2003 News Releases
December 2003
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors To
Recognize Citizens, Staff and Adopt a Resolution(Dec. 31, 2003)
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Recycling Holiday Leftovers(Dec. 23, 2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(Dec. 18, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and
Other Elected Officials Sworn-in Dec. 15(Dec. 16, 2003)
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Gross Recognized with Annual Public
Service Award(Dec. 15, 2003)
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Fairfax County Government Holiday
Closings Dec.24, 2003 - Jan. 2, 2004 (Dec. 12, 2003)
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Media Advisory: Board of Supervisors
Inauguration (Dec. 10, 2003)
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Supply of Flu Vaccine Exhausted in
Fairfax County(Dec. 10, 2003)
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Off-Airport Aircraft Disaster Exercise
Scheduled(Dec. 8, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors To
Recognize Citizens and Staff, Adopt Resolution and Issue a
Proclamation(Dec. 4, 2003)
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Retail Return Policy (Dec. 3, 2003)
- Greater Annandale Community Dialogue to be Held Dec. 10(Dec. 1, 2003)
November 2003
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Fairfax County Health Department
Responds to Centreville High School Tuberculosis Case(Nov. 26, 2003)
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Critical Infrastructure and Power Summit
to be Held on Dec. 1(Nov. 26,
2003)
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Free Shuttle Bus to Burke VRE Starts
Dec. 1(Nov. 26, 2003)
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McLean Community Connection to be Held
Dec. 4(Nov. 24, 2003)
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Groundbreaking Scheduled for The Great
Falls Defense of Freedom Memorial(Nov.
21, 2003)
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Fairfax CONNECTOR Implements Changes to
Route 505(Nov. 20, 2003)
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Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27
and 28(Nov. 19, 2003)
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Fairfax County CIO, Director of IT Named
'Public Officials of the Year'(Nov.
18, 2003)
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County Seeks Community Input on Little
Hunting Creek Watershed Plan(Nov. 17,
2003)
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Story Ideas in
Fairfax County Government(Nov. 17, 2003)
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Fairfax County Celebrates Designation as
First Storm Ready County in the Commonwealth of Virginia(Nov. 17, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Staff and Issue Proclamations (Nov. 13, 2003)
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Environmental Quality Advisory Council
To Hold Annual Public Hearing(Nov. 10,
2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Hold Public Hearing on New Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Mapping(Nov. 10, 2003)
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Fairfax County Celebrates GIS Day on
Nov. 19(Nov. 5, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Streetlights Surveyed (Nov. 5,
2003)
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The Recycle Guys are Coming to Town(Nov. 4, 2003)
- Fairfax County's Ozone Action Day Program Honored (Nov. 4, 2003)
October 2003
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Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices Veteran's Day, Tuesday Nov. 11(Oct. 31, 2003)
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Channel 16, County Website to Carry
Election Results(Oct. 31,
2003)
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Fairfax County Website Among Nation's
Best(Oct. 31, 2003)
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Remember to Display Decals to Avoid
Fines(Oct. 31, 2003)
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Dulles Toll Road Slip Ramps to Open Oct.
27(Oct. 24, 2003)
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Volunteer Opportunities at Juvenile
& Domestic Relations District Court(Oct. 24, 2003)
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Public Meeting Scheduled in Fairfax
County to Gather Customer Comments on Hurricane Isabel Outages(Oct. 24, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Issue a Proclamation(Oct. 23, 2003)
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Treasure of the Chesapeake is the Latest
Reality Show to Join Television's Fall Schedule(Oct. 23, 2003)
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Harrison Lane Trail to be Dedicated on
Oct. 28(Oct. 21, 2003)
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Fairfax County to
Conduct Sweep in County Collection Areas for Storm
Debris (Oct. 20,
2003)
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fairfax
County to Close on Oct. 17(Oct. 16,
2003)
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Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens, Adopt Resolutions, and
Issue Proclamations (Oct. 16,
2003)
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Fairfax County Tests Bioterrorism
Response Plan(Oct. 16,
2003)
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Beauty is Only Bin Deep(Oct. 16, 2003)
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Celebrate National Transit Day with
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR(Oct. 15,
2003)
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Remain
Open in Fairfax County(Oct. 10,
2003)
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County's GIS Program Receives 'Best of
Breed' Award(Oct. 10,
2003)
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Fairfax County Reports First Probable
Human Case of West Nile Virus(Oct. 9,
2003)
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Schedule for the 2004-2005 Fairfax
County Area Plans Review(Oct. 7,
2003)
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CUE Bus Green Line Changes on Oct.
