Congratulations AV on the Crier and New Web Site

That's right...congratulations!!! The Crier came out in the first week of August plus we have a new web site. Good job Arlington Village.

Health Care Town Hall at AV?

With all this discussion on health care it is too bad we couldn't get our Congressman Jim Moran to come and talk to the residents of AV. I know that we sometimes have various speakers on enviro topics and lighting projects but perhaps we could expand into other national topics as well. I'm sure Rep. Moran would love to talk to 600 constituents...right? Maybe we could have an ad hoc committee that gets local speakers to come and do presentations on timely topics. Thoughts?

Arlington County Manager Resigns

According to the Sun Gazette:

"Ron Carlee, whose eight-year tenure as Arlington’s county manager has included challenges such as the 9/11 terrorist attack, an overheated real estate market and current economic slump, announced Aug. 3 he would be leaving the post to take a position with the International City/County Management Association in Washington.

Carlee plans to depart by November.

“My goals going forward are to take the lessons I have learned in Arlington and help advance professional local-government managers and prepare the next generation of local-government leaders,” Carlee said in a letter of resignation to the County Board."

To view the entire article click here.

Board Meeting on 7/28

Anyone attend? Anything to note from the meeting?

Accident on 7/24 at Columbia Pike and Walter Reed

Wondering what happened the other night? Anyone that was in the area on Friday night probably noticed the 20 or 30 cop cars surrounding the intersection. Kind of hard to miss. I didn't see it but I heard it was quite a mess and some of the businesses on the corner were struck by the cars.

Here is the press release from the Arlington Police:

ARLINGTON, Va. –The Arlington County Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section is investigating a critical traffic accident that occurred on July 24, 2009. Christopher Bentley, 26, of Triangle, has been charged with Grand Larceny of an Automobile and Felony Hit and Run. he was held without bond.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, Mr. Bentley was observed by police driving a stolen vehicle taken during a recent burglary. Before officers could initiate a traffic stop, Mr. Bentley drove eastbound through a red light at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Walter Reed Drive, and struck another vehicle. After impact, the suspect ran from the scene of the accident, and apprehended a block away. The driver of the second car, a 46 year old male, was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Bat Fest Arlington 2009 on July 25th

"Enjoy a thoroughly batty evening and add to your knowledge of local night life at this bat conservation and appreciation program. See a presentation with live bats, go on a walk to see bats flying and to hear their echolocation calls, and learn about foods that are pollinated by bats.

Kids will be able to play games and make a bat craft while learning lots about our local furry bug zappers. There will be a bat art gallery and quizzes for everyone. Live bat shows will be presented by Leslie Sturges, Director of Bat World NOVA, an organization established in 2001 to promote the conservation and protection of bats in this region.

A bat habitat hike for young children and their families begins at 6:30 p.m., bats won’t be flying until later. A bat talk for families with young children begins at 7 p.m.. Leslie's talk for adults and older children begins at 8 p.m. The adult bat walk will begin at 8:45 p.m. All other activities on-going. Parking lot closed for program.

Please park on Military Rd. or 36th Rd. N. No refund of registration fee after July 3. For information: 703-228-3403. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington, VA 22207.

Registration Required: Resident registration begins at 8:00am on 5/12/2009. Non-resident registration begins at 8:00am on 5/14/2009."

Now Available: Arlington County Homeowner Grant

The Arlington County Homeowner Grant program is offered to low and moderate income homeowners. Homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements receive a check issued once a year. The amount of the check is based on household income and assets and the number of dependents claimed on a federal tax return. The filing deadline is December 31. Check out the link for more details.