The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) today elected Prince William County Supervisor Frank J. Principi as its Chairman for 2012. The COG Board is made up of local and state elected officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and is responsible for the regional body’s overall policy and funding decisions. (Read article)
It only took a few months in office for Woodbridge Supervisor Frank J. Principi to hear about his constituents’ desire to open Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge.
Nearly four years later, it has become a reality thanks to hard work from Principi, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-11th, and a host of community partners. Read article
After 40 years of being closed to the public, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Woodbridge district supervisor Frank Principi (D) help celebrate the re-opening of the refuge to the community. View Video
Gov. Bob McDonnell is seeking federal disaster aid for residents in Prince William and Fairfax counties affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Read article
A cool day with intermittent rain failed to dampen the spirits of a group of volunteers who put on an outdoor fundraiser to benefit the flood victims of Holly Acres mobile home park.
The event was held in a roped-off section of the parking lot of the B Thrifty store in Woodbridge. Read article
With dozens of families still in need of permanent housing after the Sept. 8 floods, Woodbridge Workers Committee is doing its best to help them out. Read article
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly on Monday is having a Metrorail Summit to start the discussion about extending rail to Prince William County. Is it feasible? Where and when is the meeting? Harbour View, 13200 Marina Way, Woodbridge, at 6:30 p.m. (Read article)
The first of three meetings will be held Monday night to discuss hot lanes or toll lanes as a way to solve the traffic nightmare on
I-95 in Springfield and all points south. Read article.
On Monday, a meeting hosted by Congressman Gerry Connolly will talk about the potential to extend Metro to Woodbridge. The hurdles are large, especially funding, and on the pure transportation merits another mode might be better. However, it's still a good idea for the Congressman and residents of Prince William to talk about Metro. Read article
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors donated $25,000 to the Prince William Education Foundation's Flood Relief Fund on Tuesday. Read article
A group of about a dozen Woodbridge business owners who represented roughly 50 jobs met at the Ferlazzo Building Monday to learn about the process of getting back to work after last week’s flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Lee. Read article
Dumfries, Va. – Though time is up for flood victims still living in a Red Cross shelter today, those without homes now have a place to go.
Flood victims from Holly Acres Mobile Home Park, which flooded last week from rains from Tropical Storm Lee, will be moved to First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries when the current shelter they are in at the Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center closes at 5 p.m. Read the article
Prince William County supervisors budgeted $40,000 to the American Red Cross on Tuesday to help residents impacted by Tropical Storm Lee.
More than 150 Woodbridge area residents are homeless after floodwaters engulfed two mobile home communities on Thursday. Holly Acres, off Route 1, was hit the hardest; county officials have condemned almost 70 of the 108 mobile homes in the trailer park. About 15 businesses were also impacted, and residents in an apartment complex were also temporarily displaced when a retaining wall failed, county officials said. Read entire article
Hundreds of Woodbridge trailer park residents have been left homeless from last week’s flooding and at least three area schools and one area church are stepping up to help. Belmont Elementary School, Fred Lynn Middle School and Freedom High School have joined forces with Potomac Crest Baptist Church in Montclair to assist the victims of Tropical Storm Lee. Read entire article
What happened to Route 1 during the flood last week?
As a result, approximately 66 mobile homes in the Holly Acres mobile home park are in a FEMA-designated floodway, which means that 150-175 people, or 35-40 families are permanently displaced and can not rebuild on the floodway. Read entire article
Twenty-nine families flooded out of their homes last week -- 140 people in all -- need new homes when an emergency shelter run by the Red Cross closes Friday.
Prince William County Supervisor Frank Principi, D-Woodbridge, has put out a call for rental property owners to help. Read entire article
You can drop off clothes, toiletry items, gift cards, and other item donations for flood victims at Potomac Crest Baptist Church this week. Click here to get the details
The shelter at the Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center is currently set up to provide temporary housing for those families from the Holly Acres community that were displaced by major flooding last week. At this point, 29 families - approximately 140 people - are using the recreation center. These families immediate and greatest need is housing, as the shelter will close at noon on Friday, Sept. 16. If you have property or know of properties that these families could rent, and that would waive a security deposit, first and last month rents, please contact communications@pwcgov.org.
