Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
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...
Meeting Wrap-Up:Many thanks to all who attended our February 6 meeting, at which Christine Mayuer and Bob Garbacz of T&ES provided some updates about traffic projects and solicited input from the audience.A summary of the evening: The City has conducted a new traffic count for the planned improvements at...
Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30pm at the Commonwealth Baptist Church, 700 Commonwealth Avenue. Our guests will be City staff including Christine Mayeur, Complete Streets Manager, to discuss traffic issues in Rosemont. Some comments already have been provided via the Rosemont groups.io discussion list,...
Traffic Issues. We are planning to hold a meeting in February (exact date TBD) to discuss traffic concerns, based on recent online discussions about Russell Road and other issues. If you have specific items that you would like to be on the agenda, please let us know. Christmas Tree Collection. Christmas...
