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Data Center Leaders Say Innovation Will Continue BY HANNA PAMPALONI

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Amid increasing controversy over the pace and scale of data center development, industry leaders last week continued to highlight their economic benefits during a Loudoun Chamber of Commerce forum where U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center Vice President Jordan Crenshaw emphasized the need for the United States to stay at the forefront of the global stage. Crenshaw said that data centers are at the core of whether the country will have the infrastructure needed to maximize the benefits of evolving technology, the most notable of which for now is artificial intelligence. AI is quickly changing the technology landscape, he said, providing opportunities for large corporations and small businesses alike. “What we found from small businesses is that nearly four in 10 small businesses have reported that they are in some way using generative AI,” Crenshaw said. “… We actually have found that they report better sales, hirings and profits than their DATA CENTERS continues on page 36

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Power lines cut through a field to connect to a substation southeast of Leesburg.

Turner Sees New ‘Reality’ Amid Unprecedented Power Demand BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Michael Turner (D-Ashburn) has been voicing concerns for years about

the challenges and impacts of supplying power to the area's data centers. After the latest report from the region's energy coordinator, he is stepping up that alarm. PJM Interconnection, the entity responsible for coordinating power

throughout 13 states including Virginia, is seeing demand for electricity grow more rapidly than predicted just a year ago—at POWER CONCERNS continues on page 37

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Frustrated Residents Hear Options for Lucketts Bypass BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

The cafeteria at Smart’s Mill Middle School was filled with community members frustrated over the plans to build a bypass along Rt. 15 near the village of Lucketts June 4. The existing two-lane highway serves as a major commuter corridor from Maryland and Pennsylvania into Loudoun County leading to traffic congestion. The signal at the heart of the village operates at a level of service F – the lowest possible ranking – during peak travels times. Studies project a 10 to 20% increase in traffic by 2055, with current levels already averaging up to 26,000 vehicles a day. County planning staff members have been working on a solution to the congestion and presented four route options to the community June 4. The first alternative is the longest of the options at 2.57 miles long and uses Newvalley Church Road, crossing Stumptown and reconnecting with Rt. 15 to the south of Lucketts. Consultant John McDowell said this option provides the most efficient flow of traffic because it diverts vehicles around

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Community members review alternate options for a bypass along Rt. 15 near the Village of Lucketts.

several intersections along Rt. 15. However, according to preliminary data, that option is also estimated to have the most property impacts and is ranked low for

cost and floodplain crossings. The second option also completely bypasses the village by going west over Newvalley Church Road but reconnects

with Rt. 15 closer to Lucketts, making the overall project smaller. It would be 1.97 miles long. The speed limit for both routes would be set at 45 miles per hour and both ranked highly on preserving the village’s character. Option three was ruled out by the Board of Supervisors. The fourth alternative includes taking traffic through the village and adding a bypass road that would be a one-way couplet. “What we mean is that a northbound traffic will continue on the existing Rt 15. Southbound traffic will be diverted to an alternative alignment close into the village of Lucketts, but providing southbound traffic, which alleviates congestion at the Stumptown Road intersection,” McDowell said. Options five is similar but extends further north providing more efficient traffic movement south of the village. The speed limit along routes four and five would be set at 35 miles per hour and both would be less than a mile long. These two alternatives also ranked much LUCKETTS BYPASS continues on page 20

Leesburg Council Reviews Traffic Study, Discusses One Way Streets BY WILLIAM TIMME wtimme@loudounnow.org

The Leesburg Town Council is reviewing a recommendation to restrict three downtown streets to one-way traffic. Transportation Engineer Geoff Giffin, of Kimley-Horn and Associates, on Monday presented the findings of a traffic study to determine if sections of Wirt, Liberty, and Royal streets should be converted into one-way streets. The town’s Public Works staff and Kimley-Horn recommended the council adopt those conversions. If approved, Wirt Street would become one-way road northbound from South Street to Market Street. Liberty Street would be one-way street southbound from Loudoun Street to Royal Street. Royal Street would become a one-way street westbound from South King Street to Wirt Street. “Some of the benefits of the one-way operation on both Loudoun and Market is that it would improve traffic flow at the King Street intersections, both at Market and Loudoun,” Giffin said. “It would reduce conflicting movement at the intersections because you’d have less turns that need to be accommodated along those

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If the council approves a set of one-way conversions, the intersection of Liberty and Royal Street marks the beginning of a one way heading south from Loudoun Street.

two streets.” The study, approved in June 2023 at a cost of $382,122, evaluated

operations, safety, and congestion within the downtown area. Those evaluations were used to develop the Leesburg Travel

Demand Model to support “a more resilient and efficient transportation network,” according to a staff briefing given to council. Giffin said the TDM was based on a similar system developed by Loudoun County. The Leesburg model uses transportation network and land use data to forecast future travel demands in the years 2030, 2040, and 2045. It also assumes that projects, such as the South King Street/ Leesburg Bypass interchange congestion improvements, will be completed. The primary roadways investigated in the study include Market Street, Loudoun Street, King Street and Catoctin Circle. Nine signalized and 23 unsignalized intersections were included in the study area. The study examined downtown traffic incidents at those intersections from 2018 to 2023 to draw conclusions about improving roadway safety and increasing traffic flow. From January 2018 to August 2023 there were 216 total intersection related crashes within the study area, according to the study. Of those, 116 crashes were recorded at signalized intersections, while 100 crashes were recorded at unsignalized TRAFFIC STUDY continues on page 20

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Israel, Palestinian Tensions Overflow in Board Room, Prompting Warning from Randall BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

Tensions between Loudoun community members supporting Israel and those supporting Palestine have been increasing since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the terrorist group, Hamas. Last week, those tensions boiled over during a Board of Supervisors’ meeting, drawing a warning from County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). Since the attack and in response to the war in Gaza that has displaced millions of residents, some community members have called on supervisors to divest any business interests in companies that support Israel and called for them to condemn the continuing attacks by Israel in Gaza. In April of last year, Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) released a statement saying she supported an “immediate ceasefire to end the human suffering in Gaza.” That drew sharp criticism from Loudoun’s Jewish community and resulted in a private meeting where many of the area’s rabbis talked with Briskman and Randall. Following that, Briskman said the Jewish community had helped her continue to learn about “this extremely difficult issue.” However, residents from both sides have continued to make regular appear-

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Tensions between Loudoun community members supporting Israel and those supporting Palestine have been increasing since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the terrorist group, Hamas.

ances during the public comment session at board meetings. During the June 3 meeting, community members voicing support for Palestine again asked for the board to sign a ceasefire resolution and condemn actions by Israel. “Ninety days and counting and Isra-

el continues to block aid from entering Gaza,” Sara Husein Bazar said. “What we’re witnessing is not a natural disaster, it’s a manmade starvation campaign and it’s collective punishment.” Husein Bazar asked why many members on the board remained silent on the issue.

Supervisor Kristen Umstattd (D-Leesburg) had been a vocal defender of Israel’s actions in response to Hamas’ attack resulted in the death of 1,200 Israelis and the taking of more than 200 hostages. “Instead of addressing these atrocities, Ms. Umstattd makes baseless accusations against our group – claims that video footage has clearly disproven,” Husein Bazar said. “… I’m concerned that this board is not neutral. It is biased, afraid to speak out for your Palestinian and Arab constituents.” “Your silence is not neutral, your silence is complicity,” another speaker said during the June 3 meeting. At the end of his allotted two minutes the man continued to speak, despite repeated warnings from Randall that his time was up. Other community members said supervisors’ support for Hamas and saying “Free Palestine,” a comment made by Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) during a May 20 meeting, and many of the pro-Palestinian speakers, was antisemitic and only contributed to the increasing tensions in Loudoun. “Week after week the Loudoun County Jewish community and others have had to endure constant incendiary rhetoric by the pro-Palestinian protestors,” Donna BOARD ROOM TENSION continues on page 7

Dominion Energy to Resume Tree Clearing Along W&OD BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

After pausing work to clear trees along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in March following concern from public officials, Dominion Energy has announced they will begin clearing again. “We have met with arborists and forestry personnel from the impacted jurisdictions, as well as representatives from NOVA Parks, and toured the identified areas. The walkthrough was designed to provide clarity on the safety and reliability concerns driving this effort and outline our long-term vegetation management approach,” according to the announcement. The announcement said there will be

several areas in Loudoun, Arlington and Fairfax counties that require “timely, selective maintenance to help ensure the continued safety and reliability of the electric grid.” Company representatives conducted a walk-through of those areas with representatives from NOVA Parks June 3. The work in Loudoun will include removal of a London Plane tree with a diameter of 10 feet underneath transmission lines and two dead London Plane trees near Pacific Boulevard; and 28 cedar trees with diameters of four to 12 inches and targeted removal of invasive vegetation along five spans near Loudoun County Parkway and Performance Circle; 28 cedar trees and mixed hardwoods and removal of invasive vegetation along Hampshire Park and

Ashburn Village Boulevard; selective pruning of cedar trees and removal of invasives along the trail between Tall Pines Court and Leier Place and the removal of 10 cedars, pruning of vegetation and removal of invasives near Jackpit Lane. Of the 67 trees to be removed in Loudoun, 73% are considered to be undesirable vegetation, according to Dominion. “The trees growing underneath the transmission lines in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties all pose a risk to the lines due to their existing heights and/or their potential for continued growth. As we expect these transmission lines to reach peak load capacity during the summer months, and as the weather gets warmer, the conductors, or wires, will sag more. This will bring the trees and the conduc-

tor in closer contact which is a clearance risk,” according to a June 5 letter from Dominion to NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert. The company needs to maintain a wide clearance, 50 feet or more, along the transmission lines because of the impact that a high voltage line failing could have, according to Dominion Electric Transmission Forestry Manager Amanda Keyes. “Because we maintain our transmission line rights-of way on a scheduled cycle, we must account for anticipated growth. We also have to estimate the effects of wind on the position of trees and lines. There are many factors which lead TREE CLEARING continues on page 8

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BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

After original plans for a transmission line in eastern Loudoun received pushback from the community and failed to garner needed support from School Board members, Dominion Energy has introduced a new route alternative. The line is the next phase of a transmission line loop planned to connect new 230 kilovolt and 500 kV lines with new substations, providing additional power infrastructure to the county. It begins at the Golden substation near the intersection of Rt. 28 and the W&OD Trail and travels southeast to a new substation east of Dulles International Airport. The utility company originally proposed five possible routes, with the preferred route traveling along some existing transmission line corridors and near Rock Ridge High and Rosa Lee Carter Elementary schools. That proposal requires easements from Loudoun County Public Schools. The School Board in March declined to agree to that and said Dominion should look at underground options. Alternative routes gave the school a wider berth, but cut through neighborhoods, requiring new transmission line rights-of-way. The Board of Supervisors also urged more research into undergrounding options but said if that was not possible, they preferred the route that would impact the smallest number of people. All the options received pushback from the community amid concerns over the health impacts of the high voltage lines. “In light of the School Board’s rejec-

tion of the two routes over its property, and concerns from the County and other stakeholders, Dominion wanted to provide a route in this area that avoided school property and Loudoun County Parkway,” Dominion Energy representatives told Loudoun Now. The new route, submitted May 13 and known as Route 3a, still travels through some existing rights-of-way and is located near the schools. However, it is moved slightly so that it would not be built on school-owned property and avoids cutting through the nearby neighborhoods. “To do this, the line will have to be shifted to the north side of Broad Run. That will move that line closer to the residential properties in the Loudoun Valley Estates,” Deputy County Administrator Joe Kroboth told supervisors and School Board members June 2. That will require more turns and bends in the line leading to a slightly longer route length of 8.4 miles, greater greenfield of 109.8 acres and less collocation of transmission lines to 3.8 miles. “Essentially at every turn, we believe Dominion will need to constrict two poles instead of one pole to make that turn,” Kroboth said. “And the route, once it crosses to the north side of Broad Run, will follow either open space land owned by Loudoun Valley Estates or land owned by the Board of Supervisors.” It will also increase the number of homes within 250 feet of the lines from 28 to 38 and within 500 feet from 133 to 182, impact more private parcels, and more floodplains, waterbody crossings, wetlands and forests. Plans are submitted to the State Corporation Commission, but hearings have not been scheduled yet. n

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Board Room Tensions continued from page 4 Widawski said. “… This is not free speech, Chair Randall, it is called intimidation.” Widawski referenced the recent attacks on Jews in Washington, DC, and Boulder, CO, by people saying, “Free Palestine.” Supervisors disagreed on whether it is appropriate for them to comment on foreign issues outside of their purview or whether it would have an impact if they did. During Umstattd’s comments, several members of the crowd shouted out at her, but were quickly stopped by Randall. “If one more person yells out, security is taking you out of this room,” Randall said. “It’s just that simple. First of all, put 10 seconds back on her clock. Secondly, the next person that does that, they’re walking out of this room. And thirdly, the people that did that right now, I’m not sure we’re letting them back in this room. You will not disturb this room. It’s just that simple. I control this room.” Randall added that the board allowed more public comment than any other surrounding jurisdiction but that it’s within her purview to change that. “But there gets to be a moment and there could get to be a moment where if I feel that things that are said in this building, and I’m not saying on one side or the other, I’m saying across the board, could be threatening or threats, behavior, then I will stop it,” she said. Umstattd continued to say that the phrase “Free Palestine” is connected to acts of terror, but said she was sure that any supervisor who had said the phrase did not intend them to be attached to terror. “I would also like to think that those who speak here would condemn the Hamas attacks on innocent Israelis on others on Oct. 7, 2023,” Umstattd said. “… it is unfortunate that the words being spoken in our boardroom are often clearly antisemitic. I think it is incumbent on us to condemn antisemitic attacks every time we hear them in our board room.” Saines said he was unable to finish his comments May 20 because his allotted speaking time ran out. What he was trying to say what that he supports peace in the Middle East including a free Palestine and a safe Israel. “I believe true peace begins with an immediate and lasting ceasefire,” he said, calling the attacks in DC and Colorado cowardly. “Treat others as you somebody to treat your loved one,” Saines said. “I’ve said that I don’t know how many damn times, excuse my French. But for those to then go quickly ‘oh Supervisor Saines said Free Palestine so he’s antisemitic. No. I am not, and you will never, never put my name with that, ever.” It’s not words that make someone an-

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tisemitic, Saines said, it’s the actions after they say the words. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said just because supervisors don’t address an issue from the dais, it doesn’t mean they don’t care about it. “I don’t know that I can recall a time when our public comment has been quite this divided,” Letourneau said. “I feel just as passionate as some of the speakers do about the job that I was elected to do, the decisions that I’m supposed to make up here and what they encompass and what they don’t. And what they don’t is foreign policy and I’ve been really clear about that for a long time.” Supervisor Sylvia Glass (D-Broad Run) agreed. “This is a local board, and we try to do what we can do.” But Supervisor Kershner (R-Catoctin) said it is clear that antisemitism is alive in the United States. “You can debate about the legitimacy of what’s going on over in the Middle East and the conflict that is arising, but to use pejorative terms and terms that degrade a people because of who they are, and how they are born and the unchangeables that they have is absolutely uncalled for and should never be heard or tolerated quite frankly by any of the members of this board.” Kershner also said he thought the board should consider restricting public comments to what is relevant to the work the board is doing. “As many have said up here, this is an international issue,” he said. “…I am in favor of free speech, but free speech can be taken too far.” Randall said that she disagreed that the board should not be allowed to comment on issues outside of its purview. “For generations, these two countries have been unable and are unable to see the humanity in the other group,” she said. “… Do not come here and ask me to say something about an issue that’s been going on for generations for people who cannot look at the other person and see their humanity. I’m not speaking on this issue because I don’t know how to teach you to care about another person’s child.” Loudoun County Public Schools’ Superintendent Aaron Spence this week also released a statement this week acknowledging a growing number of antisemitic comments and social media posts. “While much of this activity may occur outside the walls of our schools, its impact reverberates within them—deeply affecting our students, staff and families,” he stated. “Let me be absolutely clear: hate speech and bigotry in any form, including antisemitism, have no place in Loudoun County Public Schools. These expressions of hate stand in direct opposition to our values as a school community and will not be tolerated.” n

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Supervisors Deny Lansdowne Cell Tower Application BY HANNA PAMPALONI

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The Board of Supervisors last week denied a commission permit for a cell tower in Lansdowne, overruling its approval by the Planning Commission. The application was submitted by Milestone Towers which has multiple cell structures within the county. The proposal

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to a determination of tree removal,” according to the letter. In a June 5 response to Dominion, Gilbert said his organization is still concerned about the scope of the clearing and said the four-mile section cleared in March is now “overrun with invasive plants.” “[This] will be increasingly hard to manage in the years ahead, because it was cut to the ground without a restoration plan. Without preventative measure, the new round of cuts will have similar impacts,” according to the letter. Gilbert said none of the NOVA Parks staff that participated in the June 3 project walk through endorsed any tree cutting. “We would first request that you take a more selective approach to tree cutting that only addresses significant threats to power reliability. Secondly,

would have allowed a telecommunications monopole within a Virginia Department of Transportation right-of-way at the interchange between Rt. 7 and Claiborne Parkway. During the Planning Commission’s review, speakers opposed the application LANSDOWNE CELL TOWER continues on page 35 other than the one area of four dead trees in Arlington, you do not seem to offer any replanting/restoration solutions. This needs to be part of the plan. Any cutting like what has been proposed should include restoration/ replanting, as well as invasive species management based on the April 24, 2025, Draft MOU that NOVA Parks provided Dominion. This document has a protocol for restoration. We would like to see a detailed plan for how this protocol will be applied in the specific impacted areas. There should also be a plan for communicating with the public in these impacted areas,” according to the letter. Gilbert also said the timing surrounding tree clearing is important because of bird nesting and replanting. “We are concerned with the scope and timing of your latest plan for tree cutting. The W&OD Park is one of the most used and valued parks in Virginia, and this environmental resource needs to be protected and enhanced,” he wrote. n

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The W&OD Trail heading east from Vienna to Dunn Loring where Dominion Energy in March cleared trees that could impact overhead transmission lines.

