Board of Supervisors - Dranesville District

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703-356-0551 TTY 711
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road, Mclean, VA 22101
John W. Foust
Board of Supervisor

Dranesville District Newsletters

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2023 EDITIONS OF THE DRANESVILLE DISPATCH: 

May 12, 2023

  • May 9 Board Meeting 
  • June 20 Democratic Primary Early Voting 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • May 15: Opioid Awareness Meeting - The Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community 
  • May 16: NVTC Envision Route 7 BRT Open House 
  • May 20: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival 
  • May 20: Colvin Run - Engineering: Then & Now 
  • May 19 - 20: McLean Day 2023 
  • May 24: AARP Six Pillars of Brain Health 
  • May 25: West Falls Church TSA Plan Amendment Community Meeting

May 8, 2023

  • FY 2024 Budget Mark-up
  • zMOD Readoption BOS Public Hearing
  • McLean District Police Station Monthly Newsletter
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • June 21 Democratic Primary Early Voting
  • 2023 Farmers Markets
  • MPAarfest 2023 Call for Submissions
  • reminder - Friday Night Live!
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
  • Westbound Route 7 Lane Shift to New Difficult Run Bridge in Great Falls Rescheduled for Overnight Hours on May 10
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
  • May 11: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
  • May 15: Opioid Awareness Meeting - The Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community
  • May 16: NVTC Envision Route 7 BRT Open House
  • May 20: Colvin Run - Engineering: Then & Now
  • May 19 - 20: McLean Day 2023
  • May 24: Reston CAC Monthly Meeting
  • May 25: Unpacking Gender: How to talk to Kids and Teens Workshop

April 28, 2023

  • zMOD Public Hearings 
  • Helicopter Noise in Northern Virginia 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Save the Date - May 15: Dranesville Opioid/Substance Use Awareness Community Meeting 
  • Election Officers Needed for the June 20 Democratic Primary  
  • Friday Night Live! 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • Route 7 Lane Shift to New Difficult Run Bridge 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Apr. 29: AARP 2023 Scam Jam 
  • May 2: McLean Design Guidelines Open House

April 7, 2023

  • FY2024 Budget Public Hearings 
  • Consolidated Community Funding Pool FY25-26 Grant Cycle Public Comment 
  • McLean District Police Station Monthly Newsletter 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • MCA: Teen Character Awards Nominations 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop 
  • Apr. 13: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting 
  • Apr. 15: Herndon Parks and Stream Cleanup Day 
  • Apr. 15: MCC Spring Community Parking Lot Sale 
  • Apr. 26: MCA Senior Safety Summit 
  • Apr. 29: AARP 2023 Scam Jam

March 24, 2023

  • March 21 Board Meeting 
  • FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings 
  • Real Estate Assessment Appeals 
  • McLean Trees Foundation: Neighborhood Tree Program 
  • Stephen A. McLaughlin Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards 
  • Herndon Fortnightly Library Maker Lab 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Mar. 25: MCC Fiesta del Sol 
  • Mar. 31: Green Business Partners Forum 
  • Apr 1: NOVA Housing Expo 
  • Apr. 2: Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride 
  • Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop

March 17, 2023

  • New: Herndon Fortnightly Library Maker Lab 
  • 2023 Green Business Partners Forum 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Mar. 20: Herndon Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting  
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Mar. 18: MCA Sponsored High School Student Job Fair 
  • Mar. 18: AARP "Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft" 
  • Mar. 21 & Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop 
  • Mar. 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings 
  • Apr. 2: Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride

March 10, 2023

  • Virginia Medicaid Renewals 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Plant NOVA Trees: 5 Myths About Trees 
  • Friends of Riverbend Park Native Plant Sale 2023 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Tomorrow!: MCA I Love McLean Celebration 
  • Mar. 14: Neighborhood & Community Services Open Hire Event 
  • Mar. 15: Fairfax County Housing Symposium 
  • Mar. 18: MCA Sponsored High School Student Jobs Fair 
  • Mar. 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings

March 3, 2023

  • Northern Virginia Region to Collect for Earthquake Relief Fund 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Mar. 8: Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting 
  • 2023-24 SACC Registration Begins March 9 
  • MPA Youth Art Shows 
  • March 2023 Golden Gazette 
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Phone Number 
  • Metro: FY24 Budget Public Hearings 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Mar. 4 & 5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale 
  • Mar. 4: Free Steering Wheel Lock Distribution 
  • Mar. 7: Annual Native Seedling Sale Opens 
  • Mar. 8: Westmoreland Street (Lemon Rd to Kirby Rd) Walkway Community Meeting 
  • Mar. 8: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting 
  • Mar. 9 & 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings 
  • Mar. 9: Planning Commission Public Workshops on SSPA Nominations 
  • Mar. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting 
  • Mar. 11: MCA I Love McLean Celebration

February 24, 2023

  • FY 2024 Advertised Budget 
  • 2023 Real Estate Assessments 
  • Review & Comment on the Draft Regional Fair Housing Plan 
  • MWAA: Dulles Toll Road All-Electronic Tolling 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Feb. 25: Child Seat Inspections 
  • Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting 
  • Feb. 27: Older Adult Roundtable - Affordability and Aging 
  • Mar. 1 & 2: Fairfax County, Franconia-Springfield, and Burke Centre Parkways Community Meetings 
  • Mar. 2 - 5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale 
  • Mar. 4: Free Steering Wheel Lock Distribution 
  • Mar. 8: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting 
  • Mar. 9: Planning Commission Public Workshops on SSPA Nominations 
  • Mar. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting 
  • Mar 15: Fairfax County Housing Symposium

February 17, 2023

  • Changes to SNAP Benefits 
  • 2023 Spring & Summer Break Camps 
  • Fairfax Water Annual Flush 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Feb. 18: Stuff the Bus! 
  • Feb 18: Great Falls Grange Foundation Non-Profit Open House 
  • Feb. 18 & 25: Child Seat Inspections 
  • Feb 22: Reston CAC Monthly Meeting 
  • Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting 
  • Mar. 1 & 2: Fairfax County, Franconia-Springfield, and Burke Centre Parkways Community Meetings

February 10, 2023

  • February 7 Board Meeting 
  • Speed Camera Pilot Program 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • reminder - Feb. 15: MCA Public Safety Forum 
  • reminder - Feb. 18: Stuff the Bus! 
  • Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting

February 3, 2023

  • Fairfax Connector Service Changes 
  • February 2023 Golden Gazette 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Feb. 4: FCPS Dranesville Strategic Planning Community Forum 
  • Feb. 4 & 18: Stuff the Bus! 
  • Feb. 8: PLUS Webinar Wednesdays 
  • Feb. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting 
  • Feb. 15: MCA Public Safety Forum

January 27, 2023

  • January 24 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Feb. 4: Dranesville Strategic Planning Community Forum 
  • GWMP North Parkway Rehabilitation Project 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Jan. 31: West Falls Church Metro Rezoning Community Meeting (FCGP-Metro Development) 
  • Jan. 31: Parking Reimagined Open House 
  • Feb. 1: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting 
  • Reminders: 
  • Dog Licenses due January 31 
  • Jan. 28: Car Seat Inspection 
  • Stuff the Bus!

January 20, 2023

  • 2023 MCC Governing Board Elections 
  • GWMP North Parkway Rehabilitation Project  
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Jan. 25 & Feb. 8: PLUS Webinar Wednesdays 
  • Jan. 31: West Falls Church Metro Rezoning Community Meeting 
  • Feb. 1: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting 
  • Reminders: 
  • Jan. 21 & 28: Car Seat Inspection 
  • Jan. 22: MLK Jr. Day Celebration @ MCC 
  • Jan. 24 & Feb. 21: Colvin Run Mill Book Club 
  • Jan. 26: Reston Study Planning Commission Workshop

January 13, 2023

  • Stuff the Bus! 
  • Dog Licenses Due January 31 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • Jan. 14: Chinese New Year Festival 
  • Jan. 17: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting 
  • Jan. 21 & 28: Car Seat Inspection 
  • Jan. 22: MLK Jr. Day Celebration 
  • Jan. 24 & Feb. 21: Colvin Run Mill Book Club 
  • Jan. 26: Reston Study Planning Commission Workshop 

January 6, 2023

  • Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation’s Pre-2023 Session Public Hearing 
  • PLUS Webinar Wednesdays 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • FCPA Summer Camp Registration 
  • Help FCFRD Save a Life During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergencies - Download the PulsePoint App! 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • reminder - Jan 10: FCEDA Free Interactive Workshop 
  • Jan 12: Linway Terrace Park Synthetic Turf Conversion Virtual Meeting 
  • reminder - Jan 12: Parking Reimagined Open House

2022 EDITIONS OF THE DRANESVILLE DISPATCH: 

December 30, 2022

  • Running Bamboo
  • Live Tree Disposal
  • Consolidated Community Funding Pool Survey
  • Safely Dispose of Unwanted Firearms
  • English Empowerment Center Classes
  • January 2023 Golden Gazette
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
  • reminder: Dec 31: Car Seat Inspection
  • reminder: Jan 5 & 12: Parking Reimagined Open Houses
  • Jan 10: FCEDA Free Interactive Workshop - Starting a Business in Fairfax County

