In coordination with the citizens in the Dranesville District, the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department’s Training Division will be hosting a live fire training evolution on July 23rd 2013 at 1801 Baldwin Drive McLean, VA 22101. The training is expected to commence around 8:00 a.m. and is expected to conclude no later than 5:00 p.m.

All Fire & Rescue Department training is conducted in accordance with applicable departmental and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety standards. This "hands-on" training is the most valuable and realistic training that we can provide to our uniformed members and it could not take place without the support from Supervisor Hudgins’ office as well as the community we serve.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be holding a “Pardon Our Dust” meeting to discuss the details of the upcoming project to construct sound walls along the Dulles Airport Connector Road between Rt. 123 (Dolley Madison Blvd.) and I-66.

Meeting Details:
Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m.
McLean High School Cafeteria
1633 Davidson Rd.
McLean

The objective of this meeting is to introduce the members of the construction team, present the scope of work and major construction elements, and answer questions from the community.

In an effort to make the meeting even more productive, VDOT asks residents (if they wish) to submit any questions they might have in advance so that VDOT can come to the meeting prepared to discuss their specific situations. You may submit your questions to project manager Giles Njumbe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information please visit the project website at www.virginiadot.org/projects/northernvirginia/dulles_connector_sound_walls.asp.

After many months of planning, the all-volunteer leadership team of McLean, Virginia’s “Aging in Place” initiative is pleased to announce our new name, accomplishments to date, and development plans.

New Name
Those attending the October 2011 Forum held at Capital One Headquarters and subsequent Phase I/Phase II meetings will recall that the initiative was originally known as “McLean: Creating a Supportive Community for All” or “McLean--A Community for All.” The new name “McLean Community: A Village for All Ages (MCVA)” retains the inclusive, multi-generational, supportive, neighbor-helping-neighbor aspect of our organization, while linking it to the nationwide, indeed international, “Village” movement aimed at helping older adults and adults with disabilities “stay in place” in their own homes and communities.

MCVA aims to to introduce programs that address unmet needs in the local community, such as McLean Senior Source that help make our community livable, friendly, and connected. Rather than create programs and offerings like the ones that already exist, MCVA promotes the activities of local organizations. MSS is staffed by trained volunteers and is located at the McLean Community Center. You can reach MSS by phone at 703-300-1751, e-mail, McLeanSeniorSource AT gmail.com, and in person by visiting the MSS desk in the lobby of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101. Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 am to 2 pm.

DCist featured our neighborhood as the hottest neighborhood to buy property in the DC Metro area for 2013: http://dcist.com/2013/01/pimmit_hills_petworth_listed_as_hot.php

From the article:
"Pimmit Hills is right between the commercial haven and employment hub of Tyson's Corner and Charming main street-esque Falls Church City. With an abundance of flat large lots, enhancement of the Tyson's Corner area and additional transportation options Pimmit Hills looks to be a popular place for years to come," said Redfin agent Rob Wittman.

This year the General Assembly passed a bill that will provide up to $300 million annually in new transportation funding to Northern Virginia starting July 1, 2013.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will hold an Open House and Public Hearing on June 20, 2013.

Date: June 20
Location: City Hall in the City of Fairfax, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA
Schedule
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Presentation
7:00 p.m.-end Public Hearing

At the open house the public will have the opportunity to review the proposed the proposed FY 2014 project list, ask questions, and make comments. Information on the proposed project lists and the media release announcing the Open House and public hearing can be found at www.thenovaauthority.org

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, together with the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, is working to continue progress toward creating a more livable community for its older residents.

This summer, they are hosting community forums throughout the county to hear what residents have to say. Focus areas include housing & transportation; easy access to services; and healthy lifestyles & community engagement.

This is your chance to share your ideas on what we need to do together to ensure the county continues to be a livable, lifelong community for its growing older population.

Once the community forums are completed, a new Fairfax 50+ Action Plan will be developed.

Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults to link to the registration page and find additional forums as they are scheduled. You can also register by calling 703-324-5411, TTY 711. If you cannot attend a forum and would like comment, call us or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

At the May 7 Pimmit Hills Citizens Association community meeting, a new board was elected for the 2013-2014 year:

President - Jeremy Sewall
Vice President - Vijay Sharma
Treasurer - Shashi Patel
Secretary - Connie Cordovilla

Sarah Rock is continuing as Three-Year Director as she begins her final year in this position.

Congratulations to all!

On behalf of the nominating committee here are the current candidates for the 2013-2014 PHCA Board.

President: none
Vice President: Vijay Sharma
Treasurer: none
Secretary: Connie Cordovilla

The nominations will remain open until a motion is made, seconded and approved at the annual May membership meeting to close the nominations for officers.

We will print ballots 2 days before the election. In the event of multiple candidates for an office, candidates will be listed in the order in which they were nominated.

Don't delay submit a nomination today.

The annual May membership meeting will be held May 7, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Pimmit Hills Senior Center at 7510 Lisle Avenue.

The Nominations Committee recommends the following candidate for the 2013-2014 PHCA Board:

Connie Cordovilla for PHCA Secretary.

Nominations will remain open until elections at the May 7, 2013 annual meeting.

If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, let us know.

Fairfax County Department of Transportation has scheduled six public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Fairfax Connector bus service to coincide with the start of Silver Line Metro service in December 2013.

The plan includes the creation of 12 new routes, restructuring 24 existing routes and elimination of 6 routes.

The meeting closest to Pimmit Hills will be held:
Wednesday, April 24: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Transit: Metrobus 28A and 28T

An online discussion will also be held Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m.

For additional details about the proposed changes and other meeting dates, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/dullesrail/.