Please see important information on the town's Proposed FY 2021 Budget: herndon-va.gov/budget
Click here for town operations updates, closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
Bring on your Festival photos!
Pursuant to the Governor's order, the 2020 Herndon Festival is canceled. We will miss seeing you at the Festival this year. It is important to take steps to help our community stay healthy. Let's show a little Herndon Festival love by sharing your favorite Festival photo. Recognize anyone? #TBT #herndon #herndonfestival
Which restaurants are providing delivery or carry-out? Which grocery stores have special hours for seniors? Get this info and more at Herndon-va.gov/restaurants:
Click here for town operations updates, closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
Pursuant to the Governor's order, the 2020 Herndon Festival is cancelled.
The town continues to accept and process zoning, special exception, HPRB/ARB and BZA applications. Stay on top of Community Development temporary processes while the Herndon Municipal Center is closed:
Click here for town operations updates, closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
Beginning April 13, the Town of Herndon will suspend curbside pick-up of yard waste. This change allows crews to continue to prioritize and safely collect residential refuse and recycling. Residents are encouraged to compost yard waste at home or wait to place it curbside until service returns to normal. Please note as well, due to social distancing requirements, crews are working on rotational schedules, which may cause some delays in normal collection times.
We appreciate your understanding. We are working to protect our workforce during the current public health emergency while ensuring that trash and recyclables are collected.
Residents can help provide safer working conditions for our workforce by following these best practices:
1. REDUCE THE WASTE YOU GENERATE- During this unprecedented time, residents should be mindful of the quantity of waste they generate, so as not to overwhelm the collection system. For example, this is not the best time to clean out the garage/do spring cleaning.
2. STOP SETTING OUT YARD WASTE AT THE CURB. Start grasscycling, backyard composting, and limit generation of yard waste if possible. Residents may take their Yard waste to the I-66 transfer station and I-95 landfill complex.
3. BAG ALL TRASH and REFUSE – Bagged trash limits exposure to potentially harmful materials, such as used tissue that could spread viruses and bacteria.
4. KEEP ALL RECYCLING CLEAN AND LOOSE – When recycling is loose in the bin, not in bags, it is easier to process. Removing food and liquid residue from recyclables minimizes the spread of viruses and bacteria. Only place plastic bottles and jugs, paper, cardboard, cartons and metal cans in the bin.
5. EMPTY ALL LIQUIDS – Liquids in bottles, cans, and other containers can carry viruses and bacteria and can splash onto collectors when trash and recyclables are emptied.
6. WIPE/DISINFECT CART HANDLES AND LIDS – The two main touch points on a cart for collectors are the lid and the handles. By wiping those areas down with disinfectant or soapy water, you minimize the danger of shared contact areas.
7. SEAL AND MARK ALL SHARPS/NEEDLES – Properly dispose of medical sharp objects such as syringes by placing them in a sealed, rigid plastic container. Seal the container with sturdy tape, clearly mark it as “Sharps,” and place in the trash.
The stay-at-home order issued by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today is critical to help slow the spread of the coronavirus as cases continue to climb across the state with 225 confirmed cases in the Fairfax County Health District. Social distancing is the most effective method to limit the disease’s transmission.
The governor’s action, which currently remains in effect until June 10, means that residents should stay in homes with only a few exceptions for essential activities, including:
• Getting groceries or medicines.
• Caring for a sick family member or friend.
• Getting medical care for yourself .
• Going outside for exercise for yourself or pets (although not in groups larger than 10 people).
• Getting essential social or government services.
• Traveling to and from work or place of worship.
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Do not go out unless you need to go out.
“To date, this has been a suggestion to Virginians,” said Northam. “Today it’s an order.”
Be counted! The 2020 US Census is under way and helps determine our representation in Congress, qualification for infrastructure grant funding and much more. Details: https://www.herndon-va.gov/about-us/census-2020
Click here for town operations updates, closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
To help protect county employees who provide critical solid waste services to the community, on Monday, March 30, Fairfax County will remove the Purple Glass Recycling Bin at the Town of Herndon Sterling Road location, for the duration of the pandemic. Residents will still be able to drop off glass at the two main county facilities: I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex. The county plans on rolling out this service out again once conditions return to normal.