December 19, 2022

  • Snow Resources
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Parking Reimagined Open Houses
  • First Hike Photo Contest
  • New McLean Community Center Executive Director
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
  • Dec 27 - 29: DMV Connect
  • Dec 31: Car Seat Inspection

December 9, 2022

  • COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Sites 
  • December 6 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Information for Haulin' Trash Customers 
  • 2022 Holiday Giving Guide 
  • Other Holiday Season Activities 
  • Completion of Rock Hill Road Walkway Project 
  • Reston Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Leadership Positions 
  • GrandInvolve Volunteers 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • December 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • Dec 13: Chesterbrook Road Walkway (Maddux Lane to 41st Street) Community Meeting 
  • Dec 17 & 31: Car Seat Inspection

October 21, 2022

  • Congratulations Lord and Lady Fairfax! 
  • SHAPE the Future of Aging Town Hall Meetings 
  • Halloween 2022 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • Early Voting Information 
  • Oct. 21 - 31: PLUS and Land Use Legacy System Outage 
  • Oct. 22: Colvin Run Mill Harvest Day 
  • Oct. 22: Bugfest! 
  • Oct. 22 & 29: Car Seat Inspection 
  • Oct. 25 & Nov. 1:Parks, Recreation Open Space and Access Strategy 
  • Oct 26: FCPS Superintendent Reid's Community Conversations 
  • Oct. 26: Reston District Station Community Engagement Program 
  • Oct. 26 & 27: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings 
  • Oct. 29: Drug Take Back 
  • Oct. 29: Free Shred Event at Innovation Center

October 14, 2022

  • October 11 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Pediatric COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster - Coming Soon 
  • Turner Farm Equestrian Parking Area 
  • MPA Children's Art Walk 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
  • Early Voting Information 
  • Oct. 15: Friend of Herndon Fortnightly Library Book Sale 
  • Oct. 15: New Pickleball Courts at Lewinsville Park 
  • Oct. 15: Pleasant Grove Black History Celebration 
  • Oct. 15: Watershed Cleanup Day at Scott's Run Nature Preserve 
  • Oct. 16: McLean Pet Fest 
  • Oct. 17 - 19: DMV Connect 
  • Oct. 18: AARP Retirement Planning Webinar 
  • Oct 19: MCA Forum - An Evening with Dr. Michelle Reid and Our Students 
  • Oct. 22: Colvin Run Mill Harvest Day 
  • Oct. 22: Bugfest! 
  • Oct. 22 & 29: Car Seat Inspection 
  • Oct. 26 & 27: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings

October 7, 2022

  • Congratulations McLean Volunteer Fire Department! 
  • Farmers Market Fall Harvest Festival 
  • PLUS and Land Use Legacy System Outage October 21 - 31 
  • FCPS Rec Center Membership Sale 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project  
  • Early Voting Information 
  • Oct. 9: 'Stuff the Cruiser' Food Drive 
  • Oct. 10: MCC Touch-A-Truck 
  • Oct. 12: Affordable Housing Preservation Comprehensive Plan Policy Virtual Open House 
  • Oct. 12 - 14: 2022 Venture into Volunteering Fair 
  • Oct. 13: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program 
  • Oct. 15: Pleasant Grove Black History Celebration 
  • Oct. 15: Watershed Cleanup Day at Scott's Run Nature Preserve 
  • Oct. 17 - 19: DMV Connect

September 30, 2022

  • Hurricane Ian and Possible Impacts on Fairfax County 
  • MPAartfest Cancelled 
  • West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings 
  • October 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • VDOT: Three Lanes of Route 7 Eastbound Open in Reston 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project September Newsletter & Oct 3 - 8 Lane Closures 
  • Early Voting Information 
  • reminder - Oct 1 : McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline 
  • Oct 5: Car Tax Payment Due 
  • Oct 5: Coffee with a Cop 
  • Oct 6 - 8: Friends of the Great Falls Library Book Sale 
  • Oct 6 & 12: Affordable Housing Preservation Comprehensive Plan Policy Virtual Open House 
  • Oct 19: MCA Forum - An Evening with Dr. Michelle Reid and Our Students 
  • Oct 19: WMATA Public Hearing on Proposed Changes at West Falls Church Station 
  • rescheduled - Oct 22: BugFest!

September 23, 2022

  • Nov. 8 General Election Early Voting 
  • West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings 
  • NPS: G.W. Memorial Parkway North Rehabilitation 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project  
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closure and Traffic Changes 
  • VDOT: New 66 Express Lanes Western Section Tolling and HOV Rules to Begin Saturday 
  • Native Trees Week 
  • Sept 24: Car Seat Inspections 
  • Sept 25: Herndon NatureFest 
  • Sept 26 - 28: DMV Connect 
  • Sept 28: MCC FY24 Budget Public Hearing 
  • Sept 29: FABB Virtual Panel "Taming Our Major Arterials" 
  • Oct 1 : McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline 
  • Oct 1: BugFest! at Lewinsville Park

September 9, 2022

  • National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 
  • FCPS Superintendent Reid's Community Conversations 
  • Plant NOVA Trees - One Year On 
  • Deer Management Archery Program 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project  
  • Metro: Five Station Name Changes 
  • ArtsFairfax Operating Support Grant 
  • Sept 10: Shop Local Market 
  • Thru Sept 11: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale 
  • Sept 13: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting 
  • Sept 13, 14 & 15: Countywide SSPA Virtual Workshops 
  • Sept 17 & 24: Car Seat Inspections 
  • Sept 17: Old Firehouse Block Party 
  • Sept 17: MCC Fall Community Parking Lot Sale 
  • Sept 19: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting 
  • Sept 21 & 22: Veteran & Military Spouse Career Fair

September 2, 2022

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Updates 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • National Preparedness Month 
  • Sept 7: "5 Steps to Preparedness" Webinar 
  • reminder - MCC FY 2024 Budget Meetings 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes 
  • I-495 South Exit Ramp to George Washington Memorial Parkway 
  • September 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • Sept 8: McLean Community Advisory Committee Meeting 
  • Sept 8-11: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale 
  • Sept 10: Shop Local Market 
  • Sept 19: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting

August 19, 2022

  • Back to School 
  • Novavax Vaccine Now Available 
  • Urgent Need for Blood Donation 
  • MCC FY 2024 Budget Meetings 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Update 
  • VDOT: Route 7/Lewinsville Road Weekend Detours August 26-29 
  • Spring Hill Rec Pool Maintenance Closure 
  • Aug. 20 & 27: Car Seat Inspection 
  • reminder - Aug 21: Old Firehouse Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony  
  • Aug. 26 deadline: ARPA Nonprofit Sustainability Grants 
  • Aug. 27: Parking Reimagined Virtual Open House 
  • Aug. 29 - 31: DMV Connect 
  • Summer Concerts

August 12, 2022

  • Library Hours Change August 14th 
  • 5 Farmers Market Locations for Food Scraps Compost Drop-Off 
  • MCC Fall 2022 Session Registration Is Now Open 
  • McLean 5K Registration Now Open 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Lane Closures 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project 
  • reminder - Aug 13: Shop Local Market 
  • Aug 21: Old Firehouse Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony  
  • Summer Concerts

August 5, 2022

  • August 2 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Pipe Replacement Along Old Dominion Drive in McLean August 8 - 10 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Lane Closures for Aug. 7-12 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • August 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • reminder - Aug. 5 - 7: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 
  • Aug 10 & 27: Parking Reimagined Public Information Meetings 
  • Aug 13: Shop Local Market

July 29, 2022

  • COVID-19 Updates & Other Health Department Updates 
  • Blue, Orange and Silver Line Metro Train Service Improvements  
  • Library Hours Change August 14 
  • Mclean Central Park Bridge Replacement Work  
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Update 
  • Local Artist Opportunity at Tysons Corner 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Lane Closures 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Project  
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • July 30: Document Shredding Event 
  • Aug. 2: FCPA Fall Class Registration Opens 
  • Aug. 5 - 7: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 
  • Aug. 21: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events 
  • July - Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park

July 22, 2022

  • Heat Safety Tips & Resources 
  • New! 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
  • Local Funding Availability for Affordable Housing 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Congratulations to McLean High School's It's Academic Team 
  • Vietnamese and Korean Speakers Needed as Election Officers for the November General Election 
  • July 28: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting & Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • Route 7 Project Updates 
  • Free LinkedIn Learning 
  • July - Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park 
  • July 27: McLean District Station CAC Picnic 
  • July 29: Exceptional Design Awards Submissions Deadline 
  • reminder - July 30: Document Shredding Event 
  • reminder - Aug. 21 & 28: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events

