At meetings this week, elected officials expressed concern about proposed route.
Stafford residents and school board members worry about ‘Kraken’ project
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Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approves data center design standards, but they may be short-lived
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
Stafford supervisors grandfather five data center projects that predate new regulations
The board’s vote was necessary because their October decision on rules didn’t address projects already underway or approved.
No more ‘shifting targets:’ Spotsylvania Planning Commission provides ‘clear guidelines’ for data center construction
Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of 300-foot buffers and 400-foot setbacks for data center development.
PHOTOS: Small Business Saturday downtown
A bright, cold Saturday drew a strong turnout downtown as residents shopped local and supported Fredericksburg’s small businesses.
WATCH: PonShop and River Rock make the case for shopping local
Two downtown Fredericksburg business owners say shopping small creates a personal connection that sets the experience apart from big-box or online retailers.
WATCH: Downtown owners make the case for shopping local
Two longtime downtown business owners explain how shoppers directly contribute to a stronger, more vibrant local community.
Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line
Dominion’s proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
King George supervisors approve solar project on land owned by county attorney
The board voted unanimously to approve the Caledon Solar project following a public hearing.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
Commission sees few Buc-ee’s backers; defers discussion on Stafford project
Only five of more than 40 speakers voiced support for the proposal at a public hearing.
Buyer’s remorse? Spotsylvania supervisors throw a change-up on stringent data center setbacks
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
Public hearing on Stafford Buc-ee’s is scheduled for Oct. 29
The hearing would be before the county Planning Commission.
REC’s CEO: One data center requires as much power as entire current customer base
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
Staying power: Area school officials, business owners work to keep talent in the region
Superintendents from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford participated in a forum Wednesday afternoon at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
Biz Beat Roundup: Longtime local business closing soon
Also inside: New use proposed for former Marquee Cinemas property in Spotsylvania, Patient First project to start soon in Fredericksburg, local housing prices continue to increase
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
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