Rain did not stop the Town of Herndon’s Department of Public Works from hosting an open house event on Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6, at the Public Works Maintenance Complex. Photo by Ryan Dunn.
“It was a little wet this year, but this event has been a favorite for kids and parents alike for many years,” said Robert B. Boxer, Director of the Town of Herndon’s Public Works. “It is a chance to show off some of the things we do and the equipment we use, as well as provide some education outreach on matters such as recycling,” said Boxer. Boxer has been director of Public Works at the Town of Herndon for thirteen years. Food donations were also accepted for a local food bank LINK. Forty-seven bags of groceries were later delivered to LINK.
The Town of Herndon’s Department of Public Works hosted its annual “Big Truck Days,” an opportunity for children and their parents to see the town’s big trucks and heavy equipment on display. Souvenirs were provided to children. Big Truck Days were held Thursday, May 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and Friday, May 6, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Public Works Maintenance Complex, 1479 Sterling Road. Attendees were encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the needy.
Since 1960, the American Public Works Association or APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, and more than 29,000 members in the U.S. and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives. This includes planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.
In August, Reston Association’s Central Services Facility at 12250 Sunset Hills Road hosts their annual Totally Trucks event. The purpose of the event is to display the trucks and vehicles used by the Reston Association to children and families in the community.