14(Oct. 6, 2003)
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Occoquan River Clean Up Day(Oct. 6, 2003)
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Open in
Fairfax County(Oct. 3,
2003)
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County Response to Isabel Crosses Agency
Lines(Oct. 3, 2003)
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Dedication and Open House to Celebrate
Newly Renovated Springfield District Government Center(Oct. 3, 2003)
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Trash and Debris Clean-Up Continues(Oct. 1, 2003)
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October is Rett Syndrome Month(Oct. 1, 2003)
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Holiday Schedule
for Fairfax County Government Offices Columbus Day, Mon., Oct
13(Oct. 1, 2003)
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More People Will Now Qualify for Real
Estate Tax Relief(Oct. 1,
2003)
- Pay Fines Online, Not in Line(Oct. 1, 2003)
September 2003
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Teens Enroll on Vienna Teen Neighborhood
College to Learn about their Government and Community(Sept. 29, 2003)
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Extended Hour at Fairfax County Citizen
Disposal Facilities(Sept. 25,
2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations(Sept. 25, 2003)
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Fairfax County Government Hosts Town
Meeting On West Nile Virus(Sept. 23,
2003)
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Boil Water Notice Lifted for Northern
Virginia(Sept. 21, 2003)
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Evacuation Order Lifted(Sept. 21, 2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Operates Regular
Weekday Service with Detours(Sept. 21,
2003)
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Water Authority Continues to Stress Need
to Boil Water, Conservation Is No Longer Essential(Sept. 20, 2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Operates Sunday
Service(Sept. 20, 2003)
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Handling Debris From Hurricane
Isabel (Sept. 20, 2003)
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Fairfax County Opens Information Center
at Mt. Vernon RECenter(Sept. 20,
2003)
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Fairfax County To Close Three of the
Temporary Shelters(Sept. 20,
2003)
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Health Department
Offers Food Safety Tips for Those Who Have Lost Power Due to Hurricane
Isabel(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Fairfax Connector to Operate Modified
Service on Saturday(Sept. 19,
2003)
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Informational Meeting to be held
Saturday, Sept 20 for Residents of the Belle View and New Alexandria
Neighborhoods(Sept. 19,
2003)
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Water Authority Continues to Stress Need
to Boil Water(Sept. 19,
2003)
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Weekend Activities Status in Fairfax
County(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Fairfax County Water Authority Loses
Power: Urges Residents to Conserve Water and Boil Drinking Water(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Power Returns to Water Plant(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Fairfax County Government Closed on Sept
19(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Isabel Has Come and Gone…Now What Do I
Do?(Sept. 19, 2003)
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Fairfax County Courts Closed Friday,
Sept 19(Sept. 18, 2003)
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Mandatory
Evacuation Area Established in New Alexandria and Belle View Sections
of County (Sept. 18,
2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Bus Service Remains
Closed Until Further Notice(Sept. 18,
2003)
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Fairfax County Declares State of
Emergency(Sept. 18, 2003)
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Fairfax County to Open Four Temporary
Shelters(Sept. 18, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Government Closed on Sept 18
(Sept. 17, 2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Bus Service Announces
a Staged Closure of Service for Thursday, Sept 18(Sept. 17, 2003)
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Fairfax County Opens 11 Information
Centers(Sept. 17, 2003)
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Fairfax County Prepares for Hurricane
Isabel(Sept. 16, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors Approves Fiscal Year 2003 Carryover Review with
Additional Tax Relief and Funding to Address Critical
Priorities (Sept. 15,
2003)
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Fairfax County Human Rights Commission
Hearing Cancelled(Sept. 11,
2003)
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Meaningful in Many Ways(Sept. 10, 2003)
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Sacramento Neighborhood Center to Host
Annual Community Day(Sept. 8,
2003)
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Fairfax County
Agency Director Appointed to FCC Consumer Advisory
Committee (Sept. 4,
2003)
- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to dedicate 9/11 Memorial Grove Garden(Sept. 3, 2003)
August 2003
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Fairfax County Human Rights Commission
Schedules Public Hearing(Aug. 28,
2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Makes Changes to Route
605(Aug. 28, 2003)
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"Lee District Welcomes You"
Signs to be Celebrated(Aug. 27,
2003)
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Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1(Aug. 21, 2003)
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Volunteer to be a Mosquito Magician(Aug. 15, 2003)
