February Community Newsletter
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Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Program Reopening Feb. 8
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics Recycling program at the Landfill will reopen for service on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Drop-off service will return to regular operating hours for all Prince William County residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly.?
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ignite entrepreneurship
$1*?**Million Allotted for Startup Grants*
The?IGNITE Startup Grant applications [ [link removed] ]?are open with a $1 million fund offered to high-growth companies looking to expand or locate in Prince William County.?Offered at the $25K, $50K, and $100K levels depending on the applicant?s qualifications, grant applications are rolling throughout 2023.
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human rights awards
Universal Human Rights Day Celebrated in Prince William County
The Prince William Human Rights Commission recently celebrated Universal Human Rights Day while also marking 30 years of service to the residents of Prince William County.
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler welcomed about 100 people to the McCoart Government Center to commemorate the day and recognize five people and organizations who promote and express the principles of human rights.
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National Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 5-11
According to the American Burn Association (ABA), burn injuries remain one of the leading causes of accidental death and injury in the U.S., with children, the elderly, and the disabled most vulnerable to burn injuries. Primary causes of these types of injuries are fire-flame, scalds, contact with hot objects, and electrical and chemical; these occur mostly in the home.
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Clerk of the Court's Office
Prince William County Circuit Court Awarded Grant to Preserve Local Records
The Library of Virginia?s Circuit Court Records Preservation (CCRP) program has awarded Prince William County Circuit Court a grant in the amount of $53,859.50 for local records preservation.
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book
Tackle Special Winter Challenges and Book the Library
Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) has plenty to offer this February, including Winter Reading, free tax assistance and special Valentine's Day programs. Also, did you know PWPL's new Community Outreach Services can bring the library to you?
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Prince William County Department of Public Works Wins Award for Installing a Bandalong in Neabsco Creek
Tim Hughes, an environmental specialist with the Prince William County Public Works Department, recently accepted a Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
The association?s 2023 project award in the ?Environment Less than $5 Million? category was for installing a trash collection system called a Bandalong in Neabsco Creek.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
* *Feb. 1:?*Coles District Traffic Safety Community Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 2:?*Veterans Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 7:?*Board of County Supervisors Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 8:?*Architectural Review Board Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 8:* Planning Commission Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 14:?*Clerk of Circuit Court Valentine's Day Wedding Bash [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 14:?*Historical Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 14:?*Board of County Supervisors Work Session [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 15:?*Community Partners in Equity and Inclusion February Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 16:?*Black History Month Celebration [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 16:?*Racial and Social Justice Commission February Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 22:?*Planning Commission Public Hearing [ [link removed] ]
* *Feb. 28:?*Board of County Supervisors Meeting [ [link removed] ]
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Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 467,000. 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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