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'Collaborative' Development Review Process Approved BY WILLIAM TIMME wtimme@loudounnow.org

The Leesburg Town Council has approved a six-point plan aimed at improving the site plan review process for new development. The plan includes updating regulatory documents, including the Zoning Ordinance and Design and Construction Standards Manual with an emphasis on streamlining the review process; changing the town staff ’s behavior and culture to have a focus on early collaborations; increasing staffing; celebrating successes and positive customer experiences; increasing the quality development applications by strengthening the checklist and rejecting incomplete plans; and creating an expedited review program. The initiative is in response to the Town Council’s discussion during their strategic planning retreat in January. The Community Development Depart-

ment developed the plan after conducting interviews with 12 developers and engineers who have worked with the town. Director James David and former Town Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett documented 390 comments from the interviews. “I feel like we got a pretty decent cross section of feedback on the site plan process,” David said. During the council’s May 12 work session, David outlined the most common sentiments. He said 18% of the comments centered around the idea that “reviewers expect perfection and are looking for issues rather than solutions.” That is an impression the department wants to change. David said 15% of comments highlighted the need for more certainty in early stages of the review process. Other top concerns were that the staff was designing projects when they should instead stick to compliance review and that the review process is more costly and takes longer in Leesburg than other jurisdictions.

David referenced a similar overhaul of the town’s development review process in 2007. That resolution listed 11 process improvements, one of which, David said, was not implemented. The six-point plan introduced last month is an updated attempt to meet staff ’s codified purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Leesburg, promoting orderly development within the town, and creating a culture that emphasized getting projects built within town guidelines in a timely manner. David said Community Development aims to have an expedited review program, which includes a “2+1” strategy, where, in theory, two submissions lead to one approval signature. Deputy Director of Engineering Bill Ackman said the 2+1 strategy would be the goal for every application; however, instances where a first submission and second submissions are almost entirely different developments often derail 2+1 from happening.

“When that happens it gets very difficult to do the two plus one,” Ackman said. “But our goal is to increase the requirements of the initial checklist, so if the plans come in and the first submission is a higher quality, it minimizes the number of comments we’re gonna have on first submission and hopefully we can clean up the second submission and have signature sets thereafter.” David also said that under new review deadlines imposed by the General Assembly, the Community Development Department would need to increase staffing, a request made during the council’s budget work sessions this year. Opinions from members of the development community that have spoken to Loudoun Now range from optimistic to doubtful the approach will be well implemented, but otherwise good in theory. The new approach to site plan review was approved by the Town Council at its May 13 meeting, with Councilmember Patrick Wilt was absent. n

Planning Commission to Study Request for Data Center Town Plan Change BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.org

The Leesburg Planning Commission is planning a July work session on a request to permit the construction of a data center campus and flex-industrial uses at the town’s eastern gateway. The owners of 102 acres on the north side of East Market Street between the Leesburg Premium Outlets, Battlefield Parkway and Potomac Station Drive filed the Town Plan amendment to present a different vision for development of the property. The town’s Eastern Gateway Small Area Plan, adopted in 2022, calls for development of a mixed-use center with a blend of urban-scale residential, retail and office uses. The proposed change would allow town leaders to consider an alternative that would see the property developed for data centers and flex-industrial buildings along with parkland that would be given to the town. The owners have submitted rezoning and special exception applications for those uses—a 56-acre campus with 600,000 square feet of data center development, a 46-acre flex-industrial campus with four buildings totaling 250,000 square feet, and a 21-acre public park. The applications are expected to come before the commission later this year. Planner Molly Novotny, representing property owner Peterson Companies,

A graphic shows the proposed layout of a three-building data center campus, left, and four flex-industrial buildings on 102 acres between the Leesburg Premium Outlets and Battlefield Parkway in Leesburg.

said the proposed change was spurred in part by a concern that the transportation network could not serve high-density development on the property. In reviewing the proposal, town planners said the new proposal would have benefits, including lower traffic impacts, increased town tax revenues, new spaces for small businesses, and parkland. However, they also noted the plan lacked opportunities to provide more housing and

create walkable communities. It also could have a negative impact on existing neighborhoods and may not match the vision town leaders had for the eastern entrance to town, they noted. During the commission’s public hearing last week, residents in the Potomac Station and Sycamore Hills neighborhoods raised concerns about the potential to convert the property to industrial uses, including increased noise and truck traffic, while losing

the opportunity to have more restaurants and shops nearby. Concerns also were raised about the lack of power available on the regional grid to support more data center operations. Commissioners did not immediately embrace the proposal. Commissioner Ad Barnes said he would oppose construction of a data center on the eastern gateway property. Others said the panel needed to take a deeper dive into the request, especially if the town was abandoning its plan for mixed-use development there. Commissioner Ron Campbell said the proposal represents a significant change in the town’s goals to promote housing and jobs in that area. He called for a thoughtful process to evaluate those impacts. Commissioner Jennifer Canton said the commission again needs to examine what type of development should be permitted at the eastern gateway properties. Chair Gigi Robinson provided a list of issues the panel will discuss when it takes up the application at its July 10 work session. Her list included evaluating the community benefit of changing the plan, neighborhood protections including noise and buffering, whether to include an East Market Street bridge that would link the property to Cardinal Park Drive, the availability of electricity and water to serve the data center campus, and the impact of the flex-industrial buildings including truck traffic. n

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Town Council Reviews Lessons from Richmond Water Emergency BY WILLIAM TIMME wtimme@loudounnow.org

Member of the Leesburg’s utilities staff on Monday presented the Town Council with an evaluation of the January emergency in Richmond that cut off access to public water for several days and provided details on how the town could avoid a similar situation. At 5:55 a.m. on Jan. 6, a power generator’s automatic transfer switch in the City of Richmond’s water treatment plant failed, Leesburg Director of Utilities Amy Wycks said. With operators unable to close valves, which were not functional without electricity, flooding “compromised key critical electrical areas” she said. Richmond then lost systemwide water pressure, resulting in a boil water advisory from Jan. 6-11. Emergency generators were unable to create power at the water plant, but the city managed to restore power by 7:05 a.m. that same day, Wycks added. It took five days to fully restore water production. “What was only a power outage for approximately an hour and 20 minutes became an emergency over five days,” she said.

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The inside of Leesburg’s Water Treatment Plant.

The Virginia Department of Health [VDH] and Office of Drinking Water [ODW] performed a comprehensive investigation into the root cause of what happened, generating a report which was reviewed by Leesburg utilities staff. “They found that the incident was completely avoidable,” Wycks said. “They found a single point of failure within the way they were running the generator they call ‘winter mode.’” She also said there was an over reliance on manual processes. According to Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Drinking Water’s report, winter mode is when only one feeder provides power to the plant, and a back-up feeder, triggered by an automatic

Leesburg Awards Patriot Disposal with Waste Services Contract BY WILLIAM TIMME wtimme@loudounnow.org

The Leesburg Town Council in May awarded a recycling and waste disposal contract to Patriot Disposal, which enlists their services for the collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items. The town’s current contract with Patriot, in its seventh year and final year, expires on June 30. The council awarded Patriot with $4.5 million to start the new contract– $306,345 higher than the amount included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget as a result of increased tip fees for the Loudoun County Landfill. Director of Public Works and Capital Projects Reneé La Follette said the county has “thrown a curveball this year.” The county sent the town a letter during final negotiations with Patriot that increased the solid waste disposal tip fee from $55 per ton to $75 per ton.

Town staff requested a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance of $306,345 to cover the costs for the first year, given the increase. Councilmember Nicholas Krukowski asked if the town could negotiate with Patriot in the middle of the contract if tip fees change again. Follette said they would, and that they monitor the monthly reports to look for big jumps in prices. The contract is also subject to annual renewals. “We would sit down with Patriot and have that discussion,” Follette said. “If a particular type of refuse shifts from the recycling program to the trash program, how does that or does that change the contract at some point?” Councilmember Neil Steinberg asked. He said several types of plastics aren’t recyclable. Follette said changes in tonnage of any type of refuse could result in contract changes during the yearly renewal. The council passed the contract continuance unanimously. n

switch, goes online once the active feeder is offline. An independent third-party contractor recommended that winter mode be discontinued as a normal mode of power. Wycks said VDH gave Richmond a notice of requirements afterwards, then she elaborated on how Leesburg’s operations compare. The notice required that all waterworks staff be trained on power outage responses. New water treatment plant staff members are trained to deal with power outages and redo standard operating procedures on an annual basis. VDH also requested that backup power systems in water treatment plants be regularly monitored. Wycks said Leesburg conducts routine maintenance and testing and has a plan in place for power outages. Leesburg has a staffing plan for storm events and allows the VDH and the Office of Drinking Water access to the water treatment plant’s system– both measures aligning with their requests to Richmond. A Virginia State Emergency Manager met with Wycks and recommended the town build relationships to ensure good contacts before emergencies happen, rather than after. “We coordinate with the county, with

Washington Metropolitan Council, governments, and other entities, and then we also make sure we have contact information up to date in the event of other emergencies– that even includes adding numbers to contact Dominion,” Wycks said. Wycks also said the automatic transfer switches in Leesburg are regularly tested. “The scenario that was shared with me originally was the flooding aspect of it and what implications that had [for] all the electrical stuff,” Mayor Kelly Burk said. “Are we comfortable that that would not happen at the Leesburg plant?” Wycks said that flooding is unlikely at the plant because of the way the clear well and other filters are constructed. “We’re just not set up that the way. The valves and what was overflowing would not cause that with our plant’s structure,” Wycks said. She said the town’s water treatment plant doesn’t have a single point of failure in its electrical systems. During a visit to Leesburg’s Water Treatment Plant, Plant Manager Russel Chambers emphasized to Loudoun Now that many working parts of the plant are redundant. He also said the redundant parts allow the plant to continue operations during repairs and maintenance. n

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Education

Claude Moore Foundation’s Rally for Reading Promotes Summer Learning BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.org

Hoping to boost efforts to keep students engaged in learning over the summer months, the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation held its inaugural Rally for Reading on Saturday at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. The event connected elementary school students with popular children’s book authors in classrooms on Friday and at the community center gym on Saturday, with each student leaving with an armful of signed books to take home—along with an opportunity to get a library card and a list of summer reading programs the library offers. The program was built on work led by Karen Huff, director of the Children’s Literature Program at Shenandoah University, in Winchester. Her outreach program started with a children’s literacy conference and expanded to include an annual Rock the Library street festival that features children’s authors. The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has been a supporter of that program for several years. Last year, the foundation’s Director of Giving Stephanie Nerantzis worked to bring a similar program to Loudoun, starting with some classroom presentations. It expanded this year with the rally at the community center with the hope that students would bring their parents along to learn about the resources available to keep their children learning during the summer break. “The point is to try to curb that summer reading slide,” Huff said. “We know that achievement drops for some students during the summer and the key is books and access to books. The library is up there front and center, getting them signed up for the summer reading

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Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk greats authors Vanessa Brantley-Newton and Lucky Diaz as they arrive at the Douglass Community Center for the June 7 Rally for Reading.

program. Through the generosity of the Claude Moore Foundation, every child that comes gets an autographed copy of a book by each of the authors. “But the real key, I think, is that the parents are with them and the parents can hear all about the summer reading,” Huff said. “You can’t do it without access to books. We need to get them excited about reading, to get the parents on board and get the parents reading to them in the summer or visiting the library in the summer.” Nerantzis said Huff ’s work is closely aligned with the foundation’s mission of supporting education. “We want to create a culture of reading. We want to create energy and love of reading. We want to put good books in kids’ hands,” she said. “I wanted to do a community event centered around reading, and I was wanting to do it right before the summer and to have the library here

to sign up kids.” “Summer learning loss is a big thing and so we want to get them enthused about reading,” Nerantzis said. Friday’s classroom visits and Saturday’s rally featured Vanessa Brantley-Newton, author of “The King/Queen of Kindergarten” and Grammy winner Lucky Diaz, author of “Palatero Man,” “Fix-It Familia” and other books. On Saturday, the authors arrived at the community center with a police escort and were presented with keys to the town by Mayor Kelly Burk. They led a crowd of children in a procession to the community center gym while performing Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” the inspiration for Brantley-Newton’s 2015 book “Ever Little Thing.” In the gym, the authors performed for the students and parents and signed books for them to take home. n

Library Launches Summer Reading Program Loudoun County Public Library’s summer reading program, the Realm of Stories, begins Saturday. All community members are invited to sign up online and track their progress at library.loudoun.gov/SRP. This year’s fantasy-themed program features nine weeks of free, family-friendly events and activities that promote the joy of reading and library use throughout the summer. Participants may pick up a complimentary weekday child’s pass to Great Country Farms at any branch. The program is designed for all ages and reading levels, with different sets of challenges tailored for pre-readers, elementary schoolers, teens and adults. Those who complete 10 challenges by Aug. 16, will earn a free book and two tickets to select Washington Nationals games (while supplies last). After participants mark their challenge activities complete online, they will be entered into a raffle. This year, in addition to gift baskets for each age group, there will be four ultimate grand prizes: a Nintendo Switch 2, a Dungeons & Dragons bundle, a $300 gift card to Tuscarora Mill or a one-year subscription to CrunchLabs. Bonus activities are available for those who wish to earn an extra raffle entry. Headline events will take place at all library branches and two other local venues, with some weeks featuring up to 11 live performances across the county. This year’s lineup includes new acts such as storyteller Dino O’Dell and the princesses of Enchanted Empowerment with support from the Loudoun Library Foundation. Learn more at library.loudoun.gov/news. n

Staff Recommends Names for Transition, Recovery Schools BY PATRICK LEWIS

Members from the Department of Student Services last week recommended names for the future county transition and recovery schools during a meeting of the School Board’s Finance & Operations Committee. They suggested “VIEW Transition Academy” for the transition school, which will serve as a “comprehensive program for students with disabilities focusing on

career and technical education and independent living skills to enhance their workforce integration, independence, and quality of life,” according to Director of Special Education Paige Carter. “VIEW” is an acronym for “Vocation, Independence, Employment, and Work-readiness.” The VIEW Academy will be housed at its own facility, details of which will be announced later. Around 500 students are expected to be enrolled there.

The staff recommended “RISE Academy” as the name for the recovery school. RISE, which stands for “Recovery, Inspiration, Strength, and Empowerment,” will be in housed in a wing at The North Star School and currently has 10-15 students slated to be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester. RISE Academy will “empower adolescents recovering from substance abuse disorders by providing an alternative environment,” according to Director

of Student Mental Health Students Jennifer Evans, who added that students recovering from addictions often experience problems returning to their old schools. RISE will serve only high school students. The two recommendations will now go through a series of legal and staff reviews to ensure compliance with copyright requirements and will return to the Finance & Operations Committee for formal action in August. n

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‘More Joy Than I Ever Expected’ - Loudoun Teacher Becomes Children’s Author BY AMBER LUCAS

Steuart W. Weller Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Amy Frenck has not only found her calling with teaching, but also with writing and illustrating almost 20 of her own children’s books, based on moments she experiences in her classroom. Frenck has been writing stories since she was in grade school and has wanted to be a teacher like her mother since high school. She went to school in New York for elementary education and special education and taught special education in New York until becoming a Loudoun kindergarten teacher in 2013. She picked up writing again after making a vision board with her own children two years ago. “I’m sure my mom still has some stories tucked in her attic that I wrote when I was a child, but then I kind of set it aside. I went to college and I had kids, and I just picked it up again after my kids had kind of gone off. And I thought, I’m going to do this. I want to do this for my students, just as like a bucket list item. I want to have this checked off my bucket list,” Frenck said. After making the board, she wrote a story about a rabbit who was afraid to try a carrot. She watched YouTube videos and TikTok videos on how to self-publish

books on Amazon before publishing the first book in the summer of 2023. Frenck read that book to her students the following school year, and their reaction inspired her to keep writing books for her students. She said that they connected more with the story knowing that their teacher wrote it. “I was blown away at their reaction. They were so excited to see this book, and they wanted to know if they could get it out of the library here. I just was really shocked at their reaction. I thought they’d be like, ‘Oh, great, great.’ I mean, they were fighting over the book in my classroom, trying to read it because I brought it into the room. They really inspired me to write more. So, I started to write about the little moments in our classroom,” she said. Frenck currently has 16 books on Amazon, about various classroom moments including hatching chicks and butterflies, making sock snowmen and welcoming them to kindergarten. She also has personalized books available on Etsy, where parents can add their child’s name to goodnight, birthday and holiday books. She said the personalized goodnight books are especially popular as gifts at baby showers. She experienced a few setbacks with the first couple books she wrote, she said, as Amazon has strict rules on publishing. However, once she got the hang of it, she