July 8, 2022

  • COVID-19 Survey Assessing the County's Response 
  • Planning and Land Use System (PLUS) 
  • Parking Reimagined Public Information Meetings 
  • Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Public Hearing, July 19th 
  • Tree Rescuers 
  • 15% Car Tax Relief 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closures for July 10 - 15 
  • VDOT: Route 7 Project Lane Closures for July 11 - 15 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • Starting July 9: Music at Arrowbrook Park 
  • July 10 & 31, Aug. 21 & 28: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events 
  • July 13: MCC Governing Board & Staff Workshop on Strategic Plan 
  • July 16 & 30: Document Shredding Event

July 1, 2022

  • June 28 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Fairfax Founders Fund 
  • Celebrate Independence Day 
  • July 2: MCC Fireworks at Langley High School 
  • July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration & Fireworks 
  • July 4: Town of Herndon Celebration 
  • New Helicopter Noise Complaint System 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • July 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closers for July 5 - 9, 2022 
  • July 8: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Survey Deadline 
  • July 14, 21 & 28: Public Input On New Community Center in Tysons Corner

June 24, 2022 

  • Children Under Age 5 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations 
  • Celebrate Independence Day 
  • July 2: MCC Fireworks at Langley High School 
  • July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration & Fireworks 
  • July 4: Town of Herndon Celebration 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closers for June 27 - 30, 2022 
  • Dolley Madison Corridor Study Survey 
  • June 25: Document Shredding Event 
  • June 25: Car Seat Inspections 
  • June 27 - 29: DMV Connect 
  • June 28: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
  • June 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting

June 17, 2022

  • What to Know About Anticipated COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Under 5 
  • COVID-19 Surveys Assessing the County’s Response 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • VDOT: 495 NEXT Scheduled Lane Closures & Traffic Changes for June 21 - 24, 2022 
  • June 18 & 15: Car Seat Inspections 
  • June 22 & 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting 
  • June 27 - 29: DMV Connect

June 10, 2022

  • Summer 2022 
  • Friday Night Live! 
  • Summer Sunday Concerts 
  • July-Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park 
  • Grass Height 
  • Congratulations to our 2022 Cappies Winners! 
  • Save the Date: National Night Out! 
  • June 21 Primary Election Early Voting Information 
  • June 12: Pathways Out of Poverty in Northern Virginia 
  • Deadline June 15: Resilient Fairfax Public Comment 
  • reminder June 16: Lewinsville Park New Restroom Facility Proposal Public Meeting 
  • June 22 & 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting 
  • June 28: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting

June 3, 2022

  • Gun Violence Awareness Day 
  • Herndon Carnival! 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • June 4 - 7: Spring Hill Rec Center Temporary Closure 
  • reminder: June 6 & 7: 495 NEXT Public Meetings 
  • June 9: McLean CAC Community Engagement Program 
  • June 13: Cornerstones ADU Program Seminar 
  • June 16: Lewinsville Park New Restroom Facility Proposal Public Meeting 
  • June 25: Document Shredding Event

May 20, 2022

  • 2022 McLean Day Festival 
  • COVID-19 Updates 
  • Congratulations! 
  • NVAHA Housing Leaders Award 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Vietnamese Speakers Needed as Election Officers for the 2022 Elections 
  • May is Building Safety Month 
  • June 6 & 7: 495 NEXT Public Meetings 
  • Friday Night Live!

May 6, 2022

  • COVID-19 Cases and Outbreaks Continue to Trend Upward in Fairfax Health District 
  • Affordable Housing and Community Center in Tysons Development Announcement 
  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month 
  • SSPA Process Evaluation Open House 
  • June 21 Primary Election Early Voting Information 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • May 10 - 11: VDOT Springvale/Route 7 Road Closure 
  • May 9 - 26 S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program 
  • May 11: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Public Meeting 
  • May 12: McLean & Reston CAC Joint Virtual Program 
  • May 16-18: DMV Connect

April 29, 2022

  • FY 2023 Budget Mark-Up 
  • COVID-19 Update 
  • Congratulations Wade Smith! 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Smart City Challenge 
  • IGNITE Small Business Bootcamp Series Registration  
  • Rec-Pac Registration Underway 
  • Tomorrow: Drug Take Back Day 
  • May 6: 2022 Friday Night Live! Season Kickoff 
  • May 7: Pleasant Grove Day & Indigenous History Presentation 
  • May 11: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Public Meeting 

April 22, 2022

  • McLean Design Guidelines Survey (Deadline April 24) 
  • New Notification Tool for Infill Lot Grading Plan and Conservation Plan Submissions 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • Happy Earth Day! 
  • Tonight at 9PM: First Annual One Dark Hour 
  • Apr 23: Spring Native Plant Sale 
  • Apr 23: 4th Annual Environment Expo 
  • 2022 Farmers Markets 
  • Apr 22-23: Friends of Great Falls Library Semiannual Book Sale 
  • Apr 26: Safe Community Coalition Event 
  • Apr 30: Drug Take Back Day 
  • VDOT: Springvale Road Closed at Route 7 for Two Days - Rescheduled to Week of May 9

April 15, 2022

  • April 2022 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Community Development Week 
  • McLean Design Guidelines Survey 
  • Route 7 Corridor Improvements 
  • April 19: Route 7 Corridor Improvements Virtual Construction Update 
  • VDOT: Springvale Road Closed at Route 7 for Two Days Starting Week of April 25 
  • Apr 16: MCC Adult Board Candidate Meet & Greet 
  • April 18 - 20: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 
  • Apr 20: Fairfax Connector October 2022 Proposed Services Changes Public Input 
  • Apr 22: 5th Annual Scam Jam 
  • Apr 22-23: Friends of Great Falls Library Semiannual Book Sale 
  • Apr 23: 4th Annual Environment Expo

April 1, 2022

  • COVID-19 Updates 
  • Omicron BA.2 Sub-Variant 
  • Some Individuals Now Eligible for Second COVID-19 Booster 
  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 
  • April 2022 Golden Gazette 
  • April 1 - June 30: Solarize Fairfax 
  • Starting April 1: FCPL Food Drive 
  • April 3: FCPL Returns to Regular Schedule 
  • April 10: MCC Community Parking Lot Sale 
  • April 12: Tax Relief Workshops 

March 25, 2022

  • Dranesville District FY23 Budget Town Hall 
  • March 22 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Doubles Affordable Housing Production Goal 
  • Donations for Ukraine 
  • Pandemic Fatigue & Resiliency 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • McLean Community Center Governing Board Elections 
  • Route 7 Widening Project Updates - Colvin Run Road Detour 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • Mar 26: Free Car Seat Inspections 
  • Mar 28 & 31: Fairfax Connector Transit Strategic Plan  
  • March 29 & April 12: Tax Relief Workshops

March 18, 2022

  • Celebrate Women's History Month 
  • Mar: 25 Con. Connolly's Women's Health Virtual Roundtable 
  • Congratulations to AAUW's 2022 STEM Essay Contest Winners! 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • Mar 29 & Apr 12: Tax Relief Workshops 
  • Mar 31: Dranesville District FY23 Budget Town Hall 
  • Reminders 
  • Tomorrow: Free Car Seat Inspections 
  • Tomorrow: Stuff the Bus 
  • Mar 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop 
  • Mar 24: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting

March 11, 2022

  • Winter Weather Advisory 
  • Supporting the People of Ukraine 
  • March 8 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
  • 495 NEXT Project Updates 
  • MPA Annual Youth Art Exhibitions 
  • Volunteer Opportunity with the Boy Scouts of America 
  • Mar 16: MCA Emergency Preparedness Forum 
  • Mar 19 & 26: Child Car Seat Inspections 
  • Mar 19: Stuff the Bus 
  • reminder Mar 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop 
  • Mar 24: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting 

February 25, 2022

  • FY 2023 Advertised Budget 
  • February 22 Board Meeting Highlights 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures  
  • Mar 1: Native Seedling Sale Opens 
  • Mar 2: McLean Central Park Development Concept Plan Presentation 
  • Mar 2-5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale 
  • Mar 7-9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 
  • March 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop 

February 11, 2022

  • Fairfax County FY23 Budget Meetings 
  • Running Bamboo Ordinance Public Hearing 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Northern Virginia Community Health Needs Assessment 
  • Beat the Rush - Start Permit Applications Now for Spring Home Improvement Projects 
  • FEMA National Youth Preparedness Council 
  • Feb 15: Great Falls Grange Public Meeting 
  • Feb 28: "Tips for Talking to Your Kids" Program 

February 4, 2022

  • Celebrating Black History Month 
  • COVID-19 Case Investigation Processes in K-12 Schools to Change After February 4 
  • Metro Farecard Update & FY23 Budget Public Input 
  • Hope Cards Help Law Enforcement and Victims of Abuse 
  • Reminder Feb 7 - 9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 
  • Reminder Feb 9 & 12: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Public Meetings 
  • Feb 10: McLean CAC Virtual Program - Silver Shield Anti-Scam 

January 28, 2022

  • January 25 Board Meeting 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Park Board Approves Revision to Clemyjontri Park Master Plan 
  • Jan 31: Planning Land Use System (PLUS) Update 
  • Feb 1: Resilient Fairfax Virtual Public Meeting 
  • Feb 9 & 12: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Public Meetings 
  • Feb 7 - 9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 

