Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
School Renaming. Naomi Brooks Elementary School is the top choice among the names being considered by the School Board to replace Matthew Maury Elementary School. Brooks, who passed away in 2020, was a native of Alexandria and a teacher at Alexandria elementary schools. A final vote is scheduled on April...
Commonwealth Repaving. The City has requested feedback for its revised plans for repaving Commonwealth Avenue, which include crosswalk and other improvements. The updated plans can be found at https://www.alexandriava.gov/tes/default.aspx?id=116748; the survey (open through February 26) can be found at https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-FY22Repaving. At its February 22 meeting, the Traffic and Parking Board approved certain...
School Renaming. ACPS has asked for input on possible new names for T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School. The polls are open through January 27. See https://www.acps.k12.va.us/identityproject. COVID Vaccinations. For information about current eligibility and how to pre-register, see https://www.alexandriava.gov/Vaccines. Accessory Dwellings. At its January 23 meeting, the City Council...
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...
