At its November 24 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to amend the Fairfax County Code to incorporate the Code of Virginia's cruelty to animals provisions along with the tethering provision.

According to the amendment:

"It shall be unlawful for any person to tether a dog for more than one hour cumulatively within any 24 hour period, whether or not the tethered dog has been provided adequate space as defined in the Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6500, as amended, unless the dog is under the direct supervision and control of its owner or custodian."

Fines and penalties for violating the tethering provision, are as follows:

• First violation - Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by fine of up to $500.
• Second violation (whether or not involving the same dog) within one year of first violation - Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by fine of up to $1,000 and/or penalty of up to six months in jail.
• All subsequent violations within one year of first violation - Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by fine of up to $2,500 and/or penalty of up to one year in jail.

For more information, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news2/protecting-pups-new-rules-for-dog-tethering-passed/

We did it! We are going to get the speed humps on Pimmit Drive North! On Tuesday, Oct 6th, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors formally endorsed the installation of the speed humps on North Pimmit Dr.

As posted on Facebook by Supervisor Foust:

"The Board of Supervisors joined me today in endorsing a traffic calming plan developed by Pimmit Hills Citizens Association Taskforce for Pimmit Drive between Lisle Avenue and Friden Drive."

We are grateful to all for your participation in this effort. We are all looking forward to the installation of these much-needed traffic calming measures. Special thanks to the office of Supervisor John Foust for facilitating the process!

On to the next stage of the traffic calming effort! Please see the https://pimmithills.org/traffic-calming-2014 for details and updates!

We've been notified about some upcoming work in the Pimmit Hills area, specifically on Pimmit Court.

As part of Fairfax Water's program to improve its water service, the water main in Pimmit Court will be replaced.

Fairfax Water's contractor, Casper Colosimo and Son, Inc., is scheduled to begin work within the next several weeks. If you are served by public water, your supply may be interrupted for short periods during construction. Traffic flow will be maintained and residents will be able to reach their homes throughout construction. Fairfax Water will emphasize the safety of the public during construction. The contractor will make final roadway repair in accordance with permit requirements when the installation is completed.

Questions concerning this project are welcomed and should be directed to Jerry Scott, P.E., Chief Construction Engineer, at (703) 289-6351 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Great news! We succeeded in the Traffic Calming vote for Pimmit Dr. North! This is a huge accomplishment for the PHCA.

We're very grateful for all the who could join us at National Night Out; especially to Supervisor John W. Foust, the Fairfax County Police Department, The Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department. Special thanks to Carol Martz for organizing the event and to Trader Joe's for providing the treats!

See pictures and feedback on the facebook post at this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.858871104189018.1073741828.120803597995776

Information page is now online. PHCA WG Committee is still accepting comments from members and community.

***PIMMIT DR. NORTH RESIDENTS:***

Please be advised that we have posted the Pimmit Dr. North Traffic Calming Ballot page here: https://pimmithills.org/pimmitdr-north-ballot

Please view the page carefully for details about the proposed measures and instructions on how to send in your ballot.

We will also have it in the mail within the week.

Please note that the ballots will be tallied on August 10 so please send yours in early.

Are you tired of seeing cars speed through the neighborhood with little regard for the safety of our children? Join us for a community meeting to discuss a proposed traffic calming plan to install 2 speed humps on Pimmit Drive. Representatives from the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and the Dranesville Supervisor's Office will be there to answer your questions.

When: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00pm
Where: Pimmit Hills High School and Adult Center.

Get traffic in Pimmit Hills to SLOW DOWN! This is a neighborhood with Children at Play! We need YOUR help to reduce the cars that speed on our neighborhood's streets! Please sign our petition online at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/traffic-calming-in-pimmit-hills-neighborhood

Fairfax County police are urging residents to take advantage of an updated online reporting system. Online reporting is the quickest, most convenient way of documenting incidents and police urge residents to take advantage of an updated online reporting system. Although the police department has had online reporting capacity for almost a decade, a new, easier, more user-friendly system was installed in December 2013. Police remind residents that no crime is too insignificant to report and that, often, these figures and incidents are used by crime analysts to detect trends and insert proactive, preventive measures.

Residents may use the system to report crimes at any time. They will be notified of a report number and may use it for insurance purposes. If appropriate, an officer will notify and or respond to the complainant.