Good morning, Leesburg.

The Loudoun County School Board voted Tuesday to form a select committee that will oversee negotiations over the school resource officer program including the Sheriff’s Office + Leesburg PD.

The committee aims to ensure public transparency while keeping current LCPS staff involved in closed sessions.

Loudoun County Public Schools is increasing driver recruitment as substitute bus drivers ask for improved pay + working conditions amid a national shortage.

The school system says the move will help secure safe, on-time transportation for students.

Leesburg will launch a two-week recycling inspection program in partnership with Patriot Disposal as town staff check bins before trash pickup.

Bins with over 20% nonrecyclable material will receive an Oops tag (guidelines included) to help residents sort recyclables correctly.

The annual Scrape for the Grape campaign attracted over 1,100 volunteers who spent three weekends destroying 10.3 million lanternfly eggs at 30 local sites, including wineries and neighborhoods.

Organizers plan to expand the program beyond the county after this record-setting event.

Scrape for the Grape is an ongoing environmental initiative where local volunteers spent the past year removing invasive plants and species to protect native habitats.

Additional cleanups will be held near Leesburg to enhance local green spaces.

Leesburg town council approved the purchase of 13-acre Rock Spring Farm for $5.775 million, a move that secures local farmland for community benefit.

The Town of Round Hill now offers customers real-time water usage tracking through the Neptune My360 portal (developed as part of utility upgrades).

Customers can register online using their bill's account number and set alerts for high usage.

Leesburg locals can get ready for a festive weekend as Loudoun County kicks off its spring horse racing season, inviting fans to enjoy tailgates and bring their fancy hats.

The event promises local fun & community spirit and is set to take place this weekend.

Walk for LGS Research

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Douglass Community Center Playground — $10 adults, free for children and those living with LGS — Connect with families and advocates while raising awareness for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.

The Plot Thickens: Founding Gardeners Book Club

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Dive into history-focused literature with fellow book enthusiasts in Leesburg.

Walk for LGS Research

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Douglass Community Center Playground — Free event — Connect with fellow families and advocates in support of LGS research.

Springtime in Provence

6-10:30 p.m. — Shiloh Manor Farm — $170 per person — Celebrate the charm and flavors of Provence with a gourmet dinner and live French swing music.