January 21, 2022

  • New COVID-19 Testing Options Now Available 
  • Route 7 Widening Project Updates 
  • MCC Governing Board Nominations 
  • Jan 24: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting 
  • Jan 24 - Feb 4: S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program 
  • Jan 27: Sign Regulations Community Meeting 
  • Jan 27 & 29: Airport Noise Policy Plan Amendment Virtual Community Open House 
  • Thru Jan 31: Regional Survey on Fair Housing 
  • Feb 20: Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinics 
  • Thru Mar 31: Temporary Expanded Child Care Assistance and Referral Program Eligibility 
  • January 14, 2022 https://conta.cc/3qL6RkD 
  • Virginia Department of Health Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Center in Fairfax 
  • Steps to Take if You Have Tested Positive 
  • County Facilities Reduce Hours 
  • McLean Urban Design Guidelines Project to Commence 
  • Jan 14 & 16: MCC Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration 
  • Jan 19: Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access Project Virtual Community Meeting 
  • Jan 20: Little Pimmit Run Stream Restoration & Sanitary Realignment Projects Meeting 
  • Jan 22: AARP "Prepare to Care" Virtual Webinar 
  • Jan 27 & 29: Airport Noise Policy Plan Amendment Virtual Community Open House 
  • Feb 1: 2022 Dog License Information

2021 editions of the Dranesville Dispatch:

December 30, 2021

  • Governor Northam Statement on COVID Case Numbers 
  • CDC Announces a Shortened Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population 
  • Fairfax County Police Open Data Portal 
  • Hours of Operation Changing at I-95 Landfill Complex and I-66 Transfer Station 
  • Plastic Bag Tax to Begin January 1 
  • Jan 1-30: FCPL Winter Reading Challenge 
  • Rec-PAC Summer Job Hiring Events 
  • Jan 10 - 14: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 

December 10, 2021

  • Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for People Ages 16-17 
  • COVID-19 Testing and Travel Guidance Updates in Time for Holiday Planning 
  • December 7 Board Meeting: 
  • Expansion of Real Estate Tax Relief Program 
  • Redistricting Plan for New Local Election Districts Adopted 
  • Dec 13: Fairfax County Police Department Meet the Commanders 
  • Dec 15 - Feb 12: MCC "Traveling While Black" Virtual Reality Experience 

December 3, 2021

  • Boosters and Prevention Strategies to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 and Emerging Variants 
  • Holiday Season Events & Info 
  • Herndon Hometown Holidays - Schedule of Events 
  • Ride Through a Holiday Light Show at Frying Pan Farm Park 
  • Dec 4: GMCC Reindog Parade 
  • Dec 3-5: McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival 
  • Ways to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season 
  • Visit Fairfax’s 31 Days of Holiday Happiness 
  • McLean Volunteer Fire Department Santa Tracker & Schedule 
  • December 8: Parking Reimagined - Dranesville District Virtual Town Hall 
  • Now thru Nov 10: SSPA Process Evaluation Survey 
  • Active Transportation Plan for West Falls Church Area 
  • Now thru Jan 7: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Public Input 

November 19, 2021

  • Stay Safe from COVID-19 this Holiday Season 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Food Access Program Funding Opportunity 
  • Ride Through a Holiday Light Show at Frying Pan Farm Park 
  • Nov 29 - Dec. 10: S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program 
  • Due Nov. 29: Mini-grants for Youth-led Projects to Reduce Mental Health Stigma 
  • Dec 1: MCC Virtual Listening Session & Online Survey 
  • Dec 1: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Virtual Meeting 
  • Dec 3-5: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale 
  • REMINDER - Dec 7: Public Hearing on Expanding the Real Estate Tax Relief Program 

November 12, 2021

  • School-Located Vaccine Clinics 
  • November 9 Board Meeting 
  • Expanding Real Estate Tax Relief Program Public Hearing 
  • 2021 Environmental Excellence Award Winners 
  • Nov 15: America Recycles Day 
  • Nov 16: Tysons Fire Station # 29 and Bus Transit Facility Project 
  • Nov 17: MCA Public Safety Forum 
  • Nov 17: Chesterbrook Road Walkway Virtual Community Meeting 
  • Nov 18: MCC Community Listening Session 
  • Dec 1: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Virtual Meeting 
  • Dec 3-5: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale 
  • Dec 8: Virtual Health & Care Job Fair 
  • Now Thru Dec 12: Fire & Rescue Toys for Tots Campaign 
  • Now Thru Dec 18: FCPD Victim Services Holiday Gift Card Drive 

November 5, 2021

  • Grand Opening of Holladay Field 
  • Nov 15: SCC & MCC Alphabet Rockers Program 
  • Nov 16: Tysons Fire Station # 29 and Bus Transit Facility Project 
  • Nov 15 & 16: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center 
  • Nov 17: Chesterbrook Road Walkway Virtual Community Meeting 
  • Nov 18: MCC Community Listening Session 
  • Dec 1: Hypothermia Prevention Program Begins 

October 29, 2021

  • COVID-19 Booster Shot Information 
  • Planning for COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5 to 11 Year-Olds: What You Need to Know Now 
  • Celebrating Halloween Safely 
  • Spotted Lanternfly - Learn How to Eliminate This Destructive Pest 
  • Nov 4: Veteran and Military Career Fair 
  • Nov 4: Upgrading of 911 Calls to Help Vulnerable Residents, and First Responders 
  • Nov 8 & 18: Draft Safe Streets for All Program Community Meetings 
  • Nov 15 & 16: DMV Connect at Mclean Governmental Center 
  • Nov 17: MCA Public Safety Forum 

October 20, 2021

  • Early Voting Information 
  • October 19 Board Meeting 
  • Groundbreaking The Ovation at Arrowbrook 
  • Congratulations to Samuel Williams 
  • Confederate Names Task Force Public Input 
  • Oct 22 & 23: Tysons Block Party 
  • Oct 23: National Drug Take Back Day 
  • Oct 28: Clemyjontri Park Public Comment Meeting 
  • Oct 28: Fair Housing Public Forum 

October 8, 2021

  • October 5 Board Meeting 
  • Community Vaccination Center in Tysons 
  • Toddler & Youth Size Face Mask Needed 
  • Oct 9: Stuff the Bus 
  • Oct 12 - 30: S.M.A.R.T. Employment-Readiness Program 
  • Oct 14: Resilient Fairfax Virtual Public Meeting 
  • Oct 14: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program 
  • Oct 15 - 17: Great Falls Studios Art Tour 
  • Oct 15: Metro SmartTrip Sale 
  • Early Voting Information 

October 1, 2021

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
  • Toddler & Youth Size Face Masks Needed 
  • Updated County App Now Available 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Oct 1-4: VDOT I-495 Southbound Weekend Lane Closures in Tysons 
  • Oct 2: Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk 
  • Oct 2 - 3: ArtsFairfax Creative Resilience  
  • Oct 3: MPAartfest! 
  • Oct 4: Little Pimmit Run Sanitary Realignment Project Meeting 
  • Oct 5: Car Tax Payments Due 
  • Oct 7: Fairfax Connector Bus Service Community Input Meetings 
  • Oct 12 - 30: SMART Employment-Readiness Program 
  • Oct 14: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program  
  • Oct 15 - 17: Save the Date - Great Falls Studios Art Tour 
  • Oct 19: MCA Forum "Changing Neighborhoods: Understanding Infill Development & Tree Canopy Loss" 
  • Oct 28: Clemyjontri Park Public Comment Meeting 
  • Early Voting Information 

September 24, 2021

  • Health Department Waits on Federal and State Guidance Prior to Dispensing Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Doses 
  • Highlights from Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Update to Board of Supervisors 
  • Sept 25: Fairfax NAACP - Building Trades Unions Job Fair 
  • Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting 
  • Sept 30 & Oct 7: Fairfax Connector Bus Service Community Input Meetings 
  • Oct 2: Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk 
  • Oct 2 & 16: HomeWise Demonstration Events 
  • Oct 3: MPAartfest! 
  • Oct 4: Little Pimmit Run Sanitary Realignment Project Meeting 
  • Oct 5: Car Tax Payments Due 
  • Oct 9: Stuff the Bus 
  • Oct 15: Metro SmartTrip sale  
  • Early Voting Information 

September 17, 2021

  • Health Department to Deploy Mobile COVID-19 Testing Lab 
  • Health Department to Expedite Communications for Students Awaiting COVID 19 Contact Interviews 
  • QR Codes Now Available to Digitally Verify COVID-19 Vaccination Status 
  • September 14 Board Meeting 
  • Early Voting Information 
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative 
  • Sept 18: Old Firehouse Center Block Party 
  • Sept 18: Hidden History of Justice Park 
  • Sept 21: SCC Back to School Anxiety Webinar 
  • Sept 21: Active and Thriving Community Grants Program Deadline 
  • Sept 22: MCC Governing Board FY2023 Budget Public Hearing 
  • Sept 24: Strategic Plan Community Survey Closes 
  • Sept 25: Fairfax Peak Open House 
  • Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting 
  • Sept 30: Launching Your Business in the Town of Herndon 

