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Summer is nearly over, and so is Solarize Virginia! Our partners at the Local Energy Alliance Program simplify the process of converting to residential solar and connect you with discounted pricing. The sign-up deadline for 2023 is August 31, so visit https://solarizenova.org/solarize-loudoun-county today!
County is scheduled to begin work on a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area in October, which will cause a pedestrian detour during the project. Details here: https://bit.ly/3Ecqdox
The Board of Supervisors will consider potential changes to the county’s Zoning Ordinance during several work sessions scheduled for September and October. The first work session will be held September 7, 2023. Find out more about the next step in the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project here: https://bit.ly/3stongw
Your input will help the Federal Aviation Administration review its noise policy. The deadline for comments on its Noise Policy Review has been extended to September 29, 2023. For more information and to submit comments, visit: https://www.faa.gov/noisepolicyreview
The Office of Mapping and Geographic Information will be closed to in-person services from August 28 through September 1, 2023, due to office renovations. Services will be available online, by phone and email. Details here: https://bit.ly/44q2dZU
Members of the County Board of Supervisors participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for the Dulles Solar and Storage project at Dulles International Airport, which is planned to be the largest renewable energy project developed at a U.S. airport. Details: https://bit.ly/3YJfsUh
The County Workforce Resource Center offers career assistance with special events scheduled throughout September, which is Workforce Development Month. Details here: https://bit.ly/3OOAM61
It’s National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Give back to our community and help to ensure accurate and secure elections by signing up to work the polls. For more info, visit our site https://ow.ly/B0gb50PC2fg
Happy National Poll Worker Recruitment Day!
Did you know that signing up to work the polls helps to strengthen our democracy, give back to our community, and ensure accurate and secure elections?
For more info, visit our site https://ow.ly/B0gb50PC2fg
Election Officers serve their community by assisting in the operation of polling places on Election Day. Their responsibilities include setting up the polling place, qualifying voters, issuing ballots, keeping voting equipment operating, assisting voters, and closing the polls.
August 23 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Signing up to be a poll worker is a great way
to ensure that elections are free and fair. For more information, visit our site https://www.loudoun.gov/156/Adults-Officers-of-Election
The West Virginia Department of Transportation will be closing a section of Rt. 340 for 100 days starting Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to complete rockslide repairs. The detour route extends from Harpers Ferry Rd (Rt 671) to Charles Town Pike (Rt 9) and back to Rt 340. For more information visit: http://us340harpersferry.com
You’ve got a great idea, make sure it’s protected! Check out Loudoun County Economic Development's U.S. Patent and Trademark event happening Thursday, August 24, from 11 am to 1 pm. Don't miss your chance to learn from the experts about protecting your intellectual property!
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. This in-person session includes lunch and will cover: What is the USPTO?...
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 2 to 3 pm, at the Workforce Resource Center Training Lab, 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg to learn about the suite of FREE online career support services available at Loudoun County Public Library! From resume-building to learning new skills, find out how to utilize these resources to enhance your career.
Did you know? Loudoun County’s Emergency Communications Center has the capability to receive 📲 text to 9-1-1 messages. Calls are always preferred but sending a text to 9-1-1 is a good alternative when a call is not possible.
Learn more at: https://www.loudoun.gov/3627/Text-to-911
Join us for a tour of the animal shelter! While our adoption floor is open daily for you to come and walk through and see the adoptable animals, this tour will take you on a in-depth journey around the shelter. Learn about the different types of animals we see, how we care for them and what the daily routine looks like for pets in our care!
There is no cost for this program but spaces are limited. Sign up here:
https://signup.com/go/WTQmQsa
Interested in finding a carpool to work but not sure how?
Commuter Connections has a free ridematching database for commuters in the region. Simply set up an account at CommuterConnections.org with your commute information to get started.
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will hold the first of two community workshops on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Middleburg Community Center, located at 300 West Washington Street, Middleburg.
The workshops will include a brief presentation of existing conditions and the opportunity for input regarding future recreational elements at the park. Members of the community will participate in group breakout sessions with PRCS staff who will gather input provided by residents on recommended future improvements.
A Special Exception to the county’s zoning ordinance previously filed through the county’s legislative land use process has been placed on hold to gather further community input regarding future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park. The Special Exception process allows the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors opportunities to review the request, hear public comment on the proposal and impose appropriate conditions or restrictions on the use to minimize any negative impacts.
The date, time, and location of the second community workshop will be announced in the next few weeks.
Mickie Gordon Memorial Park is located at 23229 Carters Farm Lane (Route 627) along John Mosby Highway (Route 50), in Middleburg. The park consists of nearly 100 acres and includes baseball/softball and cricket fields, tennis courts, restrooms, and a pavilion, and offers a fishing pond and free parking. The park also serves as a Loudoun County recycling center.
