Sept. 15, 2021
Neighbors,
Last Saturday, Volunteer Fairfax hosted a countywide Volunteerfest as part of the 9/11 20th Anniversary remembrance. I had the opportunity to help out for a short time at the Cornerstones food distribution (photo). As we see time and time again in Hunter Mill District and Fairfax County, hundreds of residents came out to donate their skills and time to help neighbors in need and to make our community a better place to live. A big thank you to everyone who participated!
Volunteerism is the backbone of the county, especially in our Hunter Mill neighborhoods. There are many, many opportunities to volunteer, whether you have a passion for a particular issue, or just want to give back to your community when you have some free time on a Saturday. I encourage everyone who can to volunteer – I think you'll find as I have that you get much more back than what you give.
If you are interested, here are some opportunities for your consideration:
Respectfully,
Walter
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COVID-19 Updates (Sept. 15) |
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Review recommendations from the Health Department for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents.
Active and Thriving Community Grant Program – Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 21
The Active and Thriving Community Grants Program, funded through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, will assist small businesses (including childcare) and nonprofit organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19 to remain in business and retain employees. Learn more.
Weekly COVID-19 Case/Vaccine Information Chart:
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Data resources:
Current Number of Cases in the Fairfax Health District
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Daily reported case information for the Fairfax Health District: here
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Daily reported case information throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia: here
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Board of Supervisors Update |
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The Board of Supervisors' first meeting after August recess included a very full agenda. Here are some of the highlights from the Sept. 14 meeting:
You can watch the full meeting (with linked agenda) here.
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September Adoptable Pet of the Month: Coco |
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Gwenn is the go-to person on my staff for human services (and other issues) but today she spent some quality time with our animal friends at the county's Animal Shelter. She is shown here with this month's adoptable pet Coco, a very well mannered, 14-year-old terrier mix. Coco's family moved and couldn't take her, so she is looking for a new home.
Learn more about the Animal Shelter's adoption process, including requirements and adoption fee structure. They have dogs, cats and small animals available to adopt, and do same-day adoptions.
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Land Use and Transportation |
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Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force Meetings
The Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force has additional meetings scheduled for September and October. Information on watching the upcoming meetings is below. To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the task force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. Meeting details and agendas will be found here. You can watch live streams of the meetings on YouTube Live, as well as the video archive of all past task force meetings.
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Monday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 179642 4537. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
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Monday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2340 698 2654. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
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Monday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2340 507 1775. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
Reston Planning & Zoning Virtual Meeting, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
The Reston P&Z virtual meeting is Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be hosted on the Webex platform. Details and the agenda will be found here. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2336 700 347. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
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Safety Tips to Reduce Scams From Fairfax County Police Department
- When you are contacted, ask yourself "does this request seem legitimate?"
- Scammers often make their caller ID appear real to try and trick you.
- If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from a law enforcement agency telling you there is a warrant out for your arrest and demands payment to resolve the warrant, do not comply. Federal and local law enforcement departments will not ask you for money or payment in the form of gift cards to avoid arrest.
- When in doubt, do not provide any form of payment and find a way to contact the company directly.
- If someone calls you offering tech support or claiming your computer has a virus, hang up.
- If they are asking for payment with gift cards of any kind, it is likely a scam.
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If you believe you or a loved one have been scammed, file a report with the Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) system
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New Scotts Run Fire Station Grand Opening, Sept. 18
A grand opening ceremony will be held this Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at the site of the new Scotts Run Fire Station, 1775 Old Meadow Lane, McLean. Residents are welcome to attend.
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9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremonies and Activities
It was my honor to participate in 9/11 20th anniversary remembrance ceremonies and Day of Service activities in Hunter Mill District and Fairfax County. Thank you to our residents, hundreds of volunteers, public safety personnel and our military (veterans and active duty) for your contributions and participation. You can view several photos of the day's events on my Facebook page.
Reston Multicultural Festival Sept. 25
The annual Reston Multicultural Festival is Sept. 25 at Lake Anne Plaza, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This signature Reston event honors our community’s diversity and brings to life the vision that Reston founder Robert E. Simon had for our unique community. Stop by the Hunter Mill District table and say hello! Learn more.
Lake Anne Residential Condominium Association Meeting Held on Sept. 13
As a follow up to my July 14 meeting that was requested by Lake Anne Residential Condominium Association (LARCA) residents, I hosted a meeting on Sept. 13 to discuss the county's report on infrastructure repair and replacement needs. LARCA owners and Lake Anne community members who are interested in receiving updates from my office can send that request to huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov
Seeking High Schoolers for Environmental Leadership Opportunity
Riverbend Park is hosting a retreat for students who wish to make a difference in their communities through environmental leadership and service. The Environmental Student Leadership Initiative (ESLI) is a Park Authority supported volunteer team that seeks to empower the community through environmental action. This free, annual program is open to all county high school students. The ESLI Retreat is Saturday, Sept. 25,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverbend Park Outdoor Classroom. More information.
Early Voting Begins Sept. 17 for Nov. 2 General Election
In-person early voting for the Nov. 2 General Election begins at three locations in the county starting Friday, Sept. 17, including the North County Governmental Center, Reston; Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, and the Mount Vernon Governmental Center, Alexandria. Additional early voting locations will open Oct. 21.
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Stay Informed and In Touch |
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Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn
703-478-0283, TTY 711
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