September 10, 2021

  • 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 
  • Sept 11: Volunteer Fairfax National Day of Service 
  • Sept 11 & Oct 9: Stuff the Bus 
  • Sept 13 & 15: ActiveFairfax Virtual Community Meetings 
  • Sept 14: Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance Public Hearing 
  • Sept 14: Herndon Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance Prohibiting Firearms on Town Property 
  • Sept 14: Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pickleball Guidance 
  • Sept 15: Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting 
  • Sept 17: NVTA TransAction Plan Survey 
  • Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting 
  • Sept 30: Fairfax Water Survey 

September 3, 2021

  • Update on COVID-19 Investigations and Guidance for Parents of School-aged Children 
  • Active and Thriving Community Grant Program 
  • Hospitality Industry COVID-19 Assistance 
  • Temporary Change to Separate Yard Waste Collection Requirements 
  • Sept 9: McLean Police CAC Virtual Public Engagement Program 
  • Sept 11: Volunteer Fairfax National Day of Service & Remembrance 
  • Sept 13 & 15: ActiveFairfax Virtual Community Meetings  
  • Sept 14: Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pickleball Guidance 
  • Sept 15: Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting 

August 27, 2021

  • CDC Recommends the COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone 12 years and older 
  • Redistricting Fact Sheet 
  • How You Can Help Afghan Refugees 
  • Sept 5: Meadowlark Series Features VCO Ensembles 
  • Sept 15: Save the Date - Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting 
  • Sept 22: MCC Governing Board FY2023 Budget Public Hearing 
  • Oct 1: McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline 
  • Oct 3: Save the Date - 15th Annual MPAarftest! 

August 20, 2021

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose FAQs 
  • Active & Thriving Community Grants Program 
  • UPDATE: North Glebe Road Bridge Work 
  • Road Rules for School Buses, School Zones, and Crossing Guards 
  • Three Elly Doyle Winners Announced by Park Authority Board 
  • Save the Date: Stuff the Bus  

August 16, 2021

  • The Health Department recently announced that, consistent with CDC recommendations, moderate to severely immunocompromised residents who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) are now eligible to receive a third dose. See the announcement below for details. 
  • August 12, 2021 https://conta.cc/3MsMweA 
  • COVID-19 Cases on the Rise 
  • Health Department Now Accepting Requests for Vaccine Services 
  • Masks Required in K-12 Schools, County and Town of Herndon Facilities 
  • CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium & Emergency Rental Assistance Program 
  • Adult Day Health Care Reopening 
  • Carbon Neutral Counties Declaration 
  • Bilingual Voters Encouraged to Serve As Election Officers 
  • New Forest Preschool Opens at Riverbend Park 
  • Aug 13-23: Nine Day Closure of North Glebe Road in Arlington 
  • Temporary Closure of Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail Continues Until August 16 
  • Aug 16-20: Utterback Store Road Closed for Reconstruction at Route 7 
  • Aug 17: Fairfax County Redistricting Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input 

July 30, 2021

  • July 27 Board Meeting:
    • Carryover Recommendations Include Funding for Board Priorities
    • September 14: Stakeholder and Public Engagement on Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance
  • REMINDER Music at Arrowbrook Park: Summer Entertainment Series
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • 2021-22 School Age Child Care
  • Fairfax County Seeks Volunteers for Selection Advisory Committee
  • County Seeks Volunteers for Consolidated Community Funding Pool's Selection Advisory Committee
  • Moving Forward NOVA: Now Recruiting Corps Members! @ CASA
  • August 6-8: Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday
  • August 16: Deadline to Apply for Cooling Assistance
  • REMINDER August 18-22: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale

July 23, 2021

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Information
  • Temporary Expanded Child Care Eligibility
  • 9-1-1 Emergency Health Profile
  • Route 7 Project Updates
  • July 26-28: Georgetown Pike Daytime Flagging in McLean
  • July 28: Real Estate Taxes Due
  • July 30: Tysons Block Party
  • August 18-22: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale
  • September 12: Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run
  • October 2: 13th Annual McLean 5K

July 16, 2021

  • July 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting
  • Adolescents Ages 12-18 Urged to Get Vaccinated By July 19
  • Health Department, Fire and Rescue Partner on Homebound Vaccine Program
  • VDOT: I-66 Eastbound Direct Access Ramp to West Falls Church Metrorail Is Now Open
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • July 28-29: DMV Connect at the Government Center
  • July 29: Community Meeting on Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for 7700 Leesburg Pike
  • REMINDER - August 3: National Night Out with the Fairfax County Police Department 

July 9, 2021

  • Jones Branch Connector Receives National Recognition
  • Addressing Homelessness in Fairfax County
  • NCS Senior Center Re-Opening 2021
  • July 14, 21, 28: zMOD - Long-Term Care: Understanding Options and Advocacy
  • July 21: Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan - Community Update and Feedback Session
  • July 30: Long-Term Care: Understanding Options and Advocacy
  • July 30: McLean Central Park Comment Period Extended 

July 2, 2021

  • Notable New State Laws Effective July 1, 2021
  • New zMOD and Planning Websites
  • Public Safety Updates: 
    • Stolen Vehicles Prompt Home Security Reminders
    • McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
    • National Night Out August 3
  • July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration and Parade
  • July 4: Town of Herndon Fireworks
  • July 10 & 24: Document Shredding Event

June 25, 2021

  • Farmers Market Composting Program
  • 2021-2022 McLean Community Center Governing Board
  • Families for Safe Streets Survey
  • June 26: Environment Expo: Get Outdoors!
  • July 4: McLean Community Center 4th of July Celebration

Coronavirus Updates

June 17, 2021

  • Government Center COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Offer Walk-in Hours
  • Funds Available to Help Fairfax Businesses Recover from COVID-19
  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Update on Sick Birds
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • VDOT: Georgetown Pike Closed in Great Falls June 18-21
  • June 22: McLean CBC Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
  • June 26: Document Shredding Event
  • VDOT: Virtual Construction Update Meetings June 29 & 30
  • Planning and Land Use System Release July 1
  • Zoning Ordinance Modernization Effective July 1
  • June - July 27: Communities of Trust "Meet the Chief" Series
  • July - August: Music at Arrowbrook Park

May 28, 2021

  • COVID-19 Social Distancing and Capacity Restrictions Have Now Ended in Virginia
  • Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard Now Live
  • As Pool Season Begins, Know the Latest COVID-19 Guidance
  • Letter from the Park Authority
  • VDOT: Linway Terrace Closed in McLean June 1 - 11
  • June 8 Primary Election Early Voting

May 21, 2021

  • DMV to Expand Appointment Opportunities as COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased
  • Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Will Resume Normal Services and Introduce New Hours June 5
  • Park Authority Steps Up Enforcement Activities at Scott’s Run
  • May 24: McLean Central Park Development Concept Meeting
  • May 26: McLean CBC Planning Commission Public Hearing
  • May 27: Tools 2 Thrive: Mental Health & Wellness in the Black Community
  • June 11: Heart of Gold Foundation Closing the Sickle Cell Gap Blood Drive

May 14, 2021

  • Governor Updates Face Covering Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People Effective May 15; Moves Up Capacity and Distancing Changes to May 28
  • COVID-19 Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds Is Now Available, Here Is What You Need To Know
  • Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
  • Fairfax County Public Libraries Update
  • May 15: McLean Day 2021 - A Drive-Thru Entertainment Event
  • May 19: "Criminalization of Black & Brown Girls" Virtual Discussion
  • May 19, 20 & 26: FCPD Virtual Community Safety Presentations

May 6, 2021

  • COVID-19 Vaccine is Readily Available and Free
  • Restaurant Revitalization Fund and Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Now Open and Available to Help Businesses
  • Water Bill Assistance through Fairfax Water
  • May 4 Board Meeting
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Rec-PAC Registration for In-Person Summer Programs
  • May 6: Police Chief Public Input Session
  • May 7: Wolf Trap Summer 2021 Tickets Go on Sale
  • May 14 : EQAC Student Member Application Deadline
  • May 24: McLean Central Park Development Concept Meeting

April 29, 2021

  • Governor Northam Updates Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
  • Tysons Vaccination Center Walk-In Appointments or Schedule Directly With Health Department
  • May 11: West Falls Church Plan Amendment Virtual Community Meeting
  • Questions about Recycling?

