Sheila Olem For Mayor

HPD hiring!

Shifts matter. A good home-life balance is important to attract and retain great officers. At HPD, we respect that.
Apply NOW to join our team: https://bit.ly/3Oxal2L
Or email with questions: [email protected]

Pet lovers only…..

Hewey wants to invite you to his 11th birthday celebration!! He perfers to give rather than receive, so please bring in any pet food or treats to donate to the Humane Society and get 11% off your purchase this week. 7/19-7/23.
*regular priced items only)

New Hotline!

Starting today, anyone across the country call call or text the national 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. 988 can be used by anyone, at any time, at no cost. Trained crisis response professionals can support people considering su***de, self-harm, or any behavioral or mental health need for themselves, or people looking for help for a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis.

Details can be found here: https://bit.ly/3obmyzr

Visit this link for mental health resources in our community: https://bit.ly/3AUj8bP

Don’t miss it!

Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.

Bike to Farmers Market week August 7-13

Join FABB for Bike to Farmers Market Week, August 7-13, and support these markets and the value they bring to their communities. Take advantage of the health, fitness, and fun benefits of biking to one of ten markets for the freshest produce, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, and meat, eggs, cheese, canned foods, and more! See our blog for details: https://fabb-bikes.org/join-us-for-bike-to-farmers-market-week.

Check out the parks!

🌎 To kick off Latino Conservation Week, Frying Pan Farm Park is offering Spanish language tours of the farm and wagon rides on July 16. Learn about the history of the farm, as well as the animals that call the farm home. https://bit.ly/3AdqTtb

Fairfax County Park Foundation
El Gobierno del Condado Fairfax
Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
Defensores de la Cuenca
Latino Conservation Week
Hispanic Access Foundation

Even a little rain didn’t keep me from the Carnival yesterday, today through Sunday perfect weather for the event!

DPW beautification of downtown flower beds! Just in tim for Friday Nigh Live!

Let’s try this again!
Friday Night Live! May 13 6:00 - 10:30 pm
Featuring: JunkFood! 🍔 🍟

It’s back! Friday Night Live👠. Opening Friday May 6 at 6:30! Town Green.

DMV connect back at the Fortnightly Library monthly check website for next visit!

The DMV is at the Herndon Library on a regular basis now. They are there today, and seemed to be waiting for customers, so don't be shy! You can also make an appointment at www.DMVNow.com/appt

No need to head over to Sterling and wait in line, just go to the Library. Thank you to the County and DMV for making this happen.

Challenge to Herndon Residents!!!!!

Our thanks to volunteers from WSP for keeping a section of the trail in Sterling looking good!

History of the Ice House…..can’t wait for the rest of the story!

Ice House Café Building's History: From Drug Store To Topless Dancers To John Riggins From drug store and shed to topless dancers and "Riggo," Barbara Glakas shares the colorful history of Herndon's Ice House Café Building.

Welcome Officer Deans!

Please join us in welcoming Officer Jared Deans to . Officer Deans joins us with five years of prior law enforcement experience. Welcome to the family!

It’s back! Friday Night Live👠. Opening Friday May 6 at 6:30! Town Green.

Another Great ArtShow at ArtSpace Herndon
Friday April 8. 6pm - 8pm hope to see you there!

The Pride of Herndon Band event!

Congratulations Northwest Federal Credit Union! Thank you for your service in the Dulles Regional Chamber and the Town of Herndon’s Community.

We're excited to share that Northwest received the 2022 Dulles Chamber's "Stars Over Dulles" award in the Not-For-Profit category! Northwest was recognized for exhibiting excellence in our not-for-profit business philosophy and supporting the communities we serve. Thank you to the Dulles Chamber for this honor and to our company and community partners allowing us to serve them.

Budget Time in Herndon

NEWS RELEASE

PROPOSED FY 2023 BUDGET PRESENTED TO HERNDON TOWN COUNCIL
Public Hearings Scheduled for April 12, April 26

​Herndon, VA (April 1, 2022) – Herndon Town Manager William H. Ashton II has proposed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget of $57,331,154, a 2.9 percent increase from the adopted FY 2022 Budget. The town’s FY 2023 begins July 1, 2022 and extends to June 30, 2023.