For more information on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park visit loudoun.gov/mickiegordon. Residents may also submit comments or questions regarding the future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park by email ([email protected]) or by mail to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, ATTN: Mickie Gordon Memorial Park, 742 Miller Drive, SE P.O. Box 7800, Leesburg, VA 20177.
Loudoun County has launched its new online land management system, LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination). Through an online portal, members of the public are now able to:
- Submit permit, land development and legislative land use applications.
- Submit electronic copies of plans and other required documentation.
- Track the status of applications and land development projects.
- Request pre-application and pre-submission meetings.
- Request inspections.
- Pay application fees.
- Access public records related to permits and plans.
More information about the new system and how to sign up for an account: bit.ly/3YAMWUL
The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possible. Details: https://bit.ly/3OTxbVN
Forty cats are being cared for by Loudoun County Animal Services following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats will be available for adoption soon. Details: https://bit.ly/3Ysd309
Beginning Monday, August 14, Route 381 will run on a new schedule with adjustments up to 20 minutes. Visit https://www.loudoun.gov/buschanges for details.
Interested in switching to solar but not sure where to start? Join our nonprofit partners at the Local Energy Alliance Program on Thursday, August 17, at 3pm for a brief webinar about Solarize Virginia, a program that streamlines the process and reduces the cost of switching to solar. Sign up at solarizenova.org/events
Did we miss you on Saturday? residents can request free smoke alarm assessments by submitting the form on our website: https://www.loudoun.gov/819/Smoke-Alarms
During the assessment, firefighters test existing smoke alarms, & replace/install smoke alarms or batteries as needed.
Reminder, the County Department of Finance and Procurement will be closed to in-person services tomorrow, Thursday, August 10, 2023, for an all-day staff training. Online services will be available. Normal operations will resume Friday, August 11, 2023. Details here: https://bit.ly/3QkOxMc
The County Department of Finance and Procurement will be closed to in-person services Thursday, August 10, 2023, for an all-day staff training. Online services will be available. Normal operations will resume Friday, August 11, 2023. Details here: https://bit.ly/3QkOxMc
As part of its ongoing commitment to address aircraft noise, the Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing its noise policy. The deadline for comments on its Noise Policy Review has been extended to September 29, 2023. For more information and to submit comments, visit: https://www.faa.gov/noisepolicyreview
The Virginia State Corporation Commission is now taking public comment on toll rate increases proposed by the operators of the Dulles Greenway. The SCC also has scheduled public hearings on the rate hike application. Details here: https://bit.ly/45j1sCD
Help us help you! The Virginia Cooperative Extension - Loudoun (VCE) is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the current needs of the residents we serve here in County. Please share your feedback at: https://bit.ly/47gTRGp
We want to hear from you! Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Loudoun is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the current needs of the residents we serve here in Loudoun County. Please share your feedback at: https://bit.ly/47gTRGp
We are asking all Loudoun County residents to complete the survey, whether or not they have used Extension’s services. Your valuable perspective will help us prioritize programs to best meet the needs of the people in our communities. The survey is confidential and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
We appreciate your response! Thank you!
Due to the increasing threat of severe weather, County Government will close all facilities that are typically open during the evening, including all Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services' facilities, Loudoun County Public Library branches and Loudoun County Animal Services, effective at 5:30 p.m., this evening, Monday, August 7, 2023. Emergency services operations will continue to operate as normal. Details: https://bit.ly/3OKaVO0
County Transit is canceling its late afternoon and evening Commuter Bus Service from Washington DC and Crystal City/the Pentagon due to the forecast of severe weather. Details at loudoun.gov/buschanges.
The forecast of severe weather has prompted the early closure of some Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services summer camps and sports activities. The camps and activities affected are those at Loudoun County Public School facilities, which closed early today. Details here: https://bit.ly/3DMP4iD
A Tornado Watch has been issued for today, August 7, 2023, until 9pm.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire forecast area until 9PM this evening.
We will be doing a Facebook Live at 2:15PM today.
In preparation for the possibility of high-impact severe weather today, August 7, 2023, here is some helpful information. Find out what to do before, during and after the storm at Loudoun.gov/storms.
1. For Road Conditions / Closures Phone Line: 511 or 800-367-7623
2. Power Lines / Outages Dominion Power: 866-366-4357 NOVEC: 703-335-0500
3. Register for Alert Loudoun to receive weather alerts & emergency information: Loudoun.gov/alert
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#Loudoun celebrates the opening of the Round Hill to Franklin Park Trail and Main Street improvements.
#Loudoun celrbrates the ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of Hal and Berni Regional Park.