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easily publishes the books for her students. Her three most popular books are “Hatching Chicks in Room 2,” “Kindergarten: What a Wonderful Year,” and her latest book, “Welcome to Kindergarten: A Special Book to Start Your Year.” She said teachers from all over the country, and parts of Canada, reach out to her to tell her how much they can relate to her books and how the students love them. A teacher in Missouri even prompted her to write her book on preschool. Despite her success, Frenck doesn’t write books for the money. She said she writes them for her students and about her students. “I’m not doing it to profit off of it. I was just doing it because it was making them excited about reading…they were just so excited to see their teacher wrote a book, you know, and their teacher published a book,” she said. Her students even made sure a substitute teacher assistant knew that she had written the books in the room, Frenck recalled. Every time she publishes a book, her students will go through and look at the illustrations and decide who was them, she said. They will also take the books on caterpillars and show the real ones in the room. She is even making personalized books for all of her students this year as a parting gift. Frenck said that she hopes it will help them keep all the memories they made in

the classroom over the past school year. For the future, Frenck said she will continue writing and teaching. She is also kicking around the idea of making animated videos of her books, or audiobooks. “I am going to do them both. I’m really passionate about both. I love teaching. I’ve been teaching in Loudoun County, in the school since 2013 and I love it. I love teaching. And it’s nice that the two connect, you know? It’s nice that being an author and being a teacher connect, and that it supports what I do in the classroom,” she said. “I can write about it, and then when I read about it, it helps the children connect to these stories. So luckily, it’s hand in hand.” Frenck’s advice for new authors is simple: start with what you know. “Start with what you know and what you love and don’t give up. You know, I watched a lot of videos and then I sent it off to Amazon, and they, like I said, they rejected it at first, the first couple times because of the size. And I just had to keep going back and back and I didn’t get off. So, I would say just, you know, start with what you love and what you know, and then don’t give up,” she said. All of her books are available on Amazon and Etsy. Her paperback stories range from $9.99 to $10.99, and her personalized books range from $30-$36. n

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Public Safety

One Murder Case Ends with Plea; Mental Evaluation Sought in Another BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

Two murder trials scheduled to begin this morning have both been canceled. Rashaun D. Owens is accused of killing Michai Dandridge-Carter in an Ashburn shooting that occurred Feb. 14, 2024. Owens is charged with first-degree murder, attempted robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. According to witness testimony during a preliminary hearing, Owens and a friend met up with Dandridge-Carter and a fourth person to buy marijuana from Dandridge-Carter. A dispute occurred when Owens attempted to get a closer look at the marijuana held by Dandridge-Carter, who kept it from him, according to

SAFETY briefs 2 Indicted in Sterling Road-Rage Shooting A Loudoun grand jury on Monday handed down indictments against two men charged in a December road-rage shooting in Sterling. On Dec. 3 deputies were called to the area of East Maple Avenue and South Lincoln Avenue in Sterling for reports of shots being fired. According to the preliminary investigation, the suspects discharged a firearm at a vehicle occupied by a driver and a passenger. No injuries were reported. Jimmy Paredes Madrid, 30, and Aldo Betancourth Rivera, 34, were both arrested the following day. They are being held at the Adult Detention Center. Paredes Madrid was indicted on six charges including malicious shooting, shooting a firearm from a vehicle, brandishing a firearm, resisting arrest, gun possession by a person not lawfully present in the United States and bribery of a witness. Each of those charges carry sentences between up to 12 months in jail to up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. He is scheduled to appear back in Loudoun Circuit Court on Thursday at 9 a.m. to schedule a trial.

testimony. Owens then attempted to take the bag, tearing it in the process. Directly after that, a shot was fired, according to multiple witnesses. Responding deputies found Dandridge-Carter dead in the parking lot. Approximately two weeks before the scheduled trial, Owens’ attorney filed a motion requesting that a mental capacity evaluation be conducted. “[We] recently received information that the defendant’s mental condition at the time of the alleged offense is relevant and may negate intent required for the offense charged,” according to the motion. However, the Loudoun County Circuit Court declined to enter an order for the evaluation. “There is no authority in [Va Code] 19.2-271.6 for the court to order a men-

tal health evaluation. 19.2-271.6 has no mechanism to order mental health evaluations. Further, there is no estimate provided to the court indicating why a sum of $5,000 is an appropriate sum of money to authorize as payment for an expert witness,” according to a May 29 email from Loudoun County Circuit Court Chief of Staff Alejandra Rueda to Owens’ attorney. A June 5 motion renews the request, and a June 12 hearing has been scheduled to discuss it. The second trial was scheduled for Jerome Edward Thompson Jr., 20, who was charged in the August 2023 fatal shooting of his father at an Ashburn apartment. Sheriff ’s Office deputies responded to find Jerome Edward Thompson Sr., 50, suffering from three gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

During a preliminary hearing in January, Sheriff ’s Office Sgt. Bradley Foster testified that he had spoken with Thompson Jr. shortly after arriving on the scene and he admitted to shooting his father. Body-worn camera footage viewed during the hearing shows Thompson Jr. saying, “He said he was going to kill me, and he ran toward me.” A grand jury in February indicted Thompson on charges of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and larceny of a firearm and a five-day jury trial was scheduled for June 9. On March 17, Thompson’s attorney and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office came to a plea agreement, with Thompson pleading guilty to all three charges. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 10 at 1 p.m. n

Betancourth Rivera has been indicted on a malicious shooting charge which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $100,000. On Tuesday, Loudoun Public Defender Lorie O’Donnell said Betancourth Rivera’s trial needs to be scheduled after Paredes Madrid’s. Circuit Court Chief Judge Douglas Fleming Jr. scheduled a two-day bench trial for Jan. 6-7.

tigation, and the LCSO is asking that anyone who witnessed this accident or may have any relevant information contact Deputy First Class Walsh at 703-777-1021.

June 18 to schedule what is expected to be an eight-day jury trial. If convicted Martin faces up to five years in prison for the stabbing in commission charge and up to life in prison for the malicious wounding charge.

Driver Killed, 2 Juveniles Injured in South Riding Crash One person was killed and two juveniles were injured in a crash on Tall Cedars Parkway on Friday afternoon. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue personnel and Sheriff ’s Office deputies responded to the call at approximately 2:15 p.m. June 7 for a two-vehicle crash involving a Volkswagen Jetta and a Nissan Quest. The driver, later identified as Khalid Al Rakun, 18, of Chantilly, and front seat passenger of the Volkswagen Jetta were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where Al Rakun died. The driver of the Nissan Quest was treated on scene for injuries and released. Speed is believed to be a factor in the incident, but there is no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved, according to the Sheriff ’s Office. This incident remains under inves-

Alexandria Man Indicted in Fatal Stabbing An Alexandria-area man charged in a March fatal stabbing was indicted Monday by a Loudoun grand jury. Lathius Martin, 40, is charged with malicious wounding and shooting or stabbing in commission of a felony. The charges stem from a March 1 incident in Sterling during which Wesley Richard Scott was stabbed. He died at the hospital the next day. During a May preliminary hearing, a witness said he saw a knife in Martin’s hand during a physical altercation between him and Scott and that he saw Martin punch Scott multiple times. The witness then saw Scott bleeding heavily from the head and neck and called 911. Defense attorneys argued that no witness testified that they saw Martin stab Scott. They also said that Scott was the aggressor in the case, which meant that Martin, if he did stab Scott, was acting in self-defense, not with malice. Martin was indicted on both charges and is scheduled to appear back in Loudoun Circuit Court on

Driver Indicted in Fatal Crash The case against an Aldie-area man charged with involuntary manslaughter in a 2024 vehicle crash is advancing after a Loudoun grand jury indicted the suspect this week. Bijay Tamang, 30, is accused of driving a 2023 Ford Mustang along Tall Cedars Parkway on May 22, 2024, when the car left the roadway and crashed into trees, ejecting two of the four passengers. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was transported to Reston Hospital and pronounced dead there. The grand jury handed down five indictments against Tamang, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, two counts of reckless involuntary manslaughter while under the influence, and permanently maiming another while driving under the influence. He is expected to appear back in court July 17 at 9 a.m. to schedule a trial. Tamang is currently released on a secured bond. n

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Partnership Created to Expand Healthcare Workforce in Region As part of a statewide initiative called the Virginia Partnership for Health Science Careers, a new regional partnership in Northern Virginia will bring together schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, and workforce development professionals from the public and private sectors to expand the area’s healthcare workforce, create meaningful career opportunities, and meet the needs of communities throughout Northern Virginia. The partnership will work to implement “Collaborating to Address Regional Workforce Challenges: A Roadmap,” developed by Claude Moore Opportunities to establish and operate regional, employer-engaged workforce development collaboratives around the commonwealth to address shortages of nurses, medical and health services managers, social and human service assistants, radiologic technologists and technicians, physical therapists, personal care aides, mental health and substance abuse social workers, and nursing assistants.

The Northern Virginia healthcare workforce partnership will be coordinated by Marc Bailey of Inova and will include participation by Inova, VHC Health, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sunrise Senior Living, Sentara, HCA, Virginia Career Works Northern Region, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University, Marymount University, and K-12 school systems around the region. Claude Moore Opportunities has provided funding to support the regional coordinator position in Northern Virginia, helped convene the regional stakeholders and provided financial support for healthcare workforce development programs throughout the region. Also, its partners at the George Mason University Center for Health Workforce have provided data on current and expected healthcare workforce shortages in the region. “At Claude Moore, we believe that

coordinated, regional partnerships are the most promising approach for creating meaningful career opportunities while meeting the healthcare needs of our citizens and strengthening regional economies throughout Virginia,” stated Dr. Bill Hazel, CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities. “We are proud to be part of a true collaborative effort that builds on the work that local officials have been doing for years, and look forward to the positive impact that this partnership will have on families and communities throughout the region.” Bailey said the Northern Virginia

Health Care Workforce Collaborative will work to develop interest and opportunities to explore healthcare careers. “By building pathways and providing educational experiences people can learn about a wide range of opportunities that a career in healthcare can offer. Using a focused approach, the NVHWC works together to identify and resolve issues that often hinder or stop an individual from either entering the field of healthcare or opting to advance their career,” Bailey stated. In addition to Northern Virginia, partnerships have been established in each region of the state and will focus on the careers that create strong, accessible medical, dental, and behavioral/mental health systems such as technicians, assistants, and aides, with an emphasis on the positions that community leaders and healthcare providers identify as most critical for their region. Learn more at cm-opportunities.org. n

Mt. Defiance, Catoctin Creek Score Gold in First Landing Cup Two Loudoun distilleries were among just 13 gold medal winners in the inaugural First Landing Cup, a statewide competition organized by the Virginia Distillers Association and the Virginia Spirits Board. Mt. Defiance in Middleburg won a gold medal and the Best in Class Specialty Spirit Award for its Absinthe Supérieure. A perennial award winner, the traditional French-style verte absinthe is created from a late 19th century recipe and distilled using grownon-site grand wormwood, roman wormwood, hyssop, and other botanicals, along with imported Andalusian green aniseed and French fennel doux. Catoctin Creek’s Hot Honey Rye was introduced during COVID when the team was looking for a fun new product. The spirit is a mixture of the distillery’s Roundstone Rye 80 Proof and three types of local Virginia honey with a dash of habañero chilis. Catoctin Creek scored silver

medals with its Rabble Rouser BIB Rye Whisky and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof Mt. Defiance won silver medals for its Gin Nouveau and bronze medals for Cassis Liqueur and Amaretto Liqueur. Organizers of the competition are offering a Gold Medal Spirits Trail that guides visitors through the 11 gold-winning distilleries across the commonwealth to learn more about these award-winning spirits and celebrate Virginia as the Birthplace of American Spirits. n

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The proposed Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way primarily varying between 100 feet and 150 feet in width in order to accommodate a 5/2 configuration on a combination of dulled galvanized steel double circuit monopole or two-pole structures (100-foot-wide right-of-way) or three-pole or H-frame structures (150-foot-wide right-of-way). The new 500 kV line will utilize three-phase triplebundled 1351.5 Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (“ACSR”) conductors with a summer transfer capability of 4,357 [megavolt amperes] MVA. The new 230 kV line will utilize threephase twin-bundled Aluminum Conductor Steel Supported/Trapezoidal Wire/High Strength (“ACSS/TW/HS”) type conductor with a summer transfer capability of 1,573 MVA. 2. Lockridge 230 kV Loop: Construct a new approximately 0.6-mile overhead double circuit 230 kV transmission line by cutting the proposed 230 kV Golden-Mars Line at Structure #2412/8 and looping it into and out of the existing 230-34.5 kV Lockridge Substation (the “Lockridge 230 kV Loop” or “Lockridge Loop”). The Lockridge Loop will be constructed on new 100-foot-wide right-of-way supported primarily by dulled galvanized steel double circuit monopoles and will utilize three-phase twin-bundled ACSS/TW/HS type conductor with a summer transfer capability of 1,573 MVA. 3. Sojourner 230 kV Loop: Construct a new approximately 1.9-mile overhead double circuit 230 kV transmission line from Mars Substation to Sojourner Substation (the “Sojourner 230 kV Loop” or “Sojourner Loop”). The proposed Sojourner Loop will be constructed on entirely new 100-foot-wide right-of-way supported primarily by dulled galvanized steel double circuit monopoles and will utilize three-phase twin-bundled ACSS/TW/HS type conductor with a summer transfer capability of 1,573 MVA. 4. Substation-Related Work: Perform work at the Company’s Golden, Mars, Lockridge, Sojourner, and Shellhorn Substations. In the Application, Dominion asserts that the proposed Project is necessary to relieve identified violations of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) Reliability Standards in order to maintain and improve reliable electric service to customers in the load area. Dominion defines the load area as the area extending generally from the Fairfax/Loudoun County line to the east, Potomac River to the north, the Company’s existing 500 kV BrambletonGoose Creek Line #558 to the west, and State Route 50 to the south, including Data Center Alley (“DCA”) and Washington Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County, Virginia (the “Eastern Loudoun Load Area”). Dominion states the Project is needed to resolve a 300 MW N-l-1 load drop violation identified by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., by looping the Mars-Golden Lines into and out of the Lockridge Substation (i.e., the Lockridge Loop). The Company states the Project is also needed to address spatial and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) constraints along the Carters School Road Segment of the Golden-Mars Lines by removing existing Lines #2095/#2292 from an existing transmission corridor and reconnecting the Mars and Sojourner Substations along a route that will allow the Company to interconnect future load (i.e., the Sojourner Loop Proposed Route, as described herein). Dominion further states that the proposed Project, along with the Mars-Wishing Star Project and the Aspen-Golden Project, will complete the 500 kV transmission loop in the Northern Virginia area surrounding DCA, bringing needed capacity to the Eastern Loudoun Load Area, while also mitigating identified NERC reliability violations and maintaining reliable service for overall load growth in the Project area and the Commonwealth. In its Application and subsequently filed Motion for Leave, the Company identifies six separate alternative routes for the Golden-Mars Lines, including an approximately 9.4-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Alternative Route 1”); an approximately 9.3-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Alternative Route 2”); an approximately 8.3-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Route 3”); an approximately 8.4-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Alternative Route 3A”); an approximately 8.3-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Alternative Route 4”); and an approximately 9.8-mile overhead alternative route (“Golden-Mars Alternative Route 5”). The Company states that it is proposing Golden-Mars Route 3 as the “Golden-Mars Proposed Route,” dependent upon timely receipt of all necessary approvals. The Company notes that only Golden-Mars Alternative Route 5 can be constructed without Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and/or Loudoun County School Board approval. Additionally, the Company identifies an approximately 0.6-mile overhead proposed route for the Lockridge Loop (“Lockridge Loop Proposed Route”), as well as an approximately 1.9-mile overhead proposed route for the Sojourner Loop (“Sojourner Loop Proposed Route”). The Company states that the desired in-service target date for the proposed Project is June 1, 2028. The Company represents that the total estimated conceptual cost of the Project as proposed is approximately $516.5 million, which includes approximately $466.1 million for transmission-related work and approximately $50.4 million for substation-related work (2024 dollars). Description of the Routes Golden-Mars Proposed Route (Route 3) The Proposed Route (Route 3) of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 8.3 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully

Road north of the Washington and Old Dominion (“W&OD”) Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route continues southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines adjacent to Broad Run. North of Rock Ridge High School, the route turns west and crosses Broad Run three times before turning south and crossing Loudoun Reserve Drive. The route continues south through Broad Run Stream Valley Park and across Overland Road. The route turns east and parallels the north side of Old Ox Road, then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation near Carters School Road. The Proposed Route (Route 3) of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width, in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 180 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 154 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Golden-Mars Alternative Route 1 Alternative Route 1 of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 9.4 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully Road north of the W&OD Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest, where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route turns northwest and follows the south side of the Dulles Greenway before turning west to parallel the south side of Loudoun County Parkway. The route briefly crosses to the north side of Loudoun County Parkway, then back south, and parallels the west side of Loudoun County Parkway from Gleedsville Manor Drive south to Evergreen Ridge Drive. After crossing Evergreen Ridge Drive, the route turns southeast, crosses Broad Run, and turns east to parallel the north side of Old Ox Road. The route then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation near Carters School Road. Alternative Route 1 of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width, in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 185 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 156 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Golden-Mars Alternative Route 2 Alternative Route 2 of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 9.3 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully Road north of the W&OD Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest, where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route continues southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines adjacent to Broad Run. North of Rock Ridge High School, the route turns west and crosses Broad Run three times before reaching Loudoun County Parkway. The route continues south and parallels the west side of Loudoun County Parkway past Evergreen Ridge Drive. After crossing Evergreen Ridge Drive, the route turns southeast, crosses Broad Run, and turns east to parallel the north side of Old Ox Road. The route then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation near Carters School Road. Alternative Route 2 of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way, primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 180 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 154 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Golden-Mars Alternative Route 3A Alternative Route 3A of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 8.4 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation, located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully Road, north of the W&OD Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route continues southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines adjacent to Broad Run and follows the northern boundary of the Loudoun County School Board (“LCSB”) property. Northwest of LCSB property, the route turns south through Loudoun County Board of Supervisors-owned Broad Run Stream Valley Park to Overland Drive near Old Ox Road. The route turns east and parallels the north side of Old Ox Road, then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation. Alternative Route 3A of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way, primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width, in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 180 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 154 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. continued on next page