​“An uncertain recovery, volatile labor market and record-high inflation levels created a challenging environment in which to develop this year’s budget,” Ashton said. “I believe the proposed FY 2023 Budget navigates the fine line between conservative fiscal prudence, funding for continued high-quality provision of town services and programs, and planning for the forward-thinking initiatives envisioned by the Town Council on behalf of citizens.”

​ Most town taxes and fees in the Proposed FY 2023 Budget remain unchanged from the current fiscal year. Increases are proposed for water and sewer rates, attributed to higher treatment costs; additionally, some fee increases are proposed for patrons of the Herndon Centennial Golf Course and Chestnut Grove Cemetery. “While most property owners will receive higher tax bills in FY 2023 due to rising real estate values, the town’s proposed real estate tax rate remains at $0.2650 per $100 of assessed value, a rate that has held steady for a decade,” Ashton said. “This despite national and regional inflationary pressures to which local governments, including the town, have not been immune.”

​In alignment with the Town Council’s focus on transparency in government, the town’s new budget software presents the proposed FY 2023 Budget in interactive detail on the town’s website, at Herndon-va.gov/Budget. A comprehensive accounting of the proposed budget is presented, including narratives, charts and graphs that are easily navigated and accessible to all. The interactive tool allows taxpayers to enter their personalized tax amounts and see how their taxes are allocated.

By law, the Herndon Town Council must adopt a FY 2023 Budget by June 30, 2022, with enactment to begin on July 1, 2022, the first day of the new fiscal year. The council will hold two public hearings on the proposed budget, on Tuesday April 12 and Tuesday April 26, both beginning at 7pm in the Ingram Council Chambers. Comments may also be online at Herndon-va.gov/Budget or via email at [email protected].

Town Budget | Town of Herndon, VA Herndon Town Manager William H. Ashton II has proposed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget of $57,331,154, a 2.9 percent increase from the adopted FY 2022 Budget. The town’s FY 2023 begins July 1, 2022 and extends to June 30, 2023. “An uncertain recovery, volatile labor market and record-high inflati...

Happy April!

April is National Volunteer Month!

People keep asking what this building is…
the New home for OutBack Steakhouse!

Support our local Businesses!

Thanks Phone Doctor, my phone is like New!

Congratulations Gillian!

2021-22 Winter All-Met: Girls’ indoor track first team, relays and honorable mention Check out this year’s picks for the Washington D.C. area’s top girls’ indoor track performers.

HPD seeking Leaders

HPD IS SEEKING COMMUNITY LEADERS TO REPRESENT OUR DEPARTMENT! Start your new career with Herndon PD. We offer great incentives for Virginia Certified officers who join our team. And ask about our officer take-home car program (hint: it’s not just limited to Town of Herndon boundaries!). Call us today to see what perks are waiting for you here at Herndon PD!

Fairfax County Parks Authority celebrating Women’s History Month.

⭐ Women's History Month Spotlight: Betsey Mason ⭐
Betsey Mason was described as a woman who took “all by storm.” She married Thomson Francis Mason, the mayor of Alexandria from 1827-30, who was a grandson of George Mason IV, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. After Thomson died in 1838, Betsey managed the Federal period villa and farm for more than 20 years. Thomson's will entrusted Betsey to manage the estate as she thought 'prudent.' He named one constraint, however, that Betsey could not remarry. The law of coverture prevented married women from making contracts, buying or selling property, and from suing or being sued. If Betsey remarried, her husband would control Thomson’s estate, not Betsey. The site, now known as Historic Huntley, is located in Huntley Meadows Park.
Learn more: https://ourstoriesandperspectives.com/2022/03/18/remembering-historic-huntleys-betsey-mason/

VAN BUREN COMPLETE STREET AND HERNDON PARKWAY INTERSECTION PROJECT – TOWN OF HERNDON


What is the Van Buren Complete Street/Herndon Parkway Intersection Project?

