Gang Task Force Membership
The Vienna Town Council recently gave Police Chief Jim Morris the go ahead to pay the Town’s portion of its FY 2015 funding agreement to belong to the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force. The amount was not to exceed $25,000.
“I receive weekly updates from the Task Force, and participating in it would give us a manpower multiplier should we need it,” Morris explained to the Council members. “It’s something for which we’re getting bang for our buck, and we’re getting half of our money back in vehicle and overtime reimbursements.”
Vienna Mayor's Walking Group
Vienna residents are welcome to join Mayor Laurie DiRocco's walking group. It meets every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. The walks are about 2.5 to 3 miles, with a different route every Friday. The next walk is Sept. 26.
Drug Take-Back Saturday
In conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and state and local law-enforcement agencies, the Vienna Police Department will hold a drug take-back initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from local homes. It’s set for this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Vienna Police Headquarters, 215 Center St. S.
There’ll be a collection site where people may turn in their old, expired, unused, or unwanted medications. Prescription medications, controlled or non-controlled substances and over-the-counter drugs may be turned in anonymously at the collection point inside the station.
People may dispose of medication in its original container or not. Residents are advised to remove any identifying information from the prescription label. Liquid products should remain sealed in their original container to prevent leakage.
Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted, and commercial businesses, pharmacies or other medical facilities may not use this event as a means to discard expired medications or medical waste.
Oakton High to Host Marching Band Competition
On Sept. 27, the Oakton High Band will host the 29th Band Competition. This year’s classic will feature fifteen bands from the local and regional area including Robinson, McLean and the “Pride of Vienna” James Madison High. This year’s event will also showcase a performance by the Old Dominion University Marching Band. Only $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors, this is a great opportunity to come support your favorite band. More information including parking and schedule can be found here: http://www.oaktonbands.com/oakton-classic
Vehicle License Fees
The Town of Vienna’s Vehicle License Fee is due Oct. 6. Bills were mailed to residents beginning early September; anyone who’s not received a bill should call the Vienna Vehicle License Hotline, 703-255-5735, and leave a message. Town residents pay personal property tax to Fairfax County and a Vehicle License Fee to the Town. Vienna Vehicle License Fees are $33/car and $18/ motorcycle. Those receiving a personal property tax bill from the county, with a county Vehicle License Fee charge, may not owe this charge to the county. Call the hotline number, e-mail vehicle@viennava.gov or visit www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=261 for more information.
New Human Resources Director
Magali (Maggie) Kain is the Town of Vienna’s new Director of Human Resources. “Maggie’s experience and knowledge represent a gifted and hard-working professional,” said Town Manager Mercury Payton. “She brings another collaborative, highly talented leader to help guide the Town of Vienna into the future.”
Kain currently holds this post for the City of Manassas Park, where she’s responsible for employee relations, training, organizational development, risk management, payroll and benefits. She’s affiliated with the National Society for Human Resource Management and is a certified Labor Relations professional. Kain will begin work in Vienna on Oct. 1.
Vienna Farmers Market
The Vienna Farmers Market is held Saturdays, from 8 a.m.-noon, in the Faith Baptist Church parking lot at 301 Center Street S. And it will remain open during the construction on Center Street. Customers may access the market via Courthouse Road to Locust Street or via Park Street to Cherry Street.
Oakton Farmers Market
The Oakton Farmers Market is held Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton.