🌱 How much will Montclair tax bills rise under new assessments?
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In today's newsletter:
- How much will Montclair tax bills rise under new assessments?
Also on today's calendar: JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Friday: Variably cloudy and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vega Warns of Sweeping 2026 Tax Hikes: Montclair, Nokesville, Triangle Face Highest Assessment Jumps (potomaclocal.com) — Montclair homeowners are facing the steepest 2026 property assessment jump in Prince William County, averaging 5.4% and likely raising tax bills even if the rate stays flat. Supervisor Yesli Vega is urging a rate cut, citing booming data-center revenues and a constituent survey showing overwhelming opposition to higher taxes and automatic school budget increases. 
📸 Around Montclair
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Beginners Guided Meditation – Montclair Library: Spring 2026 Series
Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Dr, Dumfries
11:00 am
Saturday April 11
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Other local events
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Family Story Time
Dumfries Library -
10:30 am -
Crafternoon
Dumfries Library -
11:00 am -
Montclair Cooks the Books
Montclair Library , 5049 Waterway Dr , Dumfries
6:00 pm -
JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am -
The JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am -
The DC Big Flea Antiques Event
Manassas Mall 8358 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20109
11:00 am -
Once Upon a Crime
Montclair Library , 5049 Waterway Dr , Dumfries
2:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Wednesday April 15
Thursday April 16
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AARP Tax Services 2026
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
10:00 am -
Baby Play Time Extravaganza
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:30 am -
Forest Camp Explorers
Montclair Library - Montclair Community Room
10:30 am -
English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
11:00 am
Wednesday April 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, I am looking for someone to demolish my wooden backyard and install artificial grass.
Any recommendations?? or anyone here providing this service? (Nextdoor Lake Montclair) - Hello, I am looking for language art tutor for third grade.
I prefer in person. Is there anyone here providing this locally but not costing an arm and leg? (Nextdoor Lake Montclair)
🗞 Nearby News
Dale City
- The Best DC-Area Pet Care (washingtonian.com)
Dumfries
- From Landfill to Landmark: How the Rose Gaming Resort is Revitalizing Dumfries (princewilliamliving.com)
- Our Guide to Caring for Your Pet (washingtonian.com)
- Musicians' Favorite Cars & Dream Rides of EDM Stars (edmsauce.com)
Woodbridge
- ‘Wise' beyond his years: Teen EMT from Woodbridge is on a quest to serve (wtop.com)
- Local Women's Coalition Annual Community Health Expo is Multi-Dimensional (princewilliamliving.com)
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