Maureen Caddigan, Supervisor - Dumfries District, Prince William Board of County Supervisors

January Newsletter

Supervisor Caddigan's January newsletter is available here.

Caddigan forming budget committee

In response to the economic conditions last year the County froze salaries, deferred voter-approved roads, parks and library bond projects that were not already underway. Lawmakers who returned to Richmond in January faced a shortfall of nearly $4 Billion over a 2 year period. The net cost of unfunded mandates imposed on Prince William County by federal and state governments is approaching $350 Million annually; $100 Million to the County and $250 Million to schools.

This will be a difficult year for the Board of Supervisors who will need to make some very difficult budget decisions.

True to her motto, "I listen – I care – I respond" Supervisor Caddigan has decided again this year to involve her constituents in the budget process. She is organizing a budget committee of constituents to review the proposed budget over the next few months. If you are a resident of Dumfries District and interested in serving as a member of this very important group please contact her office at 703/792-4645 or e-mail at mcaddigan@pwcgov.org.

New Triangle Elementary Opens Doors

"Fantastic" is the best way to describe Triangle Elementary School's ribbon cutting, ceremony, and tour held on January 14. A throng of 500 excited parents and children, former Triangle students and administrators, and elementary school principals from across the county filled the school gymnasium and two overflow rooms. Eager families began arriving well before 5 p.m. for the program which was scheduled to start at 6 p.m., many anticipating their first close look at the new building which replaced a structure built in 1959.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension Newsletter

Personal Finance News for January, 2010

Caddigan cuts ribbon at 234 Commuter Lot

Capacity increases from 350 to 843 parking spaces

"In this area traffic is a major concern and anything we can do to help with this issue helps the entire community. Carpools, vanpools and public transportation are all great tools to help alleviate congestion and to get people home quickly and safely. And, let's face it, life is too short to sit in traffic."

Housing Assistance

Are you homeless? Do you fear you may be soon? Assistance is available to qualifying residents. Check the flyers for more information:

Housing Assistance Flyer (Flyer in Spanish)

Aerial Photo of 234 Commuter Lot

A recent aerial-view photo of the the 234 commuter lot expansion. Click the image for a larger view.

Operation Round Up Helps Low-Income People Stay Warm

The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is asking members of the Northern Virginia community to help local unemployed people, low-income families, and the elderly heat their homes this winter by donating money to NOVEC's Operation Round Up fund.

News Release • Operation Round Up Home Page

Local Developer Donates to Free Clinic

A current topic throughout the community is the availability of affordable housing. It is time to let everyone know that at least one firm has been, and continues, to refurbish local housing making it available to low income residents. Mr. Tim Chapman, and Chapman Development is completing his second major renovation of an apartment complex in the Triangle community. His first on Fuller Heights Road was Shenandoah Station and his current almost completed project is The Lofts at Little Creek. County Supervisor Maureen Caddigan has been a significant supporter of the efforts by Mr. Chapman and on Friday morning welcomed him, back to the Dumfries Magisterial District when she arranged for a donation of $5,000.00 from Tim to the Prince William Area Free Clinic, one of Caddigan's favorite charities. Participating with her and Mr. Chapman in the brief ceremony were Ms. Michelle Schuller representing the Prince William Area Free Clinic and Jane Beyer from Supervisor Caddigan's office.

Caddigan's Update

Recent news and information from Supervisor Caddigan.

Photos from the Williams Ordinary Marker Dedication

Marker Dedication Program

Williams Ordinary Flyer

Hylton Performing Arts Center

The curtain is rising on the future of the performing arts in Prince William County, Manassas and the surrounding region. The "Take a Seat" Campaign is your opportunity to become an active participant in this major event!.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center will contain two state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal venues, along with support facilities to showcase music, dance, theater, and choral productions from across the community and around the world. The center will also contain gallery space to present the work of regional visual artists.

For more information download the flyer or visit their website.

Photos from Minnieville Road Ribbon Cutting

Route 1 Revitalization Going Strong

Supervisor Caddigan oversees the demolition of the old 7-11, the last Triangle building scheduled for demolition in the Route 1 revitalization project.

VDOT Responds to Question on Intersection of Mine Road & Van Buren

Supervisor Caddigan has asked VDOT several times to review the intersection of Mine Road & Van Buren for a multi-way stop sign. VDOT was recently asked about this to this issue again. Read their response on our FAQ page.

Triangle, then and now

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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."

Read this article in the Potomac News

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.

Disappearing Triangle, 10/25/2008 - Potomac News

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".