Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Proposal for special tax district to help pay billion-dollar costs.
The Tysons Corner committee starts to decide tonight exactly who pays how much for the estimated nearly $3 billion in transportation improvements that are the core of getting 100,000 future residents and 200,000 workers around the new city of Tysons Corner by 2050. The committee spent two hours Thursday night listening to developers and citizens react to the committee's first proposal for dividing up the costs. About 45 people attended that meeting. The committee is a subcommittee of the county's planning commission. Here's a summary of the transportation needs and their costs and the reaction from citizens and developers. 1. Grid of Streets. Developers will build them as they build the new office buildings, apartments/condominiums, …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Temperatures should begin to get cooler by Friday.
Fairfax County reminds residents that a heat advisory has been issued for Fairfax County by the National Weather Service for today (Thursday). A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. A Code Orange air quality alert has also been issued. McLean/Fairfax County Weather forecast for this afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. The Fairfax County Health Department encourages residents to take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries and deaths during hot weather: •Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. •Stay cool …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Morning Briefing
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Hello Neighbors, Salary Increase for Fairfax County Executive. Supervisors decide good help is expensive. McLean Little League Loses Long-time Supporter. Original Little League sponsor dies. McLean Weekly Crime Report. Highlander Softball Team Enjoys Win Streak. McLean hopes to extend its streak to seven tonight. McLean Patch makes it easy for you to get McLean Headlines. Here's how.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A live blog covering the comments and presentations during Thursday's Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public hearings on the FY2013 budget.
Patch has been live blogging the public hearings on the fiscal year 2013 Fairfax County budget this week. Thursday's public hearing starts at 3 p.m. Also see: County Budget: Schools, Housing, Arts Among Public Hearing Topics Live Coverage: Wednesday's Public Hearing Live Coverage: Tuesday's Public Hearing
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Residents and county employees will speak at 3 p.m. in the second day of a public hearings on the 2013 budget.
Almost 50 residents and county employees spoke Tuesday evening at the first of three public hearings about the 2013 budget. (See Tuesday night's live coverage for the play-by-play of comments.) The public hearings continue Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. Join Patch at 3 p.m. as we live blog coverage of Wednesday's hearing.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Fairfax County, IRS Tips to residents
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Fairfax County reminder: You might be one of the thousands that will receive suspicious emails, phone calls, faxes, or notices claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.) Don’t be fooled! These scammers are hoping to trick you into revealing personal and financial information. The IRS only contacts taxpayers the old fashioned way: By letter. Here are tips from the IRS to protect yourself and your bank account from Phishing Scams: Phishing (as in “fishing for information” and “hooking” victims) is a scam where Internet fraudsters send e-mail messages to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal and financial information that can be used to steal the victims’ identity. For more information visit Internal Revenue …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Helping the neighbors keeping track of important deadlines
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Today we start a new weekly feature, Last Chance, to help you keep track of important deadlines. Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share it in comments. Fairfax County Animal Shelter holds its special Mega Match-a-thon Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. Fairfax County shelter dogs and cats will be available for adoption during a two-day adopt-a-thon spotlighting pet adoptions at the West Ox Road facility. The Fairfax shelter will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The organization will also host a special Sunday opening for adoptions only at its West Ox Road facility from 11 a.m. – 5 a.m. Adopters will receive $10 off the adoption fee for all adopted shelter cats during the Match-a-thon. (Cat adoptions are …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Yes, Virginia, Fairfax County is hiring!
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
It's Sunday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you. Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of March 26, 2012 12-0294 Automotive Specifications Engineer Researches and develops specifications for vehicles and specialized equipment for the county's fleet. Participates in the bid process and bid evaluation. Assesses impact of federal regulations on vehicles (e.g., noise, brakes, safety, fuel economy, air pollution). To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0294 12-0350 Youth Employment Case Manager Multiple …
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Public hearing in McLean
Would you like to tell Dranesville Supervisor John Foust and county budget officials how you feel about their plan to spend your tax dollars in the upcoming fiscal year? Here's your chance: The county is holding three budget meetings in the Dranesville District that includes McLean, Great Falls and Herndon. At these meetings, county budget officials explain the highlights of the county's recently released proposed $6.7 billion budget. Yes, they talk in plain English. In addition taxpayers get a chance to ask questions and give their opinions. Here the list of Dranesville meetings. Just pick the one closest to your home: The budget proposed by County Executive Anthony Griffin Feb. 28 restores no cuts in services made in the past several…
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Yes, Virginia, Fairfax County is hiring!
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
It's Sunday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you. Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of March 5, 2012. 12-0171 Senior Accountant (Closes 3/16/2012) Consultant to county departments on accounting and financial reporting matters. Coordinates training opportunities for county departments for accounting and financial reporting; participates in special projects, specifically pertaining to business process improvements. Performs accounting and reporting activities for assigned areas of responsibility. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.…
Rob Jackson
5:31 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Christian, I must disagree with you on the fields issue. Using the new urban standards, a population of 100 K residents and 200 K workers requires 66 fields in Tysons. The adopted plan only offers 20. Cutting back on the 20 fields is unacceptable. It will degrade the quality of life for Tysons residents and burden the neighboring communities. Also, the Table 7 projects DO need to be revisited … more ›