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Second Annual "Lighting the Heart of
Springfield" Bridge Walk(Aug. 15,
2003)
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Understanding the
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Amendments(Aug. 14,
2003)
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Fairfax County Wants Residents to Talk
Trash(Aug. 14, 2003)
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New Pedestrian Countdown Signals
Installed(Aug. 13, 2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(Aug. 11, 2003)
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New Pedestrian Safety Program
Improvements Countdown Signals to be Installed(Aug. 8, 2003)
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First Positive Mosquito Pool Confirmed
in Fairfax County(Aug. 8,
2003)
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Vendors Urged to
Register With eVA to Receive Notice of Future
Procurements(Aug. 8, 2003)
- Fairfax County Health Director Appointed(Aug. 5, 2003)
July 2003
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County Wins
Prestigious Awards (July 31,
2003)
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Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens and Adopt a
Resolution(July 31, 2003)
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Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan is Now
Available on the Internet(July 29,
2003)
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County's Solid Waste Management Division
and Department of Vehicle Services Designated Environmental
Enterprises(July 28, 2003)
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Careful Selection is Key to Successful
Choice Of Home Improvement Contractor(July 25, 2003)
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Fairfax County Attorney Named
President-Elect Of the Virginia State Bar(July 24, 2003)
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Keeping Our
Hometown Beautiful - Annual Effort to Beautify Annandale Ongoing Since
1984(July 24, 2003)
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Watch for Decals
in the Mail(July 18, 2003)
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And the Survey
Says ….(July 18, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Staff(July 18,
2003)
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Students Teaching Students(July 18, 2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(July 15, 2003)
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Fairfax County Small Business Commission
Announces Meeting Schedule of Government Vendors Comment Board(July 10, 2003)
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Crow Found in Reston Tests Positive for
West Nile Virus(July 10,
2003)
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New Chair and Vice Chair Elected To
Fairfax County Small Business Commission(July 8, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors Adopts Amendments to Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Ordinance(July 7, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens Issue a Proclamation and
Adopt a Resolution(July 3, 2003)
- Take Care when Parking Your Vehicle(July 3, 2003)
June 2003
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Is Your Family
Pet a Mosquito(June 30, 2003)
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Fairfax County
Sponsors Community Watershed Forum for Little Hunting
Creek(June 30, 2003)
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Summer Safety Tips(June 30, 2003)
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National Award Honors Fairfax County's
Wastewater Management Program for Environmental Stewardship(June 20, 2003)
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Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices Independence Day, Friday, July 4(June 20, 2003)
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Fairfax County Implements Award-Winning
Electronic Procurement System(June 20,
2003)
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Happy Birthday Fairfax County(June 20, 2003)
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Braddock District to Hold Town Meeting
on Transportation and Land Use(June
20, 2003)
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Lee and Mount Vernon District
Supervisors Host Town Meeting(June 20,
2003)
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Discounted Bus Fares Offered in Richmond
Highway Corridor(June 20,
2003)
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FAIRFAX CONNECTOR Implements Fare
Increase(June 20, 2003)
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Community Meeting to be Held on
Chesapeake Bay Ordinance(June 20,
2003)
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Citizen Task Force to Hold Third
Proposal Workshop for Master Planning of Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse
Areas(June 16, 2003)
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Community Meetings to be Held on Reston
Teen Center(June 16,
2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(June 13, 2003)
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Groundbreaking Kicks Off Little River
Turnpike/John Marr Drive Streetscape Improvements in Annandale(June 12, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations(June 12, 2003)
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You Can Make A Difference!(June 12, 2003)
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Springfield District Office
Relocates(June 12, 2003)
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Public Invited to Subscribe to Weekly
Electronic Newsletter From Fairfax County(June 9, 2003)
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Media Briefing(June 9, 2003)
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Groundbreaking Scheduled for Little
River Turnpike/John Marr Drive(June 6,
