Tree Canopy Discussion — “At least for now, Arlington County Board members are sticking to their story when it comes to the county’s total tree canopy. But cracks in that commitment are appearing.” [Gazette Leader]
Less Funding for Litter — “It will provide a savings of 0.0025 percent in the Arlington County government’s fiscal 2025 budget, but likely will lead to a less tidy and more graffiti-strewn community. Is that a fair tradeoff? It apparently does seem fair to the county’s Department of Environmental Services, which has proposed reducing dedicated staffing to address litter issues in the dead-center area of the county.” [Gazette Leader]
Historical Marker Almost Ready — “In preparation for a formal dedication ceremony in coming months, an historical marker highlighting the history of Arlington’s Fire Station #8 is in the final stages of approval. The county’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) got a look at the proposed design at its March 20 meeting, another step on the way to final approval.” [Gazette Leader]
Easter Brunch Options — “If you want Easter brunch and don’t want to cook it, some Arlington restaurants will open Sunday, March 31, to take care of the preparation. Don’t waste time, though. Tables book quickly. Here are a few of them from the online reservation service OpenTable.” [Patch]
Regional Plan for Equitable Development — “At its March 2024 meeting, the COG Board of Directors approved Regional Principles for Equitable Development to help guide local governments in advancing equity through the updating and implementation of comprehensive plans.” [MWCOG]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 56 accompanied by a northeast wind at about 8 mph. As night approaches, the skies will turn partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 38, with an east wind at 6 mph. [NWS]
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