September Community Newsletter





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Are You Prepared for an Emergency? Now?s the Time! [ [link removed] ]?

September is National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder for everyone to take steps to prepare for manmade and natural disasters at their homes, businesses and neighborhoods. Emergencies often come with little warning, but there are simple steps you can take that could save lives.?

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*Share Your Input on the Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan* [ [link removed] ]

In November 2020, the Board of County Supervisors adopted a set of Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Goals and authorized the county?s Office of Sustainability to develop a Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan, or CESMP, to help meet those goals. A draft of the CESMP is available and the Office of Sustainability is looking for your input! Please submit your feedback online by Sept. 15, 2023. You can also attend a virtual town hall on the draft CESMP on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Please register by Sept. 12 to participate in the town hall.?

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*Early Voting Starts September 22* [ [link removed] ]

Early voting for the 2023 November General Election will open on Friday, Sept. 22, and run through Saturday, Nov. 4.? Find out all you need to know about voting this election season. And if you're interested in participating in the election day process, the Prince William County Office of Elections is still accepting applications for election officers through Sept. 4. While all are invited to apply, Spanish speakers and individuals affiliated with the Republican Party are encouraged to apply to ensure equal representation on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Find out how you can apply to be an election officer [ [link removed] ] and help make a difference in your community.?

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September 11 remembrance ceremony [ [link removed] ]
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony [ [link removed] ]

Join us?Monday, Sept. 11, at?10 a.m. to remember and honor those lost in the tragic events of 22 years ago.?The event will be held at?the World Trade Center Steel Monument located at the McCoart Building, 1 County Complex Court?in Woodbridge.

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*You?re Invited to the Third Annual Community Fair!* [ [link removed] ]

The Third Annual Community Fair, hosted by the Prince William County Police Department, is Saturday, Sept. 16, from 12?4 p.m. on the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Complex, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. Police, Animal Services, Fire & Rescue, Public Safety Communications, Sheriff?s Office, and other Prince William County agencies, as well as fun displays and activities, live music, food trucks and more will be on-site for this fun, family-friendly community event!?

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*Prince William County Provides Property Owners New Residential Solar Typical Plans* [ [link removed] ]

Prince William County has a complete set of standardized plans that can be used for solar installation. This provides residents with the option to build solar installations on their property using a standardized design, which reduces the need to hire a professional engineer if the plans are used exactly as approved. These latest?residential?solar standardized plans are designed by professional experts, free of charge, and support homeowners? interest in solar energy and roof-top safety. By using standard plans for home solar installation, residents will save time and money during the permitting process.?

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*Give Clothing, Shoes and Textiles a Second Life* [ [link removed] ]

Have a dress that?s no longer your style? Pants that no longer fit? Too many pairs of shoes? Don?t toss them in the trash! Take them to donation bins at the Prince William County Landfill or Compost Facility. Anything that someone can wear, sleep in or dry off with can be donated; and items that are no longer wearable can be recycled. So, donate them today!?

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*Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card* [ [link removed] ]

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Prince William Public Libraries joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, e-books and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or story time, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy, all without stretching their budget.?

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We want to know your thoughts about the Community Newsletter! [ [link removed] ]

We are always looking for ways to improve our Community Newsletter, and your opinion matters to us. Please complete this short survey, as your feedback will help us create a better, more engaging newsletter. Thank you in advance for your time and input!??

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Important dates to remember

* September 7: Veterans Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 11:?September 11 Remembrance Ceremony [ [link removed] ]?
* September 12: Board of County Supervisors Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 12: Historical Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 13: Planning Commission Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* September 13: Architectural Review Board Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 16:?Potomac District Dumpster Day [ [link removed] ]
* September 16: Third Annual Community Fair [ [link removed] ]
* September 18: Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 19: Board of County Supervisors Work Session [ [link removed] ]
* September 19: Animal Advisory Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 21: Community Partners in Equity & Inclusion Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 22:?Early Voting Begins [ [link removed] ]
* September 26: Board of County Supervisors Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* September 27: Planning Commission Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* September 30:?Woodbridge District Dumpster Day [ [link removed] ]





Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 489,000. A highly-educated, racially and ethnically diverse population makes the county one of the most globally represented communities in the region. AAA Bond Ratings, awarded annually from all three ratings agencies, confirms a commitment to a thriving and robust economy. Prince William County encompasses a total area of 348 square miles and includes independent cities and towns, state and federal park properties, and Quantico Marine Corps Base. Steeped in rich history, surrounded by beautiful parks and open space, Prince William County is a community of choice where individuals, families and businesses choose to live, work and play.








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