The October 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. The Small Stuff MattersBy Scott Sklar, President, AHCA The last few months have been interesting and somewhat out of the mainstream. Peter Lynch and Kevin Sweeney gave AHCA September meeting attendees an update on traffic issues. Saying it’s “a long… Continue reading October 2023 Newsletter
The September 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. Off to a Busy StartBy Scott, Sklar, President, AHCA I hope you enjoyed the summer – vacations, working in the yard, appreciating the extra rain (making up for our partial drought), and spending time with family and friends. We have… Continue reading September 2023 Newsletter
The May 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. Good Neighbors — May Be Getting Harder to FindBy Scott Sklar, President, AHCA What makes a good neighbor ? Our civic association has welcomed businesses and promotes them in our community. In fact, we want local vendors and restaurants, because… Continue reading May 2023 Newsletter
Attached is the latest news on Arlington’s stormwater management progress. Learn more on their website.
Have yard trimmings or compost? Don’t put them in the black can! By using your green organics can, you can help sustainably create compost, while minimizing waste and byproducts.
The April 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. Spring is Coming – Walk Around Your Communityby Scott Sklar, President, AHCA What struck me during COVID, when many of us were stuck working from our homes, is that I saw families, couples and children walking around the streets of… Continue reading April 2023 Newsletter
The March 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. Process is Everythingby Scott Sklar, President, AHCA We will have two jointly-sponsored candidates’ nights with the Lyon Park Citizens Association (LPCA), to cover the entire spectrum of state and local Virginia candidates. I am using this column in a more… Continue reading March 2023 Newsletter
The February 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. Juggling Priorities as Trends Come Togetherby Scott Sklar, President, AHCA All of us have been bombarded on the listserv about the Missing Middle proposals by the Arlington County Board. We had an AHCA monthly meeting program in October 2022 and… Continue reading February 2023 Newsletter
The January 2023 newsletter is linked below. If you have any comments or questions, email editor@ashtonheights.org. 2023 Opportunities and Obstaclesby Scott Sklar, President, AHCA Year end 2022, was a rush of issues and challenges. I don’t expect any change for 2023. And in fact, I expect that the issues confronting Arlington’s growth, government’s directional changes, increases… Continue reading January 2023 Newsletter
Our Shrinking Tree Canopy – What is to be Done? Ashton Heights has been a green oasis in the center of Arlington for decades.Unfortunately, our oasis is disappearing! Look at the tree canopy maps thru time: At Ashton Heights Civic Association’s (AHCA) September meeting, we examinedthe available tree canopy studies of Arlington, including Ashton Heights.… Continue reading Tree Canopy Decline Since 1973