Environment Health & Safety Local Government Real Estate Nature and the Outdoors
What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
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,
Manassas’ Public Works offers trash tips for bad weather conditions
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02/17/15 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
Windy, winter days are still ahead, and the City of Manassas Public Works suggests these curbside trash tips that can help customers make trash pick-up a little easier and help keep a lid on their curbside trash.
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Feb. 17 trash collection canceled in City of Manassas
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02/17/15 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
Trash collection in the City of Manassas has been suspended for Tuesday, Feb. 17, due to snow. Call the Manassas Trashline at 703-257-8252 or check http://www.manassascity.org/trash for trash information.
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Manassas Park Community Center opening at 10:30 a.m.
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01/27/15 / Environment / Local Government /
We would like to let all of our Community Center Patrons know that due to the inclement weather this morning, the Community Center will open at 10:30am. Please note, all AM classes and Preschool will be cancelled.
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Jan. 26 open house on water/sewer projects for Occoquan Forest community
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 01/26/15 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Prince William County Service Authority (PWCSA) has announced plans to hold a second open house on the Occoquan Forest water and sewer construction project. The information event will be held on Monday, Jan. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at its Woodbridge headquarters, at 4 County Complex Court, on the county government site off Prince William Parkway.
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Stakeholders meeting Jan. 28 on plans for PWC Landfill eco-park
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01/26/15 / Environment / Local Government / Parks & Recreation /
Plans are in the works to transform the Prince William County Landfill into a community resource for producing green energy and recovering valuable materials at the same time it provides opportunities for research and education.
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Supervisors change policies about deer in Prince William County VA.
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By ROSE MURPHY Observer staff 01/21/15 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Solving the overpopulation of deer problem in Prince William County came a step closer to realization Jan. 13 when the county’s board of supervisors made it easier for homeowner associations to eliminate deer with bow and arrow.
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Dominion Power files plan to build big solar project in Fauquier
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FROM a Dominion press release 01/20/15 / Breaking News / Environment /
Dominion Virginia Power filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission Jan. 20, to build a 20-megawatt solar project on approximately 125 acres of land owned by the company near the Remington Power Station in Fauquier County. Facility would be capable of generating enough electricity at peak capacity to power 5,000 homes and be operational in 2016.
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Day-long storm in forecast: Snow and ice will impact both rush hours tomorrow, Jan. 14, says VDOT
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01/13/15 / Breaking News / Environment / Transportation /
Virginia Department of Transportation is asking drivers to prepare for a day-long storm tomorrow that could make driving hazardous in northern Virginia. Drivers are asked to monitor weather forecasts today, and consider teleworking or delaying travel tomorrow. Drivers are also asked to plan for a longer than normal commute, with snow predicted in the morning and hazardous sleet and freezing rain beginning in the afternoon.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
