Prince William School Board Members Shawn Brann (Acting Member, Brentsville District) and Alyson Satterwhite (Gainesville District) said Dec. 30 they have issued a call for a special meeting of the Prince William County School Board (PWCS) on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 to discuss the Board of Supervisors' resolution for new school construction.

Who takes care of the trash in our streams? Where does this trash come from? Where does this trash end up? How does this trash impact water quality and aquatic life? What type of waterways and water quality will the next generation enjoy? How can residents help promote clean waterways? Take Action: Stop littering, recycle, promote programs to raise awareness about trash in the communities, and join those who are already volunteering with the District.

After all the holiday festivities are over and the finery has lost its luster, give your Christmas tree, wreath and other cut greenery another life as compost, mulch or habitat.

Want to be a lifeguard this summer? Get certified now. Manassas Park Community Center at 99 Adams Street will host the American Red Cross certification course Dec. 27-30.

Prior to the 2012 Virginia Construction Code being adopted, the Building Official was primarily required to enforce requirements related to swimming pool safety barriers and swimming pool electrical requirements. Prince William County must now also enforce circulation design, diving water envelopes, new barrier requirements and energy conservation requirements, according to the county's Building Official. The comment period, procedures and time line are described below. Comments due by Jan.11, 2017.

Facilities will close early Christmas Eve, all day Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors has announced the promotion of Michelle Casciato and Chris Price to fill the two vacant Deputy County Executive positions. These became available with the promotion of Christopher Martino to County Executive and the retirement of Susan Roltsch.