Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
Fourth of July. Although the state’s pandemic restrictions mostly have been lifted, out of an abundance of caution (and because masks are still required on school property), there will not be a Fourth of July event this year – but we look forward to seeing neighbors at the renamed Naomi...
Next week, The City of Alexandria, through its Public Works Services Division, will be repaving Commonwealth Avenue. The overall paving project will start at the intersection of Cameron Street and Commonwealth Avenue, then proceed northbound to West Braddock Road. Please see the attached project notices. Residents who may be...
New Mascot/Colors. Help choose a new mascot and colors for the renamed Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (survey open through June 2) – https://acpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/w8c6pet05oz6oq/. Democratic Primary. The primary for Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State Delegate, Mayor, and City Council will be held on June 8. The deadline for early...
Commonwealth Repaving. The final plans for the repaving of Commonwealth Avenue are now available. Initial work (such as on sidewalk upgrades) is expected to begin this week, with the milling and repaving work expected in early- to mid-June. Residents who may be directly affected should be on the lookout for signage...
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...
