The change to Saintsbury Drive is the first phase of construction work as part of a larger adjacent construction project that will include new Metrobus transit facilities on the south side of the station, new access roadways, and new residential, retail and office space south of Vienna-Fairfax/GMU station. The new Metro south bus transit facilities and new access roadways are expected to be completed by the end of this year, while the mixed-use, transit-oriented-development project is expected to be completed over several years.

Future construction phases will include a temporary relocation of bus stops to the north and south sides of the station in early March 2012, and the closure or relocation of metered parking spaces over several months. Parking in the station’s two garages and surface lots will not be affected.

When construction is completed, bus customers will have 12 new bus bays and shelters with a continuous canopy to station entrance, expanded roadway capacity, new traffic signals and improved pedestrian and bicycle paths.

The station serves approximately 13,600 people on an average weekday.

Firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from all sides of the two-story home upon arrival. One of the occupants in the home had reported the fire in an upstairs bedroom. Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior fire attack and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no working smoke alarms in the home. Four adults have been displaced. One occupant was transported for a non-life threatening injury to INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Red Cross support for the occupants was not necessary.

Damage is estimated at $75,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An electrical anomaly within the primary electrical service caused the fire.

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The Director of Public Works, Dennis Johnson and his staff will provide information and field questions regarding proposed changes to the Town’s refuse program, including how and when trash, recycling, bulk items and brush materials are collected. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide their comments and suggestions on the proposed program changes.

View information on proposed changes to the Town’s Refuse Program.

Members from the Community Enhancement Commission will present information on its newest initiative, Vienna Green Homes. The program, launched earlier this year, recognizes home builders and owners who choose to make their homes more efficient through new construction or renovations to existing structures. The program recognizes home builders who build to a recognized standard such as EnergyStar Home, EarthCraft, LEED and Passive House Institute US. Homeowners who retrofit their existing homes to achieve greater efficiency may also be recognized through the Vienna Green Homes program.

View information on the Vienna Green Homes Initiative.

Attend Vienna At Your Service on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in Town Hall, 127 Center Street, S, to learn more about changes to the Town’s refuse program and the Vienna Green Homes initiative. For more information, call the Mayor’s Office at 703-255-6311.

Collection Dates:
Friday, January 6
Thursday, January 12
Friday, January 13
Thursday, January 19
Friday, January 20
Thursday, January 26
Friday, January 27

For more information, call 703-255-6380.

Some of the found property includes various construction tools, a flashlight, a purse, and a portable emergency readiness kit.

If you can describe and identify any of these items as being yours, please call PFC Ruddy of the Town of Vienna Police Department at 703-255-7805.

Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the basement to the rear of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.  An outside rear deck was also damaged by the fire originating in the basement. Two adults and one juvenile have been displaced. Red Cross assistance was not necessary. There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $50,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. A lamp in the basement too close to combustibles started the fire.

Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the basement to the rear of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.  An outside rear deck was also damaged by the fire originating in the basement. Two adults and one juvenile have been displaced. Red Cross assistance was not necessary. There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $50,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. A lamp in the basement too close to combustibles started the fire.

The dog, known as “J.R.”, had fallen into a sink hole area near a drainage pipe opening in the 500 block of Walker Street, SW. He had become trapped and unable to free himself. A neighbor located the dog and called police.

Officers called for assistance from the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department and together were able to free “J.R.” After removing surrounding dirt while protecting “J.R.” from the work tools, employees were able to lift and assist him out of the hole.

J.R. was then placed on a dog stretcher and transported to the HOPE Center for treatment.

Students will learn the skills they need to make bread from scratch, using math, science, reading, planning, and problem solving. They will receive materials provided by King Arthur Flour to bake two loaves of bread at home over the weekend. One loaf may be shared with their family, and the second loaf will be donated to a local food pantry. Recipients of the donated bread will be the Arlington Food Assistance Center, Mott Community Center, Food for Others, Reston Interfaith, and Share of McLean at McLean Baptist Church.

The King Arthur Flour’s Life Skills Baking Program will also be presented at Flint Hill Elementary, Louise Archer Elementary, and Marshall Road Elementary Schools during the week of October 17.

The Life Skills Baking Program offers students the opportunity to use skills, enjoy family time, and provide community service. It is provided at no cost by King Arthur Flour; this is the first time the program has been presented in Fairfax County. For additional information about the program, visit http://www.kingarthurflour.com/baking/life-skills-baking.html.

Students will learn the skills they need to make bread from scratch, using math, science, reading, planning, and problem solving. They will receive materials provided by King Arthur Flour to bake two loaves of bread at home over the weekend. One loaf may be shared with their family, and the second loaf will be donated to a local food pantry. Recipients of the donated bread will be the Arlington Food Assistance Center, Mott Community Center, Food for Others, Reston Interfaith, and Share of McLean at McLean Baptist Church.

The King Arthur Flour’s Life Skills Baking Program will also be presented at Flint Hill Elementary, Louise Archer Elementary, and Marshall Road Elementary Schools during the week of October 17.

The Life Skills Baking Program offers students the opportunity to use skills, enjoy family time, and provide community service. It is provided at no cost by King Arthur Flour; this is the first time the program has been presented in Fairfax County. For additional information about the program, visit http://www.kingarthurflour.com/baking/life-skills-baking.html.

The dog, known as “J.R.”, had fallen into a sink hole area near a drainage pipe opening in the 500 block of Walker Street, SW. He had become trapped and unable to free himself. A neighbor located the dog and called police.

Officers called for assistance from the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department and together were able to free “J.R.” After removing surrounding dirt while protecting “J.R.” from the work tools, employees were able to lift and assist him out of the hole.

J.R. was then placed on a dog stretcher and transported to the HOPE Center for treatment.