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continued from previous page 21, 2025, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness at the telephonic public witness hearing shall provide to the Commission: (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia. gov/case-information/submit-public-comments; or (ii) by calling (804) 371-9141. Beginning at 10 a.m. on October 27, 2025, the Commission will telephone sequentially each person who has signed up to testify, if any, as provided above. This public witness hearing will be webcast at https://www.scc.virginia.gov/case-information/webcasting/. On October 27, 2025, at 10 a.m., or at the conclusion of the public witness portion of the hearing, whichever is later, in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. To promote administrative efficiency and timely service of filings upon participants, the Commission has directed the electronic filing of testimony and pleadings, unless they contain confidential information, and has required electronic service on parties to this proceeding. Electronic copies of the Application and other supporting materials may be inspected at: https://www.dominionenergy.com/projects-and-facilities/electric-projects/power-line-projects/ nova. An electronic copy of the Company’s Application also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Vishwa B. Link, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or vlink@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies of the Application and other documents filed in this case from the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/case-information/. On or before October 21, 2025, any interested person may submit comments on the Application by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/caseinformation/submit-public-comments/. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2025-00056. On or before September 9, 2025, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation electronically on counsel to the Company, any other respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 5 VAC 5-20-10 et seq. (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2025-00056. On or before September 9, 2025, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served electronically on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with their filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2025-00056. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this matter, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. 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Golden-Mars Alternative Route 4 Alternative Route 4 of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 8.3 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully Road north of the W&OD Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route continues southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines adjacent to Broad Run. North of Rock Ridge High School, the route turns south and continues to parallel existing transmission lines before turning west along Loudoun Reserve Drive. The route then turns south through Broad Run Stream Valley Park and across Overland Road. The route turns east and parallels the north side of Old Ox Road, then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation near Carters School Road. Alternative Route 4 of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way, primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 180 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 155 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Golden-Mars Alternative Route 5 Alternative Route 5 of the Golden-Mars Lines is approximately 9.8 miles in length. The route originates at Golden Substation, located between Pacific Boulevard and Sully Road north of the W&OD Trail. The route exits the substation to the south, crosses the W&OD Trail, then turns west to cross Pacific Boulevard. The route then turns south and parallels Pacific Boulevard before crossing Waxpool Road, where it turns west to parallel existing transmission lines on the south side of Waxpool Road. The route continues across Broad Run before turning southwest where it parallels existing transmission lines and crosses Broad Run twice before crossing the Dulles Greenway. The route turns northwest and follows the south side of the Dulles Greenway before turning west to parallel the south side of Loudoun County Parkway. The route briefly crosses to the north side of Loudoun County Parkway, then moves back south, and parallels the west side of Loudoun County Parkway past Gleedsville Manor Drive, then turns west to parallel the north side of Ryan Road. Near Claiborne Parkway, the route turns south to rejoin Loudoun County Parkway and continues south to Evergreen Ridge Drive. After crossing Evergreen Ridge Drive, the route turns southeast, crosses Broad Run, and turns east to parallel the north side of Old Ox Road. The route then turns south along Carters School Road before terminating at Mars Substation near Carters School Road. Alternative Route 5 of the Golden-Mars Lines will be constructed on almost entirely new right-of-way, primarily varying between 100 and 150 feet in width in order to accommodate a new 500 kV line and a new 230 kV line on either double circuit three-pole or H-frame structures or double circuit two-pole or monopole structures, with a minimum structure height of approximately 110 feet, a maximum height of 185 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 157 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Lockridge Loop Proposed Route The Lockridge Loop Proposed Route is approximately 0.6 mile in length. The route originates approximately 0.3 mile north of the Dulles Greenway and 0.2 mile east of Shellhorn Road where it ties into the proposed 230 kV Golden-Mars Line at Structure #2412/8. The route travels east from the proposed 500230 kV Golden-Mars Lines corridor and crosses Broad Run and Lockridge Road before looping in and out of the Lockridge Substation, located east of Lockridge Road approximately 0.2 mile south of Prentice Drive. The Lockridge Loop Proposed Route will be constructed on new 100-foot-wide right-of-way in order to accommodate double circuit monopole structures with a minimum structure height of approximately 100 feet, a maximum height of 120 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 112 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Note that the minimum and average structure heights exclude one approximately 55-foot-tall structure that would have created a downward bias in the overall average height of the Lockridge Loop Proposed Route (approximately 104 feet). Sojourner Loop Proposed Route The Sojourner Loop Proposed Route is approximately 1.9 miles in length. The route originates at Sojourner Substation between Beaver Meadow Road and Digital Dulles Drive. The route travels east before turning south to parallel the western perimeter of Washington Dulles International Airport. The route then turns west, terminating at Golden Substation near Carters School Road. The Sojourner Loop Proposed Route will be constructed on new 100-foot-wide right-ofway in order to accommodate double circuit monopole structures with a minimum structure height of approximately 95 feet, a maximum height of 120 feet, and an average structure height of approximately 106 feet, based on preliminary conceptual design, not including foundation reveal, and subject to change based on final engineering design. Note that the minimum and average structure heights exclude one approximately 50-foot-tall structure that would have created a downward bias in the overall average height of the Sojourner Loop Proposed Route (approximately 104 feet). All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map may be viewed on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/pages/transmission-line-projects. A more complete description of the Project also may be found in the Company’s Application. The Commission may consider routes not significantly different from the routes described in this notice without additional notice to the public. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. The public hearings in Loudoun County, Virginia and telephonically from Richmond, Virginia will be held for the purpose of receiving testimony of public witnesses. Pursuant to the Commission’s Order, a local public hearing will be held in-person on September 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at: Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness in this matter should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing and register to testify with the Commission’s Bailiff. To promote fairness for all public witnesses, each witness will be allotted approximately five minutes to provide testimony. 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Inova Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board Awards $170K in Nursing Scholarships The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital has awarded 40 nursing scholarships totaling $170,000 to nursing students who live or work in Loudoun County. Recipients are enrolled in LPN, BSN, RN, MSN and DNP programs at a variety of schools, colleges and universities. Scholarships of $3,700, with $1,100 bonuses were given to nurses employed by Inova Loudoun Hospital. Scholarships are funded by the annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale, Riverside Gift Shop at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Twice Is Nice thrift shop in Leesburg and the Lights of Love remembrance program. “We are deeply grateful for the community’s support of Lights of Love, as well as their loyal shopping at Twice Is Nice, Riverside Gift Shop, and the Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale. Their generosity makes it possible for us to fund nursing education — an investment in the future of healthcare,” Scholarship Committee Chair Arlene Kilborn stated in the announcement Since the nursing scholarship program began in 1960 to provide supplemental funds to worthy nursing students, The Ladies Board has awarded over $2.5 million to over 1,456 applicants. Scholarship applications for next year will be available in January at ladiesboard.org. Applicants must live and/ or work in Loudoun County and be enrolled in or accepted by an accredited school of nursing. n

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From left, Evelyn Tetteh, Janelle Israel and Jessica Dee all received nursing scholarships from the Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital.

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Marks 30th Year BY PATRICK LEWIS

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Around 100 people attended Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s 2025 annual meeting at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center in Leesburg on Sunday. The nonprofit is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The meeting included a State of the Association report by Executive Director Tom Kercheval and reports from officers of the organization, award and recognition presentations, a business meeting, socializing, and a keynote address by author Paula Whyman. n

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Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Executive Director Tom Kercheval, left, and Board President Amy Ulland present an award to Phil Daley during the organization’s 30th anniversary meeting.

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LOVETTSVILLE Elementary School Mural Finalized A new mural has been completed in the gymnasium at Lovettsville Elementary School. It was painted by Danielle Ferrin and co-designed with art teacher Michelle Rancourt and input from the school’s parent teacher organization and community members. The mural includes Walker Pavilion, the clock tower, the LOVE sign, Lovettsville Elementary, dachshunds, and beloved physical education teacher Hugh Brockway, who is celebrating his 25th year with the school and nomination for LCPS Teacher of the Year.

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Project Manager Rob Lohr at the construction site for the 500,000-gallon Airmont water tank which can now be seen above the treetops.

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During the past week, a new structure has emerged above the treetops south of Round Hill. It is not a new satellite uplink. Round Hill’s new Airmont water tank quickly took shape last week as crews assembled the steel tower trunk and the lower panels of the bowl that will provide 500,000 gallons of additional water storage and key redundancy for the municipal utility system. Construction of the tank is expected to wrap up next month after which painting crews will move in to provide the sky-tone final touches. For town leaders, the tank is a critical upgrade to the water system, one that should have been in place long ago to serve residents who have moved into county-approved developments around the town’s boundary. The 1990s approval of Lerner Enterprise’s 1,300-home development came with one water storage tank—a used one

that was purchased and reassembled on the north side of town—and an assortment of groundwater wells. Decades later those communities are fully built out, but the town is working to shore up the infrastructure needed to serve them. The southern water tank was identified as one of the town’s highest utility priorities in a 2015 study. Following years of design and permit reviews, it finally moved to construction this year with more than $5 million in funding support from the Board of Supervisors. It will be a twin to the northern tank and will double the water storage capacity of the town’s central distribution system. “For everything south of the bypass, this tank will have enormous positive impact to service,” Round Hill Project Manager Rob Lohr said. “Your pressure is improved. Everybody in the house could take a shower at the same time.” It also will provide critical redundancy if the existing tank is damaged or there are other failures in the system. For Lohr, who has worked in municipal

management for 40 years, this is the first water tank project he has worked on. It is the first water tower built in western Loudoun since one on the Harmony Middle School campus near Hamilton in the early 2000s. “In the business, I have built everything: repaired reservoirs, built reservoirs, dams, water lines, sewer lines, pump stations, wells, water treatment plant, well treatment plant, wastewater plant, upgrades and stuff. I never built a tank,” Lohr said. He has marveled at the skills of the crew doing the work, lifting large steel panels into place using a crane and derrick system and welding the panels together from perches 165 feet in the air. “It is amazing, amazing work and an amazing crew doing it,” he said. The town also is planning to replace an outdated and undersized water treatment plant and build new water mains to complete service loops to improve water quality and redundancy. Once the new tank is online, expected by early next year, the town will take the other tank offline for repairs and to repaint the interior bowl, another long-delayed wish-list priority. n

Council to Consider Open Space Requirements The Town Council on Thursday will hold a public hearing on a proposal to impose open space requirements of residential zoning districts when more than five lots are created. Under the Zoning Ordinance, a subdivision must have more than 20 lots before providing open space in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts. This amendment would require the open space be provided for subdivisions of more than five lots. No changes are proposed to the amount of open space. The draft also removes the requirement that 50% of the open space be “useable” open space that is designed to accommodate ballfields, multipurpose courts, and other active recreation uses. The changes received a recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission in April. The council meeting will take place June 12 at 6:30 p.m. n

Hamilton Council Adopts $2M FY 2026 Budget BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.org

The Hamilton Town Council last Monday night adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget totaling just over $2 million. The budget is based on a real estate tax rate of 29 cents per $100 of assessed value and a personal property tax of $1.25 per $100 of assessed value. The real estate tax rate is a two-cent increase over

FY 2025 with a single penny garnering $13,350 in revenue for the town. The personal property tax is a 15-cent increase over last year’s rate. The town’s meals tax remained at four percent, with a transient occupancy tax of two percent. Hamilton also reduced its vehicle fee from $25 to zero dollars following the trend of Loudoun County government and surrounding towns. That is expected to cost the town approx-

imately $14,200. The total budget is a $200,000 increase from last year’s $1.8 million budget. Following a closed session Monday night, the council also approved a five percent increase in salaries for town staff members, which is reflected in the budget. Water rates for in-town users are set at $6.29 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000. Out of town users pay $8.49 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000. There is also a $20.90

surcharge every two months. Sewer rates for in-town users are set at $11.97 per 1,000 for the first 8,000 gallons and $16.15 per 1,000 for the first 8,000 gallons for out-of-town users. In-town users also pay a $14.30 surcharge every two months and a flat rate of $84.15 every two months. Out-of-town users pay the $14.30 surcharge a $113.61 flat rate every two months. Those are unchanged from FY 2025. n

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An application that would have expanded a previously approved proposal to build an assisted living facility in Lovettsville has been denied by the Town Council. The application sought to rezone a four-acre lot along Berlin Turnpike from R-1, residential, to R-C, retirement community. In 2003, the town approved an application to permit up to 42 units at an assisted living facility. However, HK&S Services representatives hoped to change the building’s design, which requires a rezoning process since extended care facilities are not permitted in R-1 district under the town’s new Zoning Ordinance. The new application envisioned 80 residents, increasing the building to two stories with a maximum average height of 35 feet, and providing one parking space for every three residents and one for each employee. The existing approval requires 47 parking spaces. During an April 10 public hearing, council members said they would like to see the project scaled back, with a recommended single-story design, rather than a two-story proposal. Since then, the proposal has been

Lucketts Bypass continued from page 3 lower than the first two routes in preserving the look and feel of Lucketts while ranking much better on impacts to the floodplains. McDowell said options one and two or four and five could be combined to create middle ground proposals if needed Each of the proposals, except the southern portion of alternative one, are estimated to avoid impacts to conservation easements, according to McDowell. However, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy has raised concerns about the impacts to its 89-acre JK Black Oak Sanctuary west of the village. The data on impacts to conservation easements, floodplains, village character, cost, length and reduction in traffic time is still preliminary and could change as the planning staff conducts further research. “We’re here today to provide this information to you so we can obtain feedback from the community on preferences for the improvements,” McDowell said. “We’re going to be starting to look at the

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A rendering shows conceptual plans focused on building heights for a proposed assisted living facility along Berlin Turnpike in Lovettsville.

amended to permit 70 residents, add a specific list of the types and number of living quarters, and reduce the building height and the basement floor area. The amended application specified 10 double-occupancy and 50 single-occupancy units – 40 of those would be dedicated as memory loss units and 20 would be assisted living units. “We took the comments, and we did a bit of homework. We tried to really address again some of the comments we heard, specifically in terms of the size of the operation,” HK&S Services, Inc Vice President Mohamed El-kalla said during a May 22 council meeting. However, a motion by Councilmember Brandon Davis to deny the proposal

passed 5-1, with Councilmember Ann Arena opposed. Davis said the proposed use was more intense than what is envisioned for the area in the Comprehensive Plan and the scale was incompatible with nearby neighborhoods. He also raised concerns about a lack of redundancy in the town’s water infrastructure and said the current zoning for the area is a better fit for the property. Council members held no discussion on the merits of the motion, but Vice Mayor Tom Budnar and Councilmember Stuart Stahl both made disclosures that they are members of the Heritage Highlands Homeowners Association Board, a neighborhood directly adjacent to the property. n

individual property impacts and how this alignment affects those. We’re looking at the ability to preserve the character of the village of Lucketts, and we’re looking at the potential to reduce travel time for Rt. 15 through this corridor by improving the traffic flow. Then we’re going to assess and evaluate the impacts of conservation easement parcels and floodplain crossings and other environmental information.” Community members questioned the data, asking whether the traffic counts included information on source and destinations of commuters, which historic buildings will be impacted, whether the possible re-opening of White’s Ferry had been considered and what kind of study had been done on wildlife corridor impacts. McDowell and county Transportation and Design Manager Mark Hoffman largely said those data points will still need to be studied once the team has a better idea of which route alternative to pursue. Several residents also raised concerns that because the bridge crossing over the Potomac River is only two lanes – one lane each direction – building the bypass would only push the traffic bottle neck a few miles up the road.

“It’s recognized that the bridge crossing the Potomac River is a constraint,” McDowell said. “We can’t not build something because there’s a problem up the road, because we have to progressively address concerns.” “At some point, because the bridge is not going to get widened anytime soon, you have to draw a point where the widening has to go from four lanes two lanes,” Hoffman said. Residents also said they felt that there has not been enough opportunity for them to be engaged or stay updated throughout the process. “This is the first time that Loudoun County has taken on a huge highway project and frank I don’t think you’re doing a great job at it,” one resident said, spurring applause in the room. Community members were encouraged to view each alterative and provide feedback and concerns about each one, which will be used to narrow down the plans to two alternatives. Those will be presented back to the community in October. A final recommendation will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in early 2026. n

intersections. Within the study area, there are 9 signalized and 23 unsignalized intersections. The largest portion of crashes, at 46% of the total, were considered “angle crashes.” “Total crashes was going down between 2019 and 2022, that’s a good trend, “Griffin said. “Looking at crash severity, in the majority was property only damage which is good.” The highest crash locations identified in the study were recorded at the intersection of Market Street and Catoctin Circle, with 32 crashes. The intersection at King Street and Catoctin Circle SW/SE followed with 30 crashes. The North King Street at North Street intersection and the King Street at Market Street intersection was just behind, both with 18 recorded crashes. Uniform peak traffic hours throughout downtown Leesburg occur from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., according to the study. The study lists a set of safety recommendations that “should be treated as low cost, short-term maintenance type projects which can be implemented using maintenance funds.” One of those safety recommendations includes a new traffic signal at Memorial Drive and Market and the modification of two existing signals at King Street, Giffin said. Mayor Kelly Burk asked why Liberty Street should be converted into one-way. Public Works and Capital Projects Transportation Engineer Niraja R. Chandrapu said the street in that area is too narrow to continue as a two-way. Burk said she didn’t see the section as being too much of a problem. Councilmember Nicholas Krukowski said he wanted to continue to work in the issue. “I think we put a lot of effort into this, and I appreciate all the work that’s been done,” Krukowski said. “I don’t know if maybe we were to push it onto another session we can have another discussion on it. I just think there’s a lot of unanswered questions left.” The council directed staff to move forward with the next phase of the project. “In order to vote for this, I’m going to have to actually see some numbers that show this, these one-way streets are actually going to improve and provide any impact whatsoever,” Councilmember Zach Cummings said. “I’m happy to move it forward so at least we didn’t waste $382,000 at this point.” “You’re going to have to come back with some numbers, and you’re going to have to do some convincing,” Burk said. n

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Obituaries Thomas Lynch

Thomas Joseph Lynch, 86, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Born on July 14, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, Tom Graduated from Auburn University (1961) and married Martha McCree. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years earning a master’s and participating in the Cuban missile crisis, before retiring into finance and banking. He is survived by his wife and 3 sons Patrick, Michael and Kelley and his beloved sisters Sheila Wimberly and Marie Mabry and his 9 grandchildren. A Holy Eucharist and Celebration of Life will be at celebrated at 10 o’clock AM on Saturday, June 21st at St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, Virginia. Officiating is the Rev. Marybeth Sanders-Wilson. A reception will follow. All are welcome. The Creative Dreamers

Community Lutheran Church’s theater, Dreamscapes, hosts The Creative Dreamers for its first performance on May 31.