BREAKING NEWS: A briefing will be held at 10:30 a.m. at WSHS for displaced residents for the updates on properties. Read entire article
Prince William County officials say flood waters are subsiding in the area, but there is a lot of damage left behind.
A boil water advisory has been issued for Woodbridge customers near Interstate 95 and U.S. 1, south of Occoquan Road and north of Prince William County Parkway. It includes the neighborhoods of Marumsco Village, Millwood Estates, Maben Woods, and Ashford. Residents should bring water to a rolling boil for one minute and cool before drinking or used bottled water until further notice is given. Read the complete article
Help with Back to School
Prince William Students Surpass Adequate Yearly Progress Targets
Potomac Library Groundbreaking Ceremony
Prince William Ends Fiscal Year with a Surplus
I-95 HOV/HOT Lanes Meetings Planned
UVA Recognizes Todos Supermarket
Police Officers Promoted
Prince William Adds to Transportation Reserve Fund
Woodbridge Does Well in Budget Actions Approved by the BOCS
New Bus Trips Start Monday
Prince William Will Help Complete Kiss and Ride Lot
29 Graduate from Citizen Police Academy
Prince William, Fairfax Politicos Convene on Rt. 1 Transit Study
Group Offers Help for Struggling Home Owners
During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call
Potomac Heritage Trail in Woodbridge Gets Boost
VDOT Responds to Belmont Community's Questions (Download a copy of the minutes here)
Woodbridge Gets Ready to Host Little League Tournament
I-95 Widening Project Complete
Prince William County Achieves Highest Credit Rating
Transportation Improvements, Economical Transition Needed for North Woodbridge
Part two in our series on the Smart Growth Symposium.
The future looks bright for North Woodbridge, but it will take a lot of resources to get the community to where it needs to be.
Woodbridge residents and business owners convened with regional experts to hear about the future of North Woodbridge Thursday at Harbour View. (see full article)
Smart Growth, Development and Density in North Woodbridge's Future
The vision for a "new Woodbridge" is centered on development. The future looks bright for North Woodbridge, but it will take a lot of resources to get the community to where it needs to be.
Woodbridge residents and business owners convened with regional experts to hear about the future of North Woodbridge Thursday at Harbour View. (see full article)
VDOT Has New Customer Service Phone Number
VDOT has a new customer service phone number. Highway department employees will staff the phone 24 hours a day and answer questions and take reports. Citizens can reach the VDOT Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-FOR-ROAD. That's 1-800-367-7623. The number can be reached from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia roads. For example, that number can be dialed to report potholes. Virginians should continue to dial 511 to get information about traffic and road conditions. |
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On September 23, 2010, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) conducted the first stakeholder meeting for a Commuter Ferry Service on the Potomac. There were 75 participants at the meeting which was held on board the Cherry Blossom, a replica of a Mississippi River paddle wheeler, owned by the Potomac Riverboat Company. Read more |
| WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Rippon Lodge has everything a bride could want.
A beautifully restored 18th century home, lush open fields for an outdoor ceremony and a distant view of the sprawling Potomac River below.
There is just one problem: There are no public restrooms.
But, thanks in part to a transfer of funding from other historical projects, Rippon will be acquiring water and sewer and installing handicap-accessible restrooms by next spring. Read article |
 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, October 18 - October 22 to accommodate the regular bus schedule. We have coordinated with the Park Authority and VDOT to use the back entrance through Veterans Park during the closure times for emergency access as well as a detour if necessary for the public to get into and out of the Featherstone area. |
| 2010 Homeowner and Condominium Association Leadership Seminar click here for more info. |
| Officials Plan to Expand Potomac Heritage Trail in County |
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Pieces of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail already exist in Prince William County.
Now officials are working to expand the trail and to put those pieces together.
When completed, an 8-mile stretch of Potomac Heritage trail would run through Woodbridge, from Belmont Bay to Leesylvania State Park.
The entire Potomac Heritage Trail will go from Pittsburgh to the Northern Neck of Virginia when it is completed.
Saturday, officials from Prince WIlliam County, state and national parks, and nonprofit trail groups gathered at Leesylvania State Park to sign an agreement Saturday supporting the trail.
