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Arlington County Public Health Division “TED” Exercise on April 25, 2013

Posted on April 10, 2013 | Comments Off on Arlington County Public Health Division “TED” Exercise on April 25, 2013

The Arlington County Public Health Division will conduct a emergency preparedness exercise on April 25, 2013 in the Virginia Sqaure –Ballston area. Below is the announcement from ACPHD.

THIS IS A TEST; THIS IS ONLY A TEST

Arlington County Public Health Division “TED” Exercise

The Virginia Square-Ballston area has been chosen to participate in the To Every Door Exercise (TED EX) on Thursday, April 25, 2013. TED EX is designed to simulate door-to-door delivery of medication in the event of a public health emergency.

The Arlington County Public Health Division is conducting TED EX to understand how long it might take to deliver antibiotic medications and information houses in Arlington, in case of a public health emergency.

What to Expect

On the morning of Thursday, April 25, trained volunteers (identified by reflective vests and carrying official County photo identification) will spread out to several neighborhoods in Arlington and leave a bag with information on each doorknob. You do not need to be home when the bag is hung on your doorknob. The bag will contain emergency preparedness information and a small giveaway to simulate the weight of the actual medication that would be delivered. Because this is a timed exercise, volunteers may not reach all doorknobs in this area.

TED EX has two main goals: to test how long it would take to deliver medication or information directly to every residence (doorknob) and to enhance the County’s ability to respond in an emergency.

The TED EX is part of the County’s ongoing emergency preparedness work. There is no reason to believe an emergency of this kind will happen. However, we encourage you to visit the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) home page to understand what you can do to be prepared. http://sites.arlingtonva.us/oem/

For more information on TED EX please visit http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/HumanServices/PublicHealth/EmergencyMedication/page64972.aspx.

Please note that in the event of inclement weather, the exercise may be canceled in the Virginia Square-Ballston area.

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Metro seeks public input on FY13 budget and fare proposals

Posted on February 24, 2012 | Comments Off on Metro seeks public input on FY13 budget and fare proposals

Metro will be holding several meetings to gain input on the FY13 budget and corresponding fare proposals. Please read Metro’s press release for more information about the meetings.

Details and directions for transit travel to the public sessions are available on Metro’s website. Open forums begin at 6 p.m., followed by the public hearings at 7 p.m. The hearings will take place as follows:

Monday, Feb. 27
Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center – Hearing 569
4805 Edgemoor Lane
Bethesda, MD

Wednesday, Feb. 29
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Cafeteria – Hearing 570
7130 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA

Thursday, March 1
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church – Hearing 571
John H. Kearney, Sr. Fellowship Hall
2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE
Washington, DC

Monday, March 5
Washington Lee High School Cafeteria – Hearing 572
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA

Tuesday, March 6
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church – Hearing 573
4201 Albemarle Street, NW
Washington, DC

Wednesday, March 7
First United Methodist Church – Hearing 574
6201 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD

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Construction to Begin Soon on Kirkwood Rd. Sidewalk Project

Posted on January 26, 2012 | Comments Off on Construction to Begin Soon on Kirkwood Rd. Sidewalk Project

The first phase of the Kirkwood Road sidewalk construction project is set to begin. This first phase, funded by Walk Arlington, will construct a new sidewalk on the west side of Kirkwood Road from Lee Highway to a just north of 17th Street North. Signs will be posted along this portion of Kirkwood Road announcing this construction, this week. Pending unpredictable weather, the goal is for phase one to be completed by the end of February 2012. The second phase, which was approved and funded through the County’s Neighborhood Conservation Program, will connect the sidewalk from 17th Street North to 14th Street North. The target date for completion of the second phase construction is late this year or early 2013. This project is something that residents along Kirkwood Road, along with the Ballston-Virginia Square Civic Association, have supported strongly for many years. This project will greatly increase the walkability and sense of community for the residents along Kirkwood and the surrounding community.


