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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

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,

Rt. 29 northbound in Centreville to close Sept. 26 for Cub Run bridgework

Northbound Route 29 (Lee Highway) will have single-lane closures between White Post Road and Paddington Lane, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 to implement a traffic shift, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. During that time, the northbound Route 29 lanes between White Post Road and Paddington Lane will be shifted to a split configuration with one lane to the left and the other lane to the right of the work area in the median. The split configuration will be in place until this winter.

VDOT’s advice on getting ready for anticipated snow…and then

VDOT says its crews are ready for snowfall and wintry precipitation forecast across northern Virginia Monday morning.

Kaine, Warner sign on for federal laws to relieve military bases from climate change issues

The legislation would authorize the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out stormwater management projects at military installations to improve resilience at the facilities while protecting waterways and stormwater impacted ecosystems.

SCC moratorium on utility service cut-offs to end Sept. 16

Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) is extending the existing general moratorium on utility shutoffs from Aug. 31 until Sept. 16. The extension gives the General Assembly, currently in special session, additional time to enact any legislation it may choose addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utility customers, an SCC news release said.

Suspects like lawn work? Theft reported at Wellington Rd. landscaping firm in Gainesville

The manager reported to police that between 1:30AM and 2:45AM, two unknown men were seen on surveillance cutting an exterior fence and going onto the property.

PWC solid waste facilities to close at 2 p.m. on Memorial Day

Prince William County Landfill and Balls Ford Road Compost Facility have new holiday hours. Both facilities will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

Local State of Emergency declared for Manassas City

The City of Manassas Declaration is effective as of 12 p.m. on March 17, 2020. This will allow the City to prioritize resources, seek intergovernmental resources, handle procurement issues, coordinate an effective response and work to help City residents respond to this pandemic emergency, according to Patty Prince, communications manager for the city.

NOVEC suspends service disconnections due to COVID-19

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the financial hardships the illness is causing, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is suspending electric service disconnections for nonpayment for 60 days, effective March 16, 2020. The suspension delays, but does not cancel, payment of outstanding balances.

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