“After two years of planning, all of the stakeholders are at the table today,” said Supervisor Frank Principi, Woodbridge District. |
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| One of the best kept secrets in the Woodbridge Magisterial District is the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). The trail begins in Pittsburgh, PA and ends in the Northern Neck region of Virginia with eight miles of the trail running through the Woodbridge district. Supervisor Frank J. Principi invites you to a formal signing ceremony of a stakeholder’s agreement that delineates roles and responsibilities for the completion of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. The ceremony will take place at Leesylvania State Park on September 25 at 1:00pm. This event is open to the public. For more information, please contact 703-792-4646. |
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has released two new reports about the state of Prince William County. The first document is the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) Report. This task force was commissioned to investigate the current state of economic development in Prince William County and upcoming challenges/opportunities. The second document is the 2010 Prince William County Citizen Satisfaction Survey.Each year since 2000 the University of Virginia has performed a survey detailing what PWC residents think about the county services. The Board of County Supervisors use the survey to be more responsive to their constituents concerns and needs. For additional information about both documents, please call our office at 703-792-4646. |
| September is National Preparedness Month. Supervisor Frank J. Principi as Chairman of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Emergency Preparedness Committee visited NBC4 to talk about emergency preparedness for the community. Click here to view the episode. |
| Supervisor Frank J. Principi talks about different funding sources for the Route 1/ Route 123 interchange. Read more... |
The Prince William Committee of 100 provides a non-partisan, educational forum to study essential interests, problems and goals of the people of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. By exploring these issues, a common understanding of problems can be reached and possible solutions offered. A Woodbridge District representative is needed for the Prince William Committee of 100. The committee membership represents a diverse group of leaders from the business, civic and government communities. Members enjoy exchanging views and discussing issues in a relaxed social setting offered at meetings. Membership is open to individuals that demonstrate their interest in the affairs of the local area through participation in civic, business, cultural, humanitarian or similar activities. Membership applications are available here. |
Supervisor Principi hosted a town hall meeting for the Marumsco Acres, Hills, Woods, and Village neighborhoods. Staff has compiled the questions and developed a matrix. This matrix describes the issues, the responding agencies, and the solutions. Our next step is to identify potential team leaders in each of the Marumsco neighborhoods. Update: Our first Marumsco Neighborhood Leaders meeting will be on Wednesday, July 28 in the A.J. Ferlazzo building at 7:00pm. If you have questions, need a copy of the matrix or interested in getting involved, contact 703-792-4646. |
| JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT – Part of the excitement of going back to school is the opportunity to join scouting! But did you know scouting is for young women too? Whether your child wants to be a Cub Scout (boys ages 7-10), Boy Scout (boys ages 10 – 18) or a Venturer (young men and women 14 to 20 years old), the Boy Scouts will be holding a “Join Scouting Night” at a location near you during the month of September. Watch for posters at your local school, church or community organization. Or, you can visit www.Beascout.org to find a pack, troop or crew nearyou. For more information about scouting see www.scouting.org. You may also contact our Membership Chairman, Carl Curling; Curling@comcast.net. |
The white paper, “North Woodbridge Implementation Plan,” describes several initiatives that will continue to focus attention on the attractiveness of this area, the need to grow our infrastructure, and the redevelopment of Prince William County’s Eastern Gateway. The initiatives, e.g., Capitol Hill visits, public-private financing symposium, VDOT Public Hearing, market analysis for the commuter ferry system, etc. will require the strong support of business and property owners like yourself through the remainder of 2010-2011. Community support will take several forms including attendance at planned events, and participation/speaking at these events. If interested in more information about North Woodbridge, please contact 703-792-4646. |
| The plan to revitalize a blighted portion of Route 1 in Woodbridge is in place, thanks to a vote by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in May, but now it's time to make it a reality, Supervisor Frank J. Principi (D-Woodbridge) said....Read more |
| Supervisor Frank J. Principi has been working over the last year to unify the 8 mile stretch of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in the Woodbridge Magisterial District. The Featherstone Wildlife Refuge located along the Potomac River has been closed to the public since the 1970's. This essential piece of land is essential to completing the trail through the Woodbridge Magisterial District. Supervisor Principi has contacted Congressman Gerry Connolly to assist with opening the Featherstone Wildlife Refuge to the public. Congressman Connolly has written a letter to Secretary of Interior Kenneth Salazar detailing the importance of opening the Featherstone Wildlife Refuge to the public in a timely manner. A link to the letter is available here. Stay tuned to more announcements about the unification of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Woodbridge. |