Updates from the town's Dept of Public Works: Spring Clean-up is postponed, and special collections of bulk items by town crews are suspended. Please share!
The town's Public Works crews are currently working on rotational schedules to help ensure social distancing. This may cause some delays in normal trash and recycling collection times. Please continue to follow all town ordinances regarding curbside collection to include placing trash in approved containers with the lid tightly closed. We thank you for your patience as we work through this together.
The Governor's Office has issued Frequently-Asked-Questions about the order that goes into effect tonight, mandating closure of certain types of non-essential businesses. Which types of businesses are impacted, what to do if your work hours are reduced or eliminated, how the order impacts child care centers and more are addressed in the FAQs:
Please note that all town parks are closed. Additionally, the annual spring clean-up, scheduled for April 22-24, is postponed, new date tbd. Thank you all for your forbearance during these challenging times.
Executive Order from the Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, relative to closure of schools and certain non-essential businesses:
As we continue responding to the #COVID19 outbreak, my highest priority is protecting the health and safety of all Virginians. This is an unprecedented situation, and it requires unprecedented action.
Here’s what that means for Virginians ⬇️
Today, I am ordering certain non-essential businesses to close for 30 days, banning gatherings of more than 10 people, and requiring restaurants to do carryout or delivery only. This starts Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 PM.
I am also ordering all schools in Virginia to remain closed at least through the end of this academic year.
I know these changes will raise many questions and create new challenges—but I am also confident in our ability to be resilient and navigate these waters together.
Learn more about the executive order I signed here: https://bit.ly/3br1Yml
Answers to some commonly asked questions are available here: https://bit.ly/3dqL4Wr
Please note that Trailside skate park is closed, and the town's Earth Day/Arbor Day event is cancelled. Stay on top of impacts to town operations as a result of COVID-19:
Click here for town operations updates, closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
For the safety and well-being of our community and our employees, the Herndon Municipal Center is CLOSED to the public. Payments to the town may be made
• online, at Herndon-va.gov/BillPay
• by calling 703-435-6813
• via the dropbox (non-cash payments only) outside of the main doors on Lynn Street; or
• via US mail to 777 Lynn Street, Herndon VA, 20170.
For general inquiries to the Department of Public Works, including building inspections, please contact [email protected] or 703-435-6853.
For general inquiries to the Department of Community Development, including zoning issues, please contact [email protected] or 703-787-7380.
General inquiries to the town may be sent to [email protected]. You may also call us at 703-435-6800.
Please visit the town’s website at Herndon-va.gov for updates, including closings and cancellations of programs and services.
Thank you for your forbearance during this challenging time. The Town of Herndon staff looks forward to serving you in the near future.
The Herndon Town Council will conduct its public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, as scheduled to consider and act on items on the agenda. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, 765, Lynn Street, 7pm. Please note that due to Federal, State and Local declarations and orders the following changes to meeting protocol will be in effect to protect the health and safety of citizens and officials:
• Individual members of the public may comment on the public hearing item currently on the agenda. Individuals will be admitted into the council chambers one at a time, only during the public comment portion of the public hearing item.
• The “general comment” portion of the hearing, typically held prior to the public hearing portion, is suspended and will not be held. Individuals may submit comments in writing to the town clerk at [email protected], which will be made part of the record
• Members of the Town Council, the town manager, town attorney and town clerk are the only individuals who will be permitted to physically attend the meeting in its entirety and will be seated at safe distances from one another.
The meeting will be broadcast in its entirety on HCTV and will be available for live streaming at Herndon-va.gov.
The Herndon Community Center is closed through April 12. The tennis bubble is closed for the remainder of the indoor season; contract holders will receive credit.
