Due to the resurgence in Covid-19 cases and capacity restrictions put in place by the Governor’s office to protect public safety, the Harris Pavilion will not be able to open this season for ice skating.  Public safety is our main priority but the limitation in how many people can be on the ice at any given time also makes opening the rink financially unfeasible.  In lieu of ice skating, the City has purchased several propone heaters that will be placed strategically within the pavilion to allow for expanded outdoor dining during the lunch and dinner hours.  By doing this, we hope to support our restaurants by providing additional opportunities for outdoor dining and encourage our community to support City restaurants this winter.  The City, along with our partner, Rink Management, Inc., look forward to returning ice skating to the Harris Pavilion next winter.

On Nov. 3, 2020 City Council Member Michelle Davis-Younger was elected Mayor of the City of Manassas, beginning her term in January, 2021.  As a result her current seat on City Council will be vacant when she becomes Mayor.  City Council is seeking applicants to fill this City Council vacancy on an interim basis until a special election is held, most likely in November 2021.  The person elected at the November 2021 special election will serve until December 31, 2022, the end of Ms. Davis-Younger’s Council term. Candidates interested in serving on City Council until the special election is held can apply at https://www.manassasva.gov/joincc until November 29, 2020 at 5 p.m.