April 27, 2021

  • CDC and FDA Lift Pause on J&J Vaccine
  • FY 2022 Budget Mark-Up Package
  • Deferral of Two Planning Commission Hearings Scheduled for April 28
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

April 23, 2021

  • Governor Updates COVID-19 Executive Order Restrictions
  • Phase 2 Vaccine FAQs: Finding Appointments in VaccineFinder
  • Davis Appointed New Fairfax County Chief of Police
  • June 8 Primary Election Early Voting
  • REMINDER Tomorrow: Drug Take Back Day

April 16, 2021

  • April 18: All People Age 16+ Eligible for a Vaccine
  • Community Vaccination Center to Open in Tysons Area April 20
  • Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Not Be Administered Until Further Notice
  • Updates from April 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting
  • Park Road, Vermont Avenue Closed in McLean
  • REMINDER - April 22: DTA Virtual Tax Relief Workshops
  • April 21, May 6 & 20: FCPD Neighborhood Safety Presentation
  • April 24: Drug Take Back Day
  • April 30 - May 9: FCAS PetDash Virtual 5K
  • Solarize Fairfax County 2021

April 9, 2021

  • Volunteers Needed for Inova Vaccination Center
  • FY2022 Budget Public Hearings
  • Park Authority Amusements and Facilities to Reopen for Spring
  • Celebrate Earth Month 2021 With The OEEC
  • ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan Meetings & Survey
  • April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26: FCPD Virtual Scams and Frauds Presentations
  • April 17: McLean Community Center’s Earth Day McLean—Act Locally drive-thru event
  • April 21: MCA Forum on Criminal Justice Reform
  • April 22: Little Pimmit Run Chesterbrook Road Virtual Community Meeting
  • DCC Grass Height

April 7, 2021

  • Vaccine Registration Now Open for All of Phase 1c

April 5, 2021

  • Vaccine Registration Now Open for Some Frontline Essential Workers in Phase 1c

April 2, 2021

  • What You Need to Know About Vaccination Locations in the Fairfax Health District
  • COVID-19-Related Funeral Cost Assistance Available from FEMA
  • April 6: Fairfax County Police Chief Selection Public Input Session
  • April 6 - 18: Hiring Information for Therapeutic Recreation Services 2021 Summer Camp
  • April 8: McLean District Station Community Advisory Committee Meeting
  • April 13 & 27: Town of Herndon Proposed FY22 Budget Public Hearings
  • April 15 & 22: Department of Tax Administration Virtual Tax Relief Workshops
  • April 2021 Golden Gazette

March 30, 2021

  • Registration Now Open for All of Phase 1b

March 26, 2021

  • Governor Announces Limited Capacity Increases for Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Some Entertainment Venues as Vaccinations Rise
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Now Open for Public Transit Workers and Mail Carriers
  • Join the Health Department’s Team of Vaccinators
  • Update on COVID-19 Testing Sites Available in the Fairfax Health District
  • Updates from March 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting
  • Library Express Services
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • March 31: Great Falls Citizens Association Town Hall Meeting Route 7 & Towlston Road Intersection
  • OLLI Mason Free Spring Term Online Classes

March 22, 2021

  • Tonight: Dranesville Budget Community Meeting
  • Virginia Individual Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to May 17, 2021
  • Don’t Fall Victim to These 6 COVID-19 Scams
  • March 26: Virginia Hispanic Chamber Event "The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccine"
  • March 26: Developmental Disabilities Resources During COVID-19

March 17, 2021

  • Registration Now Open for Three More 1b Essential Worker Groups
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Form Now Available in Spanish
  • Select Private Health Care Providers to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Fairfax County Landlords: Apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program For Your Tenants

March 11, 2021

  • March 22: Dranesville Budget Community Meeting
  • What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Variants
  • More Vaccine Registration FAQs: Supply Update, Choosing a Vaccine, State System and More
  • CDC Issues New Guidance for
  • Fully-Vaccinated People
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • March 15: Public Meeting on Wolf Trap Fire Station Proposed Wireless Facility
  • March 24: McLean Community Center Budget Public Hearing
  • March 25: 2021 Dranesville District Paving and Restriping Program
  • McLean Community Foundation Announces
  • April 1 Grant Request Deadline

February 24, 2021

  • FY 2022 Advertised Budget Process
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Partners Expand in Fairfax Health District
  • Governor Announces Changes to COVID-19 Executive Order Restrictions Effective March 1
  • CECAP Public Meeting February 25 & Online Surveys Open Until March 14
  • Two Vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals
  • FAA Seeking Public Comments on NES by March 15

February 12, 2021

  • Vaccine Dashboard and Registration Status Checker Now Available
  • AARP COVID-19 Vaccine Information Session February 20
  • Fairfax Water’s Deadline for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program Extended
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • McLean CBC Open House February 20

February 8, 2021

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
  • Register for Feb. 9 Webinar: Second Draw PPP and Resources for Businesses
  • Fairfax Health District is Hiring For Pandemic Response Efforts
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • 2021 MCC Governing Board Elections
  • MCC 2021 Summer Camps & Trips Registration Now Open
  • Park Authority Spring Class Registration Begins February 9

February 3, 2021

  • Health Department Provides COVID-19 Vaccination Update to Board of Supervisors
  • Fairfax Connector Passengers Reminded of Federal Face Mask Mandate on Buses, at Transit Hubs
  • COVID-19 Super Bowl Guidance: Enjoy the Game at Home With Immediate Household Members
  • Stuff the Bus February 6

January 29, 2021

  • Vaccine Distribution Process to Follow New State Guidelines
  • February 2021 Golden Gazette
  • West Falls Church Task Force Meeting
  • Reminder: Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6

January 26, 2021

  • What You Need to Know About Limited Vaccine Supply
  • Reminder: First Annual Smart City Challenge
  • Reminder: Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6
  • Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

January 22, 2021

  • Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine in Fairfax
  • What You Need to Know if You Have Registered to Get a Vaccine Appointment
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions
  • Delegate Sullivan COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Saturday
  • Tips to make the air in your home safer during COVID-19
  • First Annual Smart City Challenge
  • Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6

January 15, 2021

  • Process for Scheduling Vaccination Appointments at Health Department Clinics
  • New Resources for Small Business from the COVID-19 Relief Bill
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

January 11, 2021

  • Vaccinations Begin Week of January 11 for Eligible 1b Populations

January 7, 2021

  • Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Discussion with Dr. Anthony Fauci
  • Search Underway for Next Fairfax County Police Chief
  • Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation’s Pre-2021 Session Public Hearing
  • American Legion Bridge Transit Study Public Meeting
  • Upcoming Public Meetings on the Transit Strategic Plan (TSP)
  • Park Authority Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Fee Adjustments
  • McLean Community Center Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

December 22, 2020

  • What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Keep Your Lights up for Healthcare Heroes
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Metrobus Riders Return to Boarding Through Front Door, Paying Fares on Sunday, January 3
  • Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Pickleball
  • FCPL Branch Out Winter '20-'21

December 15, 2020

  • Virginia Department of Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall December 16
  • COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program Application Deadline December 30
  • Reminder: Clemyjontri Master Plan Revision Meeting
  • Five New Managing the Moments Videos from Safe Community Coalition

December 11, 2020

  • Gov. Northam Announces New Targeted Measures
  • Know the Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Facebook Live Series On The County’s Spanish Facebook Page
  • Clemyjontri Master Plan Revision Meeting
  • FSO & Fairfax Ballet present The Nutcracker
  • Dulles Toll Road Goes Cashless

December 8, 2020

  • Ways to Give This Holiday Season
  • 6 Ways to Manage Mental Health During COVID-19
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • MCA to Host Public Forum on Policy and Justice Reform Featuring Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano
  • Westmoreland Street Corridor Future Intersection Improvements

November 25, 2020

  • Winter Holidays and COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Data Dashboard Now Includes Contact Tracing
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Virtual Meeting on Westmoreland Street Corridor Improvements, December 2
  • Victim Services 7th Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive

November 13, 2020

  • Governor Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Holiday Health Guidance
  • Evictions on Hold Through December 31
  • Safe Community Coalition Rolls Out Managing the Moments Video Series
  • McLean Community Business Center (CBC) Q & A Session

October 30, 2020

  • REBUILD VA Grant Program Increases Scope of Eligibility and Awards
  • Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
  • Get the Shot, Not the Flu
  • Reminder to Have a Safe Halloween
  • McLean Community Business Center (CBC) Study Virtual Community Open House

October 22, 2020

  • Fairfax County Gives Businesses More Tools to Operate Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • 3 Things To Know about COVID-19 Symptoms in Children
  • News from School Board Member Elaine Tholen
  • Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project
  • VolunteerFest
  • Virginia Deadline to Request a Ballot by Mail October 23

October 15, 2020

  • How Outdoor Workers Can Protect Against COVID-19
  • Planning Underway For Future COVID-19 Vaccine
  • VDOT EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
  • News from School Board Member Elaine Tholen
  • County Seeks Community Input on Funding Pool Categories
  • 2020 Census Deadline October 15
  • Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 15

October 2, 2020

  • Traditional Trick-or-Treating Not Recommended for Halloween; Safe Alternatives Available
  • Virtual MPArtfest
  • REMINDER: VDOT to Hold Public Hearings
  • Flu Vaccination Clinics for Older Adults
  • Dead Run Stream Restoration Virtual Meeting
  • MCA Monthly Board of Directors Meeting with Dranesville District School Board Member Elaine Tholen

September 25, 2020

  • Message from the Park Authority
  • Get Your Flu Shot
  • Stuff the Bus Saturday
  • Public Safety Community Input Session
  • Little Pimmit Run Tributary at Woodland Terrace: Stream Restoration and Stormwater Improvement Project
  • DMV Connect - By Appointment Only
  • MCF Grant Request Deadline Oct. 1
  • Early Voting Hours