Don’t let the Spotted Lanternfly invade your home! Here are 4 tips to keep the Spotted Lanternfly off your property! SQUASH IT! TAKE A PICTURE! REPORT IT! Find out more information at loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly #SpottedLanternFly #VCEresources #InvasivePest #Loudoun
SQUASH IT! 🥾TAKE A PICTURE! 📷 REPORT IT! 💻 Find out more information at loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly #SpottedLanternFly #VCEresources #InvasivePest #Loudoun
It's good to know all 4 forms of the Spotted Lanternfly throughout its life cycle 🧠 SQUASH IT! TAKE A PICTURE! REPORT IT! Find out more information at loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly #SpottedLanternFly #VCEresources #InvasivePest #Loudoun
Learn how and where to spot adult Spotted Lanternflies. 👀 SQUASH IT! TAKE A PICTURE! REPORT IT! Find out more information at loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly #SpottedLanternFly #VCEresources #InvasivePest #Loudoun
#Loudoun County is observing National Recovery Month with events and activities aimed at increasing public awareness of mental health and addiction recovery, including: ➡️ Loudoun Recovery Fest September 10 ➡️ Free Drug Deactivation Bags and Medication Lock Boxes ➡️ Rapid REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Details here: https://bit.ly/3Rackw9
#Loudoun hosts the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Lovettsville Community Center in Lovettsville.
The invasive and destructive spotted lanternfly has been found in #Loudoun County, signaling a new stage in efforts to limit the damage the insect can cause to agricultural crops and home gardens. Learn about the spotted lanternfly, how to recognize the insect throughout its life cycle, and what to do if you encounter one. SQUASH IT! TAKE A PICTURE! REPORT IT! ➡ Learn more at loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly #SpottedLanternFly #VCEresources #InvasivePest
Starting today and throughout the weekend, August 5-7, 2022, save in #Loudoun on school supplies, emergency preparedness supplies, and products bearing Energy Star or WaterSense labels during Virginia’s 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday! Details here: tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
#Loudoun County celebrates the completion of Crosstrail Boulevard between Kincaid Boulevard and Russell Branch Parkway. The road is expected to open the week of August 1, 2022.
Riverside Parkway - Loudoun County Parkway to Lexington Ribbon Cutting
Davis Drive Extension Ribbon Cutting
Route 7 at Battlefield Parkway Ribbon Cutting
Ashburn Senior Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Loudoun County State of the County Address from Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall - May 26, 2021
Planning to travel in June or July? Remember, it takes up to six weeks to be #fullyvaccinated, depending on the type of vaccine you receive. Get yourself and your family vaccinated now! Make an appointment at loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine today.
#Loudoun County is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents ages 12 to 15. The county has also streamlined the appointment-making process, making it easier to schedule appointments online in one single step. ➡You can now make appointments in real time without first registering in the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). The system no longer requires users to wait for an email that prompts them to schedule an appointment. ➡To schedule an appointment for your child or yourself, simply visit Loudoun County’s website: loudoun.gov/COVID19vaccine and then click on “Schedule A Vaccine Appointment” and follow the “Step 1” instructions. On the VAMS appointment page, submit a request for an appointment by following the prompts in the online form. ➡Reminder: Vaccinations are free of charge for everyone regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3holtBW
Actualización de la vacuna COVID-19 | Dr. David Goodfriend | Loudoun County
Board of Supervisors News Conference: COVID-19 Vaccination Update
COVID-19 Vaccine: Live Q&A with Loudoun County Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend
La forma más segura de celebrar el año nuevo es hacerlo en casa con las personas que viven con usted, o en forma virtual con amigos y familiares. Quedarse en casa es la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a otras personas. https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/new-years-eve.html
Loudoun Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend COVID-19 Update
Loudoun County residents who have lost jobs, laid off, or had hours reduced due to COVID-19 can apply for a Re-Employing Virginians Initiative grant of up to $1000 for training. The program is supported by a CARES Act grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by Fairfax County. To apply, contact Ziyoda Crew at 571-536-1979 or email [email protected]. Application deadline: Dec. 8.
#Loudoun health officials are offering guidance to college students returning home for the holidays on steps they can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Details here: bit.ly/32W0vCs
¿Cuáles son las necesidades de vivienda en el condado de #Loudoun y cómo se pueden resolver? Tome la encuesta antes del 10 de noviembre y comparta lo que es importante para usted en https://bit.ly/35UlMx6
Learn more about the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan. Share your thoughts and ideas during this virtual public meeting.
Need utility assistance in Loudoun County due to COVID-19 job or income loss? Contact the COVID-19 Emergency Fund and Helpline at 703-669-5040. The assistance program is administered by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington and Loudoun Cares, and supported by a CARES Act grant from Loudoun County government. https://bit.ly/2GdOCzO
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