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Bluemont Civic Association Newsletter
THE BLUEMONT CIVIC ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization that has represented the interests of the Bluemont Neighborhood since the association was established in 1945. By becoming a member, you will receive a newsletter each month that will keep you informed about issues that affect you and your family and provide the funding needed to continue our important work on your behalf.
The BCA Newsletter is published monthly from September through June, with a general distribution to all households within the Association's boundaries in March and September. Paid members receive copies by mail all other months. If you would like to help us distribute the newsletter, let us know. Newsletter distribution routes are listed here.
BCA Newsletters 2010
April 2010, Volume 14, Number 4
March 2010, Volume 14, Number 3
February 2010, Volume 14, Number 2
January 2010, Volume 14, Number 1
BCA Newsletters 2009
November 2009, Volume 13, Number 9
October 2009, Volume 13, Number 8
September 2009, Volume 13, Number 7
June 2009, Volume 13, Number 6
April 2009, Volume 13, Number 4
March 2009, Volume 13, Number 3
February 2009, Volume 13, Number 2
January 2009, Volume 13, Number 1
2008
December 2008, Volume 12, Number 10
November 2008, Volume 12, Number 9
October 2008, Volume 12, Number 8
September 2008, Volume 12, Number 7
June 2008, Volume 12, Number 6
April 2008, Volume 12, Number 4
March 2008, Volume 12, Number 3
February 2008, Volume 12, Number 2
January 2008, Volume 12, Number 1
2007
October 2007, Volume 11, Number 8
September 2007, Volume 11, Number 7
June 2007, Volume 11, Number 6
April 2007, Volume 11, Number 4
March 2007, Volume 11, Number 3
February 2007, Volume 11, Number 2
January 2007, Volume 11, Number 1
2006
December 2006 / January 2007, Volume 10, Number 9
November 2006, Volume 10, Number 8
October 2006, Volume 10, Number 7
September 2006, Volume 10, Number 6
June 2006, Volume 10, Number 5
April 2006, Volume 10, Number 3
- April Newsletter Goes out Neighborhood-Wide
- Your New BCA Newsletter
- At the February DCA Meeting
- At the Next Meeting (April 26)
- Celebrate Neighborhood Day on May 13
- Peck/Staples Redevelopment
- Washington Motors Site
- Help for Spring Yard Work
- Step Up to the Plate!
- Wait – you're not a BCA member yet?
February 2006, Volume 10, Number 2
- February 22 Meeting on ATM
- Do You Like to Walk?
- Recap on Affordable Housing
- Peck/Staples Site Redevelopment News
- CAPTrack Tracks Capital Projects
- Fairmont/INS Building Update
January 2006, Volume 10, Number 1
- January Meeting on Affordable Housing
- Peck Site Redevelopment News
- Support Your Community in 2006!
- Available Positions
- Around the Neighborhood
2005 and before
December 2005, Volume 9, Number 10
- December 21st Meeting
- Imclement Weather Policy
- Peck Property Redevelopment
- ATM Update for 2006
- Ed Fendley Joins Arlington School Board
- Second Saturday
- It's Time to Renew for 2006!
December 2004, Volume 8, Number 9
- Access Arlington Services Via Internet
- Traffic Calming on Jefferson Street
- Reeves Farm Property
- CORRECTION to November Newsletter
- Upcoming Speakers in 2005
- Inclement Weather Policy
- BCA Annual Membership Renewal Form
November 2004, Volume 8, Number 8
- School Boundary Discussion in October
- Just the FAQs
- Washington Boulevard Sidewalk Project
- Other NC Project Updates
- Did You Miss the Halloween Parade?
- I-66 Widening Study in Final Stage
- Mixed Messages at Candidates Night
- Proposed Lot Coverage Restrictions
- Did BCA Deliver?
October 2004, Volume 8, Number 7
- Bluemont Schools Enrollment Changes
- Candidate's Night
- I-66 Widening Study
- Construction to Begin on Ballston Metro Improvements
September 2004, Volume 8, Number 6
- Jefferson Traffic Calming Awaits Block
- Bluemont Schools Redistricting Proposed
- Bluemont Sidewalk Project Updates
- Wilson Blvd. Improvements Gain Support
- W & OD Trail Tree-Clearing Update
- Who Will Lead the Halloween Parade?