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New Ballston BID Director Speaks to BVSCA

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Comments Off on New Ballston BID Director Speaks to BVSCA

New Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) Director, Tina Leone was on hand to speak at the BVSCA’s January membership meeting. Ms. Leone was named the new Director of the BID back in December. It looks like community outreach is going to be a key point of emphasis for the BID, as there will be a spot for a member from our community on their board. The BID is looking to continue multiple events that were administered by the Ballston Partnership previously, such as the annual Taste of Arlington event and the Wellburn Square arts and crafts market. The BID plans to go beyond its predecessor organization, the Ballston Partnership, to provide supplemental maintenance to the neighborhood and engage in transportation concerns. Attention to these areas will help revitalize and redefine the district. Ms. Leone also stated that the BID is looking to be up and running in a location in Ballston by this spring. If you have questions or concerns that you would like our civic association to bring up to Ms. Leone and the BID, please email them to info@ballstoncivic.org.

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Proposed Improvements to Clarendon Cirlce

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Comments Off on Proposed Improvements to Clarendon Cirlce

Arlington County DES staff are working on a redesign for Clarendon Circle, the intersection of Wilson, Clarendon, and Washington Boulevards. Staff attended our January 23rd meeting to discuss their proposal, which is intended to reduce crossing distances to improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist access and safety. Find out more about the project by clicking here.

Our Association will be participating in discussions about the proposed improvements to the intersections with neighboring civic associations. If you have any concerns or comments that you would like the BVSCA to raise with staff, please send an email to info@ballstoncivic.org.

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3rd Public Meeting for Ballston (Beaver) Pond Improvment Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Comments Off on 3rd Public Meeting for Ballston (Beaver) Pond Improvment Project

Ballston Pond Improvement Project – Third Public Meeting:

There will be a third public meeting regarding the Ballston Pond Improvement Project, held on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 PM at National Rural Electric Cooperative Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Conference Center, near the Ballston Metro Station. There will be an open house at 7:00pm will multiple visual aids showing the design conecpt for this project, followed by the meeting at 7:30pm. Attend this meeting to learn about new concept for the pond. The pond is located just outside the boundaries of our Association at the corner of Fairfax Drive and I-66, and collects runoff from the highway and the surrounding area.
Click here to access the powerpoint presentation from the recent stakholder group meeting detailing the project goals and timeline.

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Upcoming Public Hearing for Update to County Sign Ordinance

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Upcoming Public Hearing for Update to County Sign Ordinance

The County is in the process of updating the County Zoning Ordinance in two phases, starting with a comprehensive update of the sign regulations. At out Association’s October membership meeting we will engage in a brief discussion about what changes the current draft of the new sign ordinance would bring to the current practices and uses of signs throughout the County. There will be several opportunities for public comment on the Ordinance. County Staff will be making a presentation regarding the draft of the new sign ordinance here in our neighborhood at Washington-Lee High School’s commons (cafeteria) 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday, October 19th. Click here for more information on this process.

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Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Posted on May 30, 2011 | Comments Off on Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Ballston Pond Improvement Project – Second Public Meeting. Monday, June 13th, 7:30 PM. National Rural Electric Cooperative Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Conference Center. Near Ballston Metro Station.

This will be the second public meeting on the Ballston Pond project. Attend this meeting to learn about, and give us feedback on, initial concepts for the restored pond! The pond is at the corner of Fairfax Drive and I-66, and collects runoff from the highway and the surrounding area. The improvement project goals include:

o Creation of a new flow pattern to keep water in the pond longer, allowing the wetland plants to filter the stormwater; Maximizing the capacity of the pond;
o Control of litter and sediment that flows into the pond;
o Removal of invasive plant species, and re-planting with a wider variety of native plants, enhancing wildlife habitat; and
o Improved access and interpretive signage

Check out the new project Blog! Please click here for more information on the Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project.


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Public Process of Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project Continues

Posted on March 2, 2011 | Comments Off on Public Process of Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project Continues

The public process of the Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project continued with the second of several public meetings put on Arlington County and the hired consultant team. This meeting marked the first of multiple opportunities for residents to weigh in and voice their input regarding the plan for this project. Access Arlington County’s webpage for this project to find more about the background and need for the project and to view materials presented by county staff and the project development team.



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