Ballston Park Tree Canopy—Request to Strengthen the Ballston Park and Buckingham Commercial Area Study Charge

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 Amy MillerLeave a comment

October 13, 2026 Dear County Board Members, The Ashton Heights Civic Association (AHCA) would like to bring the Arlington County Board’s attention, before the Ballston Park and Buckingham Commercial Area study process begins on an overarching critical issue of tree canopy preservation. Ashton Heights used to be an oasis in the middle of Arlington. Ashton… Continue reading Ballston Park Tree Canopy—Request to Strengthen the Ballston Park and Buckingham Commercial Area Study Charge

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Presentation on the Stumbling Stones Project

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Chris ArmstrongLeave a comment

Presented by Tim Aiken at the March 2026 AHCA meeting, see the following presentation on the stumbling stones project which reminds Arlingtonians that people were enslaved here, and upcoming placement of stones here in Ashton Heights. Presenter will be Tim Aiken. Two stones will be placed on the site of a farm owned by the… Continue reading Presentation on the Stumbling Stones Project

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February 2026 Meeting Minutes

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Chris ArmstrongLeave a comment

AHCA meeting minutes – 2.18.2026 Meeting started at 7:30 with 21 people in attendance. President Sklar welcomed everyone, thanking VP Schutz for setting up the meeting. AHCA had three technical corrections to the AHCA bylaws, which were reviewed in the January meeting and voted out, as well as published in the Association’s newsletter. To comply… Continue reading February 2026 Meeting Minutes

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January 2026 Meeting Minutes

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Chris ArmstrongLeave a comment

January 21, 2026 President Scott Sklar called the 40 assembled AHCA members to order precisely at 7:30 PM. Agenda Item 1 Scott Sklar announced 2026 as a Policy Year for the association. He outlined four local issues that will come before the County Board1. Rethinking EHO (Expanded Housing Option) implementation in light of the way… Continue reading January 2026 Meeting Minutes