Monday notes: River Towers update, volunteer recognized, Indigenous People’s Day
The closed front entrance to the River Towers unit at 6631 Wakefield Drive is seen last month.
Residents who were displaced by the partial collapse of one of the River Towers condominium buildings can avoid paying condo fees — as long as they sign a waiver promising not to sue, WTOP reported last week.
The building, one of three River Towers units on Wakefield Drive in the Belle Haven area, suffered the partial collapse on Oct. 2. Since then, residents of 32 units have not been allowed to move back into their units while repair work is done.
WTOP reports that many residents are unhappy with the offer, and none have signed yet. Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) attended a meeting with the residents and suggested they not sign the waiver until it is modified. Read more on WTOP …
Huntley Meadows volunteer wins award
A longtime Huntley Meadows volunteer and president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park was recently honored for her work advocating for and protecting the 1,500-acre patch of parkland in Hybla Valley.
Catherine Ledec was selected for the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, and presented her award Nov. 7, during the VRPS’s annual conference, according to a Fairfax County news release.
“Cathy has been an instrumental part of making Huntley Meadows Park what it is today,” Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) said in the release. “Her leadership and environmental stewardship have ensured the health and long-term safety of Lee District’s crown jewel, and her work with my office has been nothing short of amazing.”
Indigenous Peoples Day
The day before Thanksgiving marks Virginia’s first-ever Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring Virginia tribes’ historic and current contributions to the commonwealth. Del. Paul Krizek (D-44), who represents much of the Mount Vernon area, sponsored the legislation earlier this year. It was approved unanimously.
“My hope is that this day will raise awareness for Native Americans in Virginia and educate the general public on historic and current struggles of these tribes,” Krizek said in a press release.
Traditionally on the day before Thanksgiving, the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes present a deer and turkey to the Virginia governor as part of a tradition that began in 1658. The tribute will be ceremoniously handed over to Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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