Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
Traffic Board Agenda. At its February 28 meeting, the Traffic Board will consider a request from residents for the addition of parking on the east side of the 500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, as a traffic calming measure. Staff will also provide an update about the left turn restrictions...
Photo Search. We have been contacted by a photo studio in New York which is researching photos taken by Elsa Rosenthal, the proprietor of the Artifacts store in Rosemont in the 1970s and 1980s. The store was located at the northwest corner of Braddock Avenue and Mount Vernon, on the...
Meeting Report. Thanks to all who attended our December 9 meeting – the first in-person gathering since February 2020. We have submitted some inquiries to the City about the traffic issues that were discussed at the meeting. Also, thanks to newly-elected State Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, who joined us to prove...
Next Meeting. It’s been a while, but we’re planning to reconvene in person – at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30pm. Note – social distancing and mask requirements will be in effect, and we will be meeting in the sanctuary (enter via the...
State/Local Elections. Polls will be open 6am – 7pm on November 2. Statewide races include Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. In Alexandria, Mayor, City Council, School Board, State Delegate, Sheriff, and Commonwealth’s Attorney are on the ballot. Note that most of Rosemont is in District B for School Board....
State/Local Elections. Polls are now open for no-excuse early voting. Statewide races include Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. In Alexandria, Mayor, City Council, School Board, State Delegate, Sheriff, and Commonwealth’s Attorney are on the ballot. Note that most of Rosemont is in District B for school board. For more...
Flood Mitigation Grants. The City will now start accepting applications on August 30 for matching reimbursement grants by property owners who have installed mitigation measures on properties impacted by flooding from recent flash flooding events. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/tes/stormwater/info/default.aspx?id=121974. City Manager Search. Mark Jinks announced his retirement in June, and the...
King/Callahan/Russelll – The City has alerted us that the long-planned reconfiguration of the intersection has been further delayed by the need to have Dominion relocate electrical poles; construction is now not likely to start until winter or spring. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/localmotion/info/default.aspx?id=77933. Sewer Inspections – As of June...
Fourth of July. Although the state’s pandemic restrictions mostly have been lifted, out of an abundance of caution (and because masks are still required on school property), there will not be a Fourth of July event this year – but we look forward to seeing neighbors at the renamed Naomi...
Next week, The City of Alexandria, through its Public Works Services Division, will be repaving Commonwealth Avenue. The overall paving project will start at the intersection of Cameron Street and Commonwealth Avenue, then proceed northbound to West Braddock Road. Please see the attached project notices. Residents who may be...
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