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City Council approves new street names for January 1
The Fairfax City Council met November 29 to vote for new names for each of the 14 streets designated for renaming. Here are the new street names approved within Mosby Woods. Here are the newly approved street names for the eight roads in Mosby Woods, to take effect January 1, 2023: Confederate Lane –> ContinentalContinue reading “City Council approves new street names for January 1”
Council vote on street names Nov 29, pubic input due by Nov 28
The City Council meeting November 15 included a public hearing for input on proposed new street names for the 14 streets selected for rename. The names were proposed and discussed but not finalized. The meeting video can be viewed on the City website and the presentation slide deck is available here. (Please note that theContinue reading “Council vote on street names Nov 29, pubic input due by Nov 28”
Join Halloween events: Parade and decorating contest are on!
Halloween Parade We are excited to announce that the 44th Annual Mosby Woods Halloween Parade is coming up, and the walking parade is back! Join us at the pool in costumes and ready for a festive time on Sunday, October 30th, at 2:30pm. The parade will step off at 3pm. The police department, fire department,Continue reading “Join Halloween events: Parade and decorating contest are on!”
General Membership meeting Thurs, Oct 20
The annual MWCA General Membership meeting will be held Thursday, October 20, 7:30 PM at Green Acres Center. The agenda includes a treasurer’s report, election of area directors, meeting with a City representative on the the Plantation Parkway Neighborway project, and notes from the City’s Office of Community Development and Planning. Members are welcome toContinue reading “General Membership meeting Thurs, Oct 20”
4th Annual Mosby Woods Turkey Trot & Sidewalk Stroll
With the possible exception of our school-age children or those of us starting to rake leaves again, everybody’s happy that autumn is finally here! It also means the return of one of our beautiful neighborhood’s fine traditions: our (now 4th) Annual Turkey Trot & Sidewalk Stroll on Thanksgiving morning. It’s a great way to celebrate our families,Continue reading “4th Annual Mosby Woods Turkey Trot & Sidewalk Stroll”
City details street name input process
As previously noted, the City is requesting public input on new street names through September 30. The option to contribute is still available through the online survey on Engage Fairfax. Additionally a paper form is now available. View the PDF here or pick one up at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Dropoff locations forContinue reading “City details street name input process”
Fairfax City police warn of fake parking tickets
If you receive a parking ticket, be aware of some recent fake tickets. Details are available at this wjla.com article including what the tickets look like and what to do if you may have received one.
Contribute ideas to City’s Street Name Survey
With the City Council vote complete as of July 12, 14 streets will be renamed. The City is now requesting input on new name ideas. Visit this new Engage Fairfax page for links to Frequently Asked Questions and to the name idea survey.
Neighbor seeking tandem bicycling partner
Looking for experienced and confident bicycle rider interested in captaining a tandem bike. No captain experience needed, training provided. 25 mile rides, working up to 60-70. Shorter rides and multiple captains welcome. Training for the 50 State Ride in Sept. Available early mornings, evenings & weekends. If interested, please contact amcarr1@verizon.net.
City Council votes to rename all 14 street names up for consideration
Tonight the City Council voted to rename all of the street names up for consideration. The vote was conducted street by street for each of the 14 streets identified as having Confederacy themes by the Stakeholder Group in their report last fall. Eight of the 14 streets to be renamed are in Mosby Woods: ConfederateContinue reading “City Council votes to rename all 14 street names up for consideration”
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