Matt Rowe (D), Rob Wittman (R), and Gail Parker (I) are running for Virginia’s 1st District Congressional seat.
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District Candidate Questionnaire: Matt Rowe
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City Manager’s Update: Train Station Power Washed, Holiday Ornament, and More
Highlights of major activities and other notable developments.
“GerryRIGGED: Turning Democracy On Its Head” Showing in Fredericksburg
The film will be shown October 25 and 26 in Fredericksburg.
Voter Registration Deadline Extended in Virginia
All eligible Virginians have until October 21, 2016, to register.
Rail to Richmond Survey Available, Public Meetings Scheduled
Virginia DRPT is beginning the second tier of a high-speed rail study for the D.C. to Richmond corridor.
High Speed Rail Meeting October 27
The meeting will be a discussion of the DC2RVA Rail project.
GWRC to Host Annual Government Officials Meeting
Spotsylvania County Administrator Mark Taylor and GWRC Executive Director Tim Ware will speak.
Fredericksburg City Council to Hold Biennial Planning Meeting
The two-day meeting is open to the public.
110 Townhouses Proposed Across from Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The property has sensitive environmental and historical features and characteristics, Zoning Administrator Mike Craig said.
Fredericksburg Updating Water and Sewer Lines to Accommodate Growth
In the past decade, the City of Fredericksburg has invested about $11 million in water and sewer upgrades.
Fredericksburg National Cemetery to Remain Open During Main Entrance Repairs
The cemetery will be accessible from the north side entrance at Willis Hill during the estimated two weeks of repair work.
Sewage Spill Closes Historic Port of Falmouth
This is the second reported sewage leak from this area in just over one year.
City Proposes Removal of Traffic Signals at Five Intersections
Two public meetings are scheduled for October 2016.
City to Request $101M in State Transportation Funds
One project would include merging of the Lafayette Boulevard multiuse trail and Virginia Central Railway Trail.
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed George Street Townhouses
City Council will take up two items related to the proposed townhouses and the corresponding lawsuit.
City Unveils New Public Safety Radio System
The new system provides stronger radio coverage, more channels, and direct communication between departments.
Fredericksburg Election Guide November 2015
Polling locations are open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Are You Ready for Super Tuesday in Virginia?
Who is on the ballot, how to verify your voter registration, where to vote and more.
City Pool Renamed in Honor of Philanthropist Doris Buffett
Buffet has contributed $500,000 over ten years to fund admission to the pool for city residents.
City Council Votes to Move Toward Settlement Agreement with NBB
The next step in the process is a September 27 public hearing.
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