Carriage Gate Cluster Association

They're baaaaaack! Brood X cicadas have been officially spotted in Carriagegate. These gross zombie cockroaches attract snakes, so be careful near snake-friendly places, like rocks, bushes, and tall grass. They call or nearby creek the "snake den" branch for a good reason.

Cicadas Hatching Late April – Early May | Public Works and Environmental Services Fairfax County, Virginia - The 17-year, periodical cicadas are coming to Fairfax County in early summer. When the soil temperature warms to about 65 degrees Fahrenheit, the newly mature, soil-dwelling cicadas will begin to emerge from their underground homes, leaving an emergence

Daylight savings starts at 2 am tonight. This is a great time to check your smile detectors and replace any batteries. Just make sure you don't toss those batteries in the trash. Instead, find out where you can drop off used batteries here:
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Neighbors, please take in your trash and recycling.