The Prince William Police Department is sending a reminder to Woodbridge residents to lock their vehicles and call the non-emergency number about any suspicious activity in your neighborhoods. There has been a string of incidents this summer and it is important that everyone is vigilant. The Police Department non emergency number is 703-792-6500. |
| On June 24, a business mixer was held for Woodbridge businesses to discuss community issues and to receive a update about current transportation plans. Supervisor Principi brought senior County staff to answer questions for the business owners. The questions and answers can be viewed here. |
| The News & Messenger newspaper examines the North Woodbridge Master Plan, the Route 123 / Route 1 Interchange, and Marumsco Plaza in a three part series. |
North Woodbridge Master Plan will turn eastern gateway into a economic hub of the region...Read more
Prince William Board of County Supervisors approve the North Woodbridge Master Plan..Read more |
| The 2010 Project is now in full swing in Woodbridge. Volunteers teamed together to help tackle a clean up project at Marumsco Acres Lake ...Read more |
"The load is lighter when everyone lifts." Several community partners have helped move our community closer to our vision of a New Woodbridge. Shear Scapes, a local landscaping company, has donated their services to cleaning up the Welcome to the Woodbridge sign in North Woodbridge. Read more.... |
| VRE has announced Woodbridge as their latest stop for the new express train... Read more |
| What is the vision for Prince William County? The question brought Anderson and about 35 others to the Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas campus when Lifelong Learning Institute-Manassas presented a public forum called "Defining and Attaining World Class Community Status for Prince William County....Read More |
| Supervisor Frank J. Principi will be hosting a town hall meeting for the neighborhoods of Marumsco Hills, Marumsco Acres, Marumsco Village and Marumsco Woods. All are welcomed to come hear speakers from Neighborhood Services, Police Department , and the Fire & Rescue Department. The meeting will take place at Fred Lynn Middle School on April 28th. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm....Read more |
| The residential housing market in some Prince William County neighborhoods is beginning to recover after being plagued by foreclosures and plunging home values.... Read more |
| Recently, when talking with the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors discussed the topic of a 12.5 cent surcharge on commercial real estate property taxes... .Read more |
Transportation giant CSX presented a check for $1,000 to the Prince William Clean Community Council in Woodbridge.. .Read more |
| Prince William County Department of Transportation are performing a feasibility study for bus rapid transit (BRT) in Woodbridge. Supervisor Principi is a strong advocate for BRT especially for the Route 1 Corridor. This new type of transportation technology would move commuters off the area roads. These buses are equipped with state of the art traffic signal technology that will cut travel times in half through Woodbridge. Innovations like BRT and the commuter ferry service are pillars of our vision of a New Woodbridge... Read more |
Senior citizens stood and cheered Tuesday afternoon after the Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted to give back their buses....
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| Supervisor Principi recently spoke about the value of Woodbridge in regard to attracting new businesses to the area. Read more about his comments here. |
Do you want to know what new developments are coming to Route 1? Do you want to hear about future plans for local roads? Do you want to express your concerns about the impact of a new policy? An excellent way to do all these things and more is to join the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association (WPPCA). The WPPCA is a group of civic minded individuals that provides direct input to Supervisor Principi and the Woodbridge Planning Commission Member. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at the A.J. Ferlazzo building. If you have any questions or want to join you can click here or call 703-792-4646. |
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Prince William Supervisor Frank Principi, D-Woodbridge, wants your help for Project 2010.Buoyed by successful cleanup efforts in 2009, Principi would like assistance in identifying 20 projects this year that would make a difference in the Woodbridge.... Read more |
| The local newspaper details new retailers and restaurants at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. Stonebridge is a another example of mixed use development that is a integral part of the vision of a New Woodbridge.... Read more |
| Vision of a New Woodbridge White Paper is available here . |
Read about Supervisor Frank J. Principi efforts to complete the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Woodbridge. The article details the trails event that brought together members of the Federal, State, and local government to discuss completing the PHNST in Woodbridge. .. ..Read more |