First envisioned in 2015, this project provides significant enhancements to these primary roads in the town, particularly necessary due to the anticipated opening of the Herndon stop on Metrorail’s Silver Line this summer. The project improvements include:
• Addition of curb-and-gutter
• Widening of travel lanes to 11 feet
• On- and off-road bike lanes in each direction
• Addition of five-foot wide sidewalks with streetlights
• Addition of crosswalks and traffic signalization at Alabama Drive
• Added turn lane for north-bound Van Buren Street, at Herndon Parkway
• Improved pedestrian crosswalks with ADA pedestrian signals at Herndon Parkway
• Improved storm water management facilities
• Relocating of overhead utility lines

Who is the contractor working on the project?

A&M Concrete Corporation

What is the total construction cost of the project?

The total construction cost is $10.9 million. The Herndon Parkway intersection cost accounts for $4.5 million, while the Van Buren “complete streets” portion totals $6.4 million.

How much of the project is paid via grant funding, versus town taxpayers?

A total of $8 million, or 73 percent of the project, is funded through federal, regional and local grants applied for and secured by the town.

What is the project timeline?

The town anticipates construction to last one year and complete in spring 2023.

Thanks to DPW I was able to pick up some Bagels this morning at Bagel Cafe.

Watch & Warning. What’s the difference.

It's the first day of Virginia's Severe Weather Awareness Week! ⛈️ Today's topic is Watch vs. Warnings. In all instances, warnings are more important than watches.
👀 A Watch means the ingredients are there. 🥛🥚🥣 (ALERT)
‼️ A Warning means it's here. 🧁 (ACTION)
More: https://bit.ly/3CkivXG

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Check out our Herndon Historic Museum

Happy Two’s Day
2-22-22

Another Snow?

Great way to spend a Saturday morning learning to Restore our urban Forest, one yard at a time.

Join the Green Spring Extension Master Gardeners on Feb. 19 for the EcoSavvy Symposium, which will focus on restoring our urban forests. The event will be virtual. For adults. Cost $58/$73. https://bit.ly/3oqrJvH

The nearest Read to a Dog event happening at Reston library

Know a young reader in need of some encouragement? Some of our branches offer Read to the Dog programs where trained therapy dogs sit quietly and provide a calm, non-judgmental presence for which children who may be struggling can practice reading aloud. The dog doesn’t care if the child stumbles over a word or reads slowly — they are always happy to sit, listen, and offer stress relief and fun motivation! Learn more and find an upcoming session near you: bit.ly/FCPL_ReadToDogs

Calling all K-12 students….Conservation minded, creative individuals, looking for a project to act locally for the environment.

NVSWCD hosts an annual poster contest and this year’s theme is Healthy Soil, Healthy Life! Hand Drawn submissions from students in kindergarten through 12th grade as well as digital submissions from students in 7th through 12th grade will be accepted. Submissions are due by September 30th, 2022. For more information and to submit your work, please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/conservation-poster-contest

Looking for a change in your law enforcement career? Check out the Herndon Police Department.

SEEKING COMMUNITY LEADERS TO REPRESENT OUR DEPARTMENT! Start your new career with Herndon PD. We offer great incentives for Virginia Certified officers who join our team. And ask about our officer take-home car program (hint: it’s not just limited to Town of Herndon boundaries!). Call us today to see what perks are waiting for you here at Herndon PD!

Calling all gardeners, celebrate gardening and Black History!

Green Spring Gardens is offering a Virtual Winter Lecture on Feb. 20, as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s acknowledgment and celebration of Black History Month. Learn about Black gardeners’ rich contributions to American garden history. For 16 and up. Cost $10. https://bit.ly/3G6kGys

Thank you Fairfax County!

Fairfax County leaders and a host of partners and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the much-anticipated development of One University in Fairfax and adding another 240 apartments towards the county’s goal of producing a minimum of 5,000 new affordable homes by 2034.

The event also marked a significant national milestone in partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a model process for similar federally subsidized properties to follow in preserving and expanding affordable housing options across the country.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gab1fx

New parking regulations in Herndon

www.herndon-va.gov