A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
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On the Agenda, April 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Colosseum’ fight: It’s sports resort vs. Buc-ee’s in a battle for central Stafford County
Athletic venue is being marketed as an alternative to the gas station/convenience store chain.
Caroline Board of Supervisors vote to advertise a six-cent tax increase
Three cents of the increase would go toward raises for public safety personnel.
On the Agenda, March 30-April 3
Caroline County Board of supervisors work session, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Presentation of County Administrator Charles Culley's FY27 budget Discussion of proposed budget Authorization to advertise public hearings for calendar year 2026 tax rates and proposed FY27 budget Get...
PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ and ‘No Gerrymandering’ rallies in Fredericksburg
Political protests with opposing interests took center stage at the corner of Route 3 and William Street on Saturday.
‘Hold the line’: Spotsylvania residents implore supervisors not to raise taxes
A final decision on tax rates is expected on April 7.
Fredericksburg, King George to hold No Kings rallies on March 28
A ‘No Gerrymandering’ protest held by the University of Mary Washington College Republicans and the Fredericksburg Area Young Republicans is scheduled on the same day.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
Stafford supervisors agree to delay vote on county budget, oppose collective-bargaining bills
They now plan to approve a spending plan on April 28.
Common ground?: Spotsylvania supervisors and school board value CTE, but three positions cut from latest budget proposal
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
Fredericksburg City Council to advertise five-cent increase in real estate tax rate
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7 p.m. on April 21.
LISTEN: Community input sought as Spotsylvania finalizes budget
Spotsylvania Supervisors will hold a budget public hearing Thursday night at Courtland High School, beginning at 6 p.m.
Fredericksburg Circuit Court clerk launches VADeed Alert to help prevent deed fraud
Service can alert residents when land documents are recorded in their name or map parcel number.
Bowling Green Town Manager honored as a ‘Public Service Champion’
India Adams-Jacobs was hired as Bowling Green’s town manager in 2024 after serving in the same role in Colonial Beach.
After one year, VA officials insist Fredericksburg facility going according to plan; federal officials not convinced
The VA outpatient clinic in Spotsylvania celebrated its one-year anniversary with a resource fair for veterans Friday afternoon.
Put a Stamp on it: Stafford County hires budget director
Jeffrey Stamp previously served as a fiscal manager with the Prince William County Office of Management and Budget.
ICE protesters speak out at Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting
The board also heard a presentation on legislation in the Virginia General Assembly.
Del. Nicole Cole: Voting ‘yes’ on referendum will ‘level the playing field’ in the U.S. House
Del. Phillip Scott (R-Spotsylvania) vehemently opposes the referendum, saying Virginia should not follow other states that gerrymander.
‘Completely not dignified’: Rep. Eugene Vindman, U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner criticize Iran war
The Democrats continued to oppose the conflict last week.
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