
• Technology Excellence Award Goes to Fairfax County (May 17, 2010)
• Circuit Court Judge Kassabian to Receive Official Commission on May 21 (May 17, 2010)
• Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day (May 13, 2010)
• Cybertrust Certification Awarded (May 11, 2010)
• County Receives Governor's Environmental Excellence Award (May 11, 2010)
• Exceptional Design Awards Nominations Sought by June 4 (May 10, 2010)
• May 11 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (May 10, 2010)
• County Government, Schools Receive $1.7 Million in Rebates (May 7, 2010)
• Naturalization Ceremony to Be Held May 14 (May 6, 2010)
• Lyme Disease Town Hall Meeting to be Held on May 15 (May 5, 2010)
• Give Feedback on Future Land Use in Northern Reston Town Center (May 4, 2010)
• Woodglen Lake Dam Rehabilitation Ceremony Is May 15 (May 3, 2010)

April

• May Faith Community Events Highlight Interfaith Dialogue, Older Adults and Youth (April 30, 2010)
• Health Department Clinic at Cary Building Closed Today (April 27, 2010)
• Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Adopted by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (April 27, 2010)
• Building Safety Week May 9-15 (April 27, 2010)
• April 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (April 26, 2010)
• Universal Design Workshop May 5 (April 26, 2010)
• Nominate a "Celebrated Tree" (April 23, 2010)
• Human Rights Awards to Be Presented May 4 (April 23, 2010)
• McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center Featured on Channel 16 (April 21, 2010)
• Homeowners Should Treat Emerald Ash Borer Now (April 21, 2010)
• Board of Supervisors Marks Up FY 2011 Budget (April 20, 2010)
• Public Hearing on Housing Plans is April 27 (April 20, 2010)
• New Circuit Court Judge to Receive Official Commission on April 23 (April 19, 2010)
• Breaking Down Barriers Seminar May 17 (April 12, 2010)
• I-66 Town Hall Meeting on April 19 (April 12, 2010)
• Learn More About the Census at Events on Saturday, April 10 (April 8, 2010)
• Nominate Residents for the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award (April 8, 2010)
• Give Feedback on Future Land Use Near Reston Parkway Metro Station (April 7, 2010)
• Hunter Mill District Hosts Tax Relief Assistance Workshops in April (April 7, 2010)
• April 6 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (April 5, 2010)
• Preferred Baileys Crossroads Land Use Concept to Be Presented on April 15 (April 1, 2010)

March

• Community Invited to Free Skate Park April 3 (March 30, 2010)
• Naturalization Information Session to Be Held March 29 (March 25, 2010)
• March 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (March 22, 2010)
• 2010 Environmental Excellence Awards Nominations Open (March 22, 2010)
• Help Remove Dirt and Sod from the Roads (March 19, 2010)
• Fill Out Your Census Form: Millions of Dollars Are at Stake (March 17, 2010)
• County Holds Snow Summit (March 17, 2010)
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Seeks High School Student as Member (March 16, 2010)
• Nominations for 2010 Friends of Trees Awards Sought by March 29 (March 10, 2010)
• Offer Feedback on Future Land Use Near Wiehle Avenue Metro Station (March 10, 2010)
• 8 Spring Vehicle Maintenance Tips (March 10, 2010)
• Nomination Deadline for Human Rights Award Extended to March 24 (March 10, 2010)
• March 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (March 5, 2010)
• Tax Relief Assistance Workshops For Eligible Residents (March 4, 2010)
• Snow Summit to Review Response to February's Record Snowfall (March 3, 2010)
• Consumer Protection Week Activities March 7-13 (March 2, 2010)
• Residents Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Advertised FY 2011 Budget (March 1, 2010)

February

• 2010 Real Estate Assessment Notices Mailed Feb. 23 (Feb. 23, 2010)
• County Executive Proposes $3.3 Billion FY 2011 Budget (Feb. 23, 2010)
• Feb. 23 Is Canterbury Woods Elementary Strings Ensemble Day (Feb. 22, 2010)
• Fairfax County Hosts Vendor Forum on March 15 (Feb. 22, 2010)
• Feb. 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 7 Presentations (Feb. 19, 2010)
• Mount Vernon District Hosts 23rd Annual Town Meeting (Feb. 19, 2010)
• County Executive Presents Proposed Budget Feb. 23 (Feb. 17, 2010)
• Christina M. Sadar Appointed Chairman of Hoarding Task Force (Feb. 16, 2010)
• Reston Master Plan Study Community Forum on Feb. 27 (Feb. 16, 2010)
• Residents Encouraged to Clear Sidewalks; Help Neighbors (Feb. 12, 2010)
• Beware of Price-Gouging and Check on Repair Contractors (Feb. 11, 2010)
• Chairman Bulova's Statement on Snow Removal (Feb. 11, 2010)
• Prevent Snow Related Flooding (Feb. 11, 2010)
• Snow Emergency Declared for Fairfax County (Feb. 10, 2010)
• Only Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies (Feb. 10, 2010)
• Take Snow and Roof Safety Measures (Feb. 9, 2010)
• Ongoing Operating Status Updates on Fairfax County Web Site (Feb. 9, 2010)
• Chairman's Statement on Governor’s Promise to Undo Proposed Freeze of Local Composite Index (Feb. 8, 2010)
• Avoid Park and Ride Lots Due to Snow (Feb. 8, 2010)
• Residents Encouraged to Take Safety Measures; Snowplowing Information (Feb. 8, 2010)
• Emergency Warming Centers/Shelters to Close at Noon (Feb. 8, 2010)
• Snow Emergency Hotline Deactivated at Midnight (Feb. 7, 2010)
• Hotline Activated for Snow Emergency (Feb. 7, 2010)
• Fairfax County Government Offices and Facilities Closed on Monday, Feb. 8  (Feb. 7, 2010)
• Two Emergency Warming Center/Shelters to Open at Noon on Feb. 7 (Feb. 7, 2010)
• Winter Storm Warning Remains in Effect; Residents Encouraged to Check on Neighbors (Feb. 6, 2010)
• Residents Encouraged to Remain Indoors During Hazardous Weather (Feb. 6, 2010)
• Feb. 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (Feb. 5, 2010)
• Residents Encouraged to be Prepared for Winter Storm (Feb. 4, 2010)
• I-66 Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 6 (Feb. 2, 2010)
• Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission to Meet Feb. 2 on Tysons Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Feb. 1, 2010)
• Holiday Schedule for George Washington’s Day (Feb. 1, 2010)

January

• Virginia Task Force 1 to Return Thursday from Haiti (Jan. 27, 2010)
• Census Will Start in Fairfax County in Mid-March (Jan. 26, 2010)
• Don Smith EAC Awards Recognize Outstanding Employees (Jan. 26, 2010)
• Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 8 Presentations (Jan. 25, 2010)
• Submit Nominations for Human Rights Award (Jan. 22, 2010)
• Land Conservation Awards Honor Excellence in Environmental Conservation (Jan. 22, 2010)
• Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Executive, County Attorney (Jan. 12, 2010)
• Board of Supervisors Holds First Meeting in 2010 (Jan. 12, 2010)
• Jan. 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 6 Presentations (Jan. 8, 2010)
• Mount Vernon-Lee Conference Center Renamed for Verdia L. Haywood (Jan. 7, 2010)
• Fairfax County to Receive Art Display Featuring Board of Supervisors Chairmen (Jan. 6, 2010)
• FBI Training Exercise in Lorton Jan. 7 (Jan. 5, 2010)
• General Assembly Delegation to Hold Public Hearing Jan. 9 (Jan. 5, 2010)
• Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 5, 2010) 

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