- Civic Federation to Review Bonds
- Go Nuts with Your Neighbors
- I-66 Westbound Widening Study Update
- Schools Back in Session
- McKinley Elem. Gets Jump on New Year
- Potomac Harmony Chorus Vaudeville Show
- Ingrid Morroy To Speak at January Meeting
- BCA Annual Meeting and Election 6/16
- Amendments to BCA NC Plan
- County Code Reminders
- NC Projects Update
- Drive Safely, Watch for Children
- NC Funding To Be Decided in June
- Want Improvements on Wilson Blvd.?
- Where Is the Beaver Pond?
- Executive Board Supports Variance Request
- Join the E-List for Reminders and News
- How Would You Like To Be VP?
- Disappearing “Drive 25 MPH” Signs
- Car break-ins in Bon Air Neighborhood
- Don’t Wait—Register Now for Kindergarten
- Neighborhood Conservation Update
- Status of already-funded Bluemont NC projects
- Wilson a Potential ATM Project
- New Proposal for Abingdon Street
- Neighborhood Day News
- Amendments/Updates to BCA’s NC Plan
April 2004, Volume 8, Number 3
- Need Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, or Lighting Improvements?
- To Mulch or Not To Mulch?
- Bluemont Celebrates Neighborhood Day
- BCA Officers Needed!
- Did BCA Deliver?
- Four Mile Run Tree-Cutting Update
- ATM Special General Membership Meeting
- Water Stewardship Program
- May Is Older Americans Month
- Are You at Risk for Stroke or Aneurysm?
- Have an Idea for a Parks Improvement?
March 2004, Volume 8, Number 2
- Neighborhood Watch on Your Block?
- Unveiling of Wilson Blvd. Design Proposals
- May 8th is Neighborhood Day!
- Waffle To Lead Wilson Blvd Working Group
- Park Trees Axed by Dominion Power
- Neighborhood Sidewalk Project Updates
- Developers Stretch Height Ordinance
- McKinley Hosting March 27 Fun Fair
- Community Emergency Response Training
- Making Your Home and Family Safer in 2004
- Tell the Story of Arlington
- Safe Waste Disposal at Environmental Fair
- Services for Arlington Seniors
February 2004 - no newsletter was issued for this month
January 2004, Volume 8, Number 1
- Learn about Senior Services at February Meeting
- Safe Driving Signs
- Volunteers Needed for Arlington Marathon
- Local Winter Weather Information Centralized
- Upcoming Arlington Historical Society Programs
- Singing Valentines
December 2003, Volume 7, Number 10
- History Presentation
- Decal Vote
- Loaner Tool Program
- Delivery Check
- St. Ann School Open House
- Arlington Holiday Performances
November 2003, Volume 6, Number 9
- Energy Efficient Lighting Presentation
- Speed Activated Light on Wilson Blvd
- BCA Loaner Tool Program
- Lot Coverage Reduction Proposal
- Last Call!! Safeway Opinion Poll
- Wakefield 50th Anniversary
October 2003, Volume 6, Number 8
- Candidates Night
- 8th Annual BCA Halloween Parade
- Taming Wilson Boulevard Traffic
- Arlington Sports Day
- St. Charles Oktoberfest
- Wakefield 50th Anniversary
September 2003, Volume 6, Number 7
- Workshops on Bluemont’s Arterial Roads
- BCA Bylaws Vote
- BCA’s New Tool for Rapid Communication
- News Briefs
August 2003, Volume 6, Number 6
- Bylaw Amendment Recommendations by BCA Executive Board
- BCA Elections
- Emergency Preparations
- Bluemont Railroad Display
- Speed-activated Light Coming
- Funding Approved for Kensington
- 5th & Frederick St. Funding?
- Bluemont Bus, Wildlife Habitat & Community Alert System
- BCA Officers Needed!
