“The added dimension of measurability is a good thing.” Councilman Brad Ellis.
City Council Approves Changes to Noise Ordinance
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Spotsylvania Sheriff Candidates Speak at Town Hall
Three candidates are running the election for Spotsylvania Sheriff.
City Council Votes to Require Alcohol Special Use Permits in CT Zones
Council voted not to reduce business hours in CT zones.
Fredericksburg Economic Master Plan Survey
The online survey is available through Oct. 16, 2015.
Local Government Schedules for Columbus Day
Government service schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12., 2015.
Deadline: Make Sure You’re Registered to Vote
Check your voter registration status, update it or register to vote by October 14 for the November 4, 2014, election.
City of Fredericksburg Prepares for Hurricane Joaquin
Residents should make the following preparations in advance.
Commuter Parking Expanded in Spotsylvania’s Route 3 Corridor
New spaces open at Gordon Road park and ride lot.
City Staff: ‘No Extraordinary Action’ Against Happy Endings Bar
Residents want the place shut down. The city says “creative problem-solving” is the answer.
Community Meeting to Review Proposed Telecommunications Tower at Stafford County Landfill
Verizon has filed an application for a wireless telecommunications facility at the Stafford County Landfill.
Noise Ordinance, Littering Fines on City Council Agenda
Fredericksburg City Council September 22, 2015, agenda overview.
Stafford County Earns Triple A Bond Rating
The rating will allow the county to borrow money at lower interest rates.
27,000 Gallons of Sewage Spilled Into Falls Run, Stafford County Says
Upstream sewage leak closes Rappahannock River parks in Stafford and Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8, 2015.
Route 3 Corridor Transportation Plan Meeting July 21 in Spotsy
The meeting will review the Route 3 Corridor Transportation Plan study, including recommendations for the area.
New Fall Hill Avenue Bridge, Pedestrian Tunnel Open
Phase one of the Fall Hill Avenue Transportation Improvement Project was completed ahead of schedule.
12 Projects Receive Fredericksburg EDA Grants
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority pledged $26,817 at its July 13, 2015, meeting.
Spotsylvania Baseball Committee Votes to Continue Pursuing Stadium Deal
The committee voted 7 to 2 to move forward on a publicly financed minor league baseball stadium.
Stray Cat Bite in Spotsylvania is Positive for Rabies
Precautions you should take for your family and your pets.
Fredericksburg Center of Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion Battle
By Susan Larson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe will bring his push for Medicaid expansion in Virginia to Fredericksburg today, home turf of House Speaker Bill Howell (R-Stafford), the state legislator leading the fight against it.
On Thursday, House Republicans unsuccessfully pushed for a special session to deal with the issue, which currently is part of Howell’s proposed budget. A special session would have removed the issue from the budget.
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