Farmers Market
A few photos from the Dale City Farmers Market this weekend. The Farmers Market is open on Sunday mornings until 1 p.m. throughout the summer.

H1N1 Update from the Virginia Department of Health
June 12 Memo from Dr. Karen Remley, State Health Commissioner
"...it is important to understand that WHO's Phase 6 alert level has nothing to do with the severity of illness that is resulting from H1N1 infection. The actual severity of illness has remained moderate, not only in Virginia but across the United States and around the world. Among the reported 107 confirmed cases of H1N1 virus in Virginia, there have been relatively few hospitalizations and only one death. Most people who have gotten sick from the virus have recovered and now doing well [sic]. We still expect that we will see more cases, more hospitalizations and even more deaths as a reault of the H1N1 virus in Virginia."
Read this "H1N1 Influenza Update" from the Virginia Department of Health

Town Hall Meetings - Comprehensive Plan
Seven town hall meetings will be held throughout the County to discuss the Land Use Chapter and Transportation Chapter update to the Comprehensive Plan. This is an opportunity for citizens to voice their opinions on the plan update. See attached schedule.
The Woodbridge district Supervisor will hold the first of these meetings this Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7 PM to 9 PM at Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191.
For more information on the proposed changes, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/PlanUpdate.

VDOT Service Level Changes
VDOT is considering a number of service level changes in reaction to declining transportation revenues. Among these service level changes are to adopt a practice of mowing three times per year on most major roadways and to restrict most mowing practices to cutting between the shoulder and ditch except for every two to four years at which time mowing to control woody growth would be done. In any case, mowing to maintain sight distance for safety at intersection and crossovers is not restricted and will be accomplished on a regular or as needed basis. We estimate that the savings generated by slightly reducing the extent and frequency of mowing will save up to $20 million annually which can be applied to investments in bridge and pavement rehabilitation which are a high priority for our maintenance program.

Summer Fun
- Nokesville Farmers Market
- Prince William Forest Park "Programs in the Park"
- Bluebird Tours - Summer 2009 (Area Agency on Aging)
- Free Summer Concerts on the Plaza (Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza)
- Prince William County Summer Camp (Virginia Cooperative Extension - 4H Youth Program)
- Summer Reading Programs (Prince William County Library System)

Parking Enforcement to Resume at 234 Commuter Lot
Recently, the PWC Police Department has withheld enforcement of violations for parking outside of the designated areas due to high demand in the lot. However, enforcement will resume during the construction phase in order to allow necessary access. Vehicles not parked in a marked designated space will be ticketed and possibly towed.

Taxi? Look for the Purple Inspection Sticker
Prince William Police Department
Did you know that the Prince William County Police Department is tasked with conducting annual vehicle and meter inspections of all Manassas and Yellow Cabs?
The 32-point vehicle inspection, and the annual meter calibration, is done to ensure the safety of taxi patrons as they use the only cabs legally allowed to pick up passengers in Prince William County. By law, only Yellow Cab, Manassas Cab, and Washington Flyer are allowed to pick up passengers in the County. Different rules may apply in the towns of Occoquan, Quantico, Haymarket and Dumfries, and residents in those jurisdictions should contact town officials for more information.
Download this news release from the Prince William Police Department for more details

Triangle, then and now
2005 |
2009 |

234 Commuter Lot Update
News article from the Potomac News
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors authorized a property condemnation last week that will pave the way for more commuter parking in the southern portion of the county.
The board's unanimous April 7 vote allows county officials to exercise their quick-take powers to acquire 67,000 square feet of land on Jefferson Davis Highway. The property will be used for the various easements needed to expand the park-and-ride lot at Route 1 and Route 234.
"Supervisors Acquire Land to Expand Commuter Lot", 4/16/2009, Washington Post.

PRTC Offers Teen Bus Passes
News article from the Potomac News
PRTC will be offering teen bus passes again this year. The pass is good for unlimited rides on all local OmniLink buses and the OmniRide Cross-County Connector bus from June 1 to Sept. 5.
Read the article at the News & Messenger. More information from the PRTC web site

Federal Stimulus Information
- A one-time Economic Recovery payment of $250 will be made to qualifying retirees, disabled individuals and Supplemental Security Income recipients. Details
- Governor Kaine Announces New Interactive Features on Stimulus Website Read the news release Go to Virginia's federal stimulus funding web site

Motel razed as part of revitalization plan
Prince William County Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, R-Dumfries, climbed into the cab of a hydraulic excavator Monday morning and using the machine's bucket took the first swing at tearing down the Best Value Motel in Triangle.
As the bucket hit a steel beam, the front of the excavator was lifted off the ground before it slammed back down. The look of surprise was evident on Caddigan's face.
"That was exciting," she said. "It was like being on an amusement ride."

Public Transit Users Save More Than $8,400 Per Household Even With Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices
Even though the price of gas has continued to drop public transportation riders still enjoy a significant economic savings. A person can achieve an average annual savings of $8,416 per year by taking public transportation instead of driving, based on today's gas prices and the average unreserved parking rate, according to the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) "Transit Savings Report."

