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Vehicle and Real Estate Taxes Due Oct. 5

The due date for Arlington County Vehicle Personal Property and second installment Real Estate taxes is Wed., October 5. Payments can be made online at capp.arlingtonva.us, by mail, in-person at Bozman Government Center, or through the 24-hour drop box.  

Fall E-CARE Happening at Wakefield High School

Arlington's big fall cleanup and drop-off day takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school’s parking lot at 1325 South Dinwiddie Street. Arlington residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials and old electronics during the event.

County Board Seeks Input on Ranked Choice Voting

The Arlington County Board is seeking public comments on a proposed Ranked Choice Voting pilot for the 2023 County Board June primary election. Share your thoughts on this voting method through November 4.

• Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines are now available through Arlington County Public Health by appointment only. No walk-ins will be allowed.
• People 12 years and older are recommended to receive one updated Pfizer or Moderna (bivalent) booster at least two months after completion of a primary series or who previously received a monovalent booster. At this time, people 12-17 years old can only receive the updated Pfizer bivalent booster. Learn more from the CDC: Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters.
• Arlington County Public Health is also now offering the Novavax vaccine as a two-dose primary series for those ages 12 and older. Novavax is another option for people who may be allergic to or prefer not to get an mRNA vaccine. For a complete list of vaccines offered, visit our website.
• Additional opportunities to get COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available in and around Arlington through pharmacies and other medical providers. Visit vaccines.gov to find a location near you.

• Help Arlington steward its public lands and natural resources by helping develop the Forestry and Natural Resources Plan. Visit the project page to learn about the plan and leave a comment directly on the draft framework or share your thoughts online through Mon., October 3 (formulario en español).
• Northern Virginia Emergency Response Managers has released the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Draft Plan for public comment through October 8.
• The Plan Langston Boulevard team has launched a new feedback form to refine planning ideas for development of the corridor. Join the planning team for a virtual community meeting on Tues., October 11, at 7 p.m. to ask questions and share feedback. 
• ICYMI: The previous Missing Middle Housing sessions on the History and Future of Zoning and Housing Policy and Housing Development and Economics are available on the County’s YouTube channel.
• Share your input on temporary outdoor seating areas and general outdoor dining to inform Arlington’s rules and regulations as part of the Future of Outdoor Dining (FOOD) Study through October 21.
• Provide feedback to Arlington Transit on the Proposed STAR Policy Changes for Fiscal Year 2023.
• Want to get a better idea of your potential stormwater utility fee? The new Stormwater Utility Fee Estimator is available to estimate the number of stormwater utility billing units on a property. Take a look at this infographic to learn more about the proposed stormwater utility.

For more information on engagement opportunities, check the Engage Page. 

• The Forever Grateful Market's "Fall Kick Off” market is happening Sat., October 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center.
• Arlington Arts Center (AAC) and Made in Arlington will hold a pop-up event to celebrate the opening of AAC’s fall exhibits on Sat., October 1, from 12-3 p.m.
• Join EcoAction Arlington to collect acorns and other tree seeds in coordination with the Potomac Conservancy’s Growing Native Program on Sat., October 1, from 1-3 p.m.
• Paws on The Pike is back! Meet with local veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, and more on Sat., October 1, from 1-5 p.m.
• Arlington's Tech Talent Pilot Program is open for another round of applications for Arlington residents. Applications are due by Sun., October 2.
• Arlington County and the City of Alexandria are hosting the first-ever electric vehicle and sustainable technologies showcase, Initiative to Rethink Energy, on Sun., October 2, from 1-5 p.m.
• Do you have questions, concerns, or just want to learn more about the Arlington County Police Department? Join ACPD on Wed., October 5, for National Coffee with a Cop Day!
• Bundle up under the stars for outdoor family fun at Movies on the Deck with Parks & Rec, happening Fri., October 7, at 7 p.m.
• El Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (CERT) de Arlington proveerá capacitación gratis sobre cómo ayudar a su comunidad en casos de desastres comenzando el miércoles, 12 de octubre. Regístrese aquí o escribiendo por WhatsApp al (571) 572-9383.
• Virginia Department of Health has expanded the eligibility criteria for those seeking a Monkeypox vaccine in the Commonwealth. Request an appointment here.
• WalkArlington launched registration for the Fall 2022 8-Week Walking Challenge. Register for this free program to receive weekly emails with inspiration to walk daily.

$20 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Long Bridge Crossing

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), along with Arlington County officials and regional transportation partners, today announced $20 million in federal funding to construct a new bicycle-pedestrian bridge crossing between Arlington and Washington, D.C. The construction of this shared-used path is part of the broader Long Bridge project to relieve passenger and freight rail bottlenecks along the existing corridor.

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