2003)
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Child Care Central Wins E-Gov
Trailblazer Award(June 6,
2003)
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Braddock District Supervisor and Council
to Jointly Recognize Best of Braddock Award Recipients(June 6, 2003)
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Fairfax County BOS Appoints New Fire
Chief(June 6, 2003)
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Citizens Task Force to Hold Proposal
Workshop for Adaptive Reuse Master Planning of Laurel Hill(June 6, 2003)
May 2003
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Supervisors Schedule Press Conference
for June 4(May 30, 2003)
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June 2 Public Hearing Deferred(May 30, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution(May 29, 2003)
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Fairfax Board of Supervisors Appoints
Executive Director of Civil Service Commission (May 20, 2003)
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Fairfax County Changes Vendor
Registration Process(May 23,
2003)
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Citizens Task Force to Host Public
Meetings for Adaptive Reuse Master Planning of Laurel Hill (May 16, 2003)
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Fairfax County Sells Bonds Including $
136.4 million for schools(May 15,
2003)
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Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices Memorial Day, Monday May 26(May 15, 2003)
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Proposed Amendments to the Chesapeake
Bay Preservation Ordinance(May 12,
2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(May 15, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Adopt a Resolution(May 15, 2003)
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Fairfax Connector Named One of Metro
Magazine's 10 Most Improved Transit Systems(May 9, 2003)
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Mosquito Reduction Efforts in Fairfax
County(May 8, 2003)
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Fairfax County Recognized for Excellence
in Procurement(May 8,
2003)
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May 5 Public Hearing Deferred(May 1, 2003)
- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations(May 1, 2003)
April 2003
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Office of Mount Vernon District
Supervisor Relocates(April 30,
2003)
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BOS Appoints New Director of DAHS(April 30, 2003)
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Laurel Hill Proposal Presentation
Workshop(April 29, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Adopts Fiscal Year 2004 Budget; Cuts Real Estate Tax Rate by 5
Cents(April 28, 2003)
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Online Directory of Human Services
Available to County Residents(April
28, 2003)
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April 28 Public Hearing Deferred(April 25, 2003)
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Inaugural Springfield District
Children's Fair to be Held May 3(April
25, 2003)
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Fairfax County Government Holds Third
Annual Bring Our Children to Work Day(April 25, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution(April 25, 2003)
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Office of Sully District Supervisor
Relocates(April 25, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Completes Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Mark-Up; Cuts Real Estate Tax Rate by
5 Cents(April 21, 2003)
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New Judge to Take Oath in General
District Court(April 18, 2003)
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Media Advisory - Lorton Computer
Learning Center Grand Opening(April
18, 2003)
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Officials Install Fairfax County's First
New "Yield to Pedestrians" Safety Signs Today(April 15, 2003)
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Story Ideas in Fairfax County
Government(April 16,
2003)
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Public Comment Invited on Proposed
Changes to Stormwater Management Program(April 15, 2003)
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Fairfax County Launches Citizen Corps
Web Site(April 15, 2003)
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2003 Exceptional Design Award
Nominations Are Due June 11(April 10,
2003)
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Fairfax County Announces Today's Budget
Public Hearing to start at 5:30 p.m.(April 9, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board Of Supervisors
Appoints New Director of Internal Audit Office(April 8, 2003)
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Fairfax County Announces Change To
Budget Public Hearing Time(April 7,
2003)
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Environmental Quality Advisory Council
of Fairfax County Seeks High School Applicants to Serve as Student
Member(April 7, 2003)
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Bicycle Association Honors Two Fairfax
County Supervisors(April 4,
2003)
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First New "Yield to Pedestrians"
Safety Signs To be Installed Tuesday, April 15(April 4, 2003)
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Careful Selection is Key to Successful
Choice Of Home Improvement Contractor(April 4, 2003)
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Free Conference Available to Area Small
Business Owners(April 4, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution(April 3, 2003)
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Exciting Events in Fairfax County
Celebrate International Building Safety Week(April 2, 2003)