- Schools Committee Looks at ATS
- New Exhibit in Bluemont Caboose
- News Briefs
January 2003, Volume 6, Number 1
- Abingdon Courts Site Plan
- Emergency Preparedness
- Neighborhood Conservation Projects
- News Briefs
- Proposed Ordinance May Restrict Development
- Help Decide the Future of Wilson Boulevard Planning Charrette June 11
- BCA Officers Annual Elections
- Proposal for Safeway Redevelopment
- Fall NC Projects Schedule
- Proposed Bylaw Amendments
April 2002, Volume 5, Number 2
- Arlington Neighborhood Conservation Program
- St. Ann's Reconstruction
- Bluemont Sidewalk Project Update
- 7th Street and 5th Stree Project Updates
- BCA Talks Trees
- Aircraft Noise
- Nominating Committee for 2002-03 BCA Officers
- W-L PTA Plant Sale Fundraise
- Bluemont Remembers: Neighborhood History
February 2002, Volume 5, Number 2
- BCA Considers Response to Metro Proposal
- Our Growing Neighborhood
- Reeves Farm Property
- Business of the Month: Castro Bakery
January 2002, Volume 5, Number 1
- New Metro Line Through Bluemont
- County Tree Give-Away
- St. Ann Construction Project
- Historic Reeves Farm
- Wilson Boulevard Revitalization
- BCA Approves Wilson Boulevard Median
- County Support Photo Speed Radar
- Jacksonville Infill Planned
November 2001, Volume 4, Number 6
- BCA To Vote on Wilson Boulevard Median
- Wilson Boulevard Revitalization
- BCA Votes for Photo Speed Radar
- Historic Reeves Farm
- Glebe Road Pedestrian Safety
- Other News
- Ring the Bell!
September 2001, Volume 4, Number 5
- County Board Member to Speak at BCA Meeting
- Bluemont's Beaver Pond
- Speed Photo Radar in Arlington
- Halloween Parade is Coming
- Update on I-66 Widening Proposal
- Ringing Our Bell
- Candidates Night and I-66 Discussion
- Bluemont Junction Railroad Display
- Arlington Traditional School Construction
- CACI Sign Appeal
- Harrison Street Safety Project
- Elm Trees Are Back
- In Memory of Sam Kubiak
- Rose Garden's New Look
- Arlington Traditional School Plans Major Construction
- BCA Officer Nominations
- Bluemont Park Volunteer Event May 14
- BCA Votes to Study "Road Diet" for Wilson Boulevard
- Tree Plantings Near Fire Station
- County Approves Ninth Street Infill Development
- BCA Talks Poop
- Lighting on Bluemont Junction Trail
- A Lighted CACI Sign on North Glebe?
March 2001, Volume 4, Number 3
- A Road Diet for Wilson Boulevard
- Final Consideration of 9th Street Residential Development
- Vote to Approve Kensington, Abingdon Projects
- St. Ann's Suggests Modified Building Plan
- BCA Votes on Washington Boulevard Sidewalk Design
- County Trees Available
- Harrison, Vermont Street Traffic Calming
- Community Bell-Ringing Schedule
- A Bike Trail to the New Park?
- Recap of Other News
- Nominating Committee for BCA Officers
- Sidewalk Construction Now Free of Charge
- Bluemont Remembers: Neighborhood History
- Girl Scouts at Ashlawn Need Leaders
January 2001, Volume 4, Number 1
- NCAC Approves 10th Street Sidewalk Project
- 9th Street Infill Development
- Connecting Bluemont to Powhatan Springs Park
- Traffic Calming on Vermont, Harrison, and Jefferson Streets
- We Can't Do it Without You!
- Ring in Federal Holidays in Bluemont
- Needed: Newsletter Poster and Newsletter Distribution Coordinator
- Bluemont Remembers: Neighborhood History Part 3
October 2000, Volume 3, Number 8
- Join the Halloween parade!
- Meet the Candidates: October 25
- Improving Arlington's Environment
- BCA Approves Wilson Blvd Safety Efforts
- BCA to work with St. Ann's on building project
- A Wider I-66?
