🌱 School Renovation Project Approved + County's Fair Housing Plans

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 48 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Herndon:

1. The Fairfax County School Board recently approved a $33 million contract with construction firm R.J. Crowley for the planned renovation of Crossfield Elementary School. The total budget for the project is expected to reach around $49 million. Construction for the new renovation will kick off in spring with an estimated completion date of Spring 2025 and will include a new library, courtyard, and classrooms. (Reston Now)
2. Fairfax County is one of several Northern Virginia counties on the Metropolitan Council of Governments that is seeking public feedback on its regional fair housing plans. The county's housing goals include plans to increase the amount and ease of access to affordable housing. The public can make comments on the plan through Mar. 31. (InsideNoVa)
3. The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 15-year-old girl from Herndon for a pair of alleged carjacking incidents and a stabbing over the weekend. The teenager is one of two suspects, the other being a 15-year-old girl from Northeast, arrested as suspects in the reported incidences. (Herndon Patch)

Today in Herndon:

Wednesday, February 22

• Writer's Block Wednesday At Elden Street Tea Shop (11:00 AM)
• Let's Beat Cancer! At GreenFare Organic Cafe (6:00 PM)

Thursday, February 23

• Adult Ballet Classes - Vaganova Method At 590 Herndon Pkwy (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this roundup of real estate properties to recently hit the market in the Herndon area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome for $624,990. (Herndon Patch)
• Did you miss the briefing from the Virginia Department of Transportation on the Spring Street Improvements project? Not to worry, you can watch the presentation on HCTV at the link! (Town of Herndon Government via Facebook)
• Join Mary Jo for her last Zumba class on Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m! Whether you're new to Zumba or have been participating for years, come join the fun. Get 15 percent off on any admission pass sold between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. (Herndon Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.