Please be advised that, effective today, playgrounds at town parks are closed. We understand outdoor play is important for children and adults. Continue to walk the trails and visit our natural parks. The use of fields and courts is permitted for groups of 10 people or fewer. Looking for a park near you?
https://www.herndon-va.gov/home/showdocument?id=2763
Herndon Parks and Recreation Department
More free classes for you! Great for all levels & kids. Join us at 12:15pm tomorrow & weekdays going forward. Watch live http://ow.ly/iYtQ50yQnxi or more videos http://ow.ly/rNa250yQnxn
Friday 3/20: HCC Intervals w/ DeAndre, 3/23: ZUMBA w/ Mary Jo, and 3/24: HCC Core w/ Katie
Resources for town businesses:
The Herndon Community Center and Herndon Centennial Golf Course are closed through Friday, March 27. Click here for town operations updates related to COVID-19 and for important information from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
Please be advised that, beginning next week, contractors will be on-site at the former Subaru dealership, 770 Elden Street. They will be removing asbestos, environmental remediation that is a portion of the Virginia Brownfield Remediation grant awarded by the Commonwealth to the Town of Herndon in 2017; and then demolishing the building on the site, in preparation for redevelopment by Comstock Herndon Venture LC.
The Herndon Centennial Golf Course will be closed through Friday, March 27.
The Herndon Town Council work session scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, is cancelled.
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UPDATE: The Herndon Community Center and tennis bubble are closed through Friday, March 27. Classes and programs are cancelled. The Fishing Derby and Ice Breaker 5K race, scheduled for later this month, are cancelled.
Classes and programs through the town's Parks & Recreation Department are cancelled through March 31. The community center and tennis bubble are open for general use today.
Herndon Police Department
UPDATE IN HPD SERVICES
The Herndon Police Department is doing everything in our control to keep our community, as well as our officers and staff, healthy and safe. In following recommendations from federal, state, and local health officials concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus), HPD is suspending the following non-emergency services we provide to the community until further notice:
- Use of the Herndon Police Department Community Room
- Tours of HPD facilities and vehicles
- Our public Ride-Along Program
- Friday afternoon fingerprinting services (as previously announced)
- Car seat installations
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. In the meantime, please continue to be vigilant in keeping you and your loved ones as protected as possible.
CDC: https://bit.ly/2Q4YjSK
VA Department of Health: https://bit.ly/2IJP7yZ
Fairfax County Health Department: https://bit.ly/2Q1qJ03
A good plan for an early spring weekend...
We know there is so much to process with the Coronavirus. IF you can, take a break and enjoy time outdoors and please practice your social distancing. Homes in the Town of Herndon are 1/4 mile from a town park. https://www.herndon-va.gov/home/showdocument?id=7769
The Community Center preschool and preschool prep programs are cancelled through April 10th.
The Tennis Bubble at Bready Park is open until 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The tennis bubble at Bready Park is open for regular and contract play. Tennis classes are cancelled through the weekend.
The Herndon Community Center and the Herndon Centennial Golf Course are open, with ongoing thorough cleaning under way. All Parks & Recreation classes and programs scheduled after noon today are cancelled, through Sunday, March 15.
https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/communications-economic-development/covid-19-updates
Click here for up-to-date information on responses to COVID-19 from the Virginia and Fairfax County Departments of Health.
Mayor Merkel and the Town Council celebrated recipients of the town's Good Neighbor Award. Congrats to David & Sheree Cole, Christian White and Bill & Norma Huntington, nominated by their grateful neighbors!
The Fairfax County Health Department is monitoring federal, state and county responses to Coronavirus. Follow the link for updates: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus
Important information from Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Fairfax County Health Director, relative to the county's preparedness for coronavirus:
Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayenso, Director of Health, shares an update on the novel coronavirus disease situation in our latest video.
📽️ Watch it here: http://bit.ly/2ThVFuS
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Your Town Council has saved a seat for you! We're here until 11am, talking about issues that are important to town residents and businesses. Come on down!
Kenny Clarke from the town's Dept of Public Works is making last-minute preparations for the Town Council Roundtable this morning, Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street, 9am-11am. Come on down!
Tomorrow morning - please join your Town Council for coffee and conversation about the issues that matter to you!
Answer: attend the Town Council Community Roundtable, 9-11am, Herndon Municipal Center!
Leap Day - Feb. 29 is around the corner. Share what you will do with your extra day! We will collect names and comments and enter you to win a free day pass to the HCC. Winners will be announced Monday 3/2. #Leapday2020 #herndonparks #funday #getoutdoors
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