Council Reporter for Jan. 10 Meeting
The Council Reporter for the Jan. 10 City Council meeting includes staff reports, presentations, and video segments linked to agenda items. View the Council Reporter.
A City Council meeting will be held Jan. 24. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Learn about your new mayor and councilmembers.
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Dominion Energy to Trim Trees and Brush Near Power Lines
Dominion Energy will remove vegetation near power lines that could lead to power outages and threaten public safety. The company's foresters are certified arborists who follow best practices. For questions, call 804-859-5620.
Learn more.
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Mason Students Return Jan. 23
George Mason University's spring 2023 semester begins Monday, Jan. 23. As students return to class, traffic around campus will increase. Motorists are encouraged to practice patience during this time.
Go Green, Go Gold, Go Mason!
Wear your favorite green and gold Mason gear and cheer on the Patriots during Homecoming 2023. Events are scheduled Feb. 10-18. In addition to sporting events, Mason alumni can reconnect and make new memories during this spirited week. Visit https://homecoming.gmu.edu/ for event information and sporting tickets.
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Artists in Conversation: Fellow Travelers - Jan. 23 (Free!)
Attend Artists in Conversation: Fellow Travelers, featuring novelist Thomas Mallon and composer Gregory Spears at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Sherwood Center.
This event, co-presented by the city and George Mason University's Center for the Arts, is a moderated discussion and Q&A session with Mallon and Spears about the history and novel which inspired the upcoming Virginia Opera production of Fellow Travelers.
Register to attend.
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Volunteers Sought for Chocolate Lovers Festival
The return of the Chocolate Lovers Festival is a big deal for Fairfax City. Three days of fun activities are planned! As a volunteer, you can help make it successful for vendors, partners, and visitors.
Chocolate Volunteers Needed
1-3 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4
Noon-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
If you'd like to help, please sign up by Jan. 17. Thank you.
Become a Volunteer
Watch this short video and get excited for the event!
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City Hall Detention Pond Retrofit Project Slated to Start Jan. 30
The Public Works Department plans to improve the environmental services of the detention pond located between George Mason Boulevard and University Drive, across the street from City Hall.
Improvements include:
- Constructing a forebay to capture sediment
- Increasing the pond’s treatment volume
- Planting additional vegetation in and around the pond area
The project is expected to take two to three months to complete. Impacts to neighboring residents are expected to be minimal.
The on-street parking spaces adjacent to the pond along University Drive will be closed when construction starts, but parking will remain available on the opposite side of University Drive and to the south of the project area.
Thank you for your patience while the city performs this work.
Learn more at Engage Fairfax.
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Crime and Arrest Reports
 If you're unfamiliar with the Chocolate Lovers Festival, watch this short video.
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