Community Update 10-4-21

Oktoberfest Shirts for Sale We have Oktoberfest shirts available for sale at the MPOA Office in sizes from S, M, L, XL, 2XL – we even have Youth sizes in S & M. Adult shirts are $15.00 Youth shirts are $9.00 Payment can be made by check, money order or credit card. Payments can be made over the phone or in person.

Boats, Docks & Shoreline Improvement’s……..OH MY! Come on down and get registered. The MPOA office is now accepting Boat Registration and Dock & Shoreline Improvement Permits now through October 31, 2021. Forms for boat registration are available here and forms for dock and shoreline improvement registration are located here. Please contact the MPOA at (703) 670-6187 with any questions. Boat Registration The MPOA Boat Registration must be renewed annually. Boats stored at West Beach must pay an annual service fee of $25 for each boat by October 31, 2021. Boats not registered by November 10th will be subject to a $15 late fee for each boat. Dock & Shoreline Improvement Permit The MPOA Dock and Shoreline Improvement Permit must be renewed annually. Owners must be current in annual assessments and have no outstanding dock or shoreline improvement violations at the time of renewal. Owners must submit the renewal permit between October 1st and October 31st. Renewal fee is $5.00 (no cash accepted) when renewed by October 31st. There will be a $200 late fee unless there is proof by November 10 that insurance was in effect since November 1st of that year. An owner who fails to submit a complete annual Dock and Shoreline Improvement Permit Application, pay the annual renewal fee, and/or provide proof of required insurance by November 10th will be referred to legal counsel for immediate action to cause the removal of the owner’s dock from Lake Montclair and all shoreline improvements from the common area.

Military Veterans Photos – 10/5 Please send in those pictures of your beloved military servicemen and servicewomen for a special Veterans Day tribute in the November Montclairion. Please include name, rank, military branch, and dates of service. Photos should be submitted by October 5th to communications@montclairva.com.

Cemetery Tours – 10/16 The History Committee would like to treat you to a bit of a history at the Montclair Cemeteries! Spots open up starting at 10AM! Please reserve your spot today to find out….what’s buried in Montclair!! https://tinyurl.com/cemeterytours

Trunk or Treat – 10/23 Start brewing ideas for your spook-tacular car display and conjure up your costume for Montclair’s Trunk or Treat on October 23rd from 3-5:30PM. The Events Committee would like to have 10 cars to distribute candy (provided by MPOA) to your little boos and ghouls! Hurry and sign-up now to reserve your spot www.tinyurl.com/mpoatrunk

Lake Lowering 11-1-2021 Starting on November 1, 2021, the lake will be gradually lowered, over the course of a few days, by three feet in order to prepare for winter cleaning of the dam and docks along with end of season inspections as may be needed. This lowering also provides an opportunity for lake front owners to inspect/repair/perform maintenance to their docks. The level will be remain lowered for 14 days and then be allowed to return to its normal level.

Please remember to submit a PIR for dock repairs, if required. Please view Community Guideline 5.4.8 Docks, Piers and Wharves. In addition, please make sure if you are a lake front owner that you take the necessary precautions to secure your personal property.

COVID Vaccine Information

Information for those eligible for the Pfizer Booster - This does not include information for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson Boosters

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Those eligible for the [Pfizer-BioNTech] booster dose include:

people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.

people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.

people aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks. Talk with your health care provider.

people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks. Talk with your health care provider.

Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers as previously detailed by the CDC*

First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
Food and agriculture workers
Manufacturing workers
Corrections workers
U.S. Postal Service workers
Public transit workers
Grocery store workers

*List could be updated in the future

If you are coming for your booster dose, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in your second dose.

Prince William Health District encourages all eligible persons to get their COVID-19 vaccine if they haven’t already done so. To find a vaccination site near you, visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov or visit www.vaccines.gov.