Mr. Bob Magnuson

"Everything we're putting up, street lights and security lights, are dark-sky friendly," said Bob Magnuson, distribution engineering manager for Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, which serves portions of Prince William County and Manassas Park.He said jurisdictions can request the old style of lights, which Fairfax has done for some of its older subdivisions for aesthetic reasons.

Bulbs are made flat or hooded to prevent light emissions above the horizontal plane.

"If that's what the customer wants, that's what we do," said Dominion Virginia Power spokeswoman Le-Ha Anderson.

The thing is, hardly anyone has requested the sharp cut-off light fixtures, she said.Fairfax County has asked for the newer fixtures on its major roads, she said, and they are installed at no difference in cost.

"Everything we're putting up, street lights and security lights, are dark-sky friendly," said Bob Magnuson, distribution engineering manager for Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, which serves portions of Prince William County and Manassas Park.He said jurisdictions can request the old style of lights, which Fairfax has done for some of its older subdivisions for aesthetic reasons.

Bulbs are made flat or hooded to prevent light emissions above the horizontal plane.

"If that's what the customer wants, that's what we do," said Dominion Virginia Power spokeswoman Le-Ha Anderson.

The thing is, hardly anyone has requested the sharp cut-off light fixtures, she said.Fairfax County has asked for the newer fixtures on its major roads, she said, and they are installed at no difference in cost.

Manassas Park has hired a new Public Works director, Robert N. Magnuson.As Public Works Director, Magnuson will oversee Manassas Park's street maintenance, vehicle maintenance, outsourced trash collection operation, buildings and grounds, and water and sewer divisions.

Magnuson's first day with the city was July 31.Before that, he was a distribution engineering manager for the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC).Magnuson holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

"Mr. Magnuson possesses a unique blend of public service, technical and leadership skills that makes him a great asset to the City of Manassas Park.

When last tested, Manassas Park lead levels were three parts per billion, according to Public Works Director Bob Magnuson.

"Our last tests were very, very good," Magnuson said.

Manassas Park purchases its water from Manassas.Even if Manassas City had a lead problem, Magnuson said, Manassas Park water would most likely remain at a safe level.

"The risk is minimal simply because we buy through a big main that comes in directly from their water supply," Magnuson said.
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For more information, Manassas Park residents can contact Magnuson, and in Manassas City, residents should call Jim Johnston, Superintendent for Water and Sewer, at (703) 257-8382.