September 17, 2020

  • September 15 Board Meeting
  • Early Voting Information
  • Back to School Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • What to Know if You or a Family Member is Returning Home from a Campus COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Drug Take-Back Boxes Reopened

September 9, 2020

  • Message from the Health Department
  • How to Submit Documents When Applying for Food, Financial and Medical Assistance
  • What to Do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
  • Old Firehouse Learning Connection Program
  • Stuff the Bus
  • Virginia DMV-Issued Credentials Extended
  • SmarTrip now on iPhone and Apple Watch

August 18, 2020

  • Local Healthcare Systems Join Forces on Masking Campaign
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • CARES Act Funding for Affordable Housing Providers
  • Fairfax Connector Returns to Full Service Beginning August 29
  • Help Needed with Absentee Voting

August 14, 2020

  • Virginia Eviction Moratorium Extended
  • Supporting Return to School Program
  • Metro Update
  • When and How to Safely Visit Grandparents and Older Adults
  • NV Rides in Need of Volunteers

August 7, 2020

  • Inaccurate Center for Voter Information Mailing
  • Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
  • Cornerstones Back-to-School Drive
  • Health Department Launches New Portal for Community Partners to Share COVID-19 Information

August 5, 2020

  • COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App

July 31, 2020

  • Help Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
  • Summer Entertainment Series Returns with Livestream Concerts
  • Friday Night Live!
  • Assistance for Small Businesses
  • Election Officers Needed for November 2020 Election
  • Tips for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
  • Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) Resources
  • Free School Physicals for Uninsured Children

July 29, 2020

  • July 28 Board Meeting Summary
  • 2020 Census Takers Begin Visiting Unreported Homes
  • Update from Elaine Tholen,Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses
  • Inova Update
  • Cox Communications Update
  • NV Rides in Need of Volunteers

July 24, 2020

  • Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Home during COVID-19
  • Fairfax County Public Schools Update
  • Routine Immunizations for Children
  • Metro Update
  • CECAP Task Force Meeting
  • Dive Back into Swim Lessons with the Park Authority
  • Beautiful Me: Celebrating Children of Color

July 20, 2020

  • McLean CBC Task Force Virtual Meeting
  • West Falls Church Transit Station Area Task Force Virtual Meeting
  • Fairfax County Seeks Public Input on Proposed Modernized Zoning Ordinance
  • Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways Alternatives Analysis and Long-Term Planning Study

July 17, 2020

  • Face Coverings Can Save Lives and Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
  • Contact Tracing: Answer the Call
  • Help Wanted: Recruitment of Contact Tracing Staff Continues
  • Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
  • Staying Safe at an Event or Gathering During COVID-19

July 15, 2020

  • Fairfax County Seeks Public Input on Proposed Modernized Zoning Ordinance
  • Provide Input on the Route 28 and Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Greenway Study
  • Tysons Partnership Pandemic Response Survey
  • Fairfax County to Offer 14 Satellite Absentee Voting Locations for the November 2020 Election
  • Fairfax County Increases Funding for Fairfax RISE: Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
  • Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia Offers Area Businesses Free Facilitated Support Group Sessions
  • Virginia Transportation Construction Job Board

July 10, 2020

  • Several County Facilities to Provide In-Person Services in Phase Three
  • Ways to Help During COVID-19
  • Upcoming Career Fairs
  • FCPS Community Meetings
  • Summer Activities for Kids and Families
  • Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Resources

July 8, 2020

  • Reminder: Herndon-Reston Bus Service Review Virtual Public Meeting July 8 + Ways to Provide Input
  • Nonprofits Providing Free Legal Help to Small Businesses in Fairfax County
  • Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
  • Fairfax County Public Library Update
  • Food Benefits for School-Age Children

July 6, 2020

  • FCPS Return to School Virtual Town Hall July 6
  • Herndon-Reston Bus Service Review Virtual Public Meeting July 8

July 1, 2020

  • Virginia Enters Phase Three of Reopening July 1
  • New Virginia Laws Take Effect July 1
  • Phased Reopening of RECenters and Other Park Facilities + Outdoor Group Fitness Classes
  • Leaving Home? Know the COVID-19 Risks Before You Go
  • Phase Three Reopening for NCS: Camp Fairfax, NCS Connects Summer, and Virtual Programming
  • Inova Update
  • 4th of July Drive-Thru Celebration in Great Falls

June 25, 2020

  • Updates from June 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting
  • Fairfax County Reduces Penalties for Late Car and Real Estate Tax Payments
    • Reminder: Due Date to Pay First Installment of Real Estate Taxes Extended to August 28
  • Virginia Phase Three of Reopening to Start July 1
  • A Safe Space to Dig Deep: Mental Health and Wellness in the Black Community
  • Virtual Career Fair for Tech Professionals
  • Unemployed Health Insurance Hotline
  • An Update from Inova
  • Essential Supplies Needed for Child Care Programs
  • MCC Super Summer Scavenger Hunt
  • Route 7 Project Updates

June 23, 2020

  • Metro Update
  • Fairfax County Public Library Update
  • Temporary Shelter Available During COVID-19
  • McLean CBC Task Force Virtual Meeting June 29

June 17, 2020

  • Board Public Safety and Economic Initiatives Committees Updates
  • Three Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19
  • Solarize Fairfax 2020
  • Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

June 12, 2020

  • Northern Virginia Enters Phase Two of Reopening
  • Face Coverings Required Inside Public Places
  • Park Facilities Update
  • West Falls Church Task Force Task Force Virtual Meeting June 16
  • Governor Northam Announces New Tools for Virginia Workers and Job Seekers

June 10, 2020

  • Board Issues Joint Statement, Announces Task Force on Equity and Opportunity
  • Fairfax County to Enter Phase Two of Reopening on Friday, June 12
  • Video from Cornerstones June 8 Virtual Town Hall
  • Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments Hosting Blood Drives

June 5, 2020

  • Cornerstones Virtual Town Hall on June 8
  • More FCPA Farmers Markets Open
  • Fairfax RISE - Application Opens June 8
  • Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Government Employee Impersonation Scams
  • Guidance for Building Water System Flushing After Closures

June 3, 2020

  • Who to Contact for COVID-related concerns/questions
  • DMV Reopening Plan
  • COVID-19 Testing Options
  • Fairfax County Public Library Curbside Services
  • Donated Face Coverings Now Accepted at Police Stations
  • Help from the Heart Community Drive

May 29, 2020

  • Link to video recording of Virtual Town Hall with State Senator Barbara Favola, Delegate Kathleen Murphy, and Arlington County Chair Libby Garvey
  • Fairfax County enters Phase One - Things to Know
  • Parks Update
  • Forward FCPS
  • Fairfax County Approves Use of Outdoor Space for Restaurants and Exercise Facilities During Phase One
  • Reminder: Public Input Sought on Zoning Modifications
  • County COVID-19 Website Gets a Refresh

May 27, 2020

  • Virtual Town Hall with State Senator Barbara Favola, Delegate Kathleen Murphy, and Arlington County Chair Libby Garvey May 28 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Fairfax County to Enter First Phase of Reopening
  • Face Coverings Required Inside Public Places in Virginia Starting May 29
  • Special Board of Supervisors Meeting May 28 to Consider Emergency Ordinance for Businesses

May 22, 2020

  • FCPA and FCPS Amenities Update
  • Fairfax County Summer Camps, Rec-PAC, SACC Cancelled
  • Virtual Job Fair for College Students and Recent Grads presented by Fairfax County EDA
  • Public Input Sought on Fairfax Connector Fall 2020 Service Changes
  • Information from the County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination

May 20, 2020

  • Stuff the Bus Success
  • Phased Reopening of Fairfax County Parks
  • StayHomeVirginia.com - Housing Resources for those Impacted by COVID-19
    • Related Fairfax County Resources
  • Reminder: Metro to Close Orange and Silver Line Stations in Fairfax County for Expanded Construction Activities
  • Donations Needed - Cloth Face Coverings

May 18, 2020

  • Stuff the Bus Reminder

May 15, 2020

  • Stuff the Bus
  • County Trash and Recycling Services Update
  • Metro and Fairfax Connector to Require Face Coverings starting May 18

May 12, 2020

  • FY 2021 Budget Adopted
  • Fairfax RISE
  • Update on Reopening from Governor Northam
  • Additional Data Now Available on County's COVID-19 Case Data Dashboard
  • Purple Bins Return to Fairfax County

May 8, 2020

  • Stuff the Bus
  • Phased Opening of Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses and Farmers Markets
  • Six Steps to Proper Hand Washing

May 5, 2020

  • Supervisor Foust's Statement on the Fairfax County FY 2021 Budget Markup
  • Phased Approach to Reopening Virginia
  • How can I reduce my risk of exposure to COVID-19 at home and work as the country reopens?

