Council Boosts Planning Commission Salaries; First Increase Since 1990
The City Council took steps to raise Planning Commissioners salaries, which, if approved, will go into effect this fall.
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New W&OD Trail Crossings Already Need Repairs
The new W&OD trail crossings did not fare well over their first winter. Crews are repaving the crossings. The cost of the do-over is being shared by the City and the contractor.
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Solid Waste Task Force Works on a Fee-Based Trash Collection Service
We cover the past three Solid Waste Task Force meetings to draw up a fee structure for the households that use the City’s trash collection service, looking at costs to be included in the fee and adding an organics bin.
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The Greening of Lincoln Cost Estimate Balloons to $20 million
The project cost estimate came in far higher than budgeted. Public Works divided the project into phases and proposed spending the available funds on two phases in 2026.
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Dominion Energy Projects to Underground Power Lines and the Persistency of Utility Poles
Dominion Energy plans to undergound power lines in three areas of the City. Yet the utility poles will remain for Cox, Verizon and RCN. Also, in many parts of town, Dominion installed taller poles without removing old ones.
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New State Law Guts Public Input on Site Plans
A new statute that goes into effect July 1, 2025, removes Planning Commission authority to approve site plans and eliminates public input.
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The Story Behind the Annual Falls Church Independence Day Remembrance
The Falls Church Independence Day Remembrance, a tradition since 1984, will be held at the historic Falls Church Episcopal chapel at 12pm, July 4th. The event offers participants a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the ideals captured in historic documents that led to the Declaration of Independence.
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6 Candidates Qualify to Run for 4 City Council Seats in November 2025
Six candidates are running for four open City Council seats, including three current Council members and three newcomers.
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Update: City Council Approves 50% Increase in Salaries Starting FY2027
City Council raised salaries for Council members and the Mayor in keeping with new Virginia regulations that increase the annual salary caps for these positions.
