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🌱 Patch AM: Reston Association Seeks New Board Member After Matthew Mullenix Resigns

Happening soon: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Reston Patch calendar

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Hi Reston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Reston Association seeks applicants to fill sudden board vacancy
  • How much of Reston's green space could new development really replace?
  • How Fairfax's 2027 agenda could change taxes and housing near Reston

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 67, low: 61.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reston Association Seeks New Board Member After Matthew Mullenix Resigns (patch.com) — Reston residents will soon see a new face on the Reston Association Board after treasurer Matthew Mullenix resigned from his at-large seat midway through his term. The association is now accepting nominations from members to fill the vacancy, with a board-appointed replacement expected to be seated at the Nov. 12 meeting and serve until the 2027 election.
   

• Reston: What should 'New Town' become... and how? (therestonletter.com) — Reston's future is being shaped right now through major redevelopment proposals, including thousands of new housing units and contentious plans for the Reston National Golf Course. Local advocates, county officials, and developers are clashing over how closely to follow the Comprehensive Plan, how much open space to preserve, and where dense housing should go as the community evolves along the Silver Line corridor.
   

• Housing, tax reform among Fairfax County's priorities for 2027 General Assembly session (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County leaders are shaping their 2027 General Assembly wish list, pushing for more state funding for schools, transit, housing, and tax reform that could ease pressure on local property owners, including those in Reston. Reston's delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra backed the earlier strategy session, saying it should help state and county officials coordinate on housing and other priorities before bills are filed.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • South Lakes Travels To Oakton For Battle Of 5-0 Teams Looking For Concorde District Supremacy —Brian McNicoll Read on Patch
  • Assistance League® of Northern Virginia Donates Over 4,000 Toothbrushes —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Housekeeping Houseperson at Davidson Hospitality Group in Reston, Virginia in Reston. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Herndon

  • Community activist running for Herndon Town Council backs ending use of Flock cameras (ffxnow.com)
  • Aisles of opportunity (fairfaxtimes.com)
  • When Should You Consider Physical Therapy in Herndon, VA? (wordpress.com)

Great Falls

  • Listing of the Day: 6340 Old Dominion Dr, Mclean, VA (ffxnow.com)

Chantilly

  • Paisano's Expands Free Pizza Slice Program To Anyone In Need (patch.com)

Ok Reston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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