Baroukh, Snyder Re-Elected as Mayor and Vice Mayor
July 2, 2012 by Stephen Siegel · 3 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
July 2, 2012
Nader Baroukh was re-elected as mayor of Falls Church City and David Snyder as vice mayor tonight in two closely contested races.
Elections were held at City Hall just after newly elected city councilors Dave Tarter and Phil Duncan were sworn into office, replacing Robin Gardner, who did not seek re-election, and Lawrence Webb, who lost his bid for another term.
Mr. Baroukh survived by a 4-3 count, with City Councilors Ira Kaylin, Johannah Barry, and Mr. Snyder joining Mr. Baroukh in pulling the lever for him. Three votes went for Mr. Tarter, the top vote-getter in May’s city council election — his own, and those of Ron Peppe and Mr. Duncan. Read more
Falls Church Plein Air Painting Competition Results
By BARB CRAM
July 2, 2012
Winners of the 3rd Annual Falls Church Plein Air Festival Competition received their awards at noon on Saturday, June 23, at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, in Falls Church. The awards ceremony at noon followed a brunch, where attendees were treated to a wide selection of food, including a crowd favorite—Tupelo Honey Cake—donated by Kendalls’ Cakes and decorated by FCA artist Jacqlyn Sickler. Galleria Florist donated a large, colorful tropical arrangement. Read more
SATURDAY, 7/7: Red, White, Blues & Banjos
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TUESDAY, 7/3: Summer School Resumes
July 2, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Summer School will resume Tuesday at Mount Daniel Elementary and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Power has been restored to the buildings and the air conditioning is functioning properly. Day Care also will be in session.
Transportation will run, but it will be modified due to several roads that are still blocked from debris. If a street is blocked, parents should walk their children to the next available bus stop. To avoid confusion, parents are encouraged to drop off their children at school if possible.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
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By FALLS CHURCH CITY COMMUNICATIONS
July 2, 2012
The Boil Water Advisory for Falls Church Water customers in Tysons Corner, Vienna, and Dunn Loring has been lifted. Customers no longer need to boil or treat tap water for drinking or cooking. Two rounds of bacteriological testing were performed as advised by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and came back negative. At no time did the Falls Church Water Utility have evidence of harmful substances in the water. The Advisory was released out of an abundance of caution.
The Falls Church Water Utility customers have not been placed in any health risk over this event, due to the rapid and tireless response by the City of Falls Church Water Utility and its partners.
Why the Advisory Was Necessary
On Saturday, June 30, Falls Church Water Utility asked all customers in Tysons Corner, Vienna, and Dunn Loring to boil or treat water before drinking or cooking. This precaution was necessary due to a drop in water pressure in the Tysons and Vienna area of the City water system on Saturday afternoon. The City’s back-up generators restored water pressure, and electric power has since been restored to all pumping stations.
Dominion’s Vice President of Electric Distribution Operations, Rodney Blevins said, “The storms last Friday and Saturday resulted in the most significant damage suffered by the company outside of hurricanes. This storm could not be forecasted well ahead of time by the National Weather Service. That is complicating restoration efforts because crews and supplies could not be positioned in advance.”
The City, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), analyzed all courses of action, and opted to aggressively protect the interest of customers in issuing this boil advisory.
Falls Church Water Utility Customer Service is available at 703-248-5071. Water main breaks and other water emergencies should be reported to Police Dispatch, 703-248-5050.
City Hall Closed Today, Many Neighborhoods Without Power
July 2, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · 13 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
July 2, 2012
UPDATE – 2:15 pm. According to Dominion Power’s website 3,317 of Falls Church City’s 5,748 customers are without electricity, a rate of 57.7%. Other local jurisdictions: Arlington County 26.7%, Fairfax County 20.7%, Alexandria City 22.1%.
Falls Church City Hall will be closed today. Essential employees are asked to report to their supervisor. DMV Select is closed. The Library is closed.
The Cooling Center at the Community Center is open, as are summer camps, the Property Yard, and the Aurora House. Water Customer Service is open by phone (703-248-5071).
The swearing in of two new Council members and the election of the mayor and vice mayor will be held in the Council Chamber at 8 pm as scheduled. The reception has been cancelled.
Although power has been restored in some areas, much of the City remains without electricity. As of 7 am power had been restored in some parts of Greenway Downs, but all of Winter Hill was still out. Most traffic lights now appear to be functioning.
Updates from the City will be posted here as received.