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A Cascades church and its performing arts community are celebrating the opening of a new theater, Dreamscapes Performing Arts. The space can seat around 400 people and will begin hosting shows in October. Planning for the theater began in January when a grant covering some of the construction costs was received, according to Community Lutheran Church Music Director Jennifer Quinones. From there, an Eagle Scout designed the stage’s curtain and a variety of members of the community helped with other areas of the process. “It’s definitely a community effort,” Quinones said. “I’ve had a lot of partners. A lot of companies have wanted to support it because they think it’s a worthy cause.” Quinones also serves as director of The Creative Dreamers, a group of neurodivergent adults that is based at the new theater. Last Saturday the group presented the inaugural show at the new venue, which was the space’s “soft opening.” The show was a selection of songs from a musical that the group is currently putting together and will be presenting in October. The Creative Dreamers were founded in 2021 by Quinones and her son, Gabe, who is neurodivergent, and now has 30 members. The group has members from across the area and sings both religious and non-religious songs. “They’re very much like a family,” said Quinones. “They check in with each other every week. They’re extremely supportive of each other, they know each other’s repertoire.” She added that performing has many positive effects for the members, many of whom, including her son Gabe, stopped having access to creative outlets when they graduated from school. “It’s great to see the individuals rise

to the occasion,” she said. “Some of them took it upon themselves to add, before they performed, like they wanted to dedicate it to something… it was a form of expression, and that is really important.” “In the end, it’s about the music, which brings me happiness,” Quinones said. The group was renting space in schools and other facilities to perform, which was too expensive, and that led to discussions about building a theater at Community Lutheran. Quinones said she has talked to many other musical groups in Loudoun about performing at Dreamscapes once it is fully open this Fall and has 10-20 interested parties already. “I think that there’s some interest there [for] performing here because there really is a lack of spaces for musicians and actors and everyone who is in the arts,” she said. Quinones is also part of the group advocating for an eastern Loudoun arts center, the initial designing of which was approved by the Board of Supervisors in January but is still several years away. Performances ranging from plays to operas and children’s events are all in the works for this Fall and beyond. Quinones said the community is prepared to offer events every week if the interest is there. “I think the timing for us to do this is a great thing because we have a revitalization that’s happening over at Cascades right now, they’re doing a lot of improvements, and so this would be a nice addition to that, I think,” Quinones said. The full grand opening of Dreamscapes Performing Arts will be October 4-5. Groups interested in touring the space or inquiring about scheduling shows can contact Quinones by emailing jenquinones@gmail.com. n

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LIVE MUSIC SCOTT HETZ CLARK 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Pazzo Pomodoro, 19825 Belmont Chase Drive, Ashburn. pazzopomodoro.com THE CHUCK WAGON GANG 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Lovettsville Baptist Church, 49 S. Loudoun St., Lovettsville. lovettsville.church THE WARPED BAND 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. $20. tallyhotheater.com BRIAN FRANKE 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 Three Creeks Winery, 18548 Harmony Church Road, Hamilton. 3creekswinery.com CARY WIMBISH 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com EVAN ROSS 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 Old Farm Winery at Hartland, 23583 Fleetwood Road, Aldie. oldfarmwineryhartland.com SHANE GAMBLE 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights. harpersferrybrewing.com LENNY BURRIDGE 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 Lark Brewing Co., 24205 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. larkbrewingco.com GARY SMALLWOOD 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 Quattro Goombas Brewery, 22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. quattrogoombas.com THE LENNY BURRIDGE BAND 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Plaza Party, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. villageatleesburg.com ERIC ZATZ 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts. vanishbeer.com

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After years of planning and experimentation, Loudoun’s newest craft beverage venue will hold its coming out party Saturday. Cool Spring Distillery, located on 103 acres at the base of Short Hill Mountain west of Lovettsville, is the latest venture launched by John Fuog as he transitions into semi-retirement from the Loudoun construction company he led for the past 45 years. Over that time, he has built more than 3,500 barns, homes and other structures. Among the latest of those is the distillery’s own tasting room and production plant, which is just the first phase in creating a larger events center on the property. “You know in life you come up with 100 ideas, and if you act on one of them, you’re being productive. So, this was one of them,” Fuog said. Acquiring the farm from a longtime friend, putting the land under a conservation easement, and starting a new business with family members involved are all important to Fuog. “I’m looking at this as a legacy business. I want this set up so it’s here for future generations,” Fuog said. “We’re losing all this land out here, so whatever we can do … hopefully somebody will appreciate parts of it.” While he has been involved with Loudoun’s booming craft beverage industry for decades, including building the cider barn for Mt. Defiance in Middleburg, Fuog wasn’t a basement brewer. “It wasn’t like I was making moonshine for 20 years, and just decided to get legal,” he said. But he may have been a pioneer in the market, recalling an enterprise in the mid-1970s when, as a “young hippie kid,” he worked out a deal with the manager of the K-mart in Leesburg to sell apple cider to patrons in front of the store. “I give them a little sample cup like you get in the dentist’s office to rinse your mouth and people taste it. And then I had gallon jugs right there that I was filling on site and selling to them,” he said. “It wasn’t hard cider, you know, it was just fresh apple cider.” But over the years he read about distilling and learned the local lore. “I found old guys out here who would say, I remember when so and so had a still.” He started distilling with a team four years ago, with the early batches of bourbon patiently aging in barrels with an eye toward a five-year bottling. They also are making rum, which moves more quickly from still to bottle, and a limoncello, to be marketed as “Lovettcello,” among other creations. When his first distiller left last year,

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John Fuog displays bourbon and rum produced at the new Cool Spring Distillery near Lovettsville.

Fuog reached out the local distilleries for advice. “They are such a great organization. They’re not competitors; they’re peers. They all want everybody to succeed and that’s a pretty cool thing,” he said. After interviewing distillers from around the region, he turned to an experienced local, Mike Skinner, who stepped in to mentor a new team that includes Hugh Ghiringhelli and Fuog’s stepson Daniel. The experimentation continues, including aging a batch of their clear, silver rum in a used bourbon barrel. “We don’t know how that’s going to shake out, but it’ll add color to it, and it’ll add a bourbon flavor to the rum. So, we’re hoping that that’s good,” he said. The crew has been busy preparing for the opening. “We bottled over 600 bottles a couple weeks ago. We’ll probably do another

100 bottles of our Lovettcello. So, for this weekend, we should have 700 or 800 bottles,” he said. Saturday’s event will be a “soft grand opening” with the public invited to the farm for the first time. With gates opening at 12:30 p.m., the event includes a food truck, home-made ice cream and a day of music headlined by the legendary blues band The Nighthawks, the same band that played Fuog’s wedding reception on the property two decades ago. Also on the bill is bluegrass from You Get What You Pay For, bluegrass gospel from Lewis Lee and Nashville’s Eli Apperson. Tickets are $30 at eventbrite.com or at the gate. After Saturday’s event, Fuog plans to have the tasting room open on weekends, Friday to Sunday. Cool Spring Distillery is located at 37871 Nicewarner Lane near Lovettsville. Learn more at facebook.com/CSDguy. n

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Polo in the Park Saturday, June 14, 6 to 10 p.m. Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg. $40 to $250. polointhepark.org Bring a picnic and enjoy two matches of polo on the terraced viewing area next to the arena. The first match begins at 7 p.m.

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continued from page 22 JOHANNA HORN 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 Old 690 Brewing Company, 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Hillsboro. old690.com ALI TOD 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Flying Ace Farm, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville. flyingacefarm.com LAURA CASHMAN 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro. harvestgap.com YOKO SAYS NO 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com JASON MASI 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont. bearchasebrew.com GRANT MACMILLAN TRIO FEAT. JACK PEACOCK 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 13 Tarbender’s Lounge, 10 S. King St., Leesburg. tarbenderslounge.com RICHARD WALTON 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery, 18301 Whitehall Estate Lane, Bluemont. facebook.com/BluemontStationBreweryandWinery KARTHIK 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 13 Droumavalla Farm, 14980 Limestone School Road, Leesburg. eventbrite.com

Mostly Fab Saturday, June 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Leesburg Town Green leesburgva.gov Enjoy an evening of Beatles favorites performed by Cal Everett, Todd Wright, Tom Lofgren, and Chris Martin.

TEJAS SINGH 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 13 Social House Kitchen & Tap, 25370 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, South Riding. socialhouseva.com BETTER OFF DEAD 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 13 Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. $20. tallyhotheater.com CARLY ROSE RATCLIFFE 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 13 Social House Kitchen & Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn. socialhouseva.com SHANE HINES 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 13 The Dell: Food & Brew Hall, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. atthedell.com KARMA CREAK 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 13 Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville. monksq.com KEN’S GARAGE BAND 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 13 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com VOODOO BLUES 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro. breaxvineyards.com EMMA G 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Cana Vineyards, 38600 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg. canyvineyards.com LOST CORNER VAGABONDS 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro. 868estatevineyards.com OLD TOWN TRADITION 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Bozzo Family Vineyards, 35226 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. bozwines.com

The Native Howl Tuesday, June. 17, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.org The Michigan band brings their fast-tempo Thrash Grass music, a blend of bluegrass and thrash metal, to the Leesburg stage.

ERIC CAMPBELL 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Fabbioli Cellars, 15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg. fabbiolicellars.com POOL BOYS 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont. bearchasebrew.com THE NIGHTHAWKS, LEWIS LEE, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Cool Spring Distillery, 37871 Nicewarner Lane, Lovettsville. $30. facebook.com/CSDguy THE WALKAWAYS 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts. vanishbeer.com SHANE GAMBLE 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Fleetwood Farm Winery, 23075 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. fleetwoodfarmwinery.com SHANE HINES 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford. 8chainsnorth.com LENNY BURRIDGE 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Sunset Hills Vineyard, 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville. sunsethillsvineyard.com MELANIE PEARL 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District, 39025 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg. chrysaliswine.com DAVE NEMETZ 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Old 690 Brewing Company, 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Hillsboro. old690.com

CARY WIMBISH BAND 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro. harvestgap.com SELA CAMPBELL 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Lark Brewing Co., 24205 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. larkbrewingco.com JANNA AUDREY 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Old Farm Winery at Hartland, 23583 Fleetwood Road, Aldie. oldfarmwineryhartland.com MELANIE PEARL 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District, 39025 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg. chrysaliswine.com LIBERTY STREET 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton. thebarnsathamiltonstation.com JIM STEELE 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Quattro Goombas Brewery, 22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. quattrogoombas.com JESSICA PAULIN 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. willowcroftwine.com WILL SHEPARD 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Two Twisted Posts Winery & Tavern, 12944 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro. twotwistedposts.com COREY ARCENEAUX AND THE ZYDECO HOT PEPPERS 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14

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continued from page 23 Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro. breauxvineyards.com PATTY REESE 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Flying Ace Farm, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville. flyingacefarm.com WAYNE SNOW 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery, 13274 Sagle Road, Hillsboro. notaviva.com GARY SMALLWOOD 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Barnhouse Brewery, 43271 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg. barnhousebrewery.com DAVID ANDREW SMITH 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 The Dell: Food & Brew Hall, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. atthedell.com AMOROUS THEFT 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Lost Rhino Brewing Company, 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn. lostrhino.com LAURA CASHMAN 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro. 868estatevineyards.com ZACH JONES 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights. harpersferrybrewing.com MAMMA MIA SUMMER CELEBRATION 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Twin Oaks Tavern Winery, 18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont. twinoakstavernwinery.com FORK IN THE ROAD 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts. vanishbeer.com COREY ARCENEAUX & THE ZYDECO HOT PEPPERS 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Loudoun Heights. breauxvineyards.com WILL SHEPARD 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro. harvestgap.com HOMEY DON’T PLAY DAT 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Honor Brewing Company, 42604 Trade West Drive, Sterling. honorbrewing.com OWEN & LEIGH 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont. bearchase.com

FALLIN’ FREE 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Tarara Summer Concert Series, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. $20. tararaconcerts.com TORRY B 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 The Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. bungalowlakehouse.com LUCAS MASON 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Social House Kitchen & Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn. socialhouseva.com ABACAB 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. $25. tallyhotheater.com LOST LOCALS 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 14 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com JIM STEELE 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Honor Brewing Company, 42604 Trade W. Drive, Sterling. honorbrewing.com DISCRETION ADVISED 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont. bearchase.com KING STREET SYNCOPATORS 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery, 38506 John Wolford Road, Waterford. wheatlandspring.com TY BURKHARDT 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Fabbioli Cellars, 15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg. fabbiolicellars.com STEVIE ONESHOES 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Lark Brewing Co., 24205 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. larkbrewingco.com SCOTT HETZ CLARK 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Stone Tower Winery, 19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg. stonetownerwinery.com DAVID SPARROW 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts. vanishbeer.com LOUDOUN JAZZ JAM 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15 The Dell: Food & Brew Hall, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. atthedell.com JOSEPH R. MONASTERIAL 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 The Lost Fox, 20374 Exchange St., Ashburn. lostfoxhideaway.com DAVID ANDREW SMITH 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford. 8chainsnorth.com BENJAMIN WEIMER 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Fleetwood Farm Winery, 23075 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. fleetwoodfarmwinery.com

THE HOKUMS 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro. 868estatevineyards.com JASON TEACH 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro. breauxvineyards.com JOE BERNUI 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Flying Ace Farm, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville. flyingacefarm.com TODD BROOKS BAND 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro. harvestgap.com CHRIS HANKS 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Old 690 Brewing Company, 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Hillsboro. old690.com JERRY IRWIN 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Old Farm Winery at Hartland, 23583 Fleetwood Road, Aldie. oldfarmwineryhartland.com LENNY BURRIDGE 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Good Spirit Farm, 35113 Snickersville Turnpike, Round Hill. goodspiritfarmva.com HOPELESS SEMANTICS 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton. thebarnsathamiltonstation.com DAN FISK 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Quattro Goombas Brewery, 22860 James Monroe Highway, Aldie. quattrogoombas.com BILL & CHRIS 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com JEREMIAH PROPHETT 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15 The Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. bungalowlakehouse.com THE BIG LAIRD BAND 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights. harpersferrybrewing.com HAND PAINTED SWINGERS 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts. vanishbeer.com GOODTIME ALIBI 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont. bearchasebrew.com MELISSA QUINN FOX 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 Goose Creek Village Amphitheater, 20805 Century Corner Drive, Ashburn. goosecreekvillage.com BLUEGRASS JAM 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Hope Flower Farm & Winery, 40905 Stumptown Road, Waterford.

