Like in July, Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of project.
Second time not the charm for proposed Gateway Boulevard data center
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Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth
The Democratic lawmaker represents part of Stafford County.
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.
City council votes to release $6 million in previously-held back funds
Also: red-light camera program gets final green light.
Recount confirms Yakabouski’s victory in Spotsylvania’s Battlefield District
Incumbent, current board chair holds off challenger Baron Braswell by 16 votes.
DEQ approves Caroline’s application for Rappahannock River withdrawal
Newly-issued permit allows the county to withdraw 9 million gallons per day for municipal use.
No way to go home? Nonprofits steel themselves for proposed HUD changes
Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
On the Agenda, Dec. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: City Public Works wows after Christmas Parade!
Making clean up cool again!
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.
Turf war: King George supervisors vote to fully fund artificial field after heated discussion
Supervisor T.C. Collins insisted the school division pay nearly half the cost for the project via the high school’s activity fund.
Spotsylvania Sheriff Harris retiring after term expires
Harris endorsed Lt. Col. Delbert Myrick as the county’s next sheriff.
On the Agenda, Dec. 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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.
Stafford supervisors agree not to lease land to Patawomeck Tribe
The matter could be brought before the board again, however, if more origin information is produced by the group.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Here’s how Fredericksburg-area lawmakers voted on ending the government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine voted for the deal to reopen, while Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Eugene Vindman voted against it.
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