Freehling, who has served as interim director, will begin his new role immediately.
Bill Freehling Named Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism
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Public Hearing Remains Open on George Street Brownstones
City Council plans to vote on the certificate of appropriateness and the $300K performance agreement at their October 25 meeting.
City Council Approves George Street Brownstones, $300K Incentive Package
City Council’s approvals mean the law suits surrounding the project will be dismissed.
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District Candidate Questionnaire: Gail Parker
Gail Parker (I), Matt Rowe (D), and Rob Wittman (R) are running for Virginia’s 1st District Congressional seat.
1st District Candidates Wittman, Rowe, Parker Differ on Healthcare, Free College
The candidates debated at the University of Mary Washington on October 24.
Wittman, Rowe to Debate October 24 in Fredericksburg
The candidates for Congress in Virginia’s First District will debate at UMW.
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District Candidate Questionnaire: Rob Wittman
Rob Wittman (R), Matt Rowe (D), and Gail Parker (I) are running for Virginia’s 1st District Congressional seat.
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District Candidate Questionnaire: Matt Rowe
Matt Rowe (D), Rob Wittman (R), and Gail Parker (I) are running for Virginia’s 1st District Congressional seat.
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.
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