Change is coming - to Triangle!
The tired face of Triangle along U.S. 1 is disappearing, and disappearing for good.
Over the last few months, Prince William County has razed eight of the 80 parcels of land between Joplin and Bradys Hill roads.
"Think of Occoquan and that's what we want to duplicate - a mix of neighborhood commercial uses, small multi-family houses and single families interspersed - the way small towns used to be."
"The county has put a tremendous investment into this," said Prince William Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, R-Dumfries. "When developers see the buildings are already down and the road is widened, they are going to want to come."
And that vision is to turn a roughly six-block area off U.S. 1 into the "Village of Triangle." The area is bordered by Old Triangle Road, Amidon Avenue, Squire Lane, Triangle Street, Post Street and parts of Fuller Heights Road.

Proposed Speed Limit Change on Route 234
On Route 234
Currently, Route 234 is posted at 50 mph from Van Buren Road (Rte 627) to Country Club Drive (Rte 1450). It is 55 mph from Country Club Drive to I-66 as you proceed north. We believe that the 50 mph zone should be extended past the entrances to Montclair and Forest Park HS. We recommend extending the 50 mph zone to a distance of 0.26 miles north of Carrs Brooke Way (Rte 3130).
This recommended change in speed limit has been discussed with the Virginia State Police and the Prince William County Police Department and they concur with the proposed reduction.
On Route 1
A recent safety study has prompted VDOT to recommend lowering the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph along the north-bound segment of Route 1 from Bradys Hill Road to Possum Point Road, a total distance of 1.63 miles. More...

Recent Publications/Press Releases
Updated 6/21/2009
PWC Government
- Prince William Edition for Week of 06-15-09
- Board of County Supervisors' Agenda 06-23-09
- Community Meeting on the Environment
- Susan Roltsch Named Acting County Executive
- U.S. Navy Country Band on the Plaza
- Mosquito Spraying Begins for the Season
- Land Use & Transportation Town Hall Meetings
- Prince William Edition for Week of 06-15-09
- Board of County Supervisors' Agenda 6-16-09
- Commuter Lot Construction To Begin
- No Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 9
- Prince William Edition for Week of 06-08-09
- County Executive Announces Retirement
- Water Main Break
PWC Police
- 06-17-09: Telephone Scam Falsely Claims Police Affiliation
- 06-16-09: 20 Police Officers, 10 Civilian Employees Are Recognized during the Promotion Ceremony on June 15th
- 06-08-09: Four Are Arrested in Stolen Guns Case
- 06-08-09: Roadways Safer in Prince William County
- 06-02-09: County Police, VSP Target Unsafe Trucks, Drivers During "Roadcheck 2009" Campaign
- 06-02-09: Two are Indicted in Dominion Wrecker Investigation
- 06-02-09: Four are Indicted in Financial Scheme
- 06-01-09: Cookbooks are on Their Way
- 05-28-09: Five Officers Graduate from Basic K-9 School
- 05-27-09: Basic K-9 School Graduates on May 28th
- 05-27-09: Hey There! Police Department Uses Twitter as Communication Tool
- 05-21-09: Sobriety Checkpoints Underway During Memorial Day Weekend
- 05-21-09: 2009 Taxi Safety and Meter Inspections are Completed; Look for New PWC Taxi Permit Decals in Left Rear Window!
- 05-19-09: Police Conduct Drug Search at New Dominion Middle School
- 05-13-09: Officer Injured in April 2nd Incident Completes First Day of Full Duty
- 05-05-09: County Observes National Police Week
- 05-04-09: Police Conduct School Drug Searches
PWC Police Department News Release Page...
Other
- PWC Graffiti Incident Summary, FY2008
- PWC's Quarterly Project Reports for the Dumfries District
- VDOT Service Contracts (6/15 - 6/19)
- VDOT Paving Schedule (6/10 - 6/17)
- Prince William Conservation Alliance Newsletter
- Neighborhood News Newsletter
- Proposed FY 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Program
- Boat & Trailer storage locations

Support Our Troops!
Aid for Wounded Soldiers
The [Dumfries-based] Azalea Charities Aid to Wounded Soldiers
Provides comfort and relief items for soldiers
and Marines sick, injured or wounded from service
in Iraq and Afghanistan. Donated items are distributed
to soldiers and Marines at Walter Reed Army Medical
Center and the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
each week. Many of the soldiers and Marines are
grievously wounded and will require long hospitalization
and rehabilitation. The purpose of the program is to
enhance the morale and welfare of the wounded by
contributing quality of life items.
www.AnySoldier.com
Want to send a care package to Any Soldier in Harm's Way, but have no idea of
what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?
The USO, "Proudly Serving the Men and Women who Serve our Country".

In the News
VDOT closing rest areas in Prince William
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/19/2009 .
No more rest: VDOT to close countyâ??s rest stops
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/19/2009 .
Deed restrictions proposed for Silver Lake
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/19/2009 .
Prince William school funds may take a hit
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/19/2009 .
State forensics lab arrives in Manassas
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/19/2009 .
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/18/2009 .
Prince William Regional Chamber goes virtual
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/18/2009 .
Setting 'Reasonable' Goals for Old Town
News Article - Washington Post - 06/18/2009 .
Boy Scouts Give Award To County Supervisor
News Article - Washington Post - 06/18/2009 .
Prince William County board tabs interim executive
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/17/2009 .
Supervisors seek input on smart growth strategies
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/17/2009 .
Prince William Regional Chamber makes getting education bit easier
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/17/2009 .
Va. Is Last State to Request Stimulus Funds for Roads
News Article - Washington Post - 06/17/2009 .
News Article - News & Messenger - 06/16/2009 .