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hopeflowerfarm.com JOEY AND THE WAITRESS BAND 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Vino Bistro, 1605 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. vinobistroonline.com SCOTT HETZ CLARK 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Pazzo Pomodoro, 19825 Belmont Chase Drive, Ashburn. pazzopomodoro.com SONGWRITER NIGHT 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery, 13274 Sagle Road, Hillsboro. notaviva.com JUST DOUG 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. spankyspub.com

HAPPENINGS BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12 Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. $35. loudounchamber.com FARMER FOR A DAY 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13 Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15855 Limestone School Road, Leesburg. novaparks.org STORYTIME ON THE FARM 2 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15855 Limestone School Road, Leesburg. novaparks.org ST. LOUIS VILLAGE PLAN WORK SESSION 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St., Leesburg. loudoun.gov LOUDOUN RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 13 Loudoun County Public Schools, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. loudounea.org LEESBURG FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14 Leesburg Farmers Market, 30 Catoctin Circle SE., Leesburg. loudounfarmersmarkets.org CAJUN FESTIVAL 2025 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro. $20. breauxvineyards.com ANNIVERSARY PARTY 80’S STYLE 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Solace Brewing Company, 42615 Trade W. Drive, Sterling. solacebrewing.com AG DAY 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District, 39025 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg. chrysaliswine.com SUGARCANE SAINT BOOK LAUNCH 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Morven Park Coach House, 17339 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. christylanderstallamy.com

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Andy Summers to Headline Crossroads Music Festival BENEFIT’s 2025 Crossroads Music Festival, an event to raise funds for nonprofits that provide services to children in Loudoun County, will feature legendary guitarist Andy Summers. This year’s festival will take place at venues in downtown Leesburg on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. Andy Summers will headline the Saturday portion of the festival with an intimate solo performance at the Tally Ho Theater. As the featured Songs and Stories from the Crossroads artist, Summers will share his musical journey through a blend of storytelling, live performance, and an on-stage interview. The Crossroads Music Festival is a celebration of music, bringing together local talent, national acts, and living legends at the intersection of diverse musical journeys. By showcasing global icons alongside emerging voices, festival organizers seek to inspire meaningful connections and foster cultural exchange. Proceeds from this year’s festival will be distributed to BENEFIT’s 2025 grant recipients: A Place to Be; The Arc of Loudoun; Dulles South Food Pantry; Dulles South Soup Kitchen; Food for Neighbors; A Hand Up NOVA, Inc., which operates the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank; Loudoun Youth, Inc.; Ryan Bartel Foundation; and Salvation Army of Loudoun. The 2025 Crossroads Music Festival will kick off Friday, Sept. 19, with music performances at Tally Ho Theater. Information about the headliner for the Friday night portion of the festival to be announced soon. On Saturday, Sept. 20, in addition to Summers’ headlining performance at Tally Ho Theater, a variety of musicians and bands will take part in the festival’s Saturday Music Showcases. The music showcases will take place at multiple venues in downtown Leesburg. Tickets for Friday’s performances and Summers’ Saturday performance at Tally Ho Theater are limited and available at CrossroadsMusicFest.org. Best known as the guitarist for The Police, Summers’ music spans decades and includes influences from jazz, classical, world music, rock, and pop. Summers’ discography starts with his first professional gig as guitar player for Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band, a popular British rhythm and blues band in the mid-1960s. He was featured on such albums as “It Should Have Been Me” and “Transition.” Two albums were re-released with the group in 1999 and 2000. Preceding his time with The Police, Summers played with British acid rock and rock and roll acts including Eric

Burdon and The Animals. Highlights from this era in his career include “Love Is” with the Animals and “Heartburn” and “Matching Head and Feet” with Kevin Coyne. The late Summers ’90s saw the release of the Dantalion’s Chariot album. With the legendary rock group The Police, Summers contributed his guitar talents to such ground-breaking and multi-platinum albums as “Message In A Box,” “Synchronicity,” “Outlandos D’Amour,” “Regatta De Blanc,” “Zeyatta Mondatta,” “Ghost In The Machine,” “Live,” “The Singles,” “Strontium 90,” and 2008’s “Certifiable” DVD from The Police’s 2007-2009 world tour. The Police were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and Summers won five Grammys for his performances with the band. As a solo artist, Summers has cultivated his fascination with jazz, world music and improvisation. His solo albums include “XYZ,” “Mysterious Barricades,” “The Golden Wire,” “Charming Snakes,” “World Gone Strange,” “Synaethesia,” “The Last Dance of Mr. X,” “Retrospective,” “Green Chimneys,” “Peggy’s Blue Skylight,” “Earth + Sky,” “The X Tracks,” “Metal Dog,” “Triboluminescence,” and “Harmonics of the Night.” Summers has also taken the opportunity in recent years to collaborate with other artists including John Etheridge, Robert Fripp, Fernanda Takai, Ben Verdery, and Victor Biglione. Some of his popular collaboration albums include “I Advance Masked” and “Bewitched” with Robert Fripp, “Invisible Threads” with John Etheridge, “Strings of Desire” and “Splendid Brazil” with Victor Biglione, and “First You Build A Cloud” with Ben Verdery. In 2009, Summers recorded with Brazilian legend Roberto Menescal. In 2012, Summers wrote and produced the album “Fundamental” in collaboration with Fernanda Takai, the Brazilian singer of the band Pato Fu. While living in Los Angeles, Summers has also written a number of film scores, writing or contributing to the scores of such films as “Down and Out in Beverly Hills,” “Weekend at Bernie’s,” “2010,” and “Wild Life.” More information about BENEFIT’s 2025 Crossroads Music Festival can be found at CrossroadsMusicFest.org. n

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GET OUT HAPPENINGS continued from page 24 POLO IN THE PARK 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg. $40 to $250. polointhepark.org DETROIT CITY FC AT LOUDOUN UNITED FC 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg. loudoununitedfc.com LOUDOUN SYMPHONIC WINDS WITH DOREEN KETCHENS 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. $15. loudouncommunityband.org

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Loudoun Station, 43751 Central Station Drive, Ashburn. comstock.com/loudoun-station LEESBURG STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. leesburgva.com AMERICA’S ESSENTIAL FRIEND: LAFAYETTE’S LIFE AND LEGACY 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St. SW., Leesburg. loudounmuseum.org FUN AT THE FOUNTAIN WITH THE GREAT ZUCCHINI 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 19 Lansdowne Town Center, Belmont Ridge Road, Leesburg. shoplansdownetowncenter.com

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Legal Notices TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LVZA 2025-0002, AMEND CHAPTER 30, SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS, AND ARTICLE V, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS; AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE II, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, ARTICLE VI, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE VII, COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE VIII, ADDITIONAL STANDARDS, ARTICLE X, LANDSCAPING , BUFFERING AND SCREENING.

Northstar Boulevard Widening

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-2253, 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, the LOVETTSVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing at its meeting on July 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in the Town Council Chambers, 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia, at which time the Planning Commission will consider the amendments to the following chapters and portions of the Lovettsville Town Code and Zoning Ordinance:

Design Public Hearing VDOT Project: State Project 9999-053-R64 (UPC 121756) County Project: CRCP-2022-0016 Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM John Champe High School, Cafeteria 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, Virginia

Chapter 30, Subdivisions, to modify tree identification requirements and protection standards in Articles IV and V; and

The Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is holding a Public Hearing on the Northstar Boulevard Widening Construction Project. This project will design and construct two lanes of Northstar Boulevard between Tall Cedars Parkway (Route 2200) and Braddock Road (Route 620), widening the existing two-lane segment of Northstar Boulevard to a four-lane median divided facility. The project scope includes a shared use path along the new travel lanes and a grade separated pedestrian crossing to access John Champe High School, modifications to an existing traffic signal, and installation of new traffic signals where warranted. Learn about the key design features of the Widening Project at the upcoming public hearing, which will take place at John Champe High School, Cafeteria, 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, Va. Loudoun County representatives and their consultants will present the project beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a Q&A session where they will be available to address questions from the public. Project information is available on the project website loudoun.gov/NorthstarWidening and can be reviewed during business hours at Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure located at 101 Blue Seal Dr., SE, Suite 102 Leesburg VA 20177, 703-737-8624, or TTY/ TDD 711. Please call ahead to ensure the appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions. Property impact information, relocation assistance policies, and tentative construction schedules are available for your review on the project website and at the above address. Submit your comments during the public hearing, through the online comment form, or by mailing them to Mr. Tyler Cockrell at PO Box 7500, Leesburg, VA 20177. All comments must be received by August 19, 2025. You may also e-mail your comments to dtci@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Public Hearing – Northstar Boulevard Widening - UPC: 121756” in the subject line. For general information about the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI), visit Loudoun.gov/dtci. Loudoun County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you require accommodation for any type of disability or need language assistance to participate, please call Shawn Zelman at 571627-7108. Three business days advance notice is requested. State Project: 9999-053-R64

County Project: CRCP-2022-0016

UPC: 121756 6/12, 7/10/25

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MIDDLEBURG BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The Middleburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to hear comments on the following: BZA 25-01 – Request of Christian Roberts for a variance of Section 120 D. of the Middleburg Zoning Ordinance pertaining to maximum building lot coverage at 604 Martin Ave zoned R-2 Single-Family Residential District. The hearing will take place at the Town Hall, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia. The application materials may be reviewed online at www.middleburgva.gov/publichearings or in the Town Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to Deputy Town Manager Will Moore at (540) 687-5152 or by email at wmoore@middleburgva.gov The Town of Middleburg strives to make its hearings accessible to all. Please advise of accommodations the Town can make to help you participate in the hearing. 6/12 & 6/19/25

Chapter 42, Zoning (the Zoning Ordinance), Articles II, VI, VII, VIII and X, to modify the buffering requirements between different uses, landscaping requirements for parking lots and streets, and the plant selection guide; and to add an optional “cash-in-lieu” for landscaping trees, revise lighting standards, and add an alternative home energy generation option. All people desiring to speak will be given an opportunity to do so at this meeting. Written copies of statements are requested but not required. Written comments regarding this item can be submitted to clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may access and participate in this meeting electronically. The proposed amendment is available for review at the Town Office, 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia 20180, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. The proposed zoning amendment and meeting links are also available for review on the Town website at: www.lovettsvilleva.gov/planning-commission You may also request a copy be sent to you via phone or email by contacting John Merrithew, Planning Director, at (540) 822-5788 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm weekdays, holidays excepted, jmerrithew@lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. 6/12 & 6/19

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a public hearing in the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING ROOM, on the first floor of the Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: APPL-2023-0001 Appeal of Notice of Violation for 16980 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville, Virginia Trevor Fields and Tonya Fields, beneficiaries of the Estate of H. Ralph Fields, Deceased have submitted an application for an appeal of the February 1, 2023, Notice of Violation (NOV) issued to the owner of properties more particularly identified as 16980 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville, Virginia, PIN#: 487-35-5657-000; Tax Map #/35////////20A, and PIN#: 522-39-9005-000, Tax Map #/35////////24/ in the Catoctin Election District (collectively the Subject Property). The NOV determined that an Outdoor Storage, Vehicles was established on the Subject Property in violation of Section 1-103(C), General Prohibition and Section 1-203, Unspecified Uses of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The subject properties are zoned JLMA-3 (Joint Land Management Area-3) and AR-1 (Agricultural -Rural-1). Copies of the applications and related documents listed above may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, First Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or call 703-777-0246 (option 5), to request hard copies or electronic copies. County staff reports will be made available Friday, June 20, 2025. Documents may also be reviewed electronically at loudoun.gov/landmarc. Members of the public desiring to do so may appear and present their views regarding these matters. Members of the public who wish to provide public input, whether electronically or in person, are encouraged to sign up in advance. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments may be sent to the Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, Virginia 20177, or by e-mail to stephanie.capps@loudoun.gov. Members of the public may also submit comments electronically at loudoun.gov/landapplications. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability or need language assistance in order to participate in the public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning & Zoning at 703-777-0246 (option 5) or, TTY-711. Three business days advance notice is requested. Nan M. Joseph Forbes, Chair Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION June 17, 2025

By order of the Department of Elections of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a Democratic Party Primary has been called for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. The polls – which are listed below – will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Officers of Election will take the name of any qualified voter who is in line at the polling place by 7:00 p.m. and all such voters will be permitted to vote. 107 Little River, Little River Elementary School, 43464 Hyland Hills St., South Riding 108 Mercer, Mercer Middle School, 42149 Greenstone Dr., Aldie 112 Freedom, Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Dr., South Riding 114 Dulles South, Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Dr., South Riding 119 Arcola, Arcola Elementary School, 41740 Tall Cedars Pkwy., Aldie 120 Lunsford, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, 26020 Ticonderoga Rd., Chantilly 121 Town Hall, South Riding Town Hall, 43055 Center St., South Riding 122 Hutchison Farm, Hutchison Farm Elementary School, 42819 Center St., South Riding 123 Cardinal Ridge, Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, 26155 Bull Run Post Office Rd., Centreville 124 Liberty, Liberty Elementary School, 25491 Riding Center Dr., South Riding 126 Goshen Post, Goshen Post Elementary School, 24945 Lobo Drive, Aldie 207 River Bend, River Bend Middle School, 46240 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling 208 Algonkian, Algonkian Elementary School, 20196 Carter Court, Sterling 209 Potomac Falls, Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling 210 Cascades, Potowmack Elementary School, 46465 Esterbrook Cir., Sterling 213 Countryside, Countryside Elementary School, 20624 Countryside Blvd., Sterling 214 Sugarland North, Horizon Elementary School, 46665 Broadmore Dr., Sterling 215 Sugarland South, Meadowland Elementary School, 729 Sugarland Run Dr., Sterling 216 Lowes Island, Lowes Island Elementary School, 20755 Whitewater Dr., Sterling 217 South Bank, Potomac Baptist Church, 20747 Lowes Island Blvd., Sterling 218 University Center, GWU Exploration Hall, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn 219 Galilee Church, Galilee Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling 220 Mirror Ridge, Sugarland Elementary School, 65 Sugarland Run Dr., Sterling 221 Seneca, Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Dr., Sterling 307 Middleburg, Middleburg Town Hall, 10 W. Marshall St., Middleburg 308 St. Louis, Banneker Elementary School, 35231 Snake Hill Rd., St. Louis 309 Aldie, Aldie United Methodist Church, 39325, Little River Tpke., Aldie 312 Briar Woods, Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn 313 Pinebrook, Pinebrook Elementary School, 25480 Mindful Ct., Aldie 314 Legacy, Legacy Elementary School, 22995 Minerva Dr., Ashburn 319 John Champe, John Champe High School, 41535 Sacred Mountain St, Aldie 321 Brambleton Middle, Brambleton Middle School, 23070 Learning Circle, Ashburn 322 Buffalo Trail, Buffalo Trail Elementary School, 42190 Seven Hills Drive, Aldie 323 Sycolin Creek, Sycolin Creek Elementary School, 21100 Evergreen Mills Rd., Leesburg 324 Madison, Madison’s Trust Elementary School, 42380 Creighton Road, Ashburn 325 Creighton, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School, 23171 Minerva Dr., Ashburn 326 Independence, Independence High School, 23115 Learning Circle, Ashburn 327 Willard, Willard Middle School, 40915 Braddock Rd, Aldie 328 Hovatter, Hovatter Elementary School, 41135 Collaboration Dr., Aldie *329 Lightridge, Lightridge High School, 41025 Collaboration Dr., Aldie (Auditorium) 401 West Lovettsville, Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville 402 Waterford, Waterford Elementary School, 15513 Loyalty Rd., Waterford 403 Lucketts, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Lucketts 409 Clarkes Gap, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg 411 East Lovettsville, Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 S. Loudoun St., Lovettsville 413 Tuscarora, Tuscarora High School, 801 N. King St., Leesburg 416 Hamilton, Hamilton Elementary School, 54 S. Kerr Street, Hamilton 421 Between the Hills, Between the Hills Community Center, 11762 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville *423 Simpson, J.L. Simpson Middle School, 490 Evergreen Mill Rd., SE, Leesburg (Cafeteria) 424 Purcellville, Emerick Elementary School, 440 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville 425 Round Hill, Round Hill Center, 20 High St., Round Hill 426 Hillsboro, Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro 427 Philomont, Philomont Fire House, 36560 Philomont Rd., Philomont 428 Mountain View, Mountain View Elementary School, 36803 Allder School Rd., Purcellville 429 Round Hill Elementary, Round Hill Elementary School, 17115 Evening Star Dr., Round Hill 430 Harmony, Harmony Middle School, 38174 W. Colonial Hwy., Hamilton 501 West Leesburg, Ida Lee Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Dr. NW, Leesburg 502 East Leesburg, Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School, 800 N. King St., Leesburg 503 Dry Mill, Loudoun County High School 415 Dry Mill Rd., SW, Leesburg 504 Smarts Mill, Smarts Mill Middle School, 850 N. King St., Leesburg 505 Cool Spring, Cool Spring Elementary School, 501 Tavistock Dr., SE, Leesburg 506 Douglass, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, 510 Principal Drummond Way, SE, Leesburg 507 Greenway, J.L. Simpson Middle School, 490 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg (Cafeteria) 508 Balls Bluff, Balls Bluff Elementary School, 821 Battlefield Pkwy. NE, Leesburg 509 Tolbert, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School, 691 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg 510 Heritage, Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg 511 Evergreen, Evergreen Mill Elementary School, 491 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg

