Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a record of decision on the 25-mile Tier 1 environmental impact statement (EIS) study of Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway to Haymarket, clearing the way for the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to select one or more of the final ten concepts for detailed analysis.

Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe has announced his selection of Aubrey Layne as Secretary of Transportation.

The School Board of the City of Manassas has canceled its meeting scheduled for November 26, 2013.

Prince William Forest Park in Triangle VA near Quantico Marine Base will close its Oak Ridge Campground and the Chopawamsic Backcountry area Dec. 1 to save money. Both areas operated by the National Park Service will reopen March 1, 2014.

Fauquier County Public Schools is taking a School Quality Survey patterned after a survey developed by the Hawaii Department of Education. Questions concern a wide range of topics such as expectations, homework, school cleanliness, bullying and communication.

On Monday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., City of Manassas Police and Fire & Rescue units responded to 9510 Technology Drive for a report of a possible explosive device.

Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will co-chair a Senate Banking Committee hearing today to examine virtual currencies current and potential future use, and the regulatory, monetary, and national security impacts and issues associated with them.

At the Nov. 19 board meeting, Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart and Coles District Supervisor Marty Nohe plan to request new policies to improve community awareness and input in gravesite relocation process.