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EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS ON I-66 EAST AT I-495

WEEKEND OF AUG. 27
 Traffic reduced to one lane from Nutley Street to Beltway
 

Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, August 27 until 5 a.m. Monday, August 30, two of three lanes on eastbound I-66 between Nutley Street and I-495 will be closed as crews prepare to shift traffic to the new I-66 bridges over the beltway.  Motorists should expect overnight temporary stoppages after midnight lasting no longer than 30 minutes throughout the weekend. The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages motorists to consider planning alternate routes to avoid major delays.
 
In addition to the two lanes closed on I-66 East, the following ramps will also be closed:
·        I-66 East to I-495 North via the right-hand general purpose ramp
·        All Nutley Street on ramps to I-66 East
 
I-66 eastbound access to the Vienna Metro Station and the left HOV exit to I-495 North will remain open throughout the weekend. Motorists can expect up to 35 minute delays during peak hours on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., from Route 50 to just past the work zone. 
 
By 5 a.m. Monday morning, the three I-66 East lanes will be shifted to the new bridges over I-495.  HOV motorists traveling in the left lane on I-66 East heading to Arlington/Washington D.C. will need to merge to the right lane prior to I-495 north to continue into downtown.
 
Monday morning, August 30 to Tuesday morning, August 31
The left HOV exit on I-66 East to I-495 North will close at 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 30 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 31 for crews to complete the exit ramp merge from the new bridges. Once open on Tuesday morning, motorists are encouraged to use caution on the new left HOV exit. The configuration is expected to be in place for the next year.
The work is part of the Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Project. 
For more information and maps: http://www.vamegaprojects.com/news/featured-headlines/i-66-full-weekend-closure/
 

From the BRMCA President...
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The election for the BRMCA Board and the ByLaws revisions will be 13 September at 8:00 PM. The two documents below at intended to inform you of your choices.

Ballots have been mailed to all on record as having paid dues.

For a review of the ByLaws changes go here (1978 Revision), here (proposed 2010 Revision) and here (Summary of revisions).



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Click the Link below to read about the Board Candidates
Board Candidates Bios
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17 July 2010
President's Report
 
The Board of Directors has begun planning for the September Annual Meeting, which will be held this year on Monday, September 13th at 8 pm at the Clubhouse.  While the meeting itself isn't that big of an event, we will be counting ballots for the annual election.  At the monthly board of directors meeting on 11 July, the nominating committee announced that the following BRMCA members have been nominated for election.  They are Alan Bratburd,  Sara Craig, Glenn Cruickshank, James Foster, Charles Phucas, James Price, Paul Scheingold, Dan Stapelton and Jane Sudol.  

The board has also been working on revising the BRMCA Articles of Incorporation and the BRMCA Bylaws.  The bylaws were last revised in 1978, so they were due for an update, if for only to correct some anachronisms.  For instance, the bylaws called for notificiation to board members by telegram.  I don't know if it's even possible to send one anymore.  We also changed some details about membership requirements, email notifications, dealing with the loss of a board quorum, processing dues, creating a BRMCA web site and notification of board activities by posting to the web site.  Copies of the revised proposed Articles and Bylaws are posted to the website in the Archives / BRMCA Documents Folder, as well as a detailed description of the changes to the articles and bylaws and copies of the original Articles and Bylaws.  Members of the BRMCA can review these proposed changes and make any comments (by emailing the board) prior to the next board meeting, which will be on August 1 at 6 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Election ballots will be mailed out to paid members of the BRMCA on or about August 7th, and they must be either return-postmarked by September 7th or brought to the annual meeting in person.  Mountain residents who wish to vote in the election but who have not paid dues for 2010 can pay their dues before August 12th and still get a ballot.  Dues can be mailed to the BRMCA at POBox 374, Haymarket, VA 20168.   The Road Committee reports that just about all the potholes on BRMCA-owned mountain roads have been repaired, and the resurfacing of North Lookout is nearly complete.  The Treasurer reported that all current bills have been paid.   Have a great summer.  
Glenn Cruickshank, President

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7 July 2010

Like everywhere in Virginia this summer, it's road repair season on the mountain well.  Our contractor has been busy repairing potholes and doing other road maintenance work as required on our roads.  His crew has also been working on repairing and resurfacing the end of North Lookout Road, where the Spring rains washed out most of the roadbed.  This short section of road was never chip-coated because of its steepness, narrow width and turn-round.  Funds for the road repairs come from part of the service levy on mountain property.  If you notice a section that needs additional attention, please notify the BRMCA road coordinator, roads@brmca.net
 
A reminder that nominations close for the fall board elections at the 11 July Board Meeting.  Individuals wishing to serve on the board should send an email to board@brmca.net with a short biographical sketch or campaign statement of interest.  The board will review the nominations at the July board meeting, and will accept nominations from meeting guests at that time.  At the conclusion of the meeting, nominations will close.  Nominees should be currently-paid members of the BRMCA.
 
The next board meeting will be on Sunday, 11 July at 12 pm.
 
Regards
Glenn Cruickshank
President
BRMCA

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BEARS!!!!

Got an email last night from Dawn, who lives in the 2700 block of Youngs Drive. Bears eating food from the trash can! From 11:30 PM to 2:30 AM the feasting was fabulous. The neighbor’s barking dogs were ineffective. Pictures here.

Important information about BEARS!!! (link)
Download a PDF on How To Live With Bears

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