Dear Chesterbrook Woods Residents,

Thank you to all who moved cars and other items from the street – most streets and cul-de-sacs were completely clear for plowing.

Sending some end of day updates regarding the storm and continued snow plowing efforts:

1. First the obvious – this is a very unusual storm starting with 5” of snow, then over 10 hours of steady sleet and now freezing rain. It’s one of our most challenging clearing events.
2. One of our two CW-contracted trucks had a mechanical problem earlier today, and we were down to one truck for the afternoon. Another truck should be arriving soon. Our contractor will continue to work the neighborhood and start salting/sanding tomorrow.
3. VDOT has a new online tool that shows where their plows and contracted plows have been. We see that one VDOT contractor has been in part of Chesterbrook Woods (CW). Zoom in to our area and click on a few of the trucks to see the one that was in CW: https://plows.vdot.virginia.gov/Public/Map
4. It helps if VDOT is here plowing in addition to our contractor. Generate a VDOT plow request using this link: https://my.vdot.virginia.gov. Tomorrow when it’s time to get salting/sanding, if you see a dangerous intersection or section of road, you can also submit a request to VDOT to salt/sand at: https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.

Fairfax and Arlington County Schools are closed tomorrow. The roads are expected to still be unsafe for driving tomorrow, despite the work that both CW and VDOT are doing to plow so we encourage you to stay off the roads if you can.

Thank you for your attention to this and stay safe out there!

– CWCA Board

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Dear CWCA Residents,

We are writing to ask for your help for the upcoming snow event this weekend.

CWCA contracts with JL Tree to supplement snow plowing done by VDOT and to sand/salt icy areas to allow vehicles to drive into and out of the neighborhood. CWCA contracts for plowing after an accumulation of three inches of snow. CWCA does not and has not historically plowed curb-to-curb. To do so would be prohibitively expensive, time and resource intensive, and risks damaging mailboxes and curbs.

Since snow is forecast on Saturday and Sunday, we are asking for your help as follows:

1) Move your car(s) off the street — on-street parking is a significant problem when clearing cul de sacs and all streets in general. Our plow contractors work to avoid plowing anywhere near a parked car to avoid damage to your vehicle. This is applicable to the day of the snow/ice event and one or two days after the event. If you move your car back on the street before plowing has been completed, it may mean that your cul de sac won’t get plowed.

2) Please move any bags/brush off the pavement/street and onto your grass. The county does not pick up yard waste from Christmas through the end of February. Once brush and yard waste are covered in snow, it creates a hazard/issue for the plows. (Be sure to also bring in your recycling/trash cans before snow starts tomorrow).

3) CWCA does not clear blocking vegetation or downed power or telecom lines — only snow and ice from the sky. If you see downed lines, please immediately contact Cox or Verizon for downed communication lines and Dominion Power for downed electric lines. If lines are down, the plow contractors will avoid plowing that section of the street.

4) If experiencing an emergency event, please contact 911 directly – CWCA is unable to offer plowing service specific to emergency events.

5) VDOT will also be plowing, but does main roads first. VDOT uses plow contractors when they are in our neighborhood. If you have a complaint about a plow, please look for the JL Tree sign on the side of the truck. We do not have contact or influence over any other plow companies. You can contact Supervisor Bierman’s office at DranesvilleBOS for more information on VDOT plowing.

6) If you want to email us about a concern, please email chesterbrookwoods which goes to the CWCA Leadership (and not to the whole neighborhood). Recognize there are limited labor resources available to us. Our first priority is to provide access to as many homes as possible as quickly as possible after snow and ice events.

Thanks in advance for your assistance and understanding. And, a big thank you to Steve who manages the snow clearing process for Chesterbrook Woods!

CWCA Board

p.s. Some neighbors haven’t paid the $40 dues yet (which were announced Oct 2025). Now would be a good time to do that because well be spending money to plow! Contact Susan Garrahan if you aren’t sure if you’ve paid yet.

Here are three easy ways to pay:

• By Zelle – send $40 payment to susan.garrahan. You will see “Chesterbrook Woods Citizens Association” after you enter that email address. Enter the dues amount and include your CWCA address (# and Street) in the memo section so we can credit your household.
• By PayPal — Go to paypal.me/chesterbrookwoods and send $40. Include your name and CWCA street address in the “What’s this for?” memo, so we can credit your household.
• By Check — Make your $40 check payable to “CWCA” and include your street address, so we can credit your household. You can bring your check or mail it to Susan Garrahan at 1714 Oak Ln, McLean, VA 22101.

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We would like to inform you of recent thefts from unlocked cars in the neighborhood.

Last Thursday, two men working on the new home at the corner of Dahlia Ct and Forest Lane had their wallets stolen out of their trucks in the middle of the day.

Yesterday (Monday), Detective K. R. Rhodes w/FCPD was canvassing the neighborhood to alert residents.

