March 2026

Urban Forest Plan Survey

The Town of Herndon wants to hear from you!

The Town of Herndon, in partnership with consultants from the Green Infrastructure Center with funding from the Virginia Department of Forestry, is drafting a new Urban Forestry Plan. Help shape the future of Herndon’s trees!

This survey will guide the Town’s new Urban Forestry Plan and support both everyday stewardship and long-term planning for a greener Herndon. Take the five minute survey by visiting our site Herndon-va.gov or by clicking on the link below. Thank you for sharing your insights!

For additional questions please contact Nick Maletta, Town Arborist, at nick.maletta@herndon-va.gov

Take the Survey Here

Herndon Town Council and Planning Commission working together

Joint Work Session with Planning Commission and Town Council

Last month, the Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to review several key initiatives shaping Herndon’s future. Discussion topics included an update to the Roadway Safety Action Plan, progress on the Herndon 2050 Comprehensive Plan and its accompanying market study and economic development strategy, as well as an update on the housing study.

All Town Council meeting agenda materials and recordings can be accessed through our CivicClerk portal at herndonva.portal.civicclerk.com

Watch the Joint Session Now

We're Hiring for Summer Camp!

Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Join our award-winning summer camp staff and help create unforgettable experiences for kids!

Open Hiring Weeks

March 9-13 & March 16-20
1:00-4:00 PM at the Herndon Community Center
Apply & interview onsite | Ages 18+
Filling positions for:
Assistant Camp Directors
Site Directors (Tennis, Teen, & Camp on the Go)
Head Leaders
Camp Leaders

If you love working with kids, being outdoors, and having a summer full of adventure, this is the job for you! Tag a friend who should apply!

Learn more: www.herndon-va.gov/careers

Proposed FY27 Budget

The proposed FY 2027 Budget will be available in April in interactive detail at Herndon-va.gov/Budget. A comprehensive accounting of the proposed budget is presented, including narratives, charts and graphs that are easily navigated and accessible to all. The interactive tool allows taxpayers to enter their personalized tax amounts and see how their taxes are allocated.

By law, the Herndon Town Council must adopt a FY 2027 Budget by June 30, 2026, with enactment to begin on July 1, 2026, the first day of the new fiscal year. The council will hold two public hearings on the proposed budget, on Tuesday April 14 and Tuesday April 28, both beginning at 7pm in the Ingram Council Chambers. Comments may also be submitted online at Herndon-va.gov/Budget or via email at budget@herndon-va.gov.

VA State Bar Member Needed for ARB/HDRB

The Town of Herndon is seeking a member of the Virginia State Bar to serve on its Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Historic District Review Board (HDRB).

Term: Three years
Compensation: $3,000 annually
Meetings: First and third Wednesdays of each month, 7:00 p.m., in Herndon
Residency: Town resident and qualified voter.

This attorney position plays an important role in reviewing and considering exterior modifications to structures within the Town. The ARB has jurisdiction over all structures except detached single-family homes, while the HDRB oversees properties within the Historic District.

Those interested please apply to the link below:

https://www.herndon-va.gov/government/application-to-serve-on-town-boards-and-commissions

If you have questions, please contact the town clerk’s office at town.clerk@herndon-va.gov.

Special Collection Requests

Did you know that the Town of Herndon offers scheduled pick-up for items too large to fit in your trash bins? You can schedule a pick-up date that works for you without having to wait for a designated day.

Residents can use this service to responsibly dispose of items such as furniture, large appliances, scrap metal, and household debris.

Special collections for bulk items can be scheduled online here. A nominal fee applies for this service.

Town residents can also dispose of most refuse seven days-a-week at either of Fairfax County’s transfer stations, the closest of which is located at 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Glass recycling remains available at the purple containers located at the Public Works Shop at 1481 Sterling Road.

The town does not offer Electronic waste collection, residents may use one of Fairfax County’s electronic waste drop-off locations, which are available to all Town residents.

Seeking Mayor's Volunteer Reception Photos

Help Us Celebrate 40 Years!

We’re gearing up for the 40th Anniversary of the Mayor’s Volunteer Reception, and we need your help!

If you have photos from any past Mayor’s Volunteer Receptions,1986 through 2025, we’d love to see them. Group shots, ceremony moments, candid photos taken at the reception itself. All are welcome!

Please scan and send your photos to information@herndon-va.gov. 50MB limit per email. Thank you for helping us honor four decades of celebration and community recognition!

Cover Photo by Jack Ledgerwood

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