512 River Creek, Harper Park Middle School, 701 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg (Cafeteria) 513 Red Rock, Red Rock Community Center, 43131 Lake Ridge Pl., Leesburg 615 Hillside, Hillside Elementary School, 43000 Ellzey Dr., Ashburn 616 Eagle Ridge, Eagle Ridge Middle School, 42901 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn 620 Russell Branch, Ashburn Elementary School, 44062 Fincastle Dr., Ashburn (Multipurpose Room) 621 Dominion Trail, Dominion Trail Elementary School, 44045 Bruceton Mills Circle, Ashburn 622 Farmwell Station, Farmwell Station Middle School, 44281 Gloucester Pkwy., Ashburn 623 Weller, Steuart W. Weller Elementary School, 20700 Marblehead Dr., Ashburn 625 Mill Run, Mill Run Elementary School, 42940 Ridgeway Dr., Ashburn 626 Ashby Ponds, Farmwell Hall, 44755 Audubon Sq., Ashburn 627 Ashbrook, Ashburn Elementary School, 44062 Fincastle Drive, Ashburn (Multipurpose Room) 628 Moorefield Station, Moorefield Station Elementary School, 22325 Mooreview Pkwy., Ashburn (Gym) 629 Discovery, Discovery Elementary School, 44020 Grace Bridge Dr., Ashburn 630 Croson, Moorefield Station Elementary School, 22325 Mooreview Pkwy., Ashburn (Cafeteria) 631 Marblehead, Ashburn Senior Center, 20880 Marblehead Dr., Ashburn 701 Sully, Sully Elementary School, 300 Circle Dr., Sterling 702 Park View, Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling 703 Rolling Ridge, Rolling Ridge Elementary School, 500 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling 705 Forest Grove, Forest Grove Elementary School, 46245 Forest Ridge Dr, Sterling 707 Claude Moore Park, Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane Sterling 710 Sterling, Sterling Middle School, 201 West Holly Ave., Sterling 711 Guilford, Guilford Elementary School, 600 W. Poplar Rd., Sterling 712 Stone Hill, Stone Hill Middle School, 23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive, Ashburn 713 Carter, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School, 43330 Loudoun Reserve Dr., Ashburn 714 Rock Ridge, Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr., Ashburn 715 Oak Grove, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 22870 Dominion Ln., Sterling 716 Ridgetop, Loudoun County Office Building, 21641 Ridgetop Cir., Sterling 808 Stone Bridge, Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Rd., Ashburn 810 Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane Elementary School, 43700 Tolamac Dr., Ashburn 813 Seldens Landing, Seldens Landing Elementary School, 43345 Coton Commons Dr., Leesburg 814 Newton-Lee, Newton-Lee Elementary School, 43335 Gloucester Pkwy., Ashburn 815 Belmont Ridge, Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Pl., Leesburg 817 Sanders Corner, Sanders Corner Elementary School, 43100 Ashburn Farm Pkwy., Ashburn (Multipurpose Room) 818 East Broad Run, Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn (Cafeteria) 819 West Broad Run, Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn (Room 512) 820 Belmont Station, Belmont Station Elementary School, 20235 Nightwatch St., Ashburn 822 Riverside, Riverside High School, 19019 Upper Belmont Pl., Leesburg 823 Harper Park, Harper Park Middle School, 701 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg (Auditorium) 824 Goose Creek, Sanders Corner Elementary School, 43100 Ashburn Farm Pkwy., Ashburn (Cafeteria) 825 Waxpool, Waxpool Elementary School, 42560 Black Angus Dr, Ashburn Underlined denotes shared voting locations with space designated within the school for each precinct. *Asterisk denotes change in voting location within school for this election. The last day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, June 14, at 5:00 p.m. Leesburg Early Voting site, located at 750 Miller Dr. SE., Suite 150, Leesburg 20175 (near Leesburg Airport) Wednesday, June 11 and Friday, June 13 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12 - 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Claude Moore Park Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, 20166 Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Dr., South Riding, 20152 Carver Senior Center, 200 E. Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, 20132 Wednesday, June 11 and Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All absentee ballots received by mail can be hand delivered to the Office of Elections or any Loudoun County polling place no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Election Day, to be counted. All absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day (June 17, 2025) AND be received by noon on Friday, June 20, 2025. Inquiries concerning the election and questions regarding registration status may be directed to the Loudoun County Office of Elections, 703-777-0380, located at 750 Miller Dr. SE. Suite150, Leesburg 20175. Please visit www.loudoun.gov/vote for additional information. Authorized by: Judith A. Brown, Director of Elections Loudoun County Office of Elections

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TOWN OF LEESBURG

The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary plat of subdivision for the following project. PLAT-2025-0114 Stone Hill Ms. Angela Rassas, of Toll VA LLP, of Reston, VA is requesting preliminary plat of subdivision approval to subdivide approximately sixteen (16.6) acres into eighty-five (85) lots and associated easements. The property is located south of Evergreen Ridge Drive (Route 3100) and east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607). The property is zoned R-16 (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential), under the provisions of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as 123-15-0056-000 and 123-25-5394-000 in the Sterling Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the LandMARC System http:// www.loudoun.gov/LandMARC and searching for PLAT-2025-0114. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Samantha Lockwood at Samantha.Lockwood@Loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by June 25, 2025. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.08 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 & 6/19/25

PUBLIC NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary plat of subdivision for the following project. PLAT-2025-0072 Tillett’s View Mr. Christopher Spahr, of Pulte Home Company LLC, of Fairfax, VA is requesting preliminary/record plat of subdivision approval to subdivide approximately eighteen (18.60) acres into forty-four (44) lots, two (2) open space parcel, and associated easements. The property is located north of Waxpool Road (Route 900), west of Claiborne Parkway (Route 901), south of Black Angus Drive, and east of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659). The property is zoned R-16 (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential), under the provisions of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as MCPI #156-26-4485-000 and MCPI #156-36-3643-000 in the Broad Run Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the LandMARC System http://www. loudoun.gov/LandMARC and searching for PLAT-2025-0072. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Vaughn Bynoe at Vaughn.Bynoe@loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by July 9, 2025. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.08 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/25

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TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VETERANS PARK AT BALLS BLUFF PROJECT A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS: PIN 186-10-4443-000, TAX MAP NO. /40/A/6/////A/ The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION AND FILING OF A CERTIFICATE OF TAKE FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VETERANS PARK AT BALLS BLUFF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The proposed Resolution would correct an inaccuracy and authorize a larger temporary construction easement than previously authorized in Resolution 2025-047, dated February 25, 2025, on and across: PIN 186-10-4443-000, Tax Map No. /40/A/6/////A/. The Resolution would also authorize the Town to enter upon the parcel on which the temporary easement area is required, and to begin and continue construction before the conclusion of condemnation proceedings pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 15.2-1901 through 15.2-1904 and Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 (§§ 25.1-300 et seq.); and would further authorize payment of just compensation to the owners of the property. A copy of the proposed Resolution and additional information will be available beginning on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from the Town Clerk, Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Eileen Boeing, Clerk of Council at 703-731-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 6/5 & 6/12/25

LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLE This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction.

ABC LICENSE Omar Enterprise, LLC, trading as Sakura Grill Ashburn, 43670 Greenway Corporate Dr. STE 112, Ashburn, VA. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises application. Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. 6/5 & 6/12/25

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This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned,” as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. VIN

STORAGE

PHONE NUMBER

COROLLA

2T1BR32E94C277105

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888

CAMRY

4T1BF30K83U558018

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888

CHEVROLET

IMPALA

2G1WG5EK0B1246401

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888

FORD

EXPLORER

1FMEU74E68UA64925

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888 703-661-8200

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

2002

TOYOTA

2003

TOYOTA

2011 2008 2023

MAXEY

TRAILER

5R8BC2426RM110606

BLAIR’S TOWING

2013

CHANG NANX

TRAILER

LN2UT1111DZ165095

BODY WORKS

703-777-5727

2016

NISSAN

ALTIMA

1N4AL3AP8GN361049

ROAD RUNNER

703-450-7555

2013

CHEVROLET

MALIBU

1G11J5SXXDF282104

ROAD RUNNER

703-450-7555

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MINOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSPEX2025-0002 HOTEL BURG ROOFTOP USES IN MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Minor Special Exception application TLSPEX2025-0002 for Madison Dale Consulting, LLC. The Subject Property for this application is located at 208 South King Street, Leesburg, VA 20175. The property is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 231-38-1803 and totals 0.6 acres. The property is zoned B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District, and is part of the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District. Minor Special Exception Application TLSPEX2025-0002 is a request by Madison Dale Consulting, LLC to allow rooftop uses in a mechanical penthouse, pursuant to Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) Section 10.4.6.C.8. The Applicant proposes to add bathrooms and a food prep area in the building’s existing mechanical penthouse. The Subject Property is located in what the Town Plan describes as an “Area to Strengthen (and Protect)” on the Area Based Land Use Initiatives Map (Town Plan pg. 72). The Subject Property is further designated within the Town Plan as “Downtown” on the Character Areas for Preservation and Change Map (Town Plan pg. 76). Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Community Development located on the second floor of 222 Catoctin Circle, Suite 200, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 6/5 & 6/12/25

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Solid Waste Management Plan PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment and announce a public hearing on an amendment to the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Plan regarding the increase in disposal capacity at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (LCSWMF) as per permit modifications enacted in 2020. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 06/27/2025 to 07/11/2025 PUBLIC HEARING: June 27, 2025, Loudoun County Department of General Services, 801 Sycolin Road, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, first floor conference room #102, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. PUBLIC HEARING FORMAT: The Public Hearing will consist of a presentation summarizing the changes to the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Plan, which consist of an updated Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (LCSWMF) Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) disposal capacity summary table (Table 3-2), and a new table summarizing the LCSWMF Construction and Demolition Debris (CDD) disposal capacity (Table 3-2A). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The County of Loudoun has submitted the 5-Year Update for the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as required by Virginia Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Regulations 9V AC20-130173. The Plan was received by the DEQ on June 28, 2022, and the Loudoun County Department of General Services was advised to submit a major amendment for the increase in disposal capacity at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility. Section 3-3-2-2 (p. 24) of the SWMP lists the permitted capacity as 27,953,888 CY. However, the table and relevant sections do not list the Construction and Demolition Debris (CDD) unit (cells A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2) with a capacity of 6,140,000 CY, which was an area added in a 2020 permit modification. Per 9VAC20-130-75, this change required a major amendment to the plan for the increase in capacity, along with public participation in adherence with 9VAC20-130-130. The purpose of this public hearing is to inform the public about the increased capacity at the LCSWMF and the associated major amendment to the SWMP. HOW TO COMMENT: June 27, 2025, Loudoun County Department of General Services, 801 Sycolin Road, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, first floor conference room #102, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 6/12/25

Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Federal, State, and Local, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that Loudoun County as the Responsible Entity under 24 CFR Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under a Subsidy Layering Review from Loudoun County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain, and Loudoun County will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is 20550 Heron Overlook Plaza in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using the 0.2 percent flood approach (PFA). Based on the findings of recent wetland delineation work and development plans for the site, no wetlands are proposed to be directly or indirectly impacted by the planned project. The proposed project is focused on providing affordable housing to low-income residents in this area of Loudoun County, Virginia. The Site is approximately 5.42 acres in size and currently consists of open land and a paved parking lot located in a predominantly residential and commercial area of Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia. The proposed activities at this Site include the construction of a 94-unit affordable housing complex. The proposed project has been awarded Project-Based Housing Vouchers from Loudoun County’s Department of Housing and Community Development. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel 51107C0265E, dated February 17, 2017, and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) 18-03-0512P, dated September 28, 2018, portions of the Site are located in the 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Area. The 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Area, also referred to as the “500-year floodplain” is determined to be the FFRMS floodplain using the 0.2 PFA. Proposed activities at the Site will include new construction, grading, and paving of parking areas. Approximately 2.46 acres of the FFRMS floodplain are estimated to be directly impacted by the new construction activities. During construction, the Site will adhere to all applicable stormwater and erosion control regulations and will be required to undergo all required local and state floodplain reviews and approvals. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about the floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in the floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by Loudoun County at the following address on or before June 19th, 2025. Loudoun County, 106 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20177 and (703) 737-8323, Attention: George Govan. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the above address. Comments may also be submitted via email at housing@loudoun.gov. 6/5 & 6/12/25

LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires. All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. DESCRIPTION

CASE NUMBER

RECOVERY DATE

RECOVERY LOCATION

PHONE NUMBER

BLUE MURRAY BIKE MODEL #261035P

SO250008480

5/14/25

Sawmill Ln/Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville, VA

571-367-8400

ELECTRIC SUNNIGOO SCOOTER

SO250009113

5/24/25

Arcola Blvd/Loudoun County Pkwy, Sterling, VA

571-367-8400

NISHIKI PUEBLO BIKE

SO250009168

5/25/25

Loudoun County Pkwy/ Arcola Mills Dr., Sterling, VA

571-367-8400

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET The Middleburg Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at 10 West Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia on June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed budget amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund and Utility Fund budgets, in accordance with Sections 15.2-2506 and 15.2-2507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The following supplemental appropriations are proposed: General Fund Supplemental appropriationS From

To

Amount

Unassigned Fund Balance

Loan to Utility Fund

$1,100,000

Total Supplemental Appropriations

$1,100,000

utility Fund Supplemental appropriationS From

To

Amount

Loan from General Fund

Series 2020A Loan Payoff

$1,100,000

Unassigned Fund Balance

Series 2020B Loan Payoff

$ 300,000

Total Supplemental Appropriations

$1,400,000

Details of the proposed amendments may be reviewed online or at the Finance Director’s Office located at 10 West Marshall Street in Middleburg, VA - Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to the Finance Director at 540-687-5152. Angela Fletcher Finance Director/Town Treasurer

IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY J. BARTON, II Probate File No. 20189 SHOW CAUSE ORDER It appearing that reports of the accounts of Melissa Brooker, Administrator c.t.a. of the Estate of Gary J. Barton, II, deceased (“Estate”), and of debts and demands against the Estate having been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Loudoun County, and that more than six months have elapsed since qualification of the Administrator before this Court, and further that the Estate is insolvent; IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in the Estate of Gary J. Barton, II, deceased, do show cause, if any they can, on Friday July 18, 2025 at 9:00 am, before this Court at its courtroom in Leesburg, Virginia, against payment and delivery of said Estate to the Estate’s creditors, after payment of remaining administrative expenses, in accordance with Virginia Code § 64.2-528, with such refunding bonds or surety as the Court prescribes or the Administrator determines is appropriate. 6/5 & 6/12/25

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41873 Bald Hill Road LLC

Vacant land .61 acres, more or less NO SITUS ADDRESS Catoctin District PIN 221-29-8355-000 Tax Map No. /19////////56/

Instrument No. 202003230019756 1101-1271 BLA, 783-295, 115-538 WB

The owner of any property listed may redeem it at any time before the date of the sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, reasonable attorney’s fees, interest and costs thereon, including the pro rata cost of publication hereunder. Partial payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, reasonable attorney fees, interest or costs shall not be sufficient to redeem the property, and shall not operate to suspend, invalidate or make moot any action for judicial sale. Henry C. Eickelberg, Treasurer, County of Loudoun, Virginia 1 Harrison Street, S.E., First Floor P.O. Box 347 Leesburg, Virginia 20178 (703) 771-5656

WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT 6/12/25

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.: JJ047581

6/12, 6/19, 6/26 & 7/3/25

ABC LICENSE MD 208 S King Street LLC, trading as HOTEL BURG, 208 S. King St., Leesburg, VA, 20175. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Hotel with Restaurant Wine, Beer, and Mixed Beverages On and Off Premises application. Kevin Ash, Owner. Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

6/12, 6/19 & 6/26/25

Solicitation forms may be obtained 24 hours a day by visiting our web site at www.loudoun. gov/procurement . If you do not have access to the Internet, call (703) 777-0403, M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It is ORDERED that the defendant(s) Mahmood Ali, Putative Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before July 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

On or after thirty days from the publication of this Notice, judicial proceedings will be commenced pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3965, et seq. to sell the following real estate located in Loudoun County, Virginia for payment of delinquent taxes: DEED/INSTRUMENT NO.

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING, RFP No 656825 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, July 23, 2025.

The object of this suit is to hold a dispositional hearing in child in need of services matter pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-228 and § 16.1241 for Haseena Ali.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

DESCRIPTION

COMMISSIONING SERVICES, RFP No. 673853 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, July 8, 2025.

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Haseena Ali Loudoun County Department of Family Services v. Mahmood Ali, Putative Father

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OWNER

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FOR:

6/12 & 6/19/25

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.: JJ049567 Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Daniel Merlo Arita Loudoun County Department of Family Services v. Unknown Father The object of this suit is to hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-282 and §16.1281 for Daniel Merlo Arita. It is ORDERED that the defendant(s) Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before July 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 & 7/3/25

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: LEGI-2024-0037, COCHRAN TECH: ZMAP-2024-0012, SPEX-2025-0025, SPEX-20250029, & SPEX-2025-0034 (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exceptions, & Minor Special Exception)

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Cochran Tech LC has submitted applications for the following: zoning map amendment, two special exceptions, and one minor special exception for approximately 17.52 acres of land located southwest of the intersection of Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), northeast of Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and east of Cochran Mill Road (Route 653) in the Leesburg Election District (the Subject Property). The Subject Property is more particularly described as 42427 Cochran Mill Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, PIN # 151-40-0958-000 and Tax Map # /61/////////2/.

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For ZMAP-2024-0012, the applicant seeks to rezone the property from JLMA-3 (Joint Land Management Area-3) to the IP (Industrial Park) Zoning District and proposes to develop a data center or other industrial uses permitted by the IP Zoning District. For SPEX-2025-0025, the applicant seeks special exception approval to remove the nonconforming status of an existing residential driveway on site. For SPEX-2025-0029, the applicant seeks special exception approval to allow data center use within the IP Zoning District. For SPEX-2025-0034the applicant seeks minor special exception approval to establish an onsite utility scale energy storage use for battery storage.

