🌱 Fairfax Co. Board Of Supervisors Raises + Lorton Center Demolished

Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Lorton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy. High: 52 Low: 31.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 53 Low: 32.
• Friday: Sun followed by clouds. High: 47 Low: 36.
• Saturday: Windy with a few showers. High: 47 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Lorton today:

1. On Mar. 7, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal to increase their salaries by a significant margin. The vote was 8-2 in favor of the raise, which would result in county supervisors earning between $125,000 and $130,000 per year, and Chairman Jeff McKay earning between $140,000 and $145,000 per year. Currently, McKay has a salary of $100,000. The decision will undergo a public hearing on Mar. 21 before it becomes official. (ABC 7 News)
2. Shannon Evans and Sulekha Subhash, teachers at Thoreau Middle School and Luther Jackson Middle School respectively, have received Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program awards. The awards will allow the teachers to share knowledge and foster connections across communities both in the United States and abroad. As Fulbright recipients, they will engage in research, expand their networks, and become active supporters of international exchange upon their return to the United States. (Press Release Desk)
3. The former site of Lorton Community Action Center was demolished on the morning of Mar. 6. The center wrote on its Facebook page that day, "This quick moment invoked strong memories of great devotion and plainly made clear we have solidly entered an exciting new phase of our mission to enhance the quality of life of southeastern Fairfax residents." The community will continue to be served at its new building adjacent to the old site. (Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) via Facebook)

Coming up in Lorton:

Wednesday, March 8

• GHOSTS By MK Bailey At Workhouse Arts Center (11:00 AM)

Saturday, March 11

• DC Lock & Key Singles Party (Ages 21-59) At Workhouse Arts Center (5:00 PM)
• Second Saturday Art Walk March 2023 At Workhouse Arts Center (6:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• Ararity's Modern Design Auction Hosted By Ararity Hauling (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Lorton area! Get all the property details at the link. (Lorton Patch)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Lorton area. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Lorton Patch)
• Click the link and meet Damien! He is a tall, lanky, and absolutely adorable 80-pound good boy looking for his fur-ever home. Could he be the one for you? (Fairfax County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.