Supervisor Frank J. Principi brought together multiple groups of stakeholders to highlight completion of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) in Woodbridge Magisterial district. The Prince William County Park Authority has developed an action plan for completing the trail with time lines and cost estimates. Currently there are five segments of the trail that must be completed to connect the 8-mile expanse in Woodbridge. The participants toured three distinct locations where the PHNST will need to be completed. This stakeholder group will work with the Park Authority and Board of County Supervisors to complete the trail in the future. Information provided to the participants is listed below:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Map
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Completion Matrix |
Supervisor Frank J. Principi hosted a H1N1 Community Forum on November 18 to discuss the Federal, State, Local, and Health Professionals response to the H1N1 pandemic in Prince William County. Participants were able to dialog about real world applications and practices dealing with the H1N1 flu in Woodbridge and Prince William County. Presentations are available below:
Prince William County H1N1 Information
CDC H1N1 Presentation
Virginia Department of Health H1N1 Presentation
Prince William County Emergency Preparedness H1N1 Presentation
Community Health Clinic H1N1 Presentation
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| Providing "direct and unimpeded access" to Dulles International Airport has taken on new economic priority for some Prince William supervisors, and the chairman has said he will bring the issue to the board for a more in-depth look in the coming weeks ...Read more |
On September 15th, Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the findings from the Commuter Ferry Service feasibility study. The board directed County staff to explore funding opportunities for a ridership analysis. Prince William County Department of Transportation conducted a route proving exercise (RPE) and a proposed feasibility study of a commuter ferry service on the Potomac River between April 1, 2009 and July 31, 2009. The report in its entirety can be found here. |
| Supervisor Principi continues to keep his promise to keep the community informed about Woodbridge by utilizing new social media sites. New Woodbridge has moved to Facebook and Twitter. You will be able to read the latest Woodbridge news about new developments, transportation, and community events. |
| Senior transportation services were among those programs that needed to be revamped in order for us to maximize available funding and still provide some service to our elderly residents. read more > |
Do you want more information about Potomac Town Center or the expansion of metro into Woodbridge? Did you ride the ferry or participate at the Charrette? Supervisor Frank J. Principi and Chairman Corey E. Stewart are hosting a meeting to discuss the future of Woodbridge as it relates with the Prince William County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is being held on June 18 at the A.J. Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 p.m. County staff will be soliciting feedback from the community about the future of transportation and development in Woodbridge. Come hear the fruition of the vision of a New Woodbridge and how citizens can become a link in the chain of change.
UPDATE: Additional documents and information for the June 18th WPPCA Meeting
Plan Update
What is Planning
Woodbridge Town Hall Mtg Presentation
Comments from the Comprehensive Plan Town Hall Mtg |
On June 1, Supervisor Frank J. Principi hosted a town hall meeting with VDOT to discuss the VDOT projects in North Woodbridge. There was an energetic crowd of 35 individuals, representing private citizens, developers, local businesses and the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association. The presentation covered several topics including the Route 1/Route 123 Interchange, alternative interchange designs, and VDOT owned blighted properties. Many different factors have led VDOT to change their approach with the Route 1/Route 123 interchange project such as BRAC, I-95 Hot Lanes, and the North Woodbridge Master Plan. VDOT proposes phasing in the Route 1/Route 123 interchange project. Phase I will be the widening of Route 1 from Dawson’s Beach Road to Annapolis Way. Phase I construction would maximize the existing funding and improve the level of service along this portion of Route 1. During the North Woodbridge Charrette the participants tasked VDOT to explore different interchange designs for the Route 1/Route 123 project including a roundabout design. The State Roundabout Committee reviewed traffic data and plan views but determined that a roundabout intersection is not a viable alternative. The next step in the process is approval of the phasing of the Route 1/Route 123 interchange design by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Presenters stated that all VDOT acquired vacant buildings have been demolished. Supervisor Principi will continue to work with property owners to expedite demolition of vacant properties in North Woodbridge.
Route 1_ Route 123 Executive Summary: This document summarizes the different elements that were presented at the VDOT meeting.
Level Of Service Table 1_123 : This document is a comparison chart of the varying levels of service versus different construction projects along Route 1
Roundabout Assessment: The document states the findings from the State Roundabout committee studies about the feasibility of a roundabout at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 123. |
It was with disappointment that I read the headline of your otherwise excellent article about our community’s effort to work together to improve the image of Woodbridge. read more >
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Thanks to buyers searching for deals, the number of sales of foreclosed homes in these towns are highest in the U.S. read more >
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