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LEGI-2024-0048, LOUDOUN TECH CENTER BAPS: ZMAP-2024-0016 (Zoning Map Amendment) Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha – Mid-Atlantic, Inc. has submitted an application for a zoning map amendment for approximately 5.94 acres of land located on the northeast corner of Ridgetop Circle (Route 1790) and Woodshire Drive (Route 1792) in the Route 28 Tax District and the Sterling Election District (the Subject Property). The Subject Property is more particularly described as 21575 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, Virginia, 20166, PIN #: 020-45-7846-000, and Tax Map /81///6/////5A. For ZMAP-2024-0016, the applicant seeks to rezone the Subject Property from the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) Zoning District under the 1972 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance to the IP (Industrial Park) Zoning District under the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. LEGI-2023-0029, RESIDENCES AT DULLES PLAZA: ZMAP-2022-0002 (Zoning Map Amendment) NFD Acquisition LLC has submitted an application for a zoning map amendment for approximately 3.51 acres of land located south of Old Ox Road (Route 606), east of Sully Road (Route 28), and on the southwest corner of Dulles Plaza and Shaw Road (Route 636) in the Sterling Election District (the Subject Property). The Subject Property is more particularly described as PIN # 034-26-4101-000 and Tax Map # /94//35////A1/. For ZMAP-2022-0002, the applicant seeks to rezone the Subject Property from the IP (Industrial Park) Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District under the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance and proposes to develop up to 325 multifamily attached dwelling units. LEGI-2024-0006, CEDAR LAKE RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES: SPEX-2024-0016 (Special Exception) ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC. has submitted an application for a special exception for an approximately 0.451-acre property and a portion of a 4.51-acre property located northeast of the intersection of Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and Cedar Drive (Route 821) along Cedar Lake Plaza in the Algonkian Election District (the Subject Property). The Subject Property is more particularly described as:

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For SPEX-2024-0016, the applicant seeks special exception approval to permit a restaurant with drivethrough facilities in the CC-CC (Commercial Center – Community Center) Zoning District under the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, or amendments for each item listed above may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Office of County Administrator, Information Desk, First Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or call 703777-0246 (option 5), to request hard copies or electronic copies. Additional project files related to land use applications and land use ordinances may be reviewed electronically at loudoun.gov/landmarc. Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www. loudoun.gov/pc. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 (option 5). Planning Commission work sessions and public hearings are held in the Board Room of the Government Center. Public hearings and work sessions are televised on Comcast Government Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40 and are also are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/meetings. Members of the public desiring to do so may appear and present their views during the public hearing. Public comment will be received only for those items listed for public hearing. Members of the public who wish to provide public input, whether electronically or in person, are encouraged to sign-up in advance; however, speakers may sign-up during the hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 (option 5) prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing; however, speakers may also sign-up at the public hearing. Written comments concerning any item before the Commission are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, P.O. Box 7000 Leesburg, VA 20177-7000, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun. gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and for the Clerk’s records. Members of the public may also submit comments on land use items electronically at loudoun.gov/landapplications. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing to request additional time to speak on behalf of such organization. Regularly scheduled Planning Commission public hearings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. In the event the public hearing cannot be conducted on that date due to weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend the hearing, the public hearing will be continued to the next day (Wednesday). In the event the public hearing may not be held on that Wednesday due to weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend the hearing, the public hearing may be continued to the first Thursday of the next month. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory, or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 (option 5). Three business days advance notice is requested. BY ORDER OF:

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Opinion Taking the Next Step Over the next several days, thousands of Loudoun County high school seniors will walk across the stage to Published by Loudoun Community Media RENSS GREENE Executive Director rgreene@loudounnow.org BILL CLIFFORD Chief Development Officer bclifford@loudounnow.org

NORMAN K. STYER Executive Editor nstyer@loudounnow.org

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We're Paying Editor: In February, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced to the Loudoun Board of Supervisors that he was expediting the Lucketts bypass project. This would explain the sloppy, rushed, and incomplete presentation at the county’s June 4 “public input” session (in Leesburg, not in Lucketts village itself), at which citizens were asked to select a Lucketts bypass alignment without having the information they need to make an informed choice. The county doesn’t have the information either. The consultant’s study isn’t even completed. County consultant John McDowell admitted that much of what was presented that evening was the result only of “desktop” studies (meaning they haven’t set foot in the community and looked its residents in the face). Also not completed are geotechnical studies of this environmentally fragile limestone karst area of sinkholes, voids, disappearing streams, and alreadycompromised wells and water sources. The county’s “moon chart” purporting to rank alternative alignments contains obvious errors and likewise ignores the human environment (unless you are

satisfied with a “look and feel” criteria of a new highway as having checked off that box). The number of parcels that a new highway would go through was mentioned as a consideration, but no distinction was made between a parcel of farmland and a single parcel on which the vast majority of the village residents live. Some information citizens do have comes from the county’s own documents, as multiple speakers on Wednesday evening pointed out: After this at least $420M series of expansion projects lays down 8 miles of a 4-lane footprint wider than Rt. 7 (encouraging Rt. 7 speeds), the same congestion will remain in Lucketts and extend to the Potomac River bridge. While the county has consistently told the public, elected officials, and state, regional, and federal funders that these hundreds of millions in highway expansion will reduce congestion, transportation planner Mark Hoffman’s response to citizens’ skepticism was telling: He said that the goal of the projects was to “get Virginians home sooner.” Bingo! This is precisely the argument made by the local spokesmen for development interests—who successfully

swayed supervisors to embark on this massive, destructive highway expansion. The development and road-building industries still don’t have that Outer Beltway they’ve longed for for at least 50 years, but by golly, they have indeed cracked open a huge pot of taxpayer money to open up rural Loudoun to sprawl housing development. County transportation staff have repeatedly asserted to officials and funders that they’ll be looking for “proffers” to help pay for this boondoggle. All four proposed alignments go through large and small parcels owned by out-of-area landowners and recently formed LLCs. The past 30 years of Loudoun’s history have shown pendulum swings back and forth between developer-funded Supervisor majorities and anti-sprawl growth Board majorities. It seems clear that the development industry has realized that they can save a lot of time, money, and trouble by working directly with County staff to achieve their financial goals. And we’re paying. — Martha Polkey, Lucketts LETTERS continues on page 35

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Rule of Law Editor: The riots in Los Angeles over federal immigration enforcement are troubling not merely for the mayhem they caused, but for what they expose about the state of our civic order. In a constitutional republic, mobs do not dictate which laws are enforced or which public servants may carry out their duties. Whatever one's views on immigration policy, street violence is not protest—it is an assault on the rule of law. Madison warned in Federalist No. 10 of factions driven by violent passion rather than reason. When lawlessness is excused because one sympathizes with its cause, we destroy the rule of law that protects us all. Many causes can incite a crowd. But if enforcement of law becomes hostage to the loudest or most violent voices, the law grows weak—and with it, the rights of all citizens. The law cannot enforce itself. When local government will not maintain order, higher authority must act. On this, President Trump was right to federalize the California National Guard. — Kevin Daniel, Leesburg

Lansdowne Cell Tower continued from page 8 citing concerns surrounding its visual impacts on nearby homes. Supervisors held a May 14 public hearing on the application where residents and local organization reiterated those concerns. During a June 3 Board of Supervisors meeting, community members, including members of the Regency at Belmont neighborhood, once again said they oppose the project, arguing there are better locations for a tower that would not impact their viewshed or property values to the same degree. The tower is also planned in the right-of-way of the approved Dominion Aspen to Golden Transmission Line project, which was opposed by the Lansdowne Conservancy. Conservancy General Counsel Bryan Turner said the organization is appealing the line’s approval with the Virginia Supreme Court and that the board should not approve the tower. The motion by Supervisor Sylvia R. Glass (D-Broad Run) to deny the permit passed 5-3-1 with supervisors Kristen C. Umsttatd (D-Leesburg), Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) and Matthew F.

Letourneau (R-Dulles) opposed, and Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) absent.

“I would rather see cellular infrastructure built farther away from residential units.” — Sylvia Glass,

(D-Broad Run)

“After careful consideration of this application, I’ve moved to deny the cell tower,” Glass said. “While I appreciate the applicant’s willingness to expand cell coverage in the county, I do feel this location is not appropriate at this time. The proposed cell tower location is directly adjacent to where the future Aspen to Golden power lines will be these large power lines will drastically change the viewshed along Rt. 7 and for the nearby homes, cell tower would be additionally large infrastructure that would add to the visual clutter of the immediate area.” Glass said the proposal is within 500 feet of the Ashburn Chase apartments,

an affordable housing neighborhood and that there would be no barrier between the two. “I would rather see cellular infrastructure built farther away from residential units,” Glass said. But Letourneau said Milestone’s proposal is consistent with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which envisions cellular towers collocated with existing infrastructure. “I do believe that the motion on the table now is not consistent with our Comprehensive Plan, and so I wouldn’t support it,” he said. Vice Chair Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) said he agreed with Glass and added that nearby Inova Loudoun Hospital is opposed to the tower’s proximity because it’s within their helicopter landing pattern. “Additionally, I discovered that, I believe it’s the Toll Brothers building on Russell Branch [Parkway] behind the Whole Foods shopping center could easily accommodate and so there are alternatives to this visually impressive structure,” he said. Supervisors are slated in September to consider a special exception originally combined with the commission permit for the cell tower but deferred by the applicant prior to last week’s meeting. n

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Data Centers continued from page 1 competitors who are not using AI.” Crenshaw shared examples of small business owners from across the country. A coffee shop owner in San Francisco is using AI to write code to improve his bean grinder operation. The owner of a jam making company uses ChatGPT to save herself time writing inter-company emails. A skincare company owner uses AI to source ingredients with the least potential for higher tariff costs. “Once again, this is all coming down CPU-powered data, and that’s essential that small businesses have access to these tools, but it also means that we have to have data,” he said. “These are just scratching the surface of the stories of small business owners who are really in our own backyards, in our neighborhoods, really trying to survive and grow. These small businesses are relying on data digital economy. And one of the things that we found is that nearly three quarters of small business owners said losing access to data would harm their ability to grow.” Crenshaw said AI is now “a matter of national competitiveness.” The U.S. has an estimated 5,000 data centers, with 200 of those in Loudoun and another 150 in the pipeline, he said. China has only 500. “We know that China is working around the clock to beat the United States in AI, telecommunications and technological leadership. And as I’ve seen with moments like DeepSeek, which we should treat like a Sputnik moment, it is further critical that the United States have a first mover advantage in deep technologies like artificial intelligence,” Crenshaw said. He touted the economic benefits of data centers to the county, including job growth and GDP. “It is evident that there is tremendous economic benefit in data centers, locally, nationally and globally,” he said. “At the same time, we need to ensure that there are policies in place, though, to make sure there are concerns about data centers are addressed but also to maximize their use.” A policy designed to do just that was passed by the Board of Supervisors earlier this year, requiring that all new data center applications be approved by the board. This will give the body more control over the design of any new data centers that are built. A panel of data center leaders, moderated by Equinix Head of State and Local Public Policy Rey Cheatham Banks, discussed the impacts of those changes on the industry.

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From left, Equinix Head of State and Local Public Policy Rey Cheatham Banks moderates a June 6 panel discussion with Virginia Data Center Coalition Director of Government Affairs Kate Smiley, Curata Partners founder Colleen Gillis, Gordon Engineering President Bill Junda and STACK Infrastructure Director of Development Matt Leslie.

STACK Infrastructure Director of Development Matt Leslie said the change sent a message to the data center industry that the county would like to see a “throttling down” of data centers. “It certainly was impactful in terms of the message that it sent, which is that, there’s a real focus by the board to kind of have a clearer vision of the playing field and understand what’s out there, what’s coming before them,” Leslie said. Data center applications submitted prior to Feb. 12 were grandfathered into the previous rules. Gordon Engineering President Bill Junda said those projects have worked their way through the review process and now, the county staff is beginning to take up the new applications. “There are a lot of landmines, not just for data centers, but for all projects that we’re submitting here in Loudon. I don’t know how county staff is keeping up with the changes, the minutia, the interpretations. … it is complicated,” he said. Banks questioned whether Loudoun would remain the dominant data center location or whether that would change. Panelists said they believe taking a strategic approach to the future of data centers is the right move and that the demand for them is not slowing down. “You think of Northern Virginia, obviously, as being the primary market,” Virginia Data Center Coalition Director of Government Affairs Kate Smiley said. “Those numbers are starting to shift a bit. You look at last year, 2024, the fastest growing markets, were not in Virginia, nor close. They were in Las Vegas, they were in Phoenix, they were in Salt Lake City, they were in Atlanta, they were in Dallas and Fort Worth.” Smiley said despite that, dominance

does not have to be represented by the number of data centers, but that innovation is something the industry is still looking to grow in Loudoun. “Even if we don’t build another data center in the county, which I hope we don’t end up there. But even if we were to do that, I think the important thing is to make sure that we have the regulatory framework, the flexibility, the incentives in place to innovate on existing campuses,” she said. “We need to talk about when it comes to zoning, making sure that, as technologies arise and come to the forefront, become commercially available, that this fantastic data center community that already is in Loudon County can take advantage of those technologies in a speedy way.” Curata Partners Founder Colleen Gillis agreed, saying data center companies are invested in the community and that Loudoun has the opportunity to be the “elder statesmen” as more communities around the country build their first data centers. “I know from my experience doing data center development in other jurisdictions, they’re just not as savvy or sophisticated, and they’re so anxious and desperate for the tax revenue, which is robust and makes meaningful changes in communities, that they’re willing almost to do almost anything,” Gillis said. “And so while that’s fantastic, and that’s great, the fact that Loudoun County has the experience, they’ve done the deep thought leadership and deep thinking about this, the question is, can we continue to lead and can we continue to innovate so the data centers can continue to innovate, because they’re not going anywhere.” n

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Power Concerns continued from page 1 a rate that, it said, that could not have been foreseen. The projected capacity shortfall over the next five years could double, according to the latest estimates. “The 10-GW gap in Capacity PJM anticipates in the 2030/31 Delivery Year could swell to a 26-GW gap once the preliminary 2025 forecasted load growth numbers are finalized and the analysis of the Capacity gap is updated,” according to the report. “…PJM has identified resource adequacy concerns in 2030 in particular, projecting that could be the point in time at which demand outstrips supply in the PJM Capacity markets.” Northern Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers with an estimated 200 of those buildings in Loudoun. Those buildings, in addition to powering the storage and streaming capabilities of the cloud and the growing demand for artificial intelligence services, also bring in an unprecedented amount of tax revenue for the county. But as they’ve expanded in Loudoun, Prince William and Fauquier counties and other Virginia jurisdictions, the concerns raised by Turner, local environmental groups and community members have continued to grow. In December, PJM requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to amend plans regarding surplus interconnection service to address the resource concerns. It identifies four factors contributing to the shortfall: significant load growth primarily from data centers using artificial intelligence technology; accelerated, premature retirement of generation required by state and federal policies; new resources coming online more slowly than anticipated, and the use of less reliable intermittent power sources. In 2021, PJM began conducting a report that found up to 40 gigawatts of power generation would be retired by 2030 with replacement generation coming primarily from renewable and gas-fired sources. Renewable sources, while important, are not as consistent as their more conventional sources. “These types of [renewable] projects have a historical rate of completion of approximately 5 percent,” according to the December report.

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Since that report, concerns over the adequacy of energy resources have only continued to increase, PJM stated. Turner highlighted this during a June 3 Board of Supervisors meeting. “Referring to a 2025 updated report PJM states, ‘The preliminary numbers show substantial increases since the 2024 forecast in the forecasted annualized load growth rate by the end of this decade and into the next decade.’ PJM’s current summer load forecast predicts a significant increase in load growth with the share of load attributable to data centers going from 4% to 12% to 16% by 2039,” Turner said.

“You can bet from now on I am going to take this reality into serious consideration any time an application for a new data center comes before this board.” — Michael Turner, Loudoun Board of Supervisors, Vice Chair (D-Ashburn) Although community members and representatives of various local organizations including the Piedmont Environmental Council have shown up at hearings to oppose new data center applications citing concerns about their impact to the electric grid, county supervisors have consistently been advised by County Attorney Leo Rogers that they are not permitted to consider a data center’s power impact in reviewing land use applications. However, during the June 3 meeting, Turner said he has to consider the state of the power grid. “You can bet from now on I am going to take this reality into serious consideration any time an application for a new data center comes before this board,” he said. Turner told Loudoun Now that he had cleared those comments with the county attorney. He said it would be irresponsible not to consider the ability of utilities to provide power to data centers. “I don’t know how I’m going to vote on new data center applications but I’m

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very aware of the power constraints in Loudoun County.” Turner said the reality is that PJM, Dominion Energy, and the General Assembly have “no idea” how to provide the power needed. A report by the state Joint Legislative and Audit Review Committee in December found that building enough electricity infrastructure to meet unconstrained demand in Virginia alone would be “very difficult to achieve.” “New solar facilities would have to be added at twice the annual rate they were added in 2024, and the amount of new wind generation needed would exceed the potential capabilities of all offshore wind sites that have so far been secured for future development. Large natural gas plants would also need to be added at an equal or faster rate than the busiest build period for these facilities,” according to the JLARC report. In Loudoun, some impacts of that have already been experienced as Dominion Energy last summer notified high-wattage customers, the class that includes data centers, that the wait time to bring new customers online was increasing from one to three years to four to seven years. Last week, during a Loudoun Chamber forum, local data center leaders said the demand for their services are not going away any time soon and that as the use of AI continues to grow, the need for data centers will, too. “When we talk about the need for data centers and digital infrastructure, oftentimes we hold up our phones … but it’s so much more than that,” Virginia Data Center Coalition Director of Government Affairs Kate Smiley said. “We’re talking about electronic medical records, 3D imaging. We’re talking about households now having an average of 21 connected devices; everything from your thermostat, your garage door

to the toaster, dishwasher, you name it. … And when you get into it, a third of the world is not yet online. That’s coming. A third of the world is not yet online. It’s only a matter of time. Data centers are critical infrastructure.” During that forum, panelists also said they recognize the power supply challenge facing them and are looking for ways to innovate – however, an equally important challenge is not just where the power is coming from, but how to get it where it needs to go. “I think transmission is these days almost more controversial than generation,” Kate Smiley said. “And transmission issues are one of the biggest challenges we have facing the ability to keep up with energy demands. … As we talk about any type of energy innovation, we cannot lose sight of transmission and how important that is.” Transmission line projects built primarily by Dominion Energy to provide power to the county and shore up reliability in the region have faced intense opposition from community members raising concerns about their impacts including property devaluation, environmental effects, scenic easements and health concerns. But STACK Infrastructure Director of Development Matt Leslie said without new data centers, transmission lines would still be an issue. “If Loudoun County never built another data center, it doesn’t protect us from having transmission lines come through the county anyway. I think that’s something that we really need to understand when we talk about innovation. It is directly tied to innovation and power generation but also thinking about transmission and can we come up with ways to make that less impactful” he said. The concerns surrounding transmission and power generation have led the industry to look into many forms of on-site power generation – an idea also championed by Turner. “I have a client that is trying so hard to figure out how to make hydrogen fuel cells and new technology work for local and regional distribution that doesn’t require these big transmission lines or on site gas turbines that are site specific, just for that site … everyone is looking at trying to figure out what that on-site generation option is that doesn’t need transmission lines,” Gordon Engineering President Bill Junda said. n

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