Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
July 4th. We are pleased to announce the return of our Independence Day celebration at Brooks Elementary School. But we need volunteers – please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4bafaa2ca0f85-rosemont2 to sign up (and please visit https://rosemontcitizensassoc.org/2022-4th-of-july-celebration/ for general information). Many thanks to John Leary, RCA Secretary, for taking the lead role to organize, and thanks to our sponsors, including...
Meeting Report. The RCA held its spring meeting on May 3, which included an update from Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin on the recent state legislative session. The RCA board also was re-elected, but Treasurer Tom Holland would like to stand down, so we are looking for a successor. Additionally,...
Next RCA Meeting. The RCA will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) at 7:30pm. Our guests will be Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin to provide an update on the recent state legislative session. Additionally, we will have updates on other pending...
Next RCA Meeting. The RCA will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) at 7:30pm. Our guests will be Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin to provide an update on the recent legislative session. Among other agenda items, we...
Traffic Board Agenda. At its February 28 meeting, the Traffic Board will consider a request from residents for the addition of parking on the east side of the 500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, as a traffic calming measure. Staff will also provide an update about the left turn restrictions...
Photo Search. We have been contacted by a photo studio in New York which is researching photos taken by Elsa Rosenthal, the proprietor of the Artifacts store in Rosemont in the 1970s and 1980s. The store was located at the northwest corner of Braddock Avenue and Mount Vernon, on the...
Meeting Report. Thanks to all who attended our December 9 meeting – the first in-person gathering since February 2020. We have submitted some inquiries to the City about the traffic issues that were discussed at the meeting. Also, thanks to newly-elected State Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, who joined us to prove...
Next Meeting. It’s been a while, but we’re planning to reconvene in person – at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30pm. Note – social distancing and mask requirements will be in effect, and we will be meeting in the sanctuary (enter via the...
State/Local Elections. Polls will be open 6am – 7pm on November 2. Statewide races include Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. In Alexandria, Mayor, City Council, School Board, State Delegate, Sheriff, and Commonwealth’s Attorney are on the ballot. Note that most of Rosemont is in District B for School Board....
State/Local Elections. Polls are now open for no-excuse early voting. Statewide races include Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. In Alexandria, Mayor, City Council, School Board, State Delegate, Sheriff, and Commonwealth’s Attorney are on the ballot. Note that most of Rosemont is in District B for school board. For more...
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