Woodbridge
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) today elected Prince William County Supervisor Frank J. Principi as its Chairman for 2012. The COG Board is made up of local and state elected officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and is responsible for the regional body’s overall policy and funding decisions.
Principi was elected to his first term as Woodbridge Supervisor in November 2007 and, in addition to COG, he serves on a number of regional organizations, including the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) Community Development Committee, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), and the National Capitol Region’s Emergency Preparedness Council (EPC).
By Amir Vera
Capital News Service
Richmond, Va. – When Mark Dudenhefer finally arrived at the state Capitol, he knew he was no longer just a member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
Update:
At 4 p.m. today the Virginia Department of Transportation closed a structurally deficient bridge on Blackburn Road in Woodbridge. The road is closed between Rippon Boulevard and Wentworth Lane.
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Woodbridge, Va. — Christmas has been over for a bit now. But if you still have your Christmas Tree in your home you can recycle it this weekend.
Residents in the Potomac Communities have the options of dropping off their trees at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge or at the Prince William County landfill.
“Always read instructions carefully when working with flammable products” stresses OWL VFD Chief Jim McAllister. “Never use this type of product near a heat source, ignition sources or open flame. This means dryers, stoves, heaters and pilot lights. If you live in a multiple unit dwelling, tell your neighbors before use.”
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Update: 4 p.m.
At 11:50 this morning, fire and rescue units responded to the Target store located at 2460 Prince William Parkway for a reported structure fire. When units arrived, they discovered a fire inside the store and proceeded with evacuation of the building and primary search in conjunction with suppression operations.
Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Prince William County Board of Supervisor Chairman At-large Corey A. Stewart is sworn in for his second term as At-large Supervisor. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]