Detective Rhodes told one of our neighbors that there is a pair of people “working” the Chesterbrook neighborhood, targeting cars or trucks parked on the street or in driveways that they assume belong to house cleaners, contractors, plumbers, etc.

He said they especially target vehicles with logos, or cars they don’t think belong to residents.
One man goes into the unlocked vehicle and takes the wallet/purse and is picked up by another person driving a car slowly.

These thefts, the Detective said, have been occurring regularly over the past several months, and asked us to alert the neighborhood.

If you see something suspicious – a car driving very slowly, a person unknown to the neighbors walking slowly – please call FCPD.

Do not pursue the thieves or talk to them, just call the police ASAP.

To prevent theft, please remind everyone visiting or working at your home to always lock their vehicle. And, please do not leave any valuables in the vehicle.

Contact:
Detective K. R. Rhodes
Criminal Investigations Division
McLean District Station
703-556-7750
Direct: 703-288-5405

Thank you!

Cabell Fooshe and Akmal Ali
CWCA Security Committee

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All,

We hope that everyone had a Happy New Year
and a wonderful holiday season thus far!

If you noticed a number of police cars in the neighborhood today, the FCPD actually sent us 6 cars today to patrol the neighborhood after another car break in around 11 am-11:30 am today (unlocked door again) at the intersection of Crestwood Lane and Softwood Trail.

A report has been filed and the police are actively investigating. That is the second one this week so I will be having a call with the Board this weekend to discuss our options on what we can do more as a neighborhood association.

Until then, LOCK CAR DOORS, and advise all contractors and guests to do the same please.
Please report anything suspicious to the FCPD and if you witness something try to get detailed information or photos. Maybe check Ring Cameras today around 11 am for a Silver Sedan driving on Crestwood and leaving via Oakdale, then probably to Forest Lane.

More importantly enjoy the rest of your holiday season, we are going to catch these guys with the help of the FCPD!

Best,
Cabell Fooshe’
CWCA Security Director
703-850-6039

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All,

Unfortunately earlier today, we had another attempted contractor vehicle break in at the job site located at the corner of Hardwood Lane and Oakdale Road.

The police are looking for a 4 door sedan Silver Hyundai. Please lock your car doors and remind your contractors too.

Thanks,
Cabell Fooshe
CWCA Security Director
703-850-6039

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LIGHT UP CHESTERBROOK | Saturday, December 13th

Good morning!

It all happens tonight … here are the essential details.

– Please try to get your luminarias out by about 5 pm.

– Our food trucks will be set up from 5 to 8 pm. See the listings below. Please give them some business! Our goal is for our vendors to want to come back year after year. Oh, and the food is really good, and you don’t have to cook it.

– You can see the map of homes putting out luminarias with the locations of our food trucks here. Thanks Chris!

– We still need help TODAY from teens (or anyone else) from 3:00 to 5:30 to help set up at a few houses we’re taking care of. Please text Amanda (703-851-8425) if you or your teen can help (and earn coveted community service hours).

– Lizzy Conroy will be giving out free cupcakes from 5 to 6 pm at 5950 Woodacre Court, courtesy of Elevation Homes.

– Thanks to all the builders working in the neighborhood who have stepped up to support us and put candles out at their properties – Cherry Hill Custom Homes, Elevation Homes, McFadden Partners, Romero Custom Builders, and Whitestone Custom Homes.

– The weather looks good for “prime time” – temps dropping through the upper 30s – but it will deteriorate later. The forecast is for rain changing to snow starting after about 9 pm, with winds picking up overnight. You may find it less bother to bring in your luminarias this evening.

– Santa (McLean VFD) has told us that because of limited staff time this year, they had to schedule other neighborhoods and skip Chesterbrook Woods. Likely no Santa for us tonight – we’ll be Hooville after the Grinch came through.

– Take lots of pictures! If you have some you’d like to share with the neighborhood, we’ll set up a link where you upload your pictures and see everyone else’s (stay tuned).

– If you have last-minute problems or need supplies, please text Dave (240-476-1868) or Amanda (703-851-8425). I’ll be dropping off bags later this morning for a couple of people who have already been in touch.

– HAVE FUN !!!

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Mina’s Tamales to be located on Autumn Court – Mina’s has been a favorite for years providing quality Mexican food. A full truckload of super delicious and freshly prepared Latino meals plus refreshing authentic fruity Jarritos and Cinnamon Horchata are waiting to be gobbled up… Pre-orders are recommended – https://minatamales.square.site

Flame and Cones to be located on Woodacre Court – Also a neighborhood favorite they offer pizza and snow cones. They share that the ingredients in their pizzas are locally sourced and dough is fermented for 72 hours. Pre orders are recommended – https://flameandcones.square.site

🆕 Smashed and Pressed to be located on Bermuda Court – New to Light Up Chesterbrook, they sell french fries and a hamburger like you haven’t had before. Loaded with your choice of toppings then put into a presser. If you are gluten free, they have a dedicated press for you. They do not provide GF buns so if you bring your own, they will use it. They also have a limited selection of GF cheese, so please be sure to ask for it. Pre-order not available.

