Opinion
By Charles Houston The Board recently approved a $1.7 million “wayfinding” program but directed Staff to rethink a proposed 40.5-mile western Loudoun route. I applaud the Board of Supervisors for hitting “Pause” on that ill-considered portion of Staff’s “Wayfinding” proposal. I also thank Supervisor Briskman for pointing out that a 40.5-mile route is simply too…
Dear Editor: I had the privilege of attending a Mercer Middle School (MMS) re-naming committee meeting last week at MMS. I was aware of MMS’ rich 20-year history of academic accomplishment and service. Many people have told me of the dedicated teachers and staff who make this school a true beacon of love and learning…
Dear Editor: The night sky over North America has been growing brighter by about 10% each year. The DMV, including Loudoun, is the most light-polluted region of the country, with more than 200,000 times theartificial light of America’s naturally dark night skies. Scientists predict that in 20 years, no stars will bevisible here at night. Light…
Dear Editor: On Tuesday, Oct. 29, I attended Loudoun Valley High School’s Safe Night Halloween with my grandchildren. I was thoroughly pleased with the event and am grateful for the students and staff thatorganized this fun evening for the community. A common perception now is of teenagers engrossed in their phones and being disengaged. During…
Dear Editor: I would like to address the need for the county to encourage VDOT to repair and reopen the Beaverdam Creek bridge on Beaverdam Bridge Road. The closure of the bridge has encouraged a land owner to seek VDOT’s abandonment of the road easement VDOT has with the land owner. If vacated, loss of…
Dear Editor: As election season approaches, it’s hard to ignore the irony in Stan Milan’s candidacy for mayor. A man who claims to have the interests of the community at heart is standing behind policies that have left families and business owners drowning under double-digit water rate hikes. This picture says it all: Stan quite…
Dear Editor: “Never wrestle with a pig because you’ll both get dirty and the pig likes it.” I’ve ignored months of personal attacks online by Team Metropolis, their spouses, and a handful of their supporters. I’ve watched as they’ve launched smear after smear, garnering only a handful of “likes” and few supportive comments from the…
Dear Editor: I have been visited by both candidates for mayor as well as several candidates for town council. What I see is two distinct “groups” of candidates who have major differences in what they want to do for the citizens of Purcellville. I can say that I did fully support Stan Milan for mayor…
Dear Editor: Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of getting to know each of the “Mayberry” slate of candidates—Ben Nett, Chris Bertaut, Brian Green, Susan Khalil, and Jon Arnburg. This group of my fellow citizens seeks nothing more than to serve our interests with dignity, careful management, consistency, and integrity. The…
Dear Editor: Like most people, I am giving serious thought about who to vote for in the 2024 Election. Managing the irrefutable warming of our atmosphere is the gravest issue the world faces. I am voting for the candidates who understand that this dramatic change in climate is a huge threat to life as we know it. I am…