- 10th Street Sidewalk Project Progresses
- Improvements begin for Kensington
- 9th Street Multi-Lot Infill Development
- Bluemont History
September 2000, Volume 3, Number 9
- 9th Street Multi-Lot Infill Development
- Traffic calming and sidewalk projects
- Wilson Boulevard traffic management
- Come in costume and join the Parade.
- Bluemont E-mail Listserv
- Water main relining
- Working Group Studying Wilson Boulevard Options
- Development at 801 N. Emerson
- Arlington Traditional School Expansion
- New BCA Officers Elected
- BCA Bylaws Amendments Passed
- Help Wanted! Newsletter
- Halloween Needs You!
- 7th Street next in project queue
- Transitional home plans at May meeting
- Slate of nominees for 2000-2001
- Neighborhood cleans stream, plants tree for Neighborhood Day
- Tree Care for Drought Season
- Tips from the Virginia Cooperative Extension
March 2000, Volume 3, Number 3
- Abingdon Street Planning Grant Approved for Neighborhood Conservation Funding
- Speaker Bio: Rebecca Mead
- LAWN CARE QUIZ - (With Answers)
- Nomination Committee for BCA Executive Officers
- Neighborhood Day 2000 is Coming Up May 13th
- Bluemont Family to Lead Team to Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis
- 10th Street Improvements
February 2000, Volume 3, Number 2
- Safety alert for the Bon Air neighborhood: Three children in Bon Air have been approached by a man in a dark blue car who has invited them intothe car. Luckily all three refused. Please remind your children not to talk to strangers.
- 10th Street block improvement update
- Kensington Street/Jefferson Street project update
- I-66 update
December 1999, Volume 2, Number 5
- Fifth Street North Sidewalk Assessment Vote at December BCA Meeting
- The November 1970 position of the Association on the Construction of I-66
- Jefferson/Kensington Street Committee Votes on Traffic-Calming
- Ballston Partnership News
- Abingdon Street Approved for Planning Grant
- So what are you doing to ring in the New Year?
November 1999, Volume 2, Number 4
- Bluemont's 4th Annual Halloween Parade
- Bluemont Action Leads to New Group on I-66 Widening
- Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Issues
October 1999, Volume 2, Number 3
- School Board Member Elaine Furlow to discuss school boundary changes at Oct. 27 meeting: Criteria for school boundary changes
- Projects Committee: Sidewalks on Washington Boulevard, traffic calming on Harrison Street, Jefferson /Kensington Streets
- I-66 Committee: resolution calling for a voice for Arlington citizens in the decision process, invitation to participate on the Committee
- 1999 Halloween Parade announcement
- BCA Calendar through December
- BCA Opposes Bypass Trail Plan
- Traffic Calming, Sidewalks, and Street Tree Projects: Topic for July Meeting
- June Election Results
- Proposed 18 Month Budget
- We Could Use Some Help!
- It's Time To Start Thinking About Halloween!
March 1999, Volume 1, Number 4
- Draft NC Plan Ready for March 23rd Vote
- County Board Special Election Candidate's Night
- 4-Mile Run Stream Ecology
- Where to Find the NC Plan
- We're Only Almost Broke
- Two Committees Formed
- Proposed By-Laws Amendment
- New Association Web Site
January 1999, Volume 1, Number 3
- General Membership Meeting Wednesday, January 27
- Meeting Topic: Neighborhood Conservation Draft Report
- The Metro Station Nearest You Could Be Getting Closer
- Proposed By-Laws Amendment
- We're in Trouble
- March 24 General Membership
- Meeting Topic: Stream Ecology and 4-Mile Run
- A New Wilson Boulevard Townhouse Project
- Glebe Road Pedestrian Safety
December 1998, Volume 1, Number 2
- The Neighborhood Came Out in October
- Santa is Coming to ATS on Wednesday, December 9th
- Community Bulletin Board
- Neighborhood Conservation Plan Update
October 1998, Volume 1, Number 1
- Ringing in Labor Day at Constitution Garden
- Neighborhood Day Fun Fair, Saturday, October 3
- A New Name for the Association
- Neighborhood Infill
- Candidates Night
- Halloween Parade
- Neighborhood Day
- Business Sponsors
- Neighborhood News
- We need your support!!
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- Dec 2006 / Jan 2007
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