Travelin’ Tom’s also to be located on Bermuda Court – This is where you’ll get your hot chocolate and cinnamon spiced cider to keep you warm and toasty.

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Many thanks from your Light Up Chesterbrook team –

Carla, Amanda, Chris, Leah, Maria, Mary, Amy, Melinda, Nancy, Robin, and Dave

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Good Evening, Neighbors:

We’re happy to announce our line-up of food trucks for this year. Plan to pick up dinner or a snack Saturday evening, December 13th and support these vendors who keep coming back to help us!

Mina’s Tamales to be located on Autumn Court – Mina’s has been a favorite for years providing quality Mexican food. A full truckload of super delicious and freshly prepared Latino meals plus refreshing authentic fruity Jarritos and Cinnamon Horchata are waiting to be gobbled up… Pre-orders are recommended: https://minatamales.square.site

Flame and Cones to be located on Woodacre Court – Also a neighborhood favorite they offer pizza and snow cones. They share that the ingredients in their pizzas are locally sourced and dough is fermented for 72 hours. Pre orders are recommended: https://flameandcones.square.site

Smashed and Pressed to be located on Bermuda Court. New to Light Up Chesterbrook, they sell french fries and a hamburger like you haven’t had before. Loaded with your choice of toppings then put into a presser. If you are gluten free, they have a dedicated press for you. They do not provide GF buns so if you bring your own, they will use it. They also have a limited selection of GF cheese, so please be sure to ask for it. Pre-order not available.

Travelin’ Tom’s also to be located on Bermuda Court. This is where you’ll get your hot chocolate and cinnamon spiced cider to keep you warm and toasty.

Thank you and see you tomorrow!

Carla, Amanda, Chris, Leah, Maria, Mary, Amy, Melinda, Nancy, Robin, and Dave

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Hello CWCA Neighbors,

We have a few end of year reminders to share:

1. DUES: We are off to a strong start with dues payments! Many thanks to the 234 households who have already paid. If you have not paid yet, please do so now. Winter is here, and with it the potential snow removal is right around the corner. Read below for more information on the three ways to pay and cross that off your list!
2. LEAF VACUUMING: For those of us who have County leaf vacuuming, the next round in our neighborhood will be the week of 12/22. Because we have a bit of time before this next collection, please consider timing when you move more leaves to the curb until AFTER Light Up Chesterbrook on 12/13 to keep streets somewhat clear for that night.
3. YARD WASTE PICK UP PAUSE:
   1. The county’s yard waste pick-up pauses from Christmas to early March (except for Christmas tree pick-up). During this period, you can either put your yard waste in a regular bin or save it until service resumes.
   2. March 6th will be our first yard waste pick up of 2026.

THREE WAYS TO PAY YOUR CWCA DUES:

1. By Zelle – send $40 payment to susan.garrahan. You will see “Chesterbrook Woods Citizens Association” after you enter that email address. Enter the dues amount and include your CWCA address (# and Street) in the memo section so we can credit your household.
2. By PayPal — Go to paypal.me/chesterbrookwoods and send $40. Include your name and CWCA street address in the “What’s this for?” memo, so we can credit your household.
3. By Check — Make your $40 check payable to “CWCA” and include your street address, so we can credit your household. You can bring your check to the Oktoberfest party or mail it to Susan Garrahan at 1714 Oak Ln, McLean, VA 22101.

We wish you a merry holiday season,

The CWCA Board

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LIGHT UP CHESTERBROOK | Saturday, December 13th

Thanks to everyone who ordered from us. Now on to the fun parts!

Our luminaria kit assembly extravaganza is the morning and early afternoon of Saturday, December 6th.

We’ll need help loading our shipment into cars at Amanda’s house, sorting candles and luminaria bags for all the orders you’ve placed at Chesterbrook Elementary, and delivering them throughout Chesterbrook Woods, Chain Bridge Forest, and Potomac Hills.

You can sign up for one (or more!) shifts using our Sign Up Genius link.

Teens who help out can earn community service hours. Get in touch with one of us if you have questions about that.

Didn’t get a chance to order luminaria kits? We’ll have a few extras on hand, and we’ll keep taking orders at lightupcw.com as long as there are enough.

Over the next couple of weeks, look for more information about our food trucks, a map of all the houses participating, and one or two timely reminders.

If you’re using your own candles, we’d still like to include you on our neighborhood map. Let us know by “ordering” for $0.00 here or send us an email.

Carla, Amanda, Chris, Leah, Maria, Mary, Amy, Melinda, Nancy, Robin, and Dave

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Dear CW Neighbors,

Please see below on this time sensitive information on the No Casinos effort from the McLean Citizens Association.



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