Join us Sept 7, 4–7 PM for the Neighborhood Picnic! Hot dogs, DJ, ice cream truck, bounce houses & more. Potluck sides encouraged.
"The Hamlet" isn’t just a collection of houses—it’s a community. The McLean Hamlet Community Association (MHCA) is a volunteer-led nonprofit that works to keep our neighborhood safe, connected, and beautiful. From landscaping and safety initiatives to neighborhood traditions like the Winter Festival of Lights (Luminaria), our mission is simple:
to build a community where neighbors look out for one another and take pride in where we live.
The MHCA is funded by membership dues. This money helps maintain the beautiful and engaged community that has made The Hamlet one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Northern Virginia for decades.
Beautification → landscaping entrances, maintaining paths, seasonal plantings
Community Events → Winter Festival of Lights, Halloween Parade, Easter Egg Hunt (see all)
Safety & Advocacy → Neighborhood Watch, communication with Fairfax County
Stewardship → insurance, reserves, financial planning for community needs
Your dues don’t just fund events and landscaping—they give McLean Hamlet a voice.
Because of member support, MHCA is able to advocate with county and state officials on the issues that affect our daily lives, from safety and power reliability to Tysons development and noise reduction. Our advocacy has led to improvements in:
Transportation & Speeding → Advocated for traffic calming and enforcement to slow cars through the Hamlet.
Electric Reliability → Pressed utility providers to improve service and reduce extended outages.
Noise Pollution → Engaged with local leaders to reduce airplane and highway noise affecting our homes.
Metro Service → Worked to ensure new transit plans consider neighborhood access without adding cut-through traffic.
Tysons Expansion → Monitored zoning and development plans to make sure The Hamlet’s concerns are represented.
Other County Issues → Weigh in on stormwater management, schools, and other topics that directly impact daily life.
We also collaborate closely with the Lewinsville Coalition and the McLean Citizens Association.
The McLean Hamlet Community Association is guided by bylaws that outline how our board operates and how decisions are made on behalf of the neighborhood.
McLean Hamlet is what we make it—together. Whether it’s paying annual dues, volunteering, or simply showing up to events, every contribution matters. Become a member today and help us keep Hamlet strong.
The McLean Hamlet Community Association is led entirely by volunteers—your neighbors—who donate their time and energy to keep our community strong. Board members are elected for staggered three-year terms to ensure continuity and fresh ideas.
President
Rob McMains
Vice President
Ana Comsa
Secretary
Bensonn Anspach
Treasurer
Ross Shapiro
Membership Chair
Susan Shekmar
Safety / Security
Terry Hatami
Events / Social
Mona Banes
Director
John Barrer
Director
Brandon Budman
Director
Kevin McCart
Director
Kelly Trout
MCA
Representative
Rick Fry
Architectural Control
Committee Representative
Jack Nightingale
Snow Meadow & Lear
Representative
Barbara Allen
Lewinsville Coalition
Representative
Wade Smith
A small network of Block Captains engages neighbors, communicates information from the MHCA, and relays feedback / needs of neighbors to the MHCA.
If you'd like to find out who your Block Captain is, or if you are interested in becoming a Block Captain, email us: mhca@mcleanhamlet.org