Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
Holiday Decorations. Congratulations to the winners of our first annual contest, organized by Dana Lawhorne (who is the Sheriff in his spare time) and judged by a panel of local luminaries. The winners are: * First Place – 2 West Oak * Second Place – 101 East Oak * Third Place – 19...
Food Truck Event. We’ve scheduled our first food truck event for Friday, December 4, at 4-7pm. The truck will be Pakos Fresh Mex; its menu can be found at https://www.goodfynd.com/vendors/pakos-takos-grill. The truck will be at the off-street parking lot for Hooff’s Run Park at Commonwealth Avenue and Chapman Street, a block east of...
King-Callahan-Russell Intersection. The City has posted revised plans for the reconfiguration of the intersection of King Street, Callahan Drive, and Russell Road. The City has requested that comments be submitted by Monday, November 2 – in particular regarding two options for reconfiguration of the intersection as a whole as well...
Flooding Issues. The City Council has held several discussions, most recently on September 22, about flooding issues, based on this summer’s events. Notably, the City will initiate an emergency procurement for the cleaning of Hooff’s Run, but the actual work may take up to six months. For more information, see https://patch.com/virginia/delray/major-flooding-events-spur-push-improvements-alexandria....
Backflow Preventers. The City of Alexandria Backflow Preventer (BFP) Assistance Program reimburses homeowners for up to 50 percent of the cost of installing a BFP to help prevent flooding inside homes, up to a maximum of $2,000. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/tes/info/default.aspx?id=105378. Absentee Voting. In-person absentee voting will begin on September 18; the...
Face Masks. Thanks to all who participated in last month’s mask distribution events organized by Boy Scout Troop 135; nearly 400 masks were distributed. Commonwealth Avenue. The City has requested feedback on its preliminary plan for the repaving of Commonwealth Avenue in Rosemont. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/tes/default.aspx?id=116748. Accessory Dwelling Units. The City...
Face Masks. To help stop the spread of COVID-19 Alexandria Boy Scout Troop 135 is producing and distributing t-shirt masks for the Rosemont community. These masks will be available for pickup FREE of charge at Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) on Saturday, June 27 from 9am-3pm or while supplies...
Phase One. As Alexandria and Northern Virginia start “Phase 1” of their reopening, the City is continuing to provide the latest information at https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus. In the neighborhood, Lena’s has re-opened its patio as of today, and South China also recently re-opened for takeout and delivery. TES Update. Refuse and recycling has shifted...
Coronavirus Information. For updates from the City, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus. As of April 24, 575 cases and 18 fatalities in the City have been reported. Yard Waste. Although the City has suspended the curbside collection of yard waste, drop-offs are being accepted at the City’s leaf processing yard (4251 Eisenhower Avenue) on Tuesdays...
Obviously, a lot has changed in the world since the last newsletter. Stay safe, and look to reliable sources of information. The City’s update page is https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus. In Rosemont, playgrounds and fenced recreation areas are closed (such as at Maury Elementary, the Sunset Mini-Park, Beach Park, and the Hooff’s...
