"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. There has been a lot of discussion around town lately about what business might occupy the old Magruder’s space and some talk about ‘bringing in’ particular businesses to fill the void.  As far as the Town’s involvement (as a government entity) goes, to put it simply, we do not “recruit” businesses to come and open up shop in Town, regardless of the location. …

After a brief hiatus, it's back: "Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. Today’s beautiful spring weather gets me excited for the fun activities that spring and summer have to offer like barbeques, days at the pool, local festivals – well, pretty much anything outdoors!  One of the things that is great about Vienna is that so many local residents take advantage of the warmer months and organize block…

"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. Amelie Krikorian: Verizon and Sprint are blaming the town for the poor cell reception, saying that the town is refusing to allow cell towers because of height restrictions. I do appreciate the height rule — I have no desire to see twenty story office buldings on Maple Ave — but can't something be done about the poor cell coverage here? First, I'll clarify that …

"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. Steven Vickery: Is the town planning to replace all of the existing streetlights with sodium vapor lights? The sodium vapor lights give off an ugly, orange-ish glow that deadens color. The existing (mercury vapor) lights, in contrast, give a fairly faithful "color rendering." I would ask the Town to carefully consider whether more of the orange lights are put …

"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week Tenisha Mitchell: Is there any free, 24-hour public parking in Vienna? I need to find a place to park my third vehicle since my place of residence, Halstead Square, cannot accommodate it. Thank you! Kirstyn Barr: I'll begin by noting that Halstead Square is not within the Town’s limits. Having a Vienna mailing address does not automatically mean you are within …

"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week Reader Elizabeth Hedley: We have been in our house over 22 years and our street (St Andrews Dr NE) was not in good condition to begin with, has never been resurfaced. And, I don't know of any systemic plan todo so. How does this happen or not happen? Kirstyn Barr: The Town constantly monitors the condition of streets and patch pot holes constantly.Each year, our…

"Ask the Town" is a weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. Reader: Last summer, the town spraypainted markings for new water lines on Saint Roman Drive (which is outside the town limits but serviced by Vienna). I attended the Town Council meeting in the fall where they passed the funding to replace the water lines. Work still has not begun. What is the status? Kirstyn Barr: With Saint Roman Drive, significant work must…

"Ask the Town" is a new weekly series that features Vienna Public Information Officer Kirstyn Barr answering reader questions about anything and everything Vienna. Have a question? Leave it in the comments below; we'll answer it next week. This Week: What causes a water line break?As you may have noticed, there has been a sudden surge in water line breaks and leaks occurring around town. It leads one to wonder ‘what causes a water line break?’Many factors can cause a break to occur, but most commonly it is found that extreme fluctuations in temperature are the main contributors. Throughout …