- Fairfax County Celebrates National Public Health Week April 7-13(April 1, 2003)
March 2003
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Public Input Sought on Solid Waste
Management Plan(March 31,
2003)
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New Look for Fairfax County Web Site(March 24, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations(March 20, 2003)
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Mason District Supervisor Hosts Spring
Town Meeting(March 19,
2003)
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Fairfax County Volunteer Program Wins
National Award(March 17,
2003)
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Groundbreaking for Mason Neck Trail
Rescheduled to March 25(March 17,
2003)
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Erosion and Sediment Control Forum(March 13, 2003)
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Fairfax County Will Hold Vaccination
Clinic for Health Department Employees(March 10, 2003)
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Springfield District Supervisor Hosts
Town Meeting(March 7,
2003)
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Juvenile Court Needs Interpreters(March 7, 2003)
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Public Participation Encouraged through
Meetings For Laurel Hill Master Planning Process(March 7, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Citizens, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution(March 7, 2003)
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Better Work Through Telework(March 4, 2003)
February 2003
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Demonstration of High-Tech Bus Scheduled
for March 4 (Feb. 28,
2003)
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Fairfax County CIO Receives 2003 Federal
100 Award(Feb. 27, 2003)
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Area I Volume of Comprehensive Plan Now
Available Via Internet(Feb. 27,
2003)
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Planning Commission Reschedules
Cases(Feb. 27, 2003)
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Landscape in Sun or Shade!(Feb. 26, 2003)
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New Acting Health Director Appointed in
Fairfax County(Feb. 26,
2003)
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Ready Your Roofs Today for More Snow
Tomorrow(Feb. 25, 2003)
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County Executive Selected for National
Award(Feb. 24, 2003)
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GeesePeace in Fairfax Announces 2003
Canada Geese Population Stabilization Program(Feb. 23, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize the Oakton HS Football Team and Issue Proclamations(Feb. 20, 2003)
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Fairfax County Government Offers Snow
Clean-Up Safety Tips(Feb. 19,
2003)
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Fairfax County Refunds $171 Million in
Bonds(Feb. 14, 2003)
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Supervisor Cathy Hudgins to Hold
Community Meetings on The FY 2004 Budget(Feb. 13, 2003)
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Planning Commission TV Program Debuts
Thursday, Feb. 13(Feb. 11,
2003)
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Regional Guide to Emergency Preparedness
Available in Fairfax County (Feb. 10,
2003)
-
Change to Holiday Schedule for Fairfax
County Public Schools, George Washington's Day, Monday Feb. 17,
2003(Feb. 10, 2003)
- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Honor Citizens and Issue a Proclamation and Adopt a Resolution(Feb. 6, 2003)
January 2003
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County Youth Leadership Program Prepares
Future Leaders(Jan. 31,
2003)
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Fairfax County BPOL Application Deadline
March 1(Jan. 31, 2003)
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Fairfax County Provides Tax Relief For
the Elderly and Citizens with Disabilities(Jan. 31, 2003)
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Reminder on Auto Decals(Jan. 31, 2003)
-
Environmental Quality Advisory Council
To Hold Annual Public Hearing(Jan. 31,
2003)
-
Occoquan Downzoning Successful in
Protecting Water Quality(Jan. 31,
2003)
-
Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County
Government Offices George Washington's Day, Monday, Feb. 17, 2003(Jan. 31, 2003)
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Groundbreaking Scheduled for Columbia
Pike Improvements in Bailey's Crossroads(Jan. 31, 2003)
-
Volunteers Needed at Fairfax County
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court(Jan. 31, 2003)
-
Fairfax County to Honor Citizens and
Issue Proclamation(Jan. 30,
2003)
-
Media Advisory(Jan. 27, 2003)
-
Correction: Top County Staff Rated
Superior(Jan. 27, 2003)
-
Fairfax Connector Now Serves Newly
Expanded Lorton Park & Ride(Jan.
17, 2003)
-
2002 Land Conservation Awards
Presented(Jan. 17, 2003)
-
Braddock District to Host Community
Dialog on Transportation and Land Use(Jan. 17, 2003)
-
Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program
Graduates Class of 2002(Jan. 17,
2003)
-
Fairfax County Agency Observes National
Consumer Protection Week(Jan. 16,
2003)
-
Herndon-Monroe Bus Departure Bays Change
Feb. 3(Jan. 16, 2003)
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Mount Vernon District Supervisor to Hold
Annual Town Meeting(Jan. 16,
2003)
-
Fairfax County CFO Appointed to
Professional Committee on Government Budgeting and Management(Jan. 10, 2003)
-
Free Bus Fares to End on Extra
Routes(Jan. 10, 2003)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Honor Citizens, Businesses and Staff(Jan. 2, 2003)
- Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government Offices Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2003(Jan. 1, 2003)

