News and Updates
RCA’s Resolutions for 2014
by RCA President Colin Mills Happy New Year, Reston! As I enjoy one of my favorite New Year’s traditions, the NHL’s annual outdoor game, I will continue a tradition of my own by sharing my resolutions for RCA in 2014. Looking over last year’s resolutions,...
Comment on County Transportation Priorities
Currently, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation is conducting a Countywide Dialogue on Transportation, which is designed to assist the Board of Supervisors in identifying transportation priorities among currently unfunded projects that can be addressed...
Building Community, Face to Face
By RCA President Colin Mills Time’s running out for Citizen of the Year nominations! The deadline is Sunday, so if you haven’t submitted yours yet, download the form and get writing! - - - - - Winter has come early this season! Being a snow lover, I...
‘Tis the Season for (Noise) Tolerance
by RCA Board Member Connie Hartke A class 3 misdemeanor carries up to a $500 fine and stays on your Virginia record forever. That’s what you’ll be giving your neighbors this winter if you call the police to ask them to quiet down the party next door. This...
Reston Accessibility Committee 2013 Annual Report
The following report is a summary of the work RCA's Reston Accessibility Committee has achieved in 2013. It was prepared by RAC Chairman Ken Fredgren. This is both a progress report and a request for your support of RAC's work. Included are updates on our...
Remembering Reston’s Great Citizens
By RCA President Colin Mills Our New Town isn’t so new anymore. Next year, we’re going to celebrate Reston’s 50th anniversary. We’re a community with a real history now. And to our credit, we’ve been taking steps to recognize and preserve that...
Giving Thanks for Reston in 2013
By RCA President Colin Mills Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! It’s time once again to gorge ourselves on turkey, mashed potatoes, and mediocre football games. It’s time to battle the traffic and cold weather to gather together with our families and...
Submit Your 2013 Citizen of the Year Nomination Today!
Have you submitted your nomination for RCA's 2013 Citizen of the Year yet? Time is running out! If you know a deserving volunteer who has helped make Reston a better place, click the link below to get the form and make your nomination today. Click here to...
RCA Forms Working Group to Study Residential Studios Issue
In response to the comments and concerns received after endorsing the Fairfax Federation's resolution on Residential Studio Units (RSUs) in October, the RCA Board decided at its November meeting to establish a working group to study the RSU ordinance in depth and...
Minutes from October RCA Meeting
Location: Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Present: Colin Mills, President; Terry Maynard, Secretary; Dick Rogers; George Kain; Connie Hartke; Tammi Petrine The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM. #1. Agenda Terry...