May 1, 2020

  • COVID-19: Health Care Options for the Uninsured
  • Help with SNAP, Medicaid, Employment Assistance
  • COVID-19 Resources Available in Several Languages
  • Fairfax At Home

April 30, 2020

  • A Message from Inova
  • Final FY 2021 Budget Public Hearing Today
  • Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

April 29, 2020

  • Fairfax County Garden Plots Reopen
  • FY 2021 Budget Public Hearings Continue Today
  • COVID-19 Spiritual Support by Phone Available for Older Adults and Other Mental Health Resources
    • Other Mental Health Resources
  • Fairfax County Now Offers COVID-19 Text Messages in Spanish

April 28, 2020

  • County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund
  • FY 2021 Budget Public Hearings Begin Today

April 27, 2020

  • Governor Northam's Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions
    • Testing and Tracing
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Hospital Capacity and Staff
    • Phase One of Easing Restrictions
  • Budget Public Hearings Reminder + How to Participate
  • New Fairfax County Health Department Data Site

April 24, 2020

  • Budget Public Hearings Reminder + How to Participate
  • What Apartment Residents and Building Owners Can Do to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
    • Recommendations for Apartment and Condo Residents
    • Recommendations for Building Owners, Landlords, and Management Companies

April 23, 2020 

  • Metro Summer Work

April 22, 2020

  • FY 2021 Budget Virtual Town Hall - Recording Available to View Online
  • Budget Public Hearings Reminder
  • Earth Day 2020

April 21, 2020

  • Celebrate National Library Week
  • Additional Online Resources from Fairfax County
    • Virtual pet adoptions
    • Get wedding license online
    • FCPA Virtual Exploration Center
    • Department of Family Services Parenting Support
  • Free, Virtual English Learning Opportunities
  • Tips and Advice from the Safe Community Coalition's Mental Health Committee
  • Neighborhood Assistance Program
  • Cox Communications Connect2Compete

April 20, 2020 

  • FY 2021 Virtual Budget Town Hall Reminder

April 17, 2020

  • NOVA to Offer Tuition-Free Summer Online Courses for Region's High School Students
  • Special Edition of McLean High School's Newsmagazine, The Highlander 
  • Falls Church Station Closed this Weekend in Preparation for Summer Platform Project
  • Resources from Fairfax County's Department of Family Services

April 16, 2020

  • zMOD - Input sought on proposed changes to rules for ADUs and home-based businesses

April 15, 2020 

  • April 14 Board Meeting
    • Small Business Microloan Fund
    • BOS Meeting Calendar and Upcoming Meetings
    • Developmental Approval Extensions
    • Admissions Tax
  • Virtual School Board Town Hall Meetings with Dranesville School Board Representative Elaine Tholen
  • School Counselors Available
  • Health Alert Toolkit
  • COVID-19 Language Portal

April 13, 2020 

  • April 14 Board Meeting
  • Coronavirus donations guidance
  • FCPA trail update

April 10, 2020 

  • Health Department mailing
  • Coronavirus info in ASL
  • Coronavirus safety tips for employers and employees

April 10, 2020 

  • FY 2021 Updated Budget Proposal

April 9, 2020 

  • Wellness resources
  • Things to do while social distancing
  • Fairfax Connector service changes

April 7, 2020 

  • Link to revised budget proposal
  • Solid waste update

April 6, 2020

  • CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks in public
  • COVID-19 and kids - the problem with playdates
  • Fairfax Police Chief addresses COVID-19 concerns 
  • Additional Metro service reductions
  • GWMP update from NPS

April 3, 2020 

  • Visit Fairfax
  • Fairfax First 
  • Support local restaurants – Take Out Trail
  • Tenant/Landlord Rights
  • Fairfax County Court Information
  • Chamber Resources for Businesses; Nova, Dulles, Asian American
  • GWMP Update from NPS

April 2, 2020

  • CSB for basic needs assistance
  • Food resources interactive map
  • Fairfax Area Meals on Wheels 
  • Human Resources Guide
  • Assistance for Senior Transportation
  • Resources for businesses
  • Senior Transportation Assistance
  • Legal Services of Northern Virginia
  • Ways to help in your neighborhood
  • Non-profit donation requests
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Medical Reserve Corps
    • Volunteer Fairfax
    • Fairfax County Volunteer Management System
  • Donate Masks and Disposable Gloves
  • Inova
  • Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
  • Donate Blood
  • Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program
  • Embry Rucker Community Shelter and Winter Overflow and Hypothermia Programs
  • Cornerstones Assistance Services and Pantry Program (ASAPP)
  • SHARE of McLean
  • FCPS/Community-based resources link
  • Ways to support local and small businesses

April 1, 2020

  • Census reminder
  • Public safety during coronavirus pandemic
    • FCPD
    • Fire and Rescue
    • 911 Call Center
    • Sheriff’s Office
  • Domestic violence awareness and resources
  • CSB Assistance from a Distance

March 31, 2020

  • Reminder – How to conduct County business online with links
  • Solid waste operational changes explained
  • BOS Budget Committee Meeting Update
  • Be aware of coronavirus scams

March 30, 2020

  • Governor Northam’s Stay at Home order
  • Information about 3/31 BOS Budget Committee Meeting + How to watch

March 27, 2020

  • Reminder – Fairfax County Government buildings closed to the public as of 5 pm March 27
  • Link for how to conduct County business online
  • How to contact Supervisor Foust's office
  • Update on coronavirus cases in VA
  • Trash and recycling update
  • Utilities update
  • 2020 Census reminder
  • FCPA FAQs
  • Fairfax County Field Journal for kids
  • Theatre for students at home from Traveling Players

March 26, 2020

  • Defining the terms - “social distancing,” “self-isolating,” “quarantine”
  • Fairfax County Budget
  • Board will discuss at 3/31 budget committee meeting + how to watch
  • FCPS distance learning
  • Healthcare options for the uninsured
  • Virginia SNAP Program to issue emergency benefits
  • Public transportation update

March 25, 2020

  • Message from Inova
    • 3 Respiratory Illness Clinic locations
    • How to help during this time
  • Protect Your Pipes – Don’t Flush Wipes
  • McLean Community Center update
  • 495 NEXT comment period extended 

March 24, 2020

  • Vehicle and Business Tax Filing Deadline Extended to June 1
  • First Real Estate Tax Payment Deadline Extended to August 28
  • FCPA closures
  • County government closures

March 23, 2020

  • School closures
  • Statewide business restrictions
  • Fairfax Connector update
  • How to watch March 24 BOS meeting
  • FCPA closures
  • Special hours at grocery stores and pharmacies
  • Town of Herndon info
  • Department of Family Services resources

March 23, 2020

  • FCDOT meeting/website information
  • Preferred Plan for Herndon/Reston Area Bus Service
  • 2020 Repaving and Restriping Plans

March 20, 2020

  • County closures
  • FCPA indoor facilities
  • SACC spring break services cancelled
  • Senior centers
  • NPS updates
    • Great Falls visitors center and Clara Barton Historic Site closed
    • Outdoor areas of GW Parkway remain open
  • Webinar for local businesses
  • Absentee voting information for Towns of Clifton and Vienna May 5 elections
  • Department of Family Services assistance from a distance resources

March 19, 2020

  • Food resources interactive map
  • CSP for basic needs assistance 
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Human Services Resource Guide
  • Neighbor to Neighbor Program
  • Tax Relief for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Extended
  • Special Hours at Grocery Stores
  • Assistance for Senior Transportation
    • HVN, Shepherd’s Center of Great Falls and McLean. Arlington, Falls Church
  • Supporting Local and Small Businesses 
  • Resources for Businesses

March 18, 2020

  • Summary of Northam’s March 17 Press Release
  • Limiting non-essential gatherings to no more than 10 people
  • Restaurants, fitness centers, theaters mandated to close or reduce capacity
  • High risk individuals should self quarantine
  • Support for affected workers (unemployment, etc.)
  • Support for impacted employers
  • DMV closures
  • Courts
  • Utilities
  • FAQ
  • Further reductions in Metro service

March 17, 2020

  • Board Declared Local State of Emergency
  • Governor Northam Press Conference
    • Events of 10 people or more should be canceled or held virtually
    • Those 65 and older should self-quarantine
    • All DMVs will close; business should be completed online
  • Ways to help
    • Tips for Helping in Your Neighborhood
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Cornerstones, Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center, Connections for Hope
    • SHARE of McLean
    • Blood Donations
    • FCPS Resources

March 17, 2020 

  • Emergency Board of Supervisors Session - How to Watch

March 16, 2020

  • Info about March 17 Board of Supervisors Emergency Session 
  • Governor Northam Bans Gatherings of Over 100 People
  • FCPS Schools Close + Food Distribution Locations
  • FCPA Closures
  • Senior Center Closures
  • Health Department Resources
  • NCS/CSP Resources
  • Small Business Website
  • Utilities Info
  • No Changes to Connector Bus Service; Increased Cleaning
  • Additional Metro Service Changes

March 16, 2020

  • March Meeting Cancellations

March 13, 2020

  • How to Get Tested 
  • Symptoms

March 13, 2020

  • Metro Service Changes

March 12, 2020

  • County Coronavirus Press Conference - How to Watch

March 11, 2020

  • Health Department Resources 
  • Dranesville School Board Representative, Elaine Tholen Video

March 4, 2020

  • Currently no confirmed cases in region
  • Health Department video with Dr. Gloria
  • Tips for staying healthy
  • Links to CDC, and MD, VA, and DC Health Departments

 

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