The Fairfax County Park Authority is set to begin the demolition of three deteriorated residential structures and outbuildings located on the property of Lake Fairfax Park. The contractor is scheduled to begin active construction in mid-September, with the project expected to be completed later this fall, weather permitting. During the project, residents can expect occasional construction traffic entering and exiting the park access road via Hunter Mill Road. Construction hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

In 2014, the Park Authority acquired the property along Hunter Mill Road, which sits adjacent to the eastern boundary of Lake Fairfax Park. The parcels are identified as 1520, 1510A and 1508 Hunter Mill Road. The structures located at the property are in disrepair and have been the subject of numerous community complaints with requests that they be removed. Learn more.

Connector Changes Stroller Policy

Adults boarding a Fairfax Connector bus with a child in a stroller are no longer required to fold the stroller and hold the child in their lap – open strollers are permitted in the ADA-accessible seating area of the bus when space is available. This family-friendly approach allows passengers to board Fairfax Connector buses with children comfortably secured in their strollers. Learn more.

Sept. 6 and 12 Community Meetings on Region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board began the process of updating the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, Visualize 2050, earlier this year. To provide an opportunity to discuss local projects that are being considered, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation is hosting in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss Visualize 2050. Learn more.

Reston Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Virtual Meeting, Monday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

The Reston P&Z meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 397 752 106# For more information email huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-478-0283.

Hunter Mill Land Use Committee Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

The Hunter Mill Land Use Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 808 443 420# For more information email huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-478-0283.

From the Fairfax County Police Department: Mid-Year Crime Report

The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) has released their Mid-Year Crime Report, ranking the nation’s 70 largest police departments by the four crime categories that typically define jurisdictional public safety: Homicide, Rape, Robbery and Aggravated Assault. In coordination with this report, the Fairfax County Police Department has issued its Mid-Year Crime Report. This report outlines Fairfax County crime data from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023, and focuses on the crime offense categories that matter most to our communities, (e.g., Homicide, Burglary, Sex Offenses, Theft, Robbery and Auto Theft).

Recycling Day is Saturday, Sept. 9

Town residents can drop off scrap metal, electronics (no TVs or computer monitors), and auto waste for recycling at the Northside Property Yard, 600 Mill St., NE on Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also drop off one-time use and rechargeable batteries for bulk recycling. Learn more.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

You are invited to join Town leaders, American Legion Post 180 and community members on Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. for Vienna's Patriot Day ceremony. Everyone is invited to remember and honor the lives lost in the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony takes place on the lawn at the Freeman Store and Museum.

Fairfax Caregiver Alert Notifications

The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging developed the Caregiver Alert notifications program to provide family caregivers the latest news on caregiving supportive services through weekly emails, text messages, and voice communications. To receive caregiver notifications, subscribe to Fairfax Alerts. Create an account (or if you already have one, sign into your account), and select Area Agency on Aging/Caregiving.

Provide Feedback on Use of Federal Funding for Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunities

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is prepared each year to report how Consolidated Plan funds have been used and to describe the outcomes achieved. The Consolidated Plan fund describes how the county is using federal housing funds from the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of these funds is to provide affordable housing and economic opportunities for low to moderate income households. The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking community feedback on the draft report through Sept. 17. Learn more.

For HOAs: Learn More about the Charge Up Fairfax Pilot Program on Sept. 14

With more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, Fairfax County’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination is launching the Charge Up Fairfax pilot program to make installing shared EV charging stations easier and more affordable in multi-family condo, apartment, cluster and townhome communities. Sign up for a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about the program and how HOAs can apply. Learn more.

Tips for When a Salesperson Knocks on Your Door

Door-to-door salespeople must be licensed by Fairfax County and you may

ask to see a license. If they're not licensed, then you may ask them to leave.

A salesperson may not solicit at a residence or private property development which posts a “No Solicitors” sign. Learn more.

Visit a Fairfax County Senior Center this Month

As part of its celebration of National Senior Center Month, the county's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is inviting residents to visit one of its 14 senior centers. Facilities are located countywide and offer recreational and social opportunities for adults ages 50 and over. Learn more.