Robert E. Love will serve the remainder of a vacated term on the Occoquan Town Council.
Love was sworn into the office at a Town Council meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Love will finish the remainder of the term of Krystyna Michelle Bienia, ending December 31. Bienia resigned from the town council because she was moving out of the town limits, which means she could no longer serve as a policymaker for the small town on the Occoquan River, according to town council meeting minutes.
The 24th Annual Eagle Festival at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton returns on May 7.
This family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It includes live animal shows, hands-on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of the environment.
Occoquan residents are about to hear from their new neighbors.
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church was sold to a small Muslim congregation, Internatioanl Peace Mission, Inc., in October 2021.
According to town council meeting minutes taken on March 15, Krystyna Michelle Bienia resigned from the town council because she was moving out of the town limits, which means she could no longer serve as a policymaker for the small town on the Occoquan River.
Bienia was elected in November 2020 to serve on the six-member council. The Town Council is expected to discuss appointing a new member to finish Bienia’s term ending December 31, 2023. At its next meeting Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at town hall, councilmembers are expected to enter into a closed session meeting to discuss the appointment.
Despite high winds that capsized a boat, 156 volunteers helped Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO) clean up the Occoquan River and Reservoir.
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Boy Scout Troops 505, 1373, 1396, Cub Scout Pack 1906 came in full force, despite the cold temperatures and wind. Kirk Yeager & NOVAGO Kayakers had difficulty keeping afloat in the windy conditions. One kayak turned over, and a Jon Boat got stuck in the mud.
Some familiar faces from the community will trade their day jobs for a waiter’s apron to raise money for charity.
The Lake Ridge Rotary will bring its annual Celebrity Luncheon back to Bistro L’hermitage in Occoquan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
The annual Occoquan Peeps Show will return in April.
This week, the town announced the popular spring event is back for 2022 with a week’s worth of fun and three ways to participate, April 12 through 17.
Two intersections in Occoquan are about to become safer for pedestrians.
Crews will begin installing ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks at Mill, Washington, and Ellicott Streets. According to Mayor Earnie Porta, these projects are largely grant-funded